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mattfen
- Member since Jun 7, 2017
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Dec 16, 2024 at 4:46
Dec 16, 2024
Video & Photo Story: From Battlefields To Bike Trails - Steffi Marth & Maxi Dickerhoff Ride The Dolomites
This looks amazing and the Dolomites were on my 'To-Do' list before reading but are now firmly taking the top spot. Would be great to get a Trailforks map etc for days 2 and 3.
Selling
Aug 16, 2021 at 0:12
Aug 16, 2021Giant Trance Advanced 1 Medium
$1650 GBPFor sale is my Giant Trance Advanced 1 from 2017 in a size medium. I’ve had this bike from brand new and had it invisiframed before leaving the shop and hitting the trails.
And what a trail hitter it is! Just do an internet search for a review and you’ll see how great a bike it is. It goes up just as well as it goes down and it’s a very light bike.
Having had new frame pivot bearings, new jockey wheels and new pads, this bike is ready to ride.
A bike addition to the garage means this one has been relegated and it’s now time to move it on.
Original list of components is as follows:
Travel: 140mm rear, 150mm front
Rear Shock: Fox Float Factory
Fork: Fox 34 Float Factory Kashima, FIT4
Headset: sealed, tapered
Cassette: Shimano XT 11x46, 11-speed
Crankarms: Shimano XT, 32t, 175mm
Chainguide: ISCG mounts
Bottom Bracket: Shimano press-fir BB92
Pedals: NA
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT
Chain: KMC X11 EL
Front Derailleur: NA
Shifter Pods: Shimano XT
Handlebar: Giant Contact SL aluminum, 750mm
Stem: Contact SL 60mm
Grips: Giant lock-on
Brakes: Shimano XT, 180mm rotors F&R
Wheelset: Giant TRX 1
Tires: (F) Schwalbe Nobby Nic, 2.35" Trailstar, (R) Nobby Nic 2.25" Pacestar
Seat: Giant Contact SL
Seatpost:Giant Contact SL Switch-R
It’s had a few upgrades from stock as follows:
Cassette: Shimano XT 11x42 11-Speed
Crankarms: Shimano XT, 32t, 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Hope
Handlebar: Nukeproof Horizon Carbon, 800mm
Brakes: Shimano XT, 203mm front, 180mm rear
Wheelset: Mavic XA Elites
Tires: Mavic Quest Pro and Crossmax Quest XL
Seat: Fabric Scoop
Seatpost: Rockshox Reverb 125mm 1x Remote
Please note, pictures show a different stem but this is no longer available and stock Giant stem is fitted
Any questions, let me know.
Selling
Sep 4, 2019 at 4:47
Sep 4, 2019Fox Float DPS Factory 3-Pos Adj EVOL 230x65mm
$275 GBPFox's Highest Performing Inline Shock.
For a lightweight, inline shock, the DPS packs a lot of performance. The Dual Piston Base Valve has dedicated compression and rebound pistons, providing a firm lockout without compromising bump compliance, ride control, or efficiency.
"Factory" says it all. The best-of-the-best technology we have to offer is available in our Factory Series models with our buttery smooth, and ultra durable Genuine Kashima Coat. These products are World Cup proven.
Lighter, one-piece EVOL air sleeve improves responsiveness and sensitivity.
Dual Piston valve design improves both rebound and compression flow.
DPS damper with three positions - Open, Medium, Firm modes.
N.B. Price is for damper only - does not include any mounting hardware.
SPECIFICATION
Year:
2019
Size:
230 x 65mm LV.
Adjustments:
- Lever actuated Open, Medium, Firm modes.
- Open mode adjust tuning range (1, 2, 3).
- Rebound.
- Air spring pressure.
Air Sleeve & Body Finish:
Kashima Coat.
Selling
Aug 7, 2019 at 10:14
Aug 7, 2019Giant TRX1 Carbon Wheels 650b 27.5 Wheelset TRX 1
$350 GBPGiant TRX 1 Carbon wheelset for 27.5"/650b.
- Ultra-light full composite 27.5" rims
- 27mm inner rim width for better tire performance
- Sapim Race stainless steel spokes - 28 front/rear (2-cross)
- Alloy nipples
- Giant alloy 6 bolt disc compatible hub shell
- Precision three pawl internals
- Sealed cartridge bearings
- Interchangeable hub platforms
- 1640g per pair
Taken from a Giant Trance Advanced 1 2017 and tubeless ready. Currently has a Shimano freehub and a used 11-42 Shimano XT cassette on (which I can include if wanted).
Will ship for an additional £5.
Condition is used and showing signs of such usage (scrapes and decal scratching but nothing serious) - tried to capture as best as possible in images.
No tyres, tubes or valves supplied but can put a couple of used Nobby Nics on if needed.
Selling
Nov 13, 2017 at 1:14
Nov 13, 2017Whyte T-130 RS Medium
$1750 GBPFor sale is my Trail Bike of the Year 2016 - the awesome Whyte T-130 RS in Medium.
Had the bike since June 2016 and have loved owning and riding it but sadly a new bike forces sale (apparently I can't have two bikes!). Bike has been very well looked after and is in good condition. It's showing the usual signs of usage (a few paint chips and scratches) and the pictures give a realistic representation of this.
Colour: Matt Granite with Lime/Magenta
Frame: 6061 T6 SCR Aluminium SCR Front Triangle with Tapered Head Tube and Intergrip intergrated seat clamp system, alloy symmetrical SCS rear Triangle, 148mm dropouts, Shimano Direct Mount hanger
Fork: RockShox Pike RC, 27.5”, 130mm Travel, Fast Black coating, tapered steerer and Boost 110mm X 15mm Maxle
Rear Shock: RockShox Monarch Debonair, RT3, Fast Black coating, Adjustable Rebound and Compression
Headset: FSA No. 57E Orbit ZS, 1.5” Cartridge Sealed Lower Bearing and 1 1/8” Upper Bearing
Rear Hub: SRAM Roam 30, Boost 12 x 148mm
Front Hub: SRAM Roam 30, Boost 15 x 110mm
Spokes: SRAM Roam 30, StSt Butted
Rims: SRAM Roam 30, 21mm wide 27.5”, Full UST Rims
Shift Levers: Shimano XT M8000, I-spec II, 11 Speed
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M8000, 11 Speed, Shadow Plus, Direct Mount
Cassette: Shimano XT M8000 11-42, 11 Speed
Crankset: RaceFace Turbine Clinch, direct mount 32T chainring, 11 Speed, Alloy with 30mm alloy axle
Seatpost: RockShox Reverb 125 Stealth, MatchMaker, 30.9 X 380mm
Seat: Whyte Custom dual density, triple panel design
Bar: Whyte Custom Alloy, 15mm Rise, 760mm Wide
Stem: Whyte Gravity Stem, 40mm S, 50mm M/L/XL
Front Brakes: Shimano XT M8000, 180mm Rotor, Internal Routing
Rear Brakes: Shimano XT M8000, 160mm Rotor, Internal Routing
Brake Levers Shimano XT M8000, I-spec II
Bike is as above stock with the following upgrades:
- Hope Bottom Bracket
- Blackspire Snaggletooth 32T chainring
- Wippermann Connex 11SO chain (for quick chain removal/installation with no tools allowing easier cleaning of drivetrain)
- Race Face Half Nelson lock on grips in black
- Superstar Nano X Pedals
- Mucky Nuts Front Mudguard and downtube mudguard
The bike currently has Specialized Purgatory Grid 2Bliss 27.5 x 2.3 tyres front and rear, both set up tubeless and having only done a few miles. The bike has also recently had a service, to include the following work:
- Pivot bearing replacement under Whyte's lifetime warranty
- New bearings in both SRAM Roam 30 wheels
The bike also comes with the original user manual, Rock Shox volume spacer and a couple of extra rear mech hangers as a backup.
Reviews of the bike can be found by doing a simple Internet search. Get your hands on this great trail bike!
If you have any questions or would like to make an offer, please get in touch.

