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29er / Re: Full Suspension | horizontal or vertical shock ?
« on: October 06, 2016, 10:50:24 PM »
Awesome info. thanks for sharing.
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29er / Re: Full Suspension | horizontal or vertical shock ?
« on: October 04, 2016, 07:24:19 PM »
Thanks for the feedback.
The Spark looks great:
Any Chiner equivalents available?
The Spark looks great:
Any Chiner equivalents available?
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29er / Full Suspension | horizontal or vertical shock ?
« on: October 04, 2016, 03:32:39 PM »
What's the best suspension geometry?
I'm drawn to the Trek ABP upright shock design since
pedal force won't compress the shock as much as the simpler
horizontal geometry.
I've Googled it and there's a mix of World Champion's bikes that
run both.
I'm drawn to the Trek ABP upright shock design since
pedal force won't compress the shock as much as the simpler
horizontal geometry.
I've Googled it and there's a mix of World Champion's bikes that
run both.
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: August 11, 2015, 03:09:53 AM »
re: Blue Loctite
Roger that. I'll grab a bottle asap. Thanks for the info.
Chris.
Roger that. I'll grab a bottle asap. Thanks for the info.
Chris.
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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Flyxii Road Bike Framset FR-315 / FR-316 / FR-317 / FR-319 / FR-320 / FR-322
« on: August 10, 2015, 03:47:37 AM »
Happy Flyxii buyer here. Frame quality was outstanding; all bearing surfaces were true and no extra "fettling" needed.
Frame has seen 2000Km and makes no noises.
Would buy again without reservation.
Chris.
Frame has seen 2000Km and makes no noises.
Would buy again without reservation.
Chris.
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29er / Re: Ti dropout bolts
« on: August 10, 2015, 03:39:31 AM »
Don't know about the size for "drop-out" bolts but I equipped my roadie with Ti bolts of various sizes off eBay.
Mostly Chinese vendors. Take your pick.
Chris.
Mostly Chinese vendors. Take your pick.
Chris.
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: August 09, 2015, 03:19:30 PM »
Chain catcher? It's not really a concern, I commute on it mostly so kerb jumping is about as extreme as I go.
I could likely lose the inner chainring too; I've yet to find a hill that needed it but you never know.
I could likely lose the inner chainring too; I've yet to find a hill that needed it but you never know.
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: August 09, 2015, 01:43:48 AM »
With a few kms under its belt, here's something to look out for.
With road tyres on I went for a 100km spin (and rode through a blizzard which was memorable)
and a day later found the bike had an annoying creak. I thought it was the BB so disassembled
the cranks and BB although it's an XT 86MM BB so the bearings can't be accessed.
Re-assemble and it still creaked. One characteristic of carbon frame sis their capacity to radiate
noises throughout the entire frame so isolating the noise is tough.
I tried the head-set; cleaned and lubed, it wasn't that so finally tried loosening the rear QR and that
seemed to be the source and more correctly it was the drop-out brackets. They had come loose both on sides.
Cleaned and tightened with a 2.5mm allen key and all was fixed. Took it for a 60km spin today and it's becoming my
favourite bike. AUW 10kg (22lbs) and solid as a rock.
XT groupset is fantastic. The brakes peerless.
With road tyres on I went for a 100km spin (and rode through a blizzard which was memorable)
and a day later found the bike had an annoying creak. I thought it was the BB so disassembled
the cranks and BB although it's an XT 86MM BB so the bearings can't be accessed.
Re-assemble and it still creaked. One characteristic of carbon frame sis their capacity to radiate
noises throughout the entire frame so isolating the noise is tough.
I tried the head-set; cleaned and lubed, it wasn't that so finally tried loosening the rear QR and that
seemed to be the source and more correctly it was the drop-out brackets. They had come loose both on sides.
Cleaned and tightened with a 2.5mm allen key and all was fixed. Took it for a 60km spin today and it's becoming my
favourite bike. AUW 10kg (22lbs) and solid as a rock.
XT groupset is fantastic. The brakes peerless.
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: May 23, 2015, 05:28:11 AM »
The 057 was my next choice but I liked the "twist" in the downtube on mine.
The 057 @ 19" actually has 120mm head tube whereas mine is only 100mm.
There's not much in it TBH. IMHO you can't go wrong with any of these three moulds.
As for MTB in Tassie, it's finally coming together down here. Derby, Hollybank, Meehan Range Hobart Eastern Shore and Hobart Mt Wellington all offer first-rate tracks.
I haven't riddden Hobart but have found the other two to be fantastic.
FYI
The North East Rail Trail now has support (Fed Gov $1.43million) to help develop Launceston to Scottsdale rail trail.
http://www.ridebluederby.com.au/
http://flowmountainbike.com/features/must-ride-derby-tasmania/
http://www.ridetassie.com/
The 057 @ 19" actually has 120mm head tube whereas mine is only 100mm.
There's not much in it TBH. IMHO you can't go wrong with any of these three moulds.
As for MTB in Tassie, it's finally coming together down here. Derby, Hollybank, Meehan Range Hobart Eastern Shore and Hobart Mt Wellington all offer first-rate tracks.
I haven't riddden Hobart but have found the other two to be fantastic.
FYI
The North East Rail Trail now has support (Fed Gov $1.43million) to help develop Launceston to Scottsdale rail trail.
http://www.ridebluederby.com.au/
http://flowmountainbike.com/features/must-ride-derby-tasmania/
http://www.ridetassie.com/
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: May 13, 2015, 05:59:30 AM »
Spent a day on the newly re-surfaced Scottsdale (Tasmania) Rail Trail. The bike performed impeccably but TBH the surface wasn't harsh.
No mechanicals, no fuss. OK, maybe it got a bit dirty thanks to a wet track but apart from that it was brilliant.
This is my first 29er and I love how low the rolling resistance is even at around 45psi front and rear.
No mechanicals, no fuss. OK, maybe it got a bit dirty thanks to a wet track but apart from that it was brilliant.
This is my first 29er and I love how low the rolling resistance is even at around 45psi front and rear.
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: April 18, 2015, 03:14:32 AM »
Blue Derby
The Expedos saw some action today at Blue Derby Trail | North-East Tas.
Just 20m in, the left pedal produced an unwelcome "click" but it cured itself after a bit more riding.
More than likely not enough lube from the factory.
The bike feels solid, no rattles or creaks. I'm very happy with it although some artwork / paint is needed.
The dam above Derby:
The Expedos saw some action today at Blue Derby Trail | North-East Tas.
Just 20m in, the left pedal produced an unwelcome "click" but it cured itself after a bit more riding.
More than likely not enough lube from the factory.
The bike feels solid, no rattles or creaks. I'm very happy with it although some artwork / paint is needed.
The dam above Derby:
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: April 17, 2015, 09:17:05 AM »
Bike continues to impress.
XT geartrain worked perfectly with factory lube but not so much after dusty ride and cleaning with CRC 5-56.
It started to mis-shift. All fixed thanks to Prolink Chain Lube and a rag.
Xpedo XMX24MC pedals save a little weight and offer a wide platform. Whether they stand up to prolonged use remains to be seen.
Anyone else had experience with them?
Old cheap plastic pedals:
Xpedo:
AUW 10.43 - .54 = 9.89Kg.
XT geartrain worked perfectly with factory lube but not so much after dusty ride and cleaning with CRC 5-56.
It started to mis-shift. All fixed thanks to Prolink Chain Lube and a rag.
Xpedo XMX24MC pedals save a little weight and offer a wide platform. Whether they stand up to prolonged use remains to be seen.
Anyone else had experience with them?
Old cheap plastic pedals:
Xpedo:
AUW 10.43 - .54 = 9.89Kg.
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29er / Re: My IP-057 project
« on: April 14, 2015, 09:59:48 AM »
Love the geometry.
I like a noisy rear hub in the city; it's a noise that pedestrians associate with a bike and they run for cover when they hear it.
I bought a 140dB "cricket piezo" bike bell and despite being as loud as a 747 the noise was so far removed from anything related to
what a bike normally sounds like that people didn't respond to it.
I like a noisy rear hub in the city; it's a noise that pedestrians associate with a bike and they run for cover when they hear it.
I bought a 140dB "cricket piezo" bike bell and despite being as loud as a 747 the noise was so far removed from anything related to
what a bike normally sounds like that people didn't respond to it.
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: April 14, 2015, 09:55:12 AM »
Thanks.
TBH I'm not sure if I'll bother with the front DR, there were enough ratios there for today.
The rear DR is clutched and the chain didn't come off.
If it does I'll defo look at a guide.
TBH I'm not sure if I'll bother with the front DR, there were enough ratios there for today.
The rear DR is clutched and the chain didn't come off.
If it does I'll defo look at a guide.
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29er / Re: X-Goods | 216 | 29er
« on: April 14, 2015, 05:11:37 AM »
Spent today at Hollybank Juggernaut and with tyre pressure TBH too high it copped a hiding but still held together. The headset was a concern but was fine.
Rigid BB/ chainstays allow all your efforts to be channelled into propulsion. This is a very stiff frame. Everything else held together and the XT gears are great.
Rigid BB/ chainstays allow all your efforts to be channelled into propulsion. This is a very stiff frame. Everything else held together and the XT gears are great.
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