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29er / Re: LCFS917
« on: May 24, 2024, 09:04:50 PM »
I have metal spacers on both sides of my shock on the trunnion bolts. I thought my frame came with them.
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I have been using EC90 saddle with steel rail and it has been fine. I am also trying out their carbon rail one and it is a little bit more harsh and the rail was 7x10mm instead of 7x9mm which made install didn't work for one of my bikes.
Thanks :-)
Yes it is always tempting to built another bike. What I really would like and that would suit med is a light 140 mm rear travel 150 mm front travel bike that can take a long dropperpost. But thats not easy to find. I have a Cannondale Habi 1 thats kind of like that but with a little "old school" geometry.
I also have a Commencal Meta TR29 V4 with 140 mm rear travel but its morae like a fast endurobike, I would like something more playful.
The LCFS958 was a lot of what i´m looking for in a bike so I hope they will come with something updated, similar from Light carbon.
I live in the southwest of Sweden but I come fron the North of Sweden and we have nice MTB riding at both places.
my 919 frame arrived today! looking forward to building it and sharing my journey here!
Hi guy's I'm having trouble with bleeding the brakes, I've been trying in several different ways but I cant get the rear brake to it's full potential.
My guess is that it is air in the hoose under the crank, I've been whipping the handle, twisting the handle, tried to bleed the brakes according to shimanos guide, I've been trying to do it the traditional way as you do it on cars but I'm a not satisfied.
Is there anyone else that's been having the same kind of issues?
But honestly, all my riding buddies pointed out that I should have just bought a new shock so that I had the M Compression tune as a backup.
Also, reading about Nino’s Flight Attendant SID(s) makes feel stupid for dropping money on the 200hr service and tune.
Anyone have a guess on the price of a SIDLuxe w Flight Attendant?
This appears to be the original version out of Taiwan since 2015/6. They have a cool dual cable version that shifts front derailleurs too.
Question is... Did LTwoo copy one of the 2 other designs, or develop theirs independently?
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1598276649/xshifter-worlds-first-universal-wireless-smart-shi
Had any more experience with this frame now that you can share with us?
I see that you have painted the frame self, can you talk me thru the process? Finish good, cans or spray?
I see that every frame is black matt when we order it, do we need to specify unpainted when we order it or is this "coat" something that every frame has/need anyway?
Slowly starting to put the bike together again.
I'm in the lucky situation to have a few forks, shocks, wheels and posts sat on a shelf, waiting for a project(s) for my little ripper.
I have a 2016 36 RC2 170 and a set of FR2150 non boost wheels and an 8.5x2.5 Float X2 that I'd intended to use to build up a Genius LT frame that never materialized.
So, Top Fire Firebird clone M930, or SC clone M931. Either look ok to work as 27.5 options.
More challenging is that I have a 120mm 34 SC and a 165x45 nude (poss shim to 42.5) so do I go the FM936 Carbonda frame route (as 29er), or do I use that rear shock on an LC 958 and go the down country route vs race day route and build with a 150mm 34?
Lastly a 185x55 shock, best stuck on a FM1001 w/ 140mm 34 fork or on LC's FS947 with 150mm 36?
I'm not sure I'm super keen on the LC bike looks though, but its not for me.
IS there a better brand of the 3 for warranty, quality etc?
Buying from the same supplier makes sense to reduce shipping. e.g. Carbondas current promo shipping and freebies are better for 2 bikes than 1.
Of course I could just sell all my parts but I like building bikes.... Trouble is I keep going round in circles and all the time I've spent looking I could've bought a retail priced SantaCruz by now
A diff take:
I'm 5' 9.5" but have a 5' 11" wingspan so sizing always sux for me. I prefer a longer TT, but need a shorter ST.
I went with the medium FM936 primarily because of dropper concerns with the long ST on the large. The sizing isn't terrible, but TT is a bit short for my liking. I'm up to a 70mm stem (and could actually go up another 10-15mm), but the steering gets slower as the stem length increases and the 66 HTA (with 120mm fork) already slows that down considerably. IMO this bike really needs a 40-50mm stem, especially with a 120mm fork.
That said, it is still fast and fun (both up & down) to ride and I have no buyers remorse - would just prefer it with the longer TT.