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  1. freeride-mike

    Show us your bike history..

    ok here's what i can remeber.... ive had few bmx's and a road bike in between :roll: 95 raliegh activator (started mtb'ing) 97 raliegh max (heavly upgraded) 98 GT backwoods (heavely upgraded) 2004 rockrider xc (few upgrades) 2004 saracen full sus (cant remeber model, upgraded) 2004...
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    8 to 9spd conversion

    :lol: im looking to get new levers a new RH shifter and my chain and rear cassette look tired so i was thinking as im gonna replace the lot should i just get 9speed stuff. 8)
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    8 to 9spd conversion

    i currently run an 8spd cassette and 8 speed shifter will a 9 speed cassette fit on an 8spd shimano parrallax hub?? it just seems easier to get 9speed stuff these days thanks in advance mike :lol:
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    Marmite brands - the love hate relationships

    likes: GT- i had a backwoods as my 1st REAL mtb and loved it to bits, will have another GT 1 day just for nostalgic reasons :lol: SHIMANO- love there componants just wont buy antything else these days dislikes: SRAM- had a set of there shifters and wudnt touch them again...
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    8spd right shifter please

    just looking at a set of brand new deore's on ebay :lol: how much are u looking for mate?? :wink:
  6. freeride-mike

    HELP! replacing stickers....

    thanks for all the advice but i had a better look last night and there not stickers but more like there etched into the frame so i dont think i'll be removing them as i dont fancy repainting the whole frame. :?
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    8spd right shifter please

    hello just after a few bits local collection (west midlands) or ebay listings..... im in need of a rapid fire style RH 8speed shifter preferably LX, XT or deore must be cheap and with full length gear cable... pair of v brake levers must be black would prefer XT or avid.... 8)...
  8. freeride-mike

    stumpy DH freeride STEM

    i have this for sale on ebay...... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :MESELX:IT
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    HELP! replacing stickers....

    I'll have a better look tonight, could alweays have a go at 1 of the small 1's see how it go's before i try the large GIANT 1's on the main tube. i suppose if all else fails and the new decals are the exact same size and being as the old 1's are white and the new 1's will be black i could...
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    HELP! replacing stickers....

    ok cool i'll give that a try............. not the nail varnish though (she'd kill me lol) they are stickers on bikes of this age arnt they coz they dont seem to look like the stickers i had on my old GT and i heard sumwhere they lazer them onto the frame these days?? cheers mike
  11. freeride-mike

    HELP! replacing stickers....

    I need some help, im thinking of replacing the stickers/decals on my GIANT but dont wanna damage the paint/frame, ive been told its a 2006 model so theyve been on there 4-5yrs so whats the best way to get them off i dont mind faded paint underneath as i will be replacing them with darker...
  12. freeride-mike

    GT LTS 1000 DS

    both looking really good mate 8)
  13. freeride-mike

    GIANT boulder alu lite (new marzocchi EXR pro air)

    cheers for the offer mate :) already paid now :roll:
  14. freeride-mike

    GIANT boulder alu lite (new marzocchi EXR pro air)

    New stem fitted but had to order a few spacers, cant wait to get out and give it a good blast at the weekend :lol:
  15. freeride-mike

    GIANT boulder alu lite (new marzocchi EXR pro air)

    cheers mate :D we'll have to go for a ride soon!
  16. freeride-mike

    DIRT, GET A GRIP, few others VHS

    hello have found a few old school mountain bike video's (VHS) as i no longer own a vhs player there just collecting dust and wondered if they hold any value or interest to any1?? i have DIRT, GET A GRIP and i think 2 others will check tonight thanks mike
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    Saracen dirt/jump/freeride frame

    for sale on ebay is my old saracen 14" frame..... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Saracen-dirt-jump ... 4a9dd60e58
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    GIANT boulder alu lite (new marzocchi EXR pro air)

    just thought i'd put a few pics of my GIANT which apart from a truative 90mm stem (on order) i finished building up tonight...... built on a budget which i think stands at around £300ish let me know what u think :lol: GIANT boulder t6 aluminium 18"frame suntour xcr lo 100mm forks...
  19. freeride-mike

    my 98 gt arrowhead

    looks nice brings back memories of my gold 98 GT backwoods..... loved that bike :?
  20. freeride-mike

    2006 Giant Anthem

    looks really good, some nice choices in kit too :lol:
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