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29er / Re: IP-256SL Build: Three times the fun.
« on: July 25, 2014, 06:02:58 PM »
for 800.00(for set) - are the DT 240's all that?
even at 400.00+(for set) - are the DT 350's all that?

Do you further have to pay for the 36 p.o.e. ring - or is that only for the 350's?

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29er / Re: IP-256