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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Oversize pulley cage
« on: April 24, 2023, 10:34:04 PM »
I can't access the link above, but I bought the cage that's a Garbaruk clone (packaging was even 'legit' Garbaruk).

It is very well made, but does NOT fit the AXS derailleur without a minor modification to the screw that keeps the lower cage from 'unwinding'.  You need to shave the head of the screw down a bit so it doesn't contact the clutch housing.

Overall, I wish I had gone with the KCNC SXX1 unit. And I might try it next time there's a sale on them for $10-15 off.

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29er / Re: Carbonda fm936 Thoughts
« on: April 24, 2023, 01:28:45 AM »
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003652531612.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.12.21ef1802mtK1GP and it has a significant amount of feedback over past half a year.

I have a TOSEEK flat carbon bar on my Spark and it has been excellent. Granted it's not the integrated unit you are looking at, but it maybe gives an indication as to the quality of the products TOSEEK produces/sells.  The fit and finish are perfect and it has held up without issue on my rides. I wouldn't hesitate to buy from TOSEEK again.

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29er / Re: Suspension setup - how hard is it?
« on: April 14, 2023, 10:06:49 AM »
I think it's a non-issue to be honest. Most shocks/forks will come with a manual that gives you the basic starting points for air pressure/rebound and you can make small adjustments from there as you ride and learn the bike.  It's pretty simple.

Of course, you can get more detailed into suspension tuning if you'd like. There's websites, videos, and electronic tools dedicated to doing so. One that comes to mind is the shockwiz, which you can rent from vendors on pink bike or maybe local shops. It's really not necessary for most people I think.

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29er / Re: New Lexon spirit
« on: April 06, 2023, 08:24:19 PM »
Yes, it's scary how thin some tubes are.
Did you epoxy the RivNuts ?
Or you just did leave them  dry?

Just dry. I actually didn't even think about epoxy until you mentioned it. Probably would help it from getting loose in the future.

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29er / Re: New Lexon spirit
« on: April 06, 2023, 10:19:48 AM »
I was going to ask about the nice looking battery, until reading it is self built  :o
Congrats! Do you have some more details about it?

I would never have dared to rivet a carbon frame.
If you have some more details, I'm interested too.

On my hardtail, the bottle cages came loose after years of use. I neglected to fix them right away and the rattling of heavy bottle/cage caused the holes to oversize.  New RivNuts couldn't be installed unless I went with a really big size, like an M8.  So I moved up an inch on the down tube, drilled two new holes, and installed the new M5 RivNuts.  I was nervous to drill carbon, but it was easy and there was very minimal splinters with a sharp bit and slow/light force.

I was also surprised how thin the downtube actually is. I would estimate it was ~1mm thick? 

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29er / Re: New Lexon spirit
« on: April 06, 2023, 01:15:05 AM »
$2000 drivetrain on $1200 frame!  ;)


Been there before though. Built my $550 hardtail frame up with a $1200 drivetrain (at the time X01 1x11).

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29er / Re: New Lexon spirit
« on: March 29, 2023, 10:27:07 PM »
He converted it using an aftermarket kit. Lexon does not make a Scott Lumen equivalent yet.

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29er / Re: New Lexon spirit
« on: March 28, 2023, 02:12:15 PM »
After watching that last video posted, it's clear to me there's absolutely no comparison between the Lexon and the Scott.  As mentioned earlier, I have a 2023 Spark and the fit/finish is on another planet when compared to what was shown on that Lexon in that video. Now I feel a *bit* better about the obnoxious amount Scott charges for the Spark.

On a tangentially related note, the Spark has been excellent so far. 250 miles on it. It is far more capable than I am, that much is clear.  Twin Lock is pretty great as well. It really makes the bike in my opinion.

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29er / Re: New Lexon spirit
« on: March 12, 2023, 10:23:53 AM »
Any updates on this frame? Who's riding one?  I want to know how badly I wasted my money on the Scott.

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ZRACE XTR/XT/SLX/DEORE Brake Integrated SRAM Shifter Adapter, SRAM Matchmaker Shifter Mounting to Shimano I-Spec EV Brake
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mLc8iO6

This is a super simple part, but it solved my issue perfectly.  I needed to attach my SRAM AXS trigger pod to my Shimano XT lever but couldn't find something that worked well and that moved the trigger pod left of the lever.  A 'left' version of this adapter was exactly what I needed. Not much else to say. A bit on the expensive side, but other name brand solutions were double the price.


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29er / Re: Lightcarbon LCM914
« on: February 05, 2023, 07:09:53 AM »
Compelling frame.  The 2.35 tire clearance and 27.2 mm seat post are both a bit disappointing to see.  It's going to be hard to find a dropper post for this (not impossible, but not limited selection).

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And sellers of 3mm housing? 

Seems impossible to find anywhere and even Jagwire is out of it (LEX-SL 3mm for seatposts and suspension).


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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-364 or WCB-M-363
« on: January 04, 2023, 09:02:48 AM »
Possibility of a T47 BB is pretty great.

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29er / Re: LightCarbon 918?
« on: January 03, 2023, 11:14:31 AM »
This frame looks really promising. The "clearance" for 36T looks too small.  The finishing issues are a bit disappointing, but very typical of these direct-sourced frames and should not really cause issue beyond annoyance.

If I had not already bought a bike, this is probably the frame I would go with.  A bunch of neat features and a good weight.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: DT 240EXP hub clones Goldix, Venfort
« on: December 31, 2022, 03:14:31 PM »
I'm 2 for 3 on Novatec 792 driver failure.  The internal ratchet/toothed ring in the hub shattered on 2 of the 3 wheelsets I built with them.  Bother were replaced with DT350 hubs without issue.  I will say they were 2014 vintage 792s so maybe the design has improved since then.

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