Bike Forums

Go Back  Bike Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Notices
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2
Search: Posts Made By: cisted
Showing results 1 to 50 of 93
Search took 0.06 seconds.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-07, 06:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 874
Posted By cisted

Drink Research

Hello,

I'm doing some work on active people in the USA and what they consume. Could you please help me and answer this simple question. Thanks.:)

If you take any canned drinks out on the trail...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-07, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By cisted

Thanks Stonk, That's just the info I needed....

Thanks Stonk,

That's just the info I needed. Many Thanks.

One word of advice. I have an 05 Trance and and have checked my bearing fairly regularly. However it seems that i missed one bearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-09-07, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 433
Posted By cisted

Trance Bearings - Giant vs Enduro

I'm in the process of having the bearings on my Trance replaced. Last week I ordered a set of new bearing from Enduro and I have asked my LBS to order in the bushings.

I've just spoken to the shop...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-11-06, 06:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,050
Posted By cisted

I don't have any experience of machanicals......

I don't have any experience of machanicals... sorry.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,050
Posted By cisted

Sounds like one of your pistons is a bit stiff....

Sounds like one of your pistons is a bit stiff. Had the same problem with my LX calipers.

1. Remove the wheels and pads and spray a little silicone (sp) spray onto the pistons.
2. Ensure there...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-10-06, 04:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 594
Posted By cisted

Love the Video Game idea! Look forward to next...

Love the Video Game idea!
Look forward to next years....
Forum: Mountain Biking
09-05-06, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 678
Posted By cisted

Death Squirrel Picture!!!??

Does anyone know where I can get find that picture of the squirrel jammed into someones rotor?

I'm not a pervert...:)
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 10:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 455
Posted By cisted

Oh perhaps i'll just spend my money on something...

Oh perhaps i'll just spend my money on something else..... :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 455
Posted By cisted

Yeah sounds like a good idea - but wouldn't that...

Yeah sounds like a good idea - but wouldn't that be hotter than wearing pads?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 09:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 455
Posted By cisted

There not usually HEAVILY damaged but there are...

There not usually HEAVILY damaged but there are times, especially in the summer, when the trails I ride get over grown with brambles. And of course there are the 'freeride' moments that end up with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-04-06, 06:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 455
Posted By cisted

My lovely legs....

My shins constantly look like I've done 10 rounds with angry cat. I've never used shin pads before but if my legs are to keep their youthful good looks perhaps its time to buy some.

I ride XC so I...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-28-06, 03:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 674
Posted By cisted

Try rotating your brake and gear levers to point...

Try rotating your brake and gear levers to point more towards the floor. This will straighten your wrists up meaning that you will be putting less pressure on your uncular nerve.

With saddles more...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-21-06, 07:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 418
Posted By cisted

Big Mud!

Thought you might like to see the mud that threw me over my bars this morning....
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-06, 05:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 624
Posted By cisted

'flip me off' - What does that mean???

'flip me off' - What does that mean???
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-04-06, 07:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,816
Posted By cisted

Does using a thinner tyre (1.4?) risk damaging...

Does using a thinner tyre (1.4?) risk damaging your rims?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-30-06, 05:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,921
Posted By cisted

mmmm. sweeet bike.

mmmm. sweeet bike.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-25-06, 03:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By cisted

Well - I took it to my LBS and they charged me...

Well - I took it to my LBS and they charged me £15 to true the wheel.:eek: Which seemed a bit steep. They did a great job though - it's perfect! I'm glad I did it that way - it was a fairly new wheel...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-06, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By cisted

To be more specific - the kink is a 5mm...

To be more specific - the kink is a 5mm difference in the position of the rim(Mavic 717) as it goes round. It doesn't seem like much and has no real affect on the bike as I'm running discs but for...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-06, 05:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,040
Posted By cisted

HEHEHE - I LOVE IT!

HEHEHE - I LOVE IT!
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-06, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By cisted

not bad - a bit slap dash I suppose.

not bad - a bit slap dash I suppose.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-24-06, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 480
Posted By cisted

DIY or LBS

Oooops! I seem to have put a bit of a kink in my front wheel.

Am I better of going to my local bike shop to get it sorted or just buy a spoke wrench and try to fix it myself?

All thoughts...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-06, 07:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By cisted

How do I know if short cage will work for me - I...

How do I know if short cage will work for me - I am running an 8 speed 11T-28T cassette on a 16" Giant Trance.... any ideas?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-06, 05:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By cisted

Ditch the platic bits! They are noly for people...

Ditch the platic bits! They are noly for people learning to ride 'real' pedals. Once you lose the plastic bits you will become better at using clipless... very quickly.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-06, 04:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By cisted

I had been thinking along the lines of LX but for...

I had been thinking along the lines of LX but for some reason I thought I worked in reverse or something. What are the benefit of long and short cages?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-06, 04:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,616
Posted By cisted

Flats are a cop out! Connect with your bike...

Flats are a cop out!

Connect with your bike and keep it clipless... don't fear the falling - in a crisis situation they unclip very easily. Like this morning when I went over the handlebars after...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-22-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 374
Posted By cisted

Need a new rear mech...

