IP-256SL by MTB2223

[MTB2223]

For your information, the tube is a single plastic piece with the cable rails.
The two rails, you can see when you open the bottom hatch.

Since I don't have a front derailleur and run a full hose for the rear shifter, I removed it.
And plugged the hole.

I know how it looks like. I also looked if it's possible to drill another hole and use a cable adjuster (?). But that's not possible.
How did you remove the cable rails ? I tried, but the tube is stuck ...

I'm also running a full hose for the rear shifter, but it's runs above the bottom bracket. So the cable rails could stay.

Cable adjuster:

[carbonazza]

I unscrewed the rails, then pulled it out. It didn't come.
I pulled a bit stronger, and it came

[MTB2223]

Brute force 

[rrrrxx]

So nice I want buy one...

[rrrrxx]

The FD Absolutely is design failure

[MTB2223]

Finished my bike this weekend. And made one ride so far and ... I really like the bike.
So far no problems with the FD. Everything is very smooth.
The 30mm hookless wheel set gives a lot of grip. First ride I had 2 bar into the wheel set. To test if there where any leaks. The sealant have to do some work, they wheel set is not completely sealed yet. Ridden once my aluminium bike with 2 bar pressure in the tyres and that wasn't really good voor my back. With the carbon bike, the shocks are well absorbed. Going to ride tomorrow with lower air pressure.

My steer is 68 cm now, which is 3 cm shorter than before. And this is very noticeable. In loose sand it's a little bit difficult to keep track. But I will have to get used to it.

A little disadvantage is the internal cables. When riding on a bumpy trail, I can hear the cables bumping in the frame.

[Vipassana]

Looks good!  Check out my thread for how I fixed the cable noise problem.  I've put a couple hundred miles on the bike since the fix and I still hear nothing.

[MTB2223]

Looks good!  Check out my thread for how I fixed the cable noise problem.  I've put a couple hundred miles on the bike since the fix and I still hear nothing.

Thank you Vipassana, I saw your post. I'll do this next week. It's not that annoying.

[adym]

What saddle is that? Is it a tioga spyder or a cheap knock off. If the latter how are you finding it and what's your rough weight? I'm about 80kgs with kit.

[MTB2223]

It's a cheap knock off. To be honest, I didn't expect anything of this 8 USD saddle, but it suprised me. It's better than my previous saddle and I'll keep this one.

Bought it on aliexpress: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/IN-2014-Spider-Ergonomics-hollow-Bicycle-bicycle-parts-saddle-for-men-women-mtb-bike-seat-cushion/2038227912.html



My weight is 82 kg without kit. The weight of the saddle is 185 gram.

[MTB2223]

Last weekend I was in Germany and during a simple trail my saddle clamp came off.
Today I glued it back with aerospace glue. I think this will do the trick.

[Vipassana]

I'm surprised to see that failure from a reputable company like Ritchey.  I'm glad you were able to fix it though and it di not cause injury.  On a whim, I just ordered one of those saddles in white.  Thanks for the link!  Right now I have one saddle that I am switching between my MTB and my road bike and it is tedious.

[MTB2223]

I think it's a fake one (for the price I paid for).
The only disadvantage of the saddle is the mud is coming through the saddle. I've got an ass-saver to prevent mud from below

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ass-saver-highway-bike-bicycle-fender-Mini-Fashion-Multicolor-10-color-to-choose-wholesale/1794505348.html

[brmeyer135]

Here is a nice lightweight saddle:  http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-design-Brand-full-carbon-fiber-road-bicycle-saddle-road-mountain-mtb-cycling-bike-seat-saddle/1334282653.html
Can't believe they blatantly rip off specialized...it is similar to Specialized Toupe seat but without leather/padding...good price.
Actually, just noticed it isn't availabe now...I believe it is still sold but without the Specialized coloring elsewhere.

[Sitar_Ned]

Very nice build, MTB. Glad to see you finally got it finished!

Also, I'm definitely trying out one of those seats.. super light and super cheap and if you say the comfort is decent then I think it's definitely worth a go. That's crazy about your seatpost. I've always thought the Ritchey carbon stuff was some of the better that was available. I know every company has products that fail but when you see it happen to someone you know on a brand new bike, it definitely tends to tarnish the brand's image a bit. I'd prob avoid Ritchey now, even though it doesn't really make sense to. I mean if that's the case, might as well just order all the carbon (bars, post, fork) in their chiner versions.

EDIT: It IS a chiner seatpost. It's an imitation of a Ritchey carbon post, NOT the real thing.