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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-19-20, 11:48 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

air shock definitely! I got a rockshok 30 rl...

air shock definitely! I got a rockshok 30 rl gold! Brilliant shock! Choice is scarce because of the 1/1’8 head tube. 100mm travel I’ve found to be quite capable. I also had a second wheel set for...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-12-20, 01:24 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I really like the colour! Did the kickstand come...

I really like the colour! Did the kickstand come as standard? I’m looking at maybe getting a kicking. My centre centre stand is great but a little on the heavy side.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-20, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

i found the link to the bigger tyre I brought. I...

i found the link to the bigger tyre I brought. I just this when doing cross country racing in slightly muddier conditions. I got the 2.2 version...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-20, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

Also no issue fitting 29er tyres to 700c wheels,...

Also no issue fitting 29er tyres to 700c wheels, I’m still on standard Bontrager rims. Just a hint for fitting tyres tho, the crank brothers tyre tool is the nuts! Removing and fittings tyres has...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-09-20, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

cheers buddy, it’s taken a while to get it how I...

cheers buddy, it’s taken a while to get it how I like it. It’s now jack of all trades and master of none.
Tyres are Continental Race kings 29x2.0. The front can go bigger if you need
Guards are...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-20, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

The tyres I think do roll pretty fast for knobby...

The tyres I think do roll pretty fast for knobby tyres. Even on tarmac. But hard pack gravel I think they are great. On loose dirt conditions I swap out the front tyre for a 2.1 cross king and and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-13-20, 12:49 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

They are 29x2.0 race kings. The frame doesn’t...

They are 29x2.0 race kings. The frame doesn’t have the clearance for 2.2 on the rear I don’t think, it’s close already. The hairy bits on new tyres has already worn the paint off the frame. My...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-07-20, 06:09 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

So after some crude modifications due to lack of...

So after some crude modifications due to lack of available tools my mudguards and rack is on! Waiting on a couple of replacement mounts to finish the install off properly but it’s on and solid!...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-20, 04:38 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I did fit the anti theft cables to the panniers...

I did fit the anti theft cables to the panniers today which again I’m happy with, will stop a opportunist thief!...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

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Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

So back my backrack deluxe today any like it a...

So back my backrack deluxe today any like it a lot. A few problems now tho. One is that my mud guards don’t fit on the mounts. Second my panniers don’t sit nicely on the rack and third my pannier on...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-06-20, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I bought my bike second hand and when it was a...

I bought my bike second hand and when it was a couple of years old so don’t know what the fork was like new but, the difference when I changed it out was night and day! Best and most noticeable...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-05-20, 01:06 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

if you could get some pictures of it on the bike...

if you could get some pictures of it on the bike and of inside it that would be great! I can’t find anything of it’s interior online, not even on the bontrager website
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-20, 10:53 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

ive just brought this too but when I went to pick...

ive just brought this too but when I went to pick it up they got the wrong one so having to what till Monday now. Do you plan on getting the MIK truck bag?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-04-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

which seat did you go for? I got a ergon st core...

which seat did you go for? I got a ergon st core but think I need to change it, had it a while and still can’t manage more than a couple of hours before I start to get uncomfortable. What are you...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-02-20, 01:18 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

Im still playing around with the setup to be...

Im still playing around with the setup to be honest, I’m getting there. The forks are great! They allow me to go around with my full sus buddies at the local trails as well as around town. The issues...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
05-31-20, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I currently use a set of continental race kings...

I currently use a set of continental race kings 29x2.0 with tubes. They are a bit noisy on the road but don’t seem to drag that bad. Just done a ride over 100km without any issues. I don’t expect...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-19, 02:43 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I agree that the frame would be nicer if it had a...

I agree that the frame would be nicer if it had a tapered head tube. But that being said I upgraded to a new rockshox 30 rl gold and it’s brilliant! A bit ott now tho and wanting to change for a...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

Also I have a Topeak disc specific rack and...

Also I have a Topeak disc specific rack and really want to change it as it’s to big, really widens the rear unnecessarily. As mentioned before about the Caliper mounting doesn’t need a disc specific...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
06-20-19, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I’ve fitted a pletscher double legged stand. I...

I’ve fitted a pletscher double legged stand. I used an old inner tube to stop it scratching the paintwork as the Ds isn’t built with a centre mounting plate, but it works perfectly! Bike maintenance...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
03-04-19, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I should think so, although mines older mine came...

I should think so, although mines older mine came stock with 700x28, now running 29x2.0 which I think is close to 50mm.
What size have you got on there now?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-25-19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

Yes I meant clipless lol. The rims are an...

Yes I meant clipless lol. The rims are an investment much like anything you get for the bike. I’ll let you know soon if they really do make a difference on the Ds as I’ve just ordered some DT Swiss...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-18-19, 12:58 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I think the things that will allow you to be...

I think the things that will allow you to be faster would be a light weight wheel upgrade (stock rims are heavy) and running 700x28 or similar size, riding clipped pedals (360 degrees of power) and...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-11-19, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

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A good day out at Bedgebury bike park! Upgraded the...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-11-19, 12:36 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

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Continental race kings 29x2.0 also fit nicely
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-01-19, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I do think sometimes the sales guys get told...

I do think sometimes the sales guys get told different things about products. I was told several times that the Bontrager mudguards came with the mountings for the Ds. Brought them and guess what,...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
02-01-19, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

The frame and forks are the same, the components...

The frame and forks are the same, the components are slightly better on the Ds3. The biggest difference I can see is the ds2 is 8speed and the ds3 is 9speed. Also the ds3 has Shimano brakes and not...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-26-19, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

Just taken all the commuter gear off the Ds in...

Just taken all the commuter gear off the Ds in prep for some single track tomorrow! Loaded the 29x2.0 continentals back on and it’s ready. Bedgebury bike trails here I come! Will try get some photos...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-24-19, 12:50 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

Looking at changing the front hub to a xt dynamo...

Looking at changing the front hub to a xt dynamo hub, anyone used this?
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-23-19, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I went for a xt M8000, my problem was the free...

I went for a xt M8000, my problem was the free hub. Made a loud cracking noise when pedalling under light pressure. The teeth engagement on the xt is much better than the stock one too. The disc had...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
01-23-19, 12:56 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

i had to get my rear wheel done at Christmas....

i had to get my rear wheel done at Christmas. Cassette was all over the place. The bearing were shot too. Had the wheel refreshed with a new xt hub, DT Swiss comp spokes and a new ice tech disc. Next...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-24-18, 04:09 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

My 2016 fork is a bit pony to be honest, it’s 2...

My 2016 fork is a bit pony to be honest, it’s 2 years old and I’m not sure how hard it’s been riden but, I have excessive play in the fork, the travel is notchy and no LBS can service them. I’m...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
12-03-18, 12:57 AM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

I paid £200 for my 2016 8.4. Very happy with it.

I paid £200 for my 2016 8.4. Very happy with it.
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
11-19-18, 01:50 PM
Replies: 2,159
Views: 983,393
Posted By Nicktrek8.4

i have a 2016 model and 29x2.0 fit fine. I can’t...

i have a 2016 model and 29x2.0 fit fine. I can’t imagine they would have made the clearance smaller on the newer model.
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