flowmtb's posterous http://flowmtb.posterous.com Most recent posts at flowmtb's posterous posterous.com Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:05:13 -0700 Medium Mondraker Foxys For Sale - 1150 euros http://flowmtb.posterous.com/medium-mondraker-foxys-for-sale-1150-euros http://flowmtb.posterous.com/medium-mondraker-foxys-for-sale-1150-euros
We have two medium Mondraker Foxys for sale - both pretty much identical

Spec is stock:

# Mondraker Stealth Side Alloy Structure frame
# Mondraker Zero Supension System, 140mm
# Rock Shox Recon 335 SL, 140mm
# Rock Shox Ario 3.2 XV rear shock
# Formula Oro K18 180mm brakes
# Onoff Draw wheelset
# White-Green color frame

Bikes looked after and maintained in our workshop. Come complete with full service, new (or nearly new) tyres, grips, brake pads etc.

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Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:54:28 -0700 2 Mondraker Summums for sale http://flowmtb.posterous.com/2-mondraker-summums-for-sale http://flowmtb.posterous.com/2-mondraker-summums-for-sale
Here's two Medium Mondraker Summums for sale:

Both pretty much stock barring rear mech - both now Shimano Sora (not Deore as pictured)

# Mondraker Stealth Side Alloy Structure frame
# Mondraker Zero Supension System, 205mm
# Rock Shox Boxxer team fork, 200mm
# Fox DHX RC2 rear shock
# Formula RX 200mm brakes
# Sun Ringlè Add Lite Wheelset
# White color frame

Bikes looked after and maintained in our workshop. Come complete with full service, new (or nearly new) tyres, grips, brake pads etc.

€2500 each

Get in touch by phone on 0684875681 or email guy@flowmtb.com

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Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:51:42 -0700 4 Mondraker Prayers for Sale http://flowmtb.posterous.com/4-mondraker-prayers-for-sale http://flowmtb.posterous.com/4-mondraker-prayers-for-sale
We have 4 Mondraker Prayers for sale - 3 size medium and 1 size small.

They all look pretty much like this one!

Spec is stock:

# Mondraker 6061 Custom Hidroformed FT Tech frame
# Marzocchi 55 RS fork, 160mm
# Fox Van R rear shock, 160mm
# Formula Oro K18 200/180mm brakes
# Kenda Blue Groove 2.35 tires
# Onoff Bula Wheelset
# Blue-White color frame

Bikes looked after and maintained in our workshop. Come complete with full service, new (or nearly new) tyres, grips, brake pads etc.

€1000 each

Get in touch by phone on 0684875681 or email guy@flowmtb.com

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Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:41:59 -0700 Nomad Frame for sale http://flowmtb.posterous.com/nomad-frame-for-sale http://flowmtb.posterous.com/nomad-frame-for-sale
My Nomad frame is for sale:

2009 Size Medium
DHX 5.0 Coil shock (450lbs spring)
New bearings and shock bushes

Will come with FSA headset, headset reducer cups (to fit 1 1/8 steerer forks)
Plus either Thompson layback post (pictured) or Thompson straight post

€999 euros - call 0684875681 or email - guy@flowmtb.com if you're interested. 

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Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:25:37 -0700 For Sale: 2 Medium Hecklers: €1700 euros each http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-2-medium-hecklers-1700-euros-each http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-2-medium-hecklers-1700-euros-each
Here's some photos and specs for the final two bikes we have for sale. They're pretty much identical so both are going for €1,700 euros each.

They have been part of our hire bike fleet this summer, and have been out for about 20 days each. They have been coated in frame tape and inner tubes all summer long, so have barely a scratch. There's certainly no damage of note on either bikes. We serviced the forks this weekend and found nothing but clean fork oil in there.

Specs as follows:

Medium Heckler Frames - Black Anodised - a very tough finish - these bikes will look like new apart from the odd bit of cable rub.
150mm travel supplied by a 2009 Fox Float RP23 shock.
RockShox Pike 454 Dual Air U-Turn (110-140mm travel)
One has a Syncross post, the other has a WTB post.
Truvativ Hussefelt stem
Funn Fatboy 710mm bars
SRAM X7 shifters
SRAM X9 rear mech
Shimano SLX front mech
Truvativ BB + Chainset (2 rings plus bashguard)
Avid Juicy 5 brakes
WTB 20mm bolt through front hub / Shimano XT rear hub - Mavic 321 Rims
Syncross Headset
SRAM Cassette
They will have new Maxxis tyres put on before sale. 

