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Surf-Matt · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 5:52 pm

A good steel frame could be ideal - bit of springiness but light. My 1997 Stumpjumper (my old one) is still a superb bike and made from (this is from memory!) Tange Prestige tubing - similarish to that Easton stuff - double butted, light but totally bulletproof.

Would be a shame to get another carbon bike only to break it again. Good steel bikes just do NOT break and they last forever (almost).

Carbon and Alu fatigue/fail over time - I wouldn't trust any carbon or alu frame over five years old. I'd happily ride a 20 year old steel bike anywhere though.

1994 British Eagle Strike - ratty bike
1997 Specialized Stumpjumper - still fun
2007 Stumpjumper Comp with upgrades - main bike
2008 Rockhopper Disk - for the wife
2010 Allez Elite - for goin faaaast

http://www.cornwallmtb.kk5.org

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 6:35 pm

i know what your saying matt, but the more modern carbon bikes have a different design drop out on the back, and also, i have no idea How old the frame was when i got it and what it had been used for prior to me getting it either?? not sure, really depends how i get on with the saveing lol! but dont think it'll be thi side of my birthday in feb!!
i'd love another carbon frame, rode so nicely and was So chuckable, but also looking at alloy frames around the sub 4lb mark too, have emailed the guys down the barn as after todays ride didnt get down there about a couple of frames ive seen for guidance/advice more than anything,
but, as you said, dont want to save hard, spend a couple of hundred on a frame for it to break first time out!! after all, i'm not the lightest of riders!!!

i'll try and get out when i'm feeling better in myself and give the bike a blast but have that niggling in my mind that now i dont like it! loL! not so easy to Re like something when youve not so much confidence in it anymore! Confused

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

Surf-Matt · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 6:42 pm

Mine's in tomorrow for a few tweaks - have a horrible feeling it could be new rear mech time Crying or Very sad

Just thought steel could be a compromise - nice and simple but strong. Best ride a few I guess!

I did Materials Engineering and studied lots on steel, alu and carbon. Ti is still my favourite but damn pricey!

1994 British Eagle Strike - ratty bike
1997 Specialized Stumpjumper - still fun
2007 Stumpjumper Comp with upgrades - main bike
2008 Rockhopper Disk - for the wife
2010 Allez Elite - for goin faaaast

http://www.cornwallmtb.kk5.org

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Thu Nov 5, 2009 7:17 pm

haha! yeah Ti would be Lovely but somehow, its a smidge out my budget lol! one day hey!
i hear what your saying about steel too! the old original smooth rider! will have to shortlist a few styles of frame and see what suits when i've got the money!!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

kyle2brown · **Posted** Fri Nov 6, 2009 3:57 pm

Less than 10 days to Soggy 1. How are people's training going? I'm guessing its just me and Mark now.

It isn't really and update but http://www.fullysussed.co.uk/index.php?p=1_6_South-West-Race-Series

I bet the Idless race is the early April one when I'm away. Grrrrrrrr

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Fri Nov 6, 2009 4:02 pm

Kyle, i think Stuntman steve and Nick are doing it too??

idless one could be a good spectator event!!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

Surf-Matt · **Posted** Fri Nov 6, 2009 5:44 pm

I'm cursed when it comes to Soggy Bottom - I can't believe someone has arranged a major event (which I have to go to) the night before - arrgghhh!!

Just got the bike back - new skewers (Hope of course), sorted fork seals, brakes tweaked and new pad - feels nice and tight now.

That and a new TV - bit of a wallet basher of a day but all fun.

1994 British Eagle Strike - ratty bike
1997 Specialized Stumpjumper - still fun
2007 Stumpjumper Comp with upgrades - main bike
2008 Rockhopper Disk - for the wife
2010 Allez Elite - for goin faaaast

http://www.cornwallmtb.kk5.org

Dazzza · **Posted** Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:35 pm

Can't beat new bike bits, haven't got anything new in general just a trekmates bamboo baselayer tried it at work today and im very impressed with it, kept me just right all day.

Still itching to get out and ride but i've just got back from a good gym session so im in no hurry, weather is looking good for next week, can't wait to play with my new tyre combo in idless, bissoe trail is hardly a challenge for them, might lower the front and raise the back pressures to give the front a bit more bite.

