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  1. Sparkomatic

    Sherwood Pines/NCB off-piste Guided Ride Sun 30th Jul'23

    I'd definitely be up for another one! I'm currently persuading a friend who's undecided on an ebike to get one and I'm sure he'd be up for it too. I ride with him regularly at Pines on analogue bikes
  2. Sparkomatic

    Removing the twinlock system on Lumen 910

    Ah, perhaps makes sense on that bike then. I still feel there is zero need for it on any trail/enduro ebike
  3. Sparkomatic

    Removing the twinlock system on Lumen 910

    Not to go on too much of a sideways rant but I wish Scott would stop putting Twinlock on their ebikes. If I was buying again, I'd avoid Scott bikes because of it. I removed it from my Genius Eride, but as said above, I can now no longer lock out fork or shock if I wanted to ...which tbh I don't...
  4. Sparkomatic

    Super cheap gravel bike build - advice appreciated

    Hi all! I'm currently in the process of building a super cheap gravel bike ready for the summer but need some advice as I've never been into or really even ridden any more road orientated drop-bar bikes. So far I've got nearly everything I need however I'm struggling with which brake/gear...
  5. Sparkomatic

    Sherwood Pines/NCB off-piste Guided Ride Sun 30th Jul'23

    Went for a red-route run not on the eeb around 'Pines yesterday, there's a "new" optional loop that I'm pretty sure was part of the off-piste bit we did! Guess it was straightforward enough to make it official lol. Wish I'd fully recorded the ride so I could confirm
  6. Sparkomatic

    Think i may have found my front end creak/knock....?

    Glad it's been resolved, finally! There's definitely a time and a place for two bikes ...or five 😁
  7. Sparkomatic

    What size QR dropout is this?

    Yep disc brake & quick release
  8. Sparkomatic

    What size QR dropout is this?

    Hi all, Currently building a DIY gravel/commuter e-bike based around a Pinnacle Pyrolite frame I acquired as a bare frame and forks. The rear dropout is quick release, but I'm not sure if it's supposed to fit a 135 or 142mm axle? It measures 137mm and can be either squeezed to fit 135 or just...
  9. Sparkomatic

    Think i may have found my front end creak/knock....?

    Totally understandable being a bit down about it right now, but take it out for a ride as soon as you get it back, you may very well change your mind about selling it 😁
  10. Sparkomatic

    Replacing Acros Blocklock Headset (Scott Genius 920)

    Haha same here. I did have a look at the headset recently, removed the fork, added a small amount of grease on the races etc and reassembled, this did stop the creaking... for about 10 miles lol. When I get time I'll work out a suitable replacement including determining if the fork hits the...
  11. Sparkomatic

    Cube reaction chain slipping/jumping issue

    Bent derailleur hanger possibly. A friend had a similar issue and a new hanger fixed it. Looking at your pics it maybe doesn't look straight?
  12. Sparkomatic

    What is your most used mode?

    Eco usually only when riding with friends on analogue bikes. Mostly use tour upping to turbo for a bit when when I need a 'break'. Have been trying to get used to emtb mode recently but I struggle with the unpredictability of it. Maybe I'll get used to it one day!
  13. Sparkomatic

    Rockshox Recon Silver RL

    Never used Recon's myself but from what I've heard they should be more supple than the x-fusion's. Recon's are also pretty easy to DIY service. If you're confident buying 2nd hand, a Rockshox Reba can be had for less than a (new) pair of Recon's.
  14. Sparkomatic

    Sold 2022 Whyte 605v4 Hardtail 27.5 Medium, Matt Moss

    Full spec sheet here Barely used and in pretty much as new condition. £350 ono, located near Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Could possibly meet at Sherwood Pines or Dalby forest. Lovely trail geometry hardtail with Deore 1x10 drivetrain with clutch, two piece crankset, tubeless ready...
  15. Sparkomatic

    Replacing Acros Blocklock Headset (Scott Genius 920)

    Hi all! I am wondering if anyone can shed some light on what to replace my headset with? Currently fitted to my Scott Genius eRide 920 is this (from the website): "Acros Blocklock / Tapered 1.5"-1 1/8", OD 52/62mm, ID 44/56mm" It's started creaking, I'm not sure I like (or need?) the blocklock...
  16. Sparkomatic

    Sherwood Pines/NCB off-piste Guided Ride Sun 30th Jul'23

    Was not too bad for the ride but a lil sore later on. It be 'reet
  17. Sparkomatic

    Sherwood Pines/NCB off-piste Guided Ride Sun 30th Jul'23

    Ride: 10/10, highly recommended. Doing it with a sprained ankle: 0/10, not recommended! Thanks for organising/leading @steve_sordy It was great to meet you all. Looking forward to the next one!
  18. Sparkomatic

    Sherwood Pines/NCB off-piste Guided Ride Sun 30th Jul'23

    Sorry it's last minute but I'd like to tag along if that's ok. Bringing a friend along too (not on this forum) 😁
  19. Sparkomatic

    Sherwood Pines off-piste Sun 21st Aug at 11am

    I've been to Pines a number of times now, usually do the red route twice with one lap hitting the bike park also. Will keep an eye out here, would love to learn some of the off-piste stuff there 👍
  20. Sparkomatic

    Wanted 27.5 rear wheel, 12x148mm

    As per title, I am looking for a 27.5 rear wheel. Must be 12x148mm boost hub, preferably 6 bolt & Shimano Microspline. Located North Lincolnshire. Cheers!
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