Pedals not included.

If you're interested, please get in touch: email me - guy@flowmtb.com or give us a call +44(0)20 8123 5654


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Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:06:40 -0700 Ragley Blue Pig update http://flowmtb.posterous.com/ragley-blue-pig-update-0 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/ragley-blue-pig-update-0
Now I've had the Blue Pig for a month now, I though it would be a good time to post an update..

Impressions are very good to say the least. The bike has been able to handle most things I can throw at it. It's been on epic two day rides in to the back of beyond. It's been on quick blasts around here (Morzine) when I've not had the time to ride all day. It's most at home on the Techy stuff - switchbacks are a personal favourite.

It has the ability to inspire confidence and know that the front will roll over stuff if you let it - not get stuck behind an obstacle and throw you off - that'd be the slack head angle then..

Climbing wise - I've not had to do too much of that yet - what with uplifts all around - but the climbs that I have done it's been me rather than the bike that's faltered. It goes up a lot more confidently than most hard tails I've ridden. The front end does wander a bit on the real steep stuff - But then I do have some 160mm forks on there - right on the limit for this frame.

And most importantly - it's never felt out of it's depth around here.

Current spec in order of importance is:
Fox 36 Van R
Dual Ply Minions
Short stem
Big wide bar
Some round(ish) wheels
Some brakes that stop
Some gears that go

I'd like to get a hammershmidttdddddttt on there - but it needs some ISCG mounts and some more money in my bank account before that happens! Failing that a blackspire stinger to keep the chain in check.

Last ride was very local - you can see the photos here: http://www.ridemorzine.org/2009/08/the-best-trails-in-the-valley/


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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:08:56 -0700 Nomad frame for sale - 1600 euros. http://flowmtb.posterous.com/nomad-frame-for-sale-1600-euros http://flowmtb.posterous.com/nomad-frame-for-sale-1600-euros
Just testing the water... I'm thinking of selling the Nomad frame... 
Anyone want one? 1600 euros for a 3 month old frame worth nearly 2,000 GBP...

It's a size Medium.

Shock is currently being serviced as well (DHX 5.0 Coil)

All the other bits in the photo are NOT for sale.. just the frame and shock. Stickers are there to protect the frame rather than hide anything!

Anyone interested? Please email or call me - guy@flowmtb.com +33(0)684875681

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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:15:44 -0700 For Sale: Large Santa Cruz Heckler. €1500 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-large-santa-cruz-heckler-1500 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-large-santa-cruz-heckler-1500
Here's a Large Santa Cruz Heckler for sale.

Full Specs:

Frame: 2008 Large Black Anodised Heckler Frame (150mm travel)
Fork: 2009 RockShox Pike 454 Dual Air U-Turn (140mm)
Shock: 2008 Fox RP23
Wheels: Hope Pro2 Hubs with Mavic 321 Rims
Tyres: New Maxxis Minions will be added
Brakes: Avid Juicy 5
Shifters: SRAM X7
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech SRAM X9
Chainset: Truvativ 2x9 + Bash Guard
Truvativ Seatpost
Thompson Stem (70mm)
Syncross Bulk 710mm bars (White)
Pedals NOT INCLUDED!

The Frame was my own bike last summer, but this summer has been used as a hire bike. The Frame and shock were both Purchased in June 2008. The rest of the kit (everything else!) is all new stuff put on the bike this June (2009). The frame pivot bearings have been replaced along with the shock bushings. It has been out on hire for just 15 days this summer.

The frame is in excellent condition - no dents or scrapes - the Anodised finish really lasts well.

It has been looked after by our mechanic and encased in protective tape and inner tubes since it was re-built in June.

It comes complete with a shock pump and a 1 year frame defect warrantee from Jungle (UK Santa Cruz Importers)

Postage to the UK will be around 90 euros more.

The bike will be available from September 1st.

Price €1500 euros (approx £1350) - as new this bike would cost around £2,700

If you'd like to buy this bike, please email me at guy@flowmtb.com or call +33(0)684875681

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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 07:00:24 -0700 For Sale: Large Anodised Santa Cruz Bullit €1950 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-large-anodised-santa-cruz-bullit-195 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-large-anodised-santa-cruz-bullit-195
This 2009 - only 12 weeks old - Santa Cruz Bullit is for sale.

Full Specs:

Frame: Large Anodised Black Santa Cruz Bullit - 180mm rear travel
Fork: RockShox Domain 318 180mm Coil with Motion Control damping (external Compression and Rebound adjusters)
Shock: Fox DHX 3.0 Coil (450lbs spring) - rebound, preload and boost valve.
Wheels: Hope Pro2 Hubs with Syncross FR 32 rims
Tyres: New Maxxis Minions will be added
Brakes: Avid Juicy 5
Shifters: SRAM X9
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech SRAM X9
Chainset: Truvativ 2x9 + Bash Guard plus Blackspire Stinger Chain device
WTB Seatpost
Truvativ Stem (1.5)
Syncross Bulk 710mm bars
Pedals NOT INCLUDED!

Bike has been used as a hire bike for us and has been out for approximately 25 days.

It has been looked after by our mechanic and encased in protective tape and inner tubes since it was bought in June.

It comes complete with a shock pump and a 1 year frame defect warrantee from Jungle (UK Santa Cruz Importers)

Postage to the UK will be around 90 euros more.

The bike will be available from September 1st.

Price €1950 euros (approx £1675) - as new this bike would cost £2,700

If you'd like to find out more or buy the bike, email me on guy@flowmtb.com or call +33(0)684875681

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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:53:24 -0700 For Sale: Medium Santa Cruz Bullit. €1850 euros http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-medium-santa-cruz-bullit-1850-euros http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-medium-santa-cruz-bullit-1850-euros
This lovely 2009 - only 12 weeks old - Santa Cruz Bullit is for sale.

Full Specs:

Frame: Medium White Santa Cruz Bullit - 180mm rear travel
Fork: RockShox Domain 318 180mm Coil with Motion Control damping (external Compression and Rebound adjusters)
Shock: Fox DHX 3.0 Coil (450lbs spring) - rebound, preload and boost valve.
Wheels: Hope Pro2 Hubs with Syncross FR 32 rims
Tyres: New Maxxis Minions will be added
Brakes: Avid Juicy 5
Shifters: SRAM X9
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech SRAM X9
Chainset: Truvativ 2x9 + Bash Guard plus Blackspire Stinger Chain device
WTB Seatpost
Truvativ Stem (1.5)
Syncross Bulk 710mm bars
Pedals NOT INCLUDED!

Bike has been used as a hire bike for us and has been out for approximately 25 days.

It has been looked after by our mechanic and encased in protective tape and inner tubes since it was bought in June.

It comes complete with a shock pump and a 1 year frame defect warrantee from Jungle (UK Santa Cruz Importers)

Postage to the UK will be around 90 euros more.

The bike will be available from September 1st.

Price €1850 euros (approx £1600) - as new this bike would cost £2,600

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Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:51:38 -0700 For Sale: another Med Santa Cruz Bullit. €1825 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-another-med-santa-cruz-bullit-1825 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/for-sale-another-med-santa-cruz-bullit-1825
This is the second of our lovely 2009 - only 12 weeks old - Santa Cruz Bullits

Full Specs:

Frame: Medium White Santa Cruz Bullit - 180mm rear travel
Fork: RockShox Domain 318 180mm Coil with Motion Control damping (external Compression and Rebound adjusters)
Shock: Fox DHX 3.0 Coil (450lbs spring) - rebound, preload and boost valve.
Wheels: Hope Pro2 Hubs with Syncross FR 32 rims
Tyres: New Maxxis Minions will be added
Brakes: Avid Juicy 5
Shifters: SRAM X7 (right), X5 (left)
Front Mech: Shimano XT
Rear Mech SRAM X9
Chainset: Truvativ 2x9 + Bash Guard plus Blackspire Stinger Chain device
Syncross Seatpost
Truvativ Stem (1.5)
Syncross Bulk 710mm bars (white)
Pedals NOT INCLUDED!

Bike has been used as a hire bike for us and has been out for approximately 25 days.

It has been looked after by our mechanic and encased in protective tape and inner tubes since it was bought in June.

It comes complete with a shock pump and a 1 year frame defect warrantee from Jungle (UK Santa Cruz Importers)

Postage to the UK will be around 90 euros more.

The bike will be available from September 1st.

Price €1825 euros (approx £1580) - as new this bike would cost just under £2,600

If you are interested, please mail me - guy@flowmtb.com or give me a call: +33(0)684875681

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Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:27:10 -0700 My Blue Pig http://flowmtb.posterous.com/my-blue-pig http://flowmtb.posterous.com/my-blue-pig
So I've had the Ragley Blue Pig for a couple of weeks now. Time to show you a pic and what spec I've got running!