As for training well i always am but i tend to compete against myself, anything else is secondary tbh, plus i want the bike finished before i can even think of entering, sure it's good enough now but who wants to enter when they're just 'good enough'

Matt - im really enjoying those lightweight innertubes specalized do, for some reason i always puncture schwalbe tubes but spec im fine and they seem lighter and imo a better quality tube.

I poke badgers with spoons

Giant Anthem X

FSR_XC · **Posted** Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:36 pm

I'm not riding Soggy.

I've done so little riding in the last 8 weeks that I doubt I'd get round the fun race at anything like a half decent pace.

Seriously considering Haldon at the end of the month though . . .

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helen coakley · **Posted** Sat Nov 7, 2009 12:53 pm

Are there any takers for a fun night ride in Idless next week? maybe Thrusday or Friday?

Not fit so just want a bit of fun really... Laughing

Dazzza · **Posted** Sat Nov 7, 2009 2:26 pm

Provided if the weather and work allows it yeah sure im up for a thrash.

Tim just to let you know trago liskeard still have lots of inner tubes at £1.25. Wink

I poke badgers with spoons

Giant Anthem X

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Sat Nov 7, 2009 3:37 pm

haha nice one dazz!
tesco have dropped theirs down to £2 each now, seems was a bit of a mis print lol!
need to pop to trago's soon as running out of puncture patches!! will most likely go falmouth though, will see what they have! (watersports centre next to trago does nice coffee and Ansome bacon sarnies!!! Wink

)

matt, sounds good! Love new bike bits!!!!! although a new telly is always nice too!! have to admit, since killing the carbon one i've stopped looking for Bling! Shocked

going to pop down and have a natter with the guys on monday about frames etc. as seen a lapierre one that looks half decent But, isnt normally a frame only deal by the looks of it! so will pick their brains!!! Wink

Chest really started hurting on friday, think its muscle damage from my incident with the tree, but if is still as painful on monday i shall go the doc's and check its not ribs!!! so no riding for me tomorow as realy does hurt lol! Embarassed

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

Dazzza · **Posted** Sat Nov 7, 2009 6:40 pm

Missprint my ars* more than likely they noticed they were shifting so bumped the price only to have no bugger buy them so dropped it back to a more reasonable price. Laughing

Seen this practice done a ton of times when they notice it's popular. Evil or Very Mad

Bugger all tubes in fowlmouth btw already tried. Wink

Then again you may get lucky and catch them when they've stocked up.

I poke badgers with spoons

Giant Anthem X

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:02 pm

haha! yeah think you could be on it with that matey! quite often prices Shoot up for no reason then Drop back down to below what they were for a while and then back up to the original, make more sense to leave it as it was hahahah!

trouble with trago's is that if tyou see anything you have to buy enough there and then as there's no garantee it'll be there next time you visit!
some friends got unstuck with that on kitchen tiles! bought enough but inevitably ran out went back and none left!! result = 90% finished kitchen!!!

Got Loads of repaired and tested tubes to use anyways! Wink

just like bunging in a new one! ahahha!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

FSR_XC · **Posted** Sat Nov 7, 2009 8:05 pm

helen coakley · **Posted** Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:16 pm

Are they very fast? need to be gentle for the first couple of rides...

helen coakley · **Posted** Sun Nov 8, 2009 4:19 pm

FSR....I also have some lights you can borrow if you want......let me know....H

allthegearnoidea · **Posted** Mon Nov 9, 2009 1:48 pm

been to the docs today about my right handside chest pain!! Doc thinks its quite likely fractured/broken rib or two from my crash into the tree!
got an X-ray booked tomorow morning so will see from that! But got some great strong painkillers now too!!
hoping its not as that could keep me of the bike for a smidge!

Timmo.

After all, I am Cornish!

http://cornwallmtb.kk5.org/

Dazzza · **Posted** Mon Nov 9, 2009 3:54 pm

Oops sharon did say you weren't too brilliant.

I poke badgers with spoons

Giant Anthem X

Surf-Matt · **Posted** Mon Nov 9, 2009 4:23 pm

Timmo - ouch! Proper injury! I've cracked ribs before - it's fine as long as you don't:

Breathe
Laugh
Cough
Sneeze
Breathe.

Freezing but nice ride this morning and a lovely barrelly surf just now Very Happy

1994 British Eagle Strike - ratty bike
1997 Specialized Stumpjumper - still fun
2007 Stumpjumper Comp with upgrades - main bike
2008 Rockhopper Disk - for the wife
2010 Allez Elite - for goin faaaast

http://www.cornwallmtb.kk5.org

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