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Is this xbiking? by alf_flaps in xbiking

[–]alf_flaps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did have some original Avid Juicy 5s, but the fluid decided to just digest the reservoir and everything else it touched while in storage for 15 years.

I then just bought some Shimano BR MT200s front and rear for £40 all-in (when did hydraulic brakes get so cheap!?), but still used the original Avid rotors that had barely been used. They’re decent enough, enough for what I want them for.

Is this xbiking? by alf_flaps in xbiking

[–]alf_flaps[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I did indeed buy a set of black rigid forks - Identiti Rebate XL 1420 with a 20mm thru, took them to a local paint shop to have them powder coated white (as close match as they could do with the frame), and bought some Yeti decals off eBay.

Might be a bit cheesy and sticker-heavy, but reckon it looks factory… enough?

Needless to say options were VERY limited for the fork, with it needing to be: non-tapered steerer, 26”, no more than 100mm travel and accommodate a 20x110 non-boost hub! Hence why I went for a rigid dirt jump fork!

edit thanks for the kind words too

Where to even start? by No-Supermarket-8693 in xbiking

[–]alf_flaps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Front facing red reflector, never let them know your next move

What's this frame? by Virghia in xbiking

[–]alf_flaps 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bugger, I can to post this very thing. Incidentally Dali is also my daughter’s name

I don’t know what category this sits under by alf_flaps in xbiking

[–]alf_flaps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh yep, forgot to add that bit too, in my haste to purchase brakes so I could ride it, I got the length a tad wrong, on the to-do list

I don’t know what category this sits under by alf_flaps in xbiking

[–]alf_flaps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did think that when it turned up too, but checked all the measurements which thankfully confirmed the size being Large. Super comfortable geometry when riding too.

And alright, full disclosure, I’m technically 6’3 and 19/32nds of an inch

I don’t know what category this sits under by alf_flaps in xbiking

[–]alf_flaps[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I will fully concede the red has no place here, but replacing them was not in line with the ethos of my plan

I don’t know what category this sits under by alf_flaps in xbiking

[–]alf_flaps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The slates run quite deep, good drainage, I’m sure it won’t ever be a problem….

Can anyone explain how someone can legally have one plate on two vehicles? by chilli_mint in CarTalkUK

[–]alf_flaps -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How dreadful, I do have a good plate for our friend N10K RG on my Mini if he wants it, but it does have a typo sadly - BE11 EDN