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29+ & 27+ / Re: CS-496 Build / 27.5+
« on: October 07, 2016, 07:39:56 AM »
I'll let you know as soon as I will have tested it! But I already know that 32 chainring is perfect to me.

My previous bike was a 2x9 drivetrain:
36/11=3.27 ratio
22/34=0.65 ratio
Eagle is:
32/10=3.2
32/50=0.64

That being said, I learned from my road bike that if you run out of gear, you just push harder. So I could probably accommodate a 34 chainring, but absolutely not a 36.

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29+ & 27+ / Re: CS-496 Build / 27.5+
« on: October 07, 2016, 04:34:54 AM »
COMPLETED!

Well, there is always something to do. Peter just got back to me that it's still national holiday in China, he'll get back to me later about the axle. I'll change the fork for a Pike at Christmas and convert the front wheel to Boost hub at that time.

Super nice bike


Super nice (and expensive) drivetrain


Some more


10.4 kg with pedals. It will be about 200g heavier with the Pike. That's lighter then my previous bike.


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29er / Re: 11sp cassette/RD compatibility question
« on: October 07, 2016, 02:57:44 AM »
I'd say that any Shimano 11 sp RD with a longer B-screw will do it. Some shops sell this screw but you can find it in any hardware shop.

Here is one:
 http://www.moilutin-cycles.fr/vis-acier-pignon-vtt-m-4x07-mm-x-25-mm-noir-c2x18198542

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29+ & 27+ / Re: CS-496 Build / 27.5+
« on: October 05, 2016, 04:32:14 AM »
Good you are here cmh! That's exactly what I did, use data for 26" fork.

So my fork should be about 516 mm A2C.

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29er / Re: veld bashing, riding down stairs, or similar activities
« on: October 05, 2016, 03:11:15 AM »
OK, so you tell us that you ride places with a full rigid singlespeed (frame and fork) where people use full-sus. Then you tell us that you go that fast and hard that you already broke a fork.

And you ask us what we think about it?

I'd say, buy a full-sus :D
At least install a proper suspension fork, this will take you long way.

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After The Ride / Re: Chinertown Strava Group?
« on: October 04, 2016, 08:05:20 AM »
It's hard to describe but there is a cadence where I get the feeling that I push strong on the legs (a lot of power) but I don't burn out (could go for an hour max, not forever). The odd thing is that if I spin the legs slower, keeping the same gear, it is more difficult, feels like I need to put more power (even though I go slower). And if I go faster then I run out of breeze and legs quickly.

It feels like my brain switches off at this cadence (probably in the 90). For the legs, it feels like I get a spring between the legs and I hit the resonant frequency of that spring.

I'd like to analyze if that cadence varies with anything: bike, slope, form of the day...

EDIT: now I think about it, I remember that in several occasions I was struggling uphill, low gear ratio, going slowly. Then I moved 1 or 2 sprockets down (harder) and simultaneously increased cadence (to that sweet spot) and I got into a nice momentum that got me up the hill more easily, even though it would still drain energy.

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After The Ride / Re: Chinertown Strava Group?
« on: October 04, 2016, 02:24:59 AM »
I really love Quadlock products. They are very expensive, but my phone is held strong during mountain biking and the "Poncho" is a perfect protection from water, dust and mud.

Regarding sensors I already use a Heart Rate Monitor. This is what got me to pay the Premium account at MapMyRide (they call it MVP). It is the same with Strava, no premium no HR! I don't have a power meter and don't plan on it, too expensive, but Strava emulates power, which is a good starting point. But you need accurate speed for that. GPS speed is far from accurate, so I will buy very soon a couple of Smart BT sensors: cadence and speed (http://www.alltricks.fr/F-41479-accessoires-electronique/P-204655-pack_capteur_vitesse___cadence_rpm_wahoo_fitness).
Riding on the road in the last few weeks I realized that there is one specific cadence where I'm strong, I want to analyze that.

So the Strava Premium account will enable me to access the analysis of HR, Speed and Cadence. Correlated with Strava's power emulation I should be able to get some nice information on riding efficiently.

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After The Ride / Re: MTB Home trainer Software
« on: October 03, 2016, 09:28:22 AM »
I'm interested too. Now that I've spend a few week training on my road bike I understand how road-type training will benefit my MTB performance. And indoor trainer is just that. I used to use an elliptical trainer but that's not the same muscles involved.

So, reviewing TrainerRoad, it looks like a good tool. DC Rainmaker blogger likes it, and he's a reference to me! he's got multiple articles on it, here is one:
http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/weekend-wrap-up-trainerroad-cold-dc.html

I found that you can also hook up TrainerRoad together with Sufferfest, which is motivating video.
https://thesufferfest.com/collections/cycling-videos/products/elements-of-style

But then, you need all of that:
- a road bike (I doubt you can use an indoor trainer with a MTB)
- an indoor trainer
- sensors on your bike: speed at the minimum. ANT+ or Smart BT (connects to iPhone)
- TrainerRoad subscription
- Sufferfest subscription

That's a lot for training in the winter! But I consider this  ::)

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After The Ride / Re: Chinertown Strava Group?
« on: October 03, 2016, 03:13:21 AM »
I've just ordered some stuff from Quadlock (I mount my phone on my bike, car, etc...). Good news is that they offer 1 month of Strava Premium for free. So I've just upgraded.

The trick is that you have to set your payment so that if you don't cancel within the next 30 days you automatically start to pay. Now I've got a month to decide if Premium is worth €55/year.

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Hi ...

Why not consider road pedals? You want to use the same shoes with all your bikes?
I'm doing this for now (using my Time XC8 pedals with my Mavic MTB shoes) but I already know that I will buy a dedicated set for my road bike in the future (probably Ultegra pedals and Fisik R5B shoes).

And I forgot to mention that I was completely shocked by the price you paid to get your bike mounted. $18  :o :o :o We definitely live in a different country!

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29+ & 27+ / Re: CS-496 Build / 27.5+
« on: October 03, 2016, 02:28:30 AM »
Hi iammemares, those are good questions, let me try to answer.

Quote from: iammemares
I believe there should be a metal insert on the disc side of the frame to protect the carbon??  The relief in the frame suggests this as well.  I believe also some of the pics online show a reversible metal piece on the disc side as well?
I'm 100% positive that there is nothing missing. Peter has provided me with detailed picture of each side of the rear end of the frame. This is the way it it supposed to be. And I'd be curious to see the pictures you mentioned with a reversible piece of metal. I've searched all the pictures I could find but never found anything like you mention.
Quote from: iammemares
1. How about the rear axle issue? 
I'm still waiting on Peter to tell me how he wants to fix this. Again, I'm not happy with 5mm of washers. And this axle did not come for free.
Quote from: iammemares
2. How about the headset height and lack of level issue? 
3. The brake line feed issue? 
This is a good and difficult question. Let me explain. This kind of problems happen. But they should never pass quality control. The frame should have been downgraded as B stock. Maybe it was and I was not told about it. I did not complain to Peter about it, neither mention it, because I got the frame for free. Had I paid the frame, I would have asked for compensation. There is nothing you can do but fix it the way I did or return it.
Quote from: iammemares
What is the current A2C with the 110 fork that yields the 68.5 HA.
I'm not convinced in my ability to measure this accurately. This is a stock Reba 29", solo air, 100 mm, 2012-2013 model. Bumped to 110 mm. Found this on internet: 100mm=>473mm A2C. 120mm=>493mm A2C. So the best answer should be 483 mm A2C.

Quote from: iammemares
Has Peter acknowledged these issues and have they been corrected.
Again, I've only mentioned the axle problem and it is not solved for now.

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29er / Re: Midwest's 036 Build
« on: October 01, 2016, 11:01:53 AM »
Wow as well :)

Vinyl is really cool. You don't seem to get any clear coat on top. You are not afraid it will be damaged prematurely? That said, I'm not sure what kind of clear coat you could apply considering that the frame is matt. A glossy coat would not fit.
Anyone has an idea on this?

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One more brake update. Yesterday, I was coming from a short ride back home. There is a very narrow road right before I arrive at home and a big truck in front of me  :o
I was going fast, over 40km/h, on that flat narrow section. Not the smartest thing of the day  ::)

So, I've hit the brakes and I've locked the rear wheel. Just a split second, I could then modulate to slow down. All that to say that there is plenty of power in the JuinTech brakes! More then I thought. I'm still not 100% comfortable with those road levers, that wheel lock was really my fault. But now I'm even more confident in my brakes, they are really strong.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Brakes: Hope Tech 3 X2 vs Deore XT M8000
« on: September 28, 2016, 10:47:05 AM »
You need more then a long descent to blow XC type brakes. You need to be very aggressive, get fast (>40km/h) and need to slow down in no time to really have a need for Enduro type brakes.
From what I read from you, the X2 won't let you down!
Even here in the Alps I was fine with single piston brake for a long time. It's only when I learned to forget my brakes, ride fast with the flow, that I felt the need for power (SRAM Guide RSC).

Agreed that $80 is a lot to get the color you get... but that's so cool :D

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Super nice! I like the orange accent.
Do you plan on using proper automatic pedals? I can't picture myself using flat!

And yes, I also cut carbon steerer with a hacksaw. Very efficient, clean and fast. Aluminum is more difficult and I use a special tool to cut tubes.

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