Nice Bike Beaker I think the pedals need some colour though the black just blends in too much.
Let's see your cubes
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It’s so I can find them haha.
Im_Tim_BTW
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Super Nice!
Could you tell me what the lights is you have in the stem?
Clean
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2022 Stereo Hybrid 140 SL (750)
Just DIY'd up a little stand for washing the bike and thought it was quite a nice photo
Done loads to it recently, including swapping the seat out after all the "constructive criticism" about the shape of my old one
Swapped the bottle holder for a fidlock one after my last cageless one disappeared on a big drop
Biggest and best upgrade I've ever done though (arguably over the tyres) is I grabbed a Fox Factory DPX2 for the rear off a 2020 140 action team. My god what a massive upgrade, so much more plush and the rear end feels glued to the ground now!
I just want to try and find a Factory 36 fork or a Performance Elite or something for the front now as the 34 Rythym is at it's limits on the stuff I do - but then I won't be selling this bike for a long time to come!
Justinitus
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Why do you cover the rotors for washing? Genuine question - should I be doing the same?
I don't cover them for washing, I jetwash the bike with a hydroshot, give it a proper clean, then spray GT85 on the forks, dropper and rear shock to leave a lubricated coating.
However I'm a bit shit and tend to get a bit of overspray on the rotors which then ruins the brakes
The covers were only like a tenner and means I can spray GT85 on the moving stuff without getting the rotors covered in it. I also tend to go over the frame with GT85 when I'm not gonna use the bike for the week as it keeps the moisture out of bearings and stuff
You don't want anything (other than plain water) ever touching your rotors or pads because even the slightest chemical or oil can permanently contaminate the pads rendering your brakes pretty much useless until you replace the rotors and pads.
Akiwi
🐸 Kermit Elite 🐸
I love the colours of the 2022 action team! Would love one myself, but I need a money tree. Actually happy with my TM.
My first e-bike. My analog enduro was bought a few years ago for £800 second hand and I thought that was crazy money to spend on a bike
HiHi,
just curious as the colours seem not to be 2022?
Which model is this and what pedals are these?
it’s the 2020 model but with some Chinese pedals. Actually not too bad but not a patch on shimano saints that’s I’m used too.
Jeffw
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New arrival today. Might get the chance to give it a spin later.
Where is your display ?
Jeffw
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In a box 
Didn't like the way it stands out. Personal preference, just feels like its not in the right place.
Didn't like the way it stands out. Personal preference, just feels like its not in the right place.
Jeffw
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Yeah, matte/shiny Shimano'sI must admit I don't look at it very much, so maybe it will end up in a box too
Is your new bike still delivered with different matte/shiny brake levers like mine ?
Looks like the ride will be tomorrow
.Tonight, i will post up my 2020 Cube 160 for sale
Akiwi
🐸 Kermit Elite 🐸
Boah, that's pretty small!
Clean
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Have been slowly upgrading my 2022 140SL.
She now has Fox Factory Forks, Shock and Dropper, along with shorter Cranks, XT Drivetrain and Ice Tech Rotors. She rides like a Magic Carpet and - I do believe - looks lovely!
She now has Fox Factory Forks, Shock and Dropper, along with shorter Cranks, XT Drivetrain and Ice Tech Rotors. She rides like a Magic Carpet and - I do believe - looks lovely!
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Did upgrading end up being cheaper than just buying the action team with those parts already on it?
Well, I called my Speed Triple a She and she was a lady. My bicycles always have been „it“. Maybe I did not put my hands enough on them?
My bicycles always have been „it“. Maybe I did not put my hands enough on them?
Clean
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No!
To be honest, I’m not sure. I don’t like the colour of the AT, so would never have bought one. They were also like rocking horse shit when I bought this. I have enjoyed the process of sourcing the parts and slowly transforming her. I also love that she is one of a kind, and the cost has never really been a consideration.
Exactly what I thought.
Upgrading parts on the SL costed money, but disassembling, sanding and repainting that AT could have costed more.
And I wanted to ride first day.
Maybe just repainting the orange fork and saddle of the AT could have made it acceptable.
Somebody did this ?
Upgrading parts on the SL costed money, but disassembling, sanding and repainting that AT could have costed more.
And I wanted to ride first day.
Maybe just repainting the orange fork and saddle of the AT could have made it acceptable.
Somebody did this ?
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