Quick Questions

[CheckYourPrivilege]

ay, thanks m8

[G]

So I have the opportunity to buy a Model C Ex (the white one) for £125 next weekend, should I do it? Bearing in mind I recently sold my 20" trail scout as I couldn't get used to the sketchy feel coming from 26"?

Edit - never mind, car brake pads now need replacing and thus taking up precious money. Cunt.

FUCK BRAKE PADS! Buy the Model C NOW. That's a killer deal and you'll love it. From a fellow MTB guy, you absolutely have to get that bike.

So what happened Tom? Do you have a nice new ModelC or some crappy fucking brake pads on your car?


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[weedbix]

He'll get back to us when his car runs out of momentum

[G]

He'll get back to us when his car runs out of momentum

Haha


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[paranoidmexican]

Anyone have a st martin footjam frame? If so will 2.1 tires fit ok?

[_tom_]

Current best brake pads for a black rim? I asked before and was told clear ones but I had some Odyssey clear ones before and they weren't amazing.

Also whats the best straddle, is it worth making one with a spoke etc? The one I have now is a bit shit, hard to get it all tight and nice feeling. I would like a quic slic but my brake won't fit it as it bolts one side rather than having a bit to sit a ball end in.

[mrjimyjohn]

I've had good luck so far with ghost pads, but some people don't like them... Salmon Kool stops come next probably

[master]

Salmon Kool Stops without a doubt.

[G]

Current best brake pads for a black rim? I asked before and was told clear ones but I had some Odyssey clear ones before and they weren't amazing.

Also whats the best straddle, is it worth making one with a spoke etc? The one I have now is a bit shit, hard to get it all tight and nice feeling. I would like a quic slic but my brake won't fit it as it bolts one side rather than having a bit to sit a ball end in.

Get a QS and a Springfield and you will get new pads with it... will probably cost you about the same as fancy pads and a fancy straddle and you will have the benefit of a new cable...


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[KillSeth]

It might depend on the finish of the rim. I have a hard anodized Hazard light and I tried clear pads as well as several red/salmon pads before ultimately finding that black slim by fours were the best choice.

[_tom_]

So what happened Tom? Do you have a nice new ModelC or some crappy fucking brake pads on your car?


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haha I did both, put the car stuff on my credit card to worry about paying off in the future. I'll go for the springfield then I guess! Killseth I think they're pretty cheap Alex rims so painted rather than anodised I guess.

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So what happened Tom? Do you have a nice new ModelC or some crappy fucking brake pads on your car?


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haha I did both, ....

Excellent, how are you liking it?


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[_tom_]

Definitely feels better than a 20" for me. I think I can hop higher and it carries speed better. I still prefer my 26" for trails though and I'm yet to try this at a skatepark but I reckon I'll like it.

[master]

Definitely feels better than a 20" for me. I think I can hop higher and it carries speed better. I still prefer my 26" for trails though and I'm yet to try this at a skatepark but I reckon I'll like it.

I think you may be riding MTB jumps on it too... on BMX dirt jumps, a 24" BMX is night and day better than a 26" DJ bike IMO.

[_tom_]

Yeah I think the guys that build at western park are mostly mtb'ers so makes sense I guess. Hopefully gonna get to the skatepark on it tomorrow!