I have a tatty old rear mech on my 8 speed bike - What is a decent Shimano rear mech to buy? I also don't know weather I need long or short cage.
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-06, 03:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,079
Posted By cisted

I wish I could afford the time to have a...

I wish I could afford the time to have a 'recovery'. My post ride routine usually consists of running around after my two boys (1 & 4). My wife has looked after them while I was out enjoying myself -...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-15-06, 02:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 339
Posted By cisted

Wow!

I've just got back from my first ride out on my Giant Trance. My first venture into full suss. I can't beleive I was worried that the ride would be less thrilling with a rear shock. The ride was...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-06, 03:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By cisted

Yeah - I can't wait to get out there on it. I...

Yeah - I can't wait to get out there on it. I took it for a little spin this afternoon and it handles really well. I've gone from a 19" Hardrock to this 16" Trance and it's so much easier to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-06, 02:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 904
Posted By cisted

I've just gone full suss this weekend - why did I...

I've just gone full suss this weekend - why did I even read this thread?? :eek: :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-14-06, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 431
Posted By cisted

New Arrival

Well I finished building up my new bike today. Full suss for a bargin price! Bought the Trance frame from eBay this week for £195 ($341) and built it up from the upgraded kit that was on my Hardrock....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-06, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By cisted

Many thanks.... curiosity satisfied. Google...

Many thanks.... curiosity satisfied.

Google - yep I take your point. :o
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-13-06, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 435
Posted By cisted

Blond Question

What does OEM stand for?

I know it means a product that comes on a bike but what do the initials mean?
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-11-06, 03:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,094
Posted By cisted

Giant Trance has had some great reviews....

Giant Trance has had some great reviews....
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-05-06, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 390
Posted By cisted

Giant Trance - job done!

Giant Trance - job done!
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-29-06, 03:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 314
Posted By cisted

Commuter bike fork failure

Whoops - perhaps I shouldn't be jumping of every curb and bunny hoping every speed bump on my ride to and from the train station.:eek:

Sorry about the quality of the picture - It was taken with...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-25-06, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By cisted

That's just what i need to hear - I have been...

That's just what i need to hear - I have been convincing myself I need to go FS for ages but now it's come to point where I have to stump up the cash, I cant help thinking my I be OK on my Hardrock...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-25-06, 05:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By cisted

Well - there lies the rub.... I can't help...

Well - there lies the rub.... I can't help thinking that fs wont make much difference to my riding.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-24-06, 03:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 357
Posted By cisted

In a Trance...

I currently own a Speshy Hardrock Sport that I have upgraded with Mavic 717s on XT hubs, Mazzochi EXR Pro forks, XT shifters and LX hydraulic brakes.

I am about to purchase a Giant Trance 4 (Down...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-26-06, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,261
Posted By cisted

Giant Trance frame - Alternative?

Hi guys,

I've been pottering around on my Spesh Hardrock for a while now and after spending too much money upgradging the wheels, brakes, forks, etc. I feel it time to go full suss! I only want to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-06, 06:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 319
Posted By cisted

Moving Many Bikes

Lucky Me! I'm in the process of organising a trip to Coed y Brenimn in Wales. It started with just 2 of us and now we're up to about 15 with a handful of 'maybe's.

With that many people it seems...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-06, 06:41 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,884
Posted By cisted

Alternatively you could take your bike completely...

Alternatively you could take your bike completely apart and then weigh each individual component on your kitchen scales. :D
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-17-06, 06:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,884
Posted By cisted

Or you could try standing on your scales at home...

Or you could try standing on your scales at home with and without your bike. Then work out the differnce.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-15-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,079
Posted By cisted

I have the 540's - They have been great -...

I have the 540's - They have been great - absolutly no complaints!
I bought them over the 520's because I was under the impression that they have better mud shedding. Don't know here I heard or read...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-15-06, 06:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,744
Posted By cisted

That Halford one sounds interesting - can't see...

That Halford one sounds interesting - can't see it on their website though. Do you know what it's called. Perhaps I can pop in on my way home from work tomorrow and check one out.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-15-06, 04:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,744
Posted By cisted

Camelbak Mule - Yeah - that does seem to be a...

Camelbak Mule - Yeah - that does seem to be a name I've heard alot.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-15-06, 04:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,744
Posted By cisted

Camelbak Hydrapak etc

My lovely wife has offered to buy me a hydration pack for my impending 35th. The thing is I can't decide which one would be a most suitable.

I do a lot of 2/3 hour XC but occationally spend all...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-06-06, 04:39 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,232
Posted By cisted

Hey Twincam - just read your 'spacers' threads....

Hey Twincam - just read your 'spacers' threads. Can't wait to hear how your project ends up - do you have good health insurance? :)
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-06-06, 03:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,232
Posted By cisted

EXR pro is a great move on from a RST fork. They...

EXR pro is a great move on from a RST fork. They are not availible aftermarket in some countries, but they come on a lot of Kona bikes around the £1000 mark. The best place to pick a pair in on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-04-06, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 432
Posted By cisted

Ok - so does that mean that if I get a spacer it...

Ok - so does that mean that if I get a spacer it should fit? You see at the moment my wife's 7 speed cassette has a screw on freewheel. I have a wheel I want to put on her bike that has a regular...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 93
 
Page 1 of 2
1
2


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.