Chinertown
Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: Carbon_Dude on June 08, 2014, 09:41:20 AM
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Thought I'd start a thread for us all to keep track of any problems, fixes, and general maintenance we are doing.
I'll start:
Frame: IP-057
Miles: 760
Date: 7-June-2014
Problem: Started hearing a clunk-clunk when pedaling hard up hill.
Work performed: Re-torqued and re-greased GXP bottom bracket, crank arms, pedals. Rebuilt Eggbeater pedals. Turned out the bottom bracket was not as tight as it should have been, this time I got out the torque wrench and tightened the BB cups to 30 in-lbs.
Problem: Carbon seatpost creak.
Work performed: Pulled the seat post, cleaned, and reinstalled. I do this every 3 months or so.
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Problem: Carbon seatpost creak.
Work performed: Pulled the seat post, cleaned, and reinstalled. I do this every 3 months or so.
Did you use carbon paste when reinstalling?
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I've read good and bad things about carbon paste. The grit in the paste can cause some unwanted wear & tear on the post. I don't run the post dry thought, I apply a very light coating of Park tools polylube. Helps with creaks. I'm sure the carbon paste is what I should be using and I've done some research to find out which is the best but have not ordered any yet.
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I keep my brakes/shifter somewhat loose in case of a crash. The other day I was adjusting lights on my handlebar and I moved the brake lever a bit harshly causing a scratch on the carbon handlebar. Should I cover it with clear nail polish (ive read that a few times) or just let it be ?