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jay12
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MacAndCheese
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 Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:36 pm |
it is velcro, It took a good few attempts to get it right as it's nowhere near as stretchy as a normal lizard skin so getting it on tight takes some technique.
09 Marin Wolf Ridge 6.8
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jay12
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Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:40 pm |
| MacAndCheese wrote: | | it is velcro, It took a good few attempts to get it right as it's nowhere near as stretchy as a normal lizard skin so getting it on tight takes some technique. |
ok thanks
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scale20
Joined: 14 Mar 2007
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Location: North Wales
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Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:09 pm |
That will be cracking when built.
Have you used the sumo seatpost before? The reason I ask is because I had one on my Scale 20 and found the clamp to be crap, I had times when the saddle would tilt and on tightening it to stop it the plastic on the rail clamp cracked.
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The Big Cheese
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Posted Tue Oct 27, 2009 7:28 pm |
| scale20 wrote: | That will be cracking when built.
Have you used the sumo seatpost before? The reason I ask is because I had one on my Scale 20 and found the clamp to be crap, I had times when the saddle would tilt and on tightening it to stop it the plastic on the rail clamp cracked. |
That came with the frame I sold MAC, I used it and loved it, sadly didnt fit my new frame, it was fine (and Im 14 stone) 
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MacAndCheese
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Posted Tue Nov 3, 2009 10:56 pm |
After having to use my kona again at the weekend I finally got round to starting to strip it down tonight, ready to move bits onto the Marin.
Also got a new XT front mech (the only part of the drive chain that wasn't XT):
Removed the wheels from the Kona:
BEFORE CLEANING
AFTER CLEANING:
Next Job was to remove the Cranks and and BB:
BEFORE CLEANING
AFTER CLEANING:
And that's all I had time for tonight!
09 Marin Wolf Ridge 6.8
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98 Marin Bobcat Trail (commuter) |
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The Big Cheese
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Posted Wed Nov 4, 2009 9:46 am |
That's going to look great when you get it up and built Mac - awesome! 
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adb1006
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MacAndCheese
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adb1006
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HandjobDan
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Posted Sun Nov 8, 2009 1:42 pm |
There is a 'normal' 6 bolt pattern, the XC 3 Bolt rotors and AM 4 bolt rotors. Mmmmmmmm Nice Wheels!
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The Big Cheese
Joined: 28 Feb 2007
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:29 pm |
Any updates Mac? I am like a big kid waiting for you to pull your finger out.....
By Wednesday, mine will be 'totally' finished.
Just fitted my new KCNC clamp
KCNC bottle cage bolts / Goodridge cable inner for my Pushloc / chain stay protector will be here tomorrow.
Still waiting for my bloody heli-tape to arrive that was ordered ages ago, I took her out for a blast the other day but the paint is quite delicate on our bikes, so would suggest that you get some too! Even if it's just for the downtube and toptube!
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MacAndCheese
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Location: West Sussex
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Andy
Joined: 10 Oct 2005
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:43 pm |
What you doing with the Kikapu frame?
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MacAndCheese
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:48 pm |
| Andy wrote: | | What you doing with the Kikapu frame? |
Nothing as yet, But I have most of the original parts, so I could build it back up (but the forks are MZ comp OEM - Worst Forks EVER and the brakes are cheap avid cable disc jobs - Worst Brakes EVER so may just sell the frame.
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Andy
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:54 pm |
What size is it? I have a friend who might be interested
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MacAndCheese
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Andy
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Posted Mon Nov 9, 2009 12:58 pm |
OK cheers. I fear 16 might be too small. Will let him know.
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MacAndCheese
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Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:27 pm |
Finally got all the parts off the Kona tonight.
Cleaned up the Fox F100s, good as new!
Weighed the frames to compare (excuse the rubbish scales - not the most accurate!)
boths frames weighed with headset cups and seatpost clamps a bit of garden string.
The Old Kona weighed approx 6lbs, not too bad for a bike that only cost me just under 600 quid:
The Marin weights just under 4lbs:
09 Marin Wolf Ridge 6.8
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The Big Cheese
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Posted Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:51 pm |
The build is going to look great, I am like a proud parent!!!! 
Those forks look great with the frame, are you running the white headset - you should do, it'll look awesome!!!!
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is it velcro? or do you fit it somehow else?
