I didn’t mean to start an argument.
I just wanted to see if I was the the only 26er fan on here.
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- Sat Aug 03, 2019 6:23 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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- Fri Aug 02, 2019 11:28 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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- Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:50 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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Re: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
Very observant!
What’s your point?
Anything other than 26” or 700c (maybe), is unheard of in these parts.
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
After much deliberation, I’ve plumped for the Exotic carbon forks.
I’ll order some this weekend.
Thanks very much for all your advice.
It was very much appreciated
I’ll order some this weekend.
Thanks very much for all your advice.
It was very much appreciated
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 8:08 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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- Fri Aug 02, 2019 6:33 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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- Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:23 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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Re: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
I had some great trips riding an old 26" inbred. Built the thing from whatever bits I had or found cheap and painted it matt black - kind of mad max, apocalyptic rat bike. The brakes were dire, the gears kind of worked and it was probably 2" too big but it was great and never once detract...
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:18 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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Re: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
Absolutely (why are you not in the least bit surprised :wink: ). 13 year old P7. Still love it to bits and it does the job. Had a momentary flap when someone decided that an inch makes the remotest bit of difference to the fun, and bought eight tyres to see me out. Not used any of them yet and the ...
- Fri Aug 02, 2019 9:37 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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Re: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
Ok, when I was asking about 26ers, I wasn’t really referring to fat bikes.
Just “normal” sized tyres. Sorry, I should have made that clear
Just “normal” sized tyres. Sorry, I should have made that clear
- Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26 isn’t dead....is it?
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26 isn’t dead....is it?
I’ve been a bit of a fan of 26” wheels since my first Muddy Fox Courier, back in the ‘80s.
I still have a 26” Thorn Sterling and love it!
Does anyone else still use a bike with 26” wheels?
I still have a 26” Thorn Sterling and love it!
Does anyone else still use a bike with 26” wheels?
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:05 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
I’ll bear that in mind.Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:55 pm You don't need suspension corrected forks especially - you just need something the same length as what's already on there once you've factored in sag.
That could make things simpler!
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:03 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
Would they be ok for 26ers? No reason why not. The Surly fork is 420mm A to C and the Exotic is 425mm and there's 1mm difference in offset. What's the axle to crown length of the fork you have now - assuming it handles okay? That’s very true. The A-C length without sag is 473mm and with sag it’s ab...
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
Surly Troll fork: simple and satisfactory, with V-brake & disc fittings and eyelets for a variety of racks. Acceptable commuter bike comfort with a slick 2" tyre set to "slightly squishy" :ugeek: . For off-road, at a similar cost I'd be inclined to stick with a simple air fork, a...
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 7:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
That would be great, but they don’t seem to have the suspension corrected option in stock.MuddyPete wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2019 6:08 pm This one, 100mm suspension-corrected...
https://www.tritoncycles.co.uk/frames-f ... d-fork-p48
Maybe someone else will have it?
- Tue Jul 30, 2019 4:09 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
Someone has recommended Surly Bridge Club forks. They’re designed around a 27.5” wheel size. Would they be ok for 26ers?
Here’s a link:
https://surlybikes.com/parts/bridge_club_fork
Here’s a link:
https://surlybikes.com/parts/bridge_club_fork
- Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:38 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
- Replies: 30
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Re: 26” rigid forks
Surly Troll fork: simple and satisfactory, with V-brake & disc fittings and eyelets for a variety of racks. Acceptable commuter bike comfort with a slick 2" tyre set to "slightly squishy" :ugeek: . For off-road, at a similar cost I'd be inclined to stick with a simple air fork, a...
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 7:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
Thanks for your in depth reply and your link.redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 5:36 pm https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3285719623
These any good to you
Unfortunately the fork isn’t the right size and it’s also in Poland!
Thanks anyway. Much appreciated
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:30 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
Oooo errr!Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:14 am They do 'flutter' under heavy braking but it's nothing to worry about and you don't notice unless you look at them while braking and why would you be doing that ... although you won't be able to help yourself now
As long as they don’t judder. That’s pretty annoying!
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:29 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
I've got two sets and really like them. Still got a set with a 1" steerer on my 26" commuter. Not-so-stealth ad: I'm selling my 29er ones, but I ran them on a 26" frame for years. 465mm a-c so they might fit your requirements? Pic/details in the classifieds: https://bearbonesbikepack...
- Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:54 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
Ooh I had some Bonty ones too. If you removed the stickers I'm not sure you'd tell them apart from the Exotic's. Me too, aside from the 3x price tag absolutely no difference. Worked a treat on my ECR, enough flex to be comfortable as long as you don’t look down while braking hard. :-bd That sounds ...
- Sat Jul 27, 2019 11:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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Re: 26” rigid forks
Thanks for the replies.
I was thinking about Exotic forks but I don’t know anyone who’s tried them.
Anyone know what they’re like?
I was thinking about Exotic forks but I don’t know anyone who’s tried them.
Anyone know what they’re like?
- Sat Jul 27, 2019 4:49 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: 26” rigid forks
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26” rigid forks
I’m after some recommendations for rigid forks.
Must fit QR 26” wheels, have a 1 1/8” non-tapered steerer tube, be 100mm suspension corrected and be made from either steel or carbon.
Any ideas???
Thanks in advance for the help
Must fit QR 26” wheels, have a 1 1/8” non-tapered steerer tube, be 100mm suspension corrected and be made from either steel or carbon.
Any ideas???
Thanks in advance for the help
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:59 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD 10Spd Thumbshifter
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Re: WTD 10Spd Thumbshifter
Thanks for the offer but I’ve got a Deore 10 speed rear mech, so it won’t work with that.
Thanks again
Thanks again
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 11:52 am
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: WTD 10Spd Thumbshifter
- Replies: 2
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WTD 10Spd Thumbshifter
I’m after a right-handed 10 speed thumbshifter. Has to be Shimano compatible.
Do you happen to have an unwanted one lying about, that you fancy selling?
Cheers
Do you happen to have an unwanted one lying about, that you fancy selling?
Cheers