Recent content by Klang180

Re: Thanks for your patient reply. That is indeed the bike I'm looking at. Your answer is very useful indeed. I think I have a much better understanding now. Looks like a lovely bike but wonder whether using it as a daily Commuter is unkind to such a bike. Thanks again.

Re: Thanks that's really helpful information and just what I needed. I agree that second hand bikes are usually cheaper on ebay and that's why I'm always looking for ones near me and hence why I saw this one without knowing anything about it. I am coming from an 18" gt which has me feeling...

Hello all I have found a Kona Caldera for sale on ebay near me but have very little knowledge of the bike and wanted to ask those in the know. My main question is will the 20" be a comfortable size for me at 6ft2 or will I be pushing it? Also are the forks generally soft or firm for a rider of...

Re: Re: Thanks for the input. Just to be clear I only ride this bike on road as a commuter/town bike and never off-road. Does that change anything?

Sorry just realised there is a post 97 part of the forum so please feel free to move this there if more appropriate?

I have a 98 GT Arrowhead that I use as a daily bike and which I am reluctant to get rid of because of sentimental value. Problem is that I am 6ft2 and the bike is only an 18" and it has always felt a little small and squashed to ride. In particular the bars feel low which seems to round my...

Thanks for your input but no it is a rear hub so it should all be ok. I will be keeping a very regular eye on all things though!

Re: Re: Haha thanks but I am not trying to shift extra pounds and actually i find myself using my bike where i would have used a car so maybe it will help after all?

Thanks, i actually do need to make the ride stiffer as the shocks are way too soft at this stage but i think that my shocks have coil springs and not elastomers, unless i am thinking of a different shock I took apart a long long time ago!

Love it, nice one thanks for making me feel better. I love my old bike and don't want to get rid of it but i also rather like my front teeth so didn't want to take the chance. This makes me feel much better though so thanks.

That is very true and don't worry I am well on my way. Just feels so different now with the added weight that it has me worried! That and i haven't touched the headset in years although it stills moves fine and has no play so why should i really?

Hello, I have a 98 GT Arrowhead with 97-98ish Rock Shox Judy XC. This may not quite qualify them as retro according to this site but i hope you'll forgive me. I have always kept the bike in pretty good condition and have ridden it weekly since it's purchase pretty much. I recently converted...