Peachy Pace RC529…FINISHED Pg22

[Peachy!]

And there’s more…

 

[yakboy]

Excellent Have you taken it out for a spin yet? Looks wise once you have decided on the bar height it would be good to match the bar too it ( ie get a suitable riser bar)

 

[mk one]

Yeah, hopefully you have had a chance to ride it. Will you actually be using the dropper post or was it more a case of why not?

Some nice parts on there, im sure you will love it, though i can see that flite getting swapped out for something a bit more comfortable.

 

[Peachy!]

Excellent Have you taken it out for a spin yet? Looks wise once you have decided on the bar height it would be good to match the bar too it ( ie get a suitable riser bar)

No not yet, too many "proper" jobs to do apparently.. As for spending anymore money on it, erm..no.

Yeah, hopefully you have had a chance to ride it. Will you actually be using the dropper post or was it more a case of why not?

Some nice parts on there, im sure you will love it, though i can see that flite getting swapped out for something a bit more comfortable.

Flite would likely be the last thing I change, it's what I have on absolutely everything I ride regularly, on & off road, even my turbo trainer.

 

[The History Man]

It’s very accomplished and very laid back. Ride report ASAP.

Was sceptical about the yellow but as a whole it pops and works.

Merry Christmas.

 

[d8mok]

You’ve done a ace job on that. I’ve only one criticism which is the yellow cables but apart from that it’s a nice build. Now go get it dirrrrrty

 

[Peachy!]

It’s very accomplished and very laid back. Ride report ASAP.

Was sceptical about the yellow but as a whole it pops and works.

Merry Christmas.

Cheers chap, Much appreciated.

You’ve done a ace job on that. I’ve only one criticism which is the yellow cables but apart from that it’s a nice build. Now go get it dirrrrrty

Yeah, I’m in two minds myself, but they’ll stay for now.

 

[Peachy!]

Now then... had a quick buzz around the village just to make sure nothing would fall off! Then took it up a local 10% chalk farm track just to see how it climbs and what it was like downhill at speed..
First impressions in the style of @cjr61
Road = Mmmmhhh felt odd...
Gravel Path = sluggish
Climbing up steep heavy/large gravel = Wow! just Wow!
Hurtling down deep rutted steep chalk track = Excellent!

I must admit I wasn't feeling great on the ride around the village, I was just thinking what a bloody waste of money & effort. Then I started the climb & had my light-bulb moment that I was hoping for... it just rolled over all the lumps and bumps easily, no bother. And although the steering felt odd on the road, when I shot down that hill it filled me with confidence and of course the Pike's hardly noticed the stuff that would nearly have me off on my '91 Antaeus.

So I think I'll stick it in @raidan73 newly reserected 98+ comp;
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/botm-november-2021-nominations.437231/
So the next question I'd like to ask @Madmax1993 @Magpiegifts @jimo746 @yakboy @Hotwheels. @Bcxbcx @cjr61 @retroJIM @The History Man @mforrest @Grubby @trailstar82 @longun @kingoffootball @oaklec @albash82 @Joe*Pro @mk one @Stressed @velofrog @Tootyred @brocklanders023 @d8mok @2manyoranges @coomber @ibbz @LongLegsRetro @enc @bignick @smokerings @hawkhill97 @DrGooGoo @benjabbi @Rotorhead @CTK @hellodave @leigh4013 (Sorry, @ seems to be the best way to wake up all previous contributes to this thread)

Which photo for the comp?

The Workshop


The Pump Track


The Cross Country

 

[Madmax1993]

I'd go for the workshop personally. The details of the frame/decals stand out better than on the rocky background.

 

[yakboy]

How did you find the bar height? It's worth playing about with it on every ride...don't be afraid to experiment