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I've joined a cult! The CULT!! Build Thread (+ Updates)!!
Mikku:
So I spent a couple of hours trawling through those boxes and finally found the Shimano caliper. I hasten to add that those two hours included having a look at things I had forgotten I had, so it wasn't a complete waste of time! ;D
With the caliper fitted, I then ran into my next problem. I hadn't realised that the two cable tabs on the frame are designed so that the inner cable is exposed between them, with no outer cable. Is that to save weight or what? In any case, it was a pain in the arse because I didn't want to cut up the fancy Odyssey "Race Linear Slic Kable" that I was intending to use for this bike. I therefore had to find an alternative, which I was thankfully able to do quite easily and cheaply at my LBS, who had some of Odyssey's basic Slic Kables in stock. So with one of those bought, cut up and installed, the Cult was ready for its maiden shakedown ride. :D
After an initial scare when the handlebars pulled back 10 inches (loose stem bolts) and then another shock when a snake slithered out in front of me, the Cult performed well! I immediately noticed the longer tt (it's 21.5" tt, compared to the 21" on my GT) which makes it more difficult to lift and keep the front end up. In fact, it rides very similar to my Crupi which has the same length tt. Next step is to therefore put some more mileage on it, get the brakes dialled in and perhaps play around with the chain length. After that I'd like to see what it rides like on track. :daumenhoch:
Pics to follow as and when...
Mikku:
A bit of an update. I swapped out the black, Tioga D-Spyder seat (that I had borrowed from my GT) for a Shadow Conspiracy seat that I picked up over here. Pics of the seat and the completed bike can be found here:-
https://bmxmuseum.com/bikes/cult/125300
I've also been riding it a bit more and am keen to see how it performs on track. I'll update this thread as and when that happens. :daumenhoch:
Chilli Rinse:
She looks ace Mick fistblump
Midschoolfool:
Lovely.
I?d have gone black seat post though.
Then sat and said 'there's been a muddah ? in a Scottish accent.
Mikku:
Thanks guys! :daumenhoch:
Yeah, I know what you mean about the seat post. It looks unbalanced at the moment, though won't look as bad once the post is lowered for the track. I may well pick up a black post down the line though. Another option would be to switch out the bars to balance up the silver but the only ones I have are shiny chrome. Will see how it rides on track before spending any more money. ;D
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