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First bouncy bike!
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:32 pm
by joe19
So thanks to a modified cycle scheme at work I decided to get a FS bike. Never owned one before, and the HT is getting on a bit now. So picking this up tomorrow:
https://www.specialized.com/gb/en/epic- ... 94820-5002
I didn't think it was going to happen with stock shortages and general paperwork faff.
Eek!
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:35 pm
by weeksy
That's going to FLY !!!
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:41 pm
by joe19
I'll just be happy with not crashing!
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:04 pm
by crust
Nice
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2021 9:30 pm
by formula400
That’s fit
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:57 pm
by joe19
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2021 1:57 pm
by joe19
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Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 4:40 pm
by joe19
First ride was a success! Didn't crash and nothing fell off.
It amazing how smooth and comfy it is. Tons more confidence downhill too.
Saddle is a PITA though. Need to have a fiddle with that.
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 4:42 pm
by weeksy
joe19 wrote: Sun May 02, 2021 4:40 pm
First ride was a success! Didn't crash and nothing fell off.
It amazing how smooth and comfy it is. Tons more confidence downhill too.
Saddle is a PITA though. Need to have a fiddle with that.
Yeah? Good ride then? How far? Fork good? Shock good?
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 5:06 pm
by joe19
Not sure I have the skills to comment on Fork or Shock
It felt very plush though. Much more speed downhill than previous.
I didn't go far (15mi) as the setup needs fixing, could feel my hamstring complaining.
What kinda tyre pressure do you run for ridgeway stuff? I Kept it low (30) on the HT for comfort, but maybe that's not needed now.
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 5:08 pm
by weeksy
Yeah if tubeless I'm about 28 on mine, 23 on the boys. But speed isn't our ultimate goal.
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Sun May 02, 2021 5:47 pm
by joe19
Well, less fun stuff has started. The saddle was +5 degrees (so nose up). Tried to fix ...
The front bolt/clamp was not tight and basically rounded (prob why it wasn't tight). The rear was cross threaded.
I'm a baboon when it comes to mechanical stuff. But even I don't mess this stuff up
Will phone the shop and have a chat!
Re: First bouncy bike!
Posted: Fri May 07, 2021 5:22 pm
by joe19
Shop gave me some new bolts today which should fix it.
The seat came attached from the factory apparently. Shop just puts the dropper in.