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Sram X9 gear bits

Juicy 7 Rear brake (185mm)

Formula 'The One' front brake (200mm)

Fox 36VanR 160mm forks

Truvativ BB and Crankset

WTB post and saddle

Pro2 Hubs - with a 321 Rim on the rear (built by yours truly on Monday - two days of hard riding and it's still true!) and a DT5.1 on the front (stolen, along with the front brake and forks, from my Nomad)


And the most important bits (if you get this wrong, Brant will come and hit you with sticks, apparently)

50mm Raceface stem

745mm Sunline V1 Bars


I've had the bike for a few weeks - firstly with Rockshox pikes on there but swapped them out for the 36's to see how it handles a bigger fork. The verdict? very well indeed. No where near as divey as they were on my Prince Albert - but they do raise the BB just a smidgen...


I took it on our 2 day refuge trip this week, with some properly slow technical riding and it excelled itself. I was also suprised at how not beaten up I was - must be those twangy seat stays!


Refuge ride report coming soon. It was a belter!





 

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Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:33:39 -0700 It's 5.30 am, the van's loaded and we're on our way up to Avoriaz for the Singletrack magazine photoshoot. http://flowmtb.posterous.com/its-530-am-the-vans-loaded-and-were-on-our-wa http://flowmtb.posterous.com/its-530-am-the-vans-loaded-and-were-on-our-wa Sent from my iPhone

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Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:08:25 -0700 Posterous | Re: singletrack week off to a good start - all smiles and no injuries :) Got the new Ragley blue pig out today - pretty good so far :) http://flowmtb.posterous.com/posterous-re-singletrack-week-off-to-a-good-s http://flowmtb.posterous.com/posterous-re-singletrack-week-off-to-a-good-s Tried out the Stab Supreme (Matt's nemesis) and Chipp's Blood today - love the blood, but the stab is a bit of a tank!!

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Sun, 26 Jul 2009 14:08:57 -0700 singletrack week off to a good start - all smiles and no injuries :) Got the new Ragley blue pig out today - pretty good so far :) http://flowmtb.posterous.com/singletrack-week-off-to-a-good-start-all-smil http://flowmtb.posterous.com/singletrack-week-off-to-a-good-start-all-smil

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Tue, 21 Jul 2009 04:43:58 -0700 Brant has just delivered a Ragley Blue Pig to singletrack mag for the reader week next week (and me!) http://flowmtb.posterous.com/brant-has-just-delivered-a-ragley-blue-pig-to http://flowmtb.posterous.com/brant-has-just-delivered-a-ragley-blue-pig-to

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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:30:06 -0700 Leg burn update - look away now! http://flowmtb.posterous.com/leg-burn-update-look-away-now http://flowmtb.posterous.com/leg-burn-update-look-away-now 8 days later and it's finally stopped weeping.

 There's a message in this: Don't go anywhere near your rotor after you've descended down the Mega qualifying track - it's rather hot.

 And I only brushed against it for a microsecond - ouch.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:27:00 -0700 Mega randoms http://flowmtb.posterous.com/mega-randoms-0 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/mega-randoms-0
All taken with the camera phone - hence the crappy quality!

Highlights include the blury bar shot where were roped into a VERY odd thumb waving sing along. Proof that I took the prince albert up to the Glacier for a practice run of the Mega Course on a hard tail (arm pump anyone?).  Then the final setup for my Mega race bike - the Nomad plus joplin uppy downy seatpin, larson TT rear tyre for speed if not grip. And Sara rocking the dh youth look on the final day - tee shirt, full face, no bag etc - perhaps a little un-practical!

And then there's the hotel that thinks it's christmas all year long!

Until next year....


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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:11:59 -0700 Cider and pancakes http://flowmtb.posterous.com/cider-and-pancakes-0 http://flowmtb.posterous.com/cider-and-pancakes-0 There's nothing like the crepes at the Attray Crepery to finish a good day in the saddle! And the Cider there is great - makes for an interesting final descent back to Morzine!


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Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:11:06 -0700 A belated good bye to Fionn and co! http://flowmtb.posterous.com/a-belated-good-bye-to-fionn-and-co http://flowmtb.posterous.com/a-belated-good-bye-to-fionn-and-co Just found this pic on the camera - the Fionn and the Norco team before they headed off a couple of weeks back. Bye team!

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Left to right - Tom the Photographer, John the Mechanic, Jo the racer, Sara the flowmtb owner, Fionn the racer and Neven the racer and injured party (she fractured her pelvis in practice for the Maribor 4X World Cup - poor thing couldn't ride her bike during the stay - she did read most of the internet though!)

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