The QUICK question thread.....

[Minlak]

I'm staying focused on the wheels (and not eating so much fucking food).

You can eat tonnes of food - just has to be the right food - starving yourself doesn't equate to better - you still need energy to ride and stuff - just eat clean and you can eat lots

 

[Cardy George]

I'm staying focused on the wheels (and not eating so much fucking food).

You can eat tonnes of food - just has to be the right food - starving yourself doesn't equate to better - you still need energy to ride and stuff - just eat clean and you can eat lots

Wot he said!

Your body needs to get nutrients from somewhere to build muscle to make you faster.

 

[HamboCairns]

I meant stop eating so much fucking shit food. That said I've cut bread down to weekends only, no fizzy drinks, no takeaway either unless it's a special occasion. I'm back to 103.5kg which is 1kg above my lowest weight last year!

 

[Minlak]

I meant stop eating so much fucking shit food. That said I've cut bread down to weekends only, no fizzy drinks, no takeaway either unless it's a special occasion. I'm back to 103.5kg which is 1kg above my lowest weight last year!

I assumed you weighed yourself naked after your morning shit / piss and shave? - That's the way to do it

 

[HamboCairns]

I assumed you weighed yourself naked after your morning shit / piss and shave? - That's the way to do it

Correct sir!

 

[DMan]

You can eat tonnes of food - just has to be the right food - starving yourself doesn't equate to better - you still need energy to ride and stuff - just eat clean and you can eat lots

Lol. Says the hostess twinkie king

 

[Minlak]

Lol. Says the hostess twinkie king

Nah don't like the twinkie much - You can eat shitty food - just make sure its as a treat and very sparingly - the coffee cakes are a treat after a big effort not an everyday food - But now you mention them - shopping time

 

[HamboCairns]

Held some lovely Fox 36 Factory forks in my hands at the LBS today.

 

[Cardy George]

I meant stop eating so much fucking shit food. That said I've cut bread down to weekends only, no fizzy drinks, no takeaway either unless it's a special occasion. I'm back to 103.5kg which is 1kg above my lowest weight last year!

But think of the carbs! You needs those too! It's a bastard to get the right balance.

FWIW while I'm not losing that battle, I'm not exactly winning it either

 

[pink poodle]

I assumed you weighed yourself naked after your morning shit / piss and shave? - That's the way to do it

Remember to load on up hard core fibre the night before weigh in...really helps to push the unwanted grams out.

 

[Minlak]

Have some new hope wheels here - they come with tape in the box - 1 or 2 layers of tape should be used on the wheel ? ? - I did 1 and it seems enough but sitting here now thinking I should have done 2 - looks similar to stans tape

 

[HamboCairns]

It's hard too because I no longer have a thyroid, those bloody meds!

 

[The Duckmeister]

Have some new hope wheels here - they come with tape in the box - 1 or 2 layers of tape should be used on the wheel ? ? - I did 1 and it seems enough but sitting here now thinking I should have done 2 - looks similar to stans tape

I'd say it largely depends on the respective widths of rim & tape. If the tape is wide enough to reach all the way across the rim, one pass is enough. If not, do two laps, one against each sidewall. Popping the tape at the valve holes isn't the potential problem, it's the tape squirming & lifting which could expose the holes & leak. If the edges of the tape are pinned down by the tyre beads, you're sweet. I've run single-layer Bear tape for years, never a hint of a leak.

 

[Minlak]

I'd say it largely depends on the respective widths of rim & tape. If the tape is wide enough to reach all the way across the rim, one pass is enough. If not, do two laps, one against each sidewall. Popping the tape at the valve holes isn't the potential problem, it's the tape squirming & lifting which could expose the holes & leak. If the edges of the tape are pinned down by the tyre beads, you're sweet. I've run single-layer Bear tape for years, never a hint of a leak.

Thanks @The Duckmeister - it’s the 30mm tape for the 30mm rim - 1 run looked good but just started thinking after - it doesn’t stick 100% but I mounted tyre and pumped up to keep pressure on see how it is in the morning

 

[safreek]

Hey guys, is this the correct way for the shock to be mounted. Project nearly ready to compete

 

[safreek]

Hey guys, is this the correct way for the shock to be mounted. Project nearly ready to compete

Maybe a photo would help

 

[Dales Cannon]

No, unsprung weight is higher. Flip it around so the small tubey bit (technical term) is pointing back the way you came. Probably doesnt really matter but that wont fit like that. Piggy backs can be awkward on some frames. Upside down, inside out, just make it fit.

 

[ozzybmx]

You can eat tonnes of food - just has to be the right food - starving yourself doesn't equate to better - you still need energy to ride and stuff - just eat clean and you can eat lots

Wot he said!

Your body needs to get nutrients from somewhere to build muscle to make you faster.

And the most wonderful machine called the human body, efficiently stores that energy when you fuel for riding but dont ride.... that's where I am at the moment, about 12kg in the hole

Trying to get out, 7 days into dry February, 21 to go.

 

[dirtdad]

Where have people got wheel builds done in Sydney recently?

Anyone local able to do Hope hubs (somewhat close to UK store prices), or should I buy online and get them to lace up some rims?

 

[Minlak]

Where have people got wheel builds done in Sydney recently?

Anyone local able to do Hope hubs (somewhat close to UK store prices), or should I buy online and get them to lace up some rims?

Recently ddi the whole wheel thing - Unless you want a specific rim buy the Hope Fortus from Wiggle or Chain Reaction