Addicted to Speed: Overdose

[Disco]

Alright, over 14 months this is the evolution of my Merida Speed, after starting with a Full-LX Groupset XC bike, and the beast is almost finished! Just waiting on a new front hub so I can bolt my Dukes back on! Goes well in street, light DH, 4X, and even the odd trail bashing! Apologies for the Pics being a bit dark.

Current Specs:
- Rhynolites Laced to Deore Rear and Formula 20mm Front Hubs
- Titec Hellbent DH Riser bar and Blockhead Stem
- Good Ol' sketchy Psylo XC's. Soon to be changed back to 4" Duke Races.
- Merida MATTS Speed 18" Frame.
- Shimano LX Hollowtech I Cranks w/Raceface Bashring. Just replaced BB.
- Specialized Lo-Pro Magnesium Pedals. Sealed.
- Singlespeed Converter and Tensioner (New off a P1) 16t - 32t ratio.
- Shimano BRM-555 Hydros, direct mount w/6" shimano rotors.
- Specialized Enduro 2.0 Tyres. Similar tread to the BMX "Spanky" tyre.

Opinions?

Michael

 

[-DAvo]

jeebuz i like those brakes!

looking good there mikey!

is that glitter or shiney stuff on your saddle? real disco

 

[neko]

Goes well in street, light DH, 4X, and even the odd trail bashing!

I worry about this fasination with making light weight xc bikes into "street, DH, 4X" bikes.

I hope it works out for you though.

 

[Disco]

Its no dramas, im pretty Light on my gear and weigh in at only 68kg. Its just a lightweight bike that does everything! Emphasis on LIGHT Downhill... means Clyesdale style.

Michael

 

[Skin]

Its no dramas, im pretty Light on my gear and weigh in at only 68kg. Its just a lightweight bike that does everything! Emphasis on LIGHT Downhill... means Clyesdale style.

Michael

If it works you you go with it .....
I like it .. especially the pedals.... i've got they on all my bikes

 

[Newie]

Little Mike

Little Mikey has gone single speed what's the world coming too and disc brakes finally not bad mikey the colour scheme worked out good. How does it ride and are you racing it at the track with kimbo.

 

[Rexy]

Are we racing this friday (good friday?)
Anyway loving the bike, want to give it to me? think it would suit me well!
The frame cant be too bad, its survived this long hasnt it, just wondering if it would start to fatigue soon?
Rexo
(ps get rid of those raceface lockons and put the ourys back on you brand slut!)