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29er / Re: looking for a frame with modern geometry

« on: November 08, 2017, 10:42:07 PM »

The Workswell WCB-M-145 looks pretty interesting. No Boost, but it has a 68 deg HTA. The reach on a medium is decently long at 428mm for a 100mm travel bike. The reach on my medium Workswell 062 is 414mm.

http://www.workswellbikes.com/PRODDUCT/MTB/Trail/20170809/153.html

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29er / Re: XTR 9000 Race Brakes

« on: September 26, 2017, 01:52:45 AM »

I replaced the levers of my XT brakes with the XTR Race. I also prefer the feel of the non Servo Wave levers. When you brake hard...it feels much smoother...if that makes any sense. You don't have that lockup feeling...like you're going to get thrown off the bike at its limit. I still have XT's on another bike...and when I grab those levers...there is a "notch" feeling towards the end of the travel.

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29er / Re: Deciding on a Frame

« on: August 08, 2017, 10:36:22 PM »

Most of the frames are native PF/BB30. The BSA and BB92 are inserts that are bonded in. Just let the manufacturer know that you want a PF30 frame.

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29er / Re: A 057

« on: July 21, 2017, 03:58:38 PM »

A dual piston caliper seems like a lot of power on a 160mm rotor. I would imagine that it would build up a lot of heat on a smaller rotor if you were to do a long descent. Its typically used on bikes with larger rotors that are used for large descents with longer travel bikes. Just be careful when you grab that front brake hard for the first time. I'm using Shimano XT brakes on my 062 and it has more than enough power to throw me off the bike.

These are nothing more than my own thoughts. It's just not that common to see such a large caliper on a XC bike. If it's what you choose...then more power to you.

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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062

« on: July 21, 2017, 12:01:18 AM »

Quote from: adbl on July 20, 2017, 04:20:15 PM

Now i discovered i have the classic seatpost creak $:-\$ Took that out, cleaned the frame (as much as i could reach) the seatpost and put it back together with carbon assembly paste. It is much quieter but still makes a little noise. I could chase this around forever (as i know this is a common problem with carbon frames and posts) but as long as it doesn't get any worse i'm sure i won't hear a thing on the trail (i hope).

If you're seat clamp is facing the front...try turning it around so that the bolt is pointing towards the front of the bike. It worked for me.

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29er / Re: A 057

« on: July 19, 2017, 08:19:06 PM »

Nothing wrong with that.

Oh...curious why you chose a dual piston caliper for the front. I have the MT Trail Sport on my trail bike and it has a lot of braking power. Seems like a lot of power for an XC bike.

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29er / Re: A 057

« on: July 18, 2017, 08:37:50 PM »

Instead of getting the MT5 and 4...why not just get the MT Trail Sport(non carbon version of the MT Trail). It comes with the dual piston of the MT5 and single of the MT4. Plus you get the new HC lever.

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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062

« on: July 18, 2017, 08:33:42 PM »

I had a ticking noise from the bike that drove me nuts for months. It ended up being my seat clamp. I turned it to where the bolt is facing forward...no more problem. Then a creaking noise started coming from where I thought was the bottom bracket. Only had it when I was climbing something steep. Cleaned the BB, still there. Cleaned the headset, nope...replaced the bearings...nope. Greased my pedal spindles...nope. One night...for whatever reason...I decided to take my rear wheel off. Turns out that my rear axle was loose. Tightened it down and my creaking went away.

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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062 manufacture failure

« on: July 11, 2017, 03:06:32 PM »

I have a 062 (an early one) and I tighten my bolt to 5nm. I'm using a Syntace P6 HiFlex post. Tightening to 5nm should not crush the seatpost.

A least it seems like you sorted the problem.

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