It’s a “race guide” for racingu fkn wot m8?
This is so absurd, it's actually hilarious.
https://www.forbiddenbike.com/collections/small-parts/products/forbidden-race-guide-bundle
It’s a “race guide” for racingu fkn wot m8?
This is so absurd, it's actually hilarious.
I guess when ur pushing out frames 5.5k what’s 230 on a jockey wheel and a bit of 3d printed ABS.It’s a “race guide” for racing
https://www.forbiddenbike.com/collections/small-parts/products/forbidden-race-guide-bundle
Summit and DanJas have been good so far - right on it straight away.That's no good. Hoping Summit and Forbidden come to your aid. That new guide and jockey wheel seems costly too. Will you buy one as a safety measure anyway?
I think that's probably right. Has dropped it twice with that guide, both with the same effect (first time wasn't as bad and just marked up the Invisframe).Given the current guide does not function as required, I would be requesting for the improved version to be supplied as a complimentary replacement. All the usual mentioning of consumer laws and a product being "fit for purpose", design of the guide should mean it isn't possible to eject the chain to allow this damage to occur, etc...
If the bike didn't have a guide it'd just be shit luck, but coming with a chain guide from factory - that chain guide literally has one job and if it ain't working I'd not be happy about it at all.
It's a near new idler which was bought from the same shop, so shouldn't be too much of an issue there.As long as they don't start asking for photos of the jockey wheel to see if there's too much wear evident for the guide to work...
I wouldn't expect that of them but I've been wrong before.
In fairness that includes the guide, and the most expensive North Shore Billet stainless steel idler pulley. There's cheaper NSB Alloy pulleys, and cheaper again Forbidden pulleys.u fkn wot m8?
This is so absurd, it's actually hilarious.
That sounds like a really shitty marketing phrase.Three weeks in, finally got a response. Haven't said whether they'll warranty it, but bigger issue is that they don't have any rear triangles in the cosmic eggplant colour in stock. Forbidden apparently working on it - whatever that means?
Sounds like great customer support out of what could have been a shitty experienceGood news today! Forbidden have agreed to cover a new rear triangle. Only had moss green in stock, but DanJas have arranged to have it colour matched and repainted locally by a well reputed bike painter, also covered by Forbidden. Will also supply a race guide at cost price.
Shane Ford left Summit to head up Specialized workshop as part of their direct to consumer MO.Yep from the importer DanJas at least. Summit didn’t bother to update me or respond, but spoke with importer directly and sounds like he went in to bat for me with Forbidden.
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I don't doubt it's tough and they definitely still know their stuff there, but they're not a particularly friendly store - always happy to steadfastly ignore you when you walk through the door. Given the chunk of money I donated in exchange for the frame and all the associated paraphernalia, would at least think there would be some attempt at follow up without me chasing for a month when things go wrong.Shane Ford left Summit to head up Specialized workshop as part of their direct to consumer MO.
Many shops struggling, all desperate for skilled staff, many shop owners back on the tools to keep the wheels turning. Bunch as so light on for staff that front doors are locked as they can’t man they shop floor and have you ring a bell or call them.
Ummm photos for those in the poor seats.First ride yesterday at the You Yangs on the new forks. TL;DR - they're pretty special.
Shaving half a kilo of the front made a pretty drastic difference to start. The coil-converted 36s were lovely, but they were a weighty bit of kit. They also had a pretty harsh top out which made them a bit reluctant to be lifted off the ground. Bike is much easier to manual and is easier to pop off lips. The high pivot is not particularly playful, but the lighter forks have remedied that to a point.
I started with the recommended 92 psi, and only used about 2/3rds of the travel down Cressys. Ended up dropping a little over 10psi and sitting nicely at a a touch more than 25% sag.
They're a very different feel. Very firm to compress with your hands, but noticeably supple when at sag. The biggest takeaway was how unobtrusive they were. No noise, just did what they were supposed to do. Only got in 5 runs, and already super pleased with how they feel. Managed to snag a PR down Bandages and Glory despite not having ridden in a month.
The fore-aft stiffness is like nothing I've ever ridden. They are rock solid, with no hint of deflection under heavy braking through rocks etc. I didn't notice any issues with lateral stiffness. Although, as running them at 150mm with the bigger 20mm axle it may be less prominent.
Also upgraded the brakes to the new Hope Tech 4 E4 brakes. They're a substantial improvement over the old Tech 3 V4/E4 setup. Noticeably more power with the new organic pads, shorter lever throw and a more distinct bite point. Already a big fan.