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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: Patrick C. on May 14, 2014, 06:21:02 PM

Title: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Patrick C. on May 14, 2014, 06:21:02 PM
Thanks to those that have shared their build pics and parts lists- especially carbon Dude and Sitar Ned.  They have been a big help in figuring out just what I'm getting into. 

I'm planning to get an XT M785 crankset, and wanted to be sure I specify the correct BB shell.  Is the BSA the correct one to specify?

For the wheels, I'm planning to go with regular QR skewers, so I assume I need to ask for the 135 mm rear. 

I'm leaning toward the IP-057- am I correct that it can be setup for the regular 135 wide QR wheels?


Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Carbon_Dude on May 14, 2014, 06:37:21 PM
Yes, 73mm BSA (English) bottom bracket is what you would specify as well as standard QR135 dropouts for your IP-057. 

Here is some info on bottom brackets:
http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/02/17/bottom-bracket-tech-breakdown/

Here is some info on the rear axle spacing:
http://www.mbaction.com/Main/News/MBA-Tech-Making-Sense-Of-RearWheel-Spacing-6083.aspx
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Sitar_Ned on May 14, 2014, 06:48:16 PM
as well as standard QR135 dropouts for your IP-057.

Wouldn't that technically make it an 056? I thought that was the only difference between the two. The 057 has 142x12mm rear axle and the 056 doesn't?

 
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Carbon_Dude on May 14, 2014, 06:49:20 PM
I don't think XMIplay sells the IP-056 anymore, I think you just order the IP-057 and specify either QR or 142 dropouts.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Sitar_Ned on May 14, 2014, 06:54:33 PM
Oh.. Gotcha. Sorry to add to the confusion.

Hey Patrick, have you already purchased the wheels? Here's the wheels I got: http://www.bikewagon.com/sun-ringle-charger-expert-29er-mountain-bike-wheelset-15mm-black-red  (looks like they are almost sold out though)

Get the rear 142x12mm adapter for $20 and your in a quality wheelset with thru-axle front and rear for $300. Just thought I'd throw out some options for you. Either way, i'm sure you'll be happy.

Heck, mine may even be up for sale here pretty soon if I can't shake this urge to get some carbon hoops.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Andy on May 14, 2014, 09:58:00 PM
SN go for the carbon hoops if you're able.  You'll shave 500 grams of rotating weight which will be a night and day difference in your ride. 
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Patrick C. on May 15, 2014, 05:00:37 AM
Thanks guys!  Now I need to read up on the carbon rims...
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Sitar_Ned on May 15, 2014, 06:35:29 AM
Then you're where I am.. The consensus seems to be 30mm hookless.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Patrick C. on May 16, 2014, 11:26:21 AM
One more question- for those of you that got painted frames (is Carbon Dude the only one?), how did you choose the color?  Peter sent me a link that supposedly has the colors ( blog.sina.com.cn ) , but no images show up and all the text is Chinese.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Carbon_Dude on May 16, 2014, 12:04:22 PM
I explained to Peter what I wanted and he sent me a picture that I approved.  Not too difficult.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Patrick C. on May 16, 2014, 12:24:32 PM
Thanks- I'm asking for a solid color, so it's pretty simple if I can find the right one.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: manmythlegend on May 30, 2014, 01:08:12 PM
Probably ordered already but it helps to have a HEX# of your color. Just send them a few pics of what you want from as many angles as you can if it includes stripes or multi colors.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Carbon_Dude on May 30, 2014, 02:15:36 PM
Thanks- I'm asking for a solid color, so it's pretty simple if I can find the right one.

Metallic orange would be cool  8), if I had to choose a color.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Patrick C. on May 30, 2014, 03:08:48 PM
The page Peter sent didn't work on my iPad, but on a regular PC browser it shows up fine-

http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_5f9142c70100piqn.html

I ordered an IP-057 painted in Pantone Red 185C.  It shipped yesterday, about 1.5 weeks from ordering.  Peter sent pics-

My Red Chiner!
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: MTB2223 on May 30, 2014, 03:19:44 PM
Nice! do you have plans to place some decals?
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Patrick C. on May 30, 2014, 03:27:18 PM
Yes, but I don't know what yet.  I'd like to get a Chinertown logo, and maybe something in Chinese characters.  I work with several folks in Shanghai, so I'd ask them to translate something for me to be sure I get the right characters.
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: manmythlegend on May 30, 2014, 05:27:49 PM
Nice , definitely double check as you dont want it to say "29er is the Bus Heavy Fox Fork!!"
Title: Re: Help a noob- bottom bracket and axle/dropout questions
Post by: Carbon_Dude on May 30, 2014, 05:48:21 PM
With that red painted frame, you definitely need some black or gold oriental decals :), maybe a dragon or two would look amazing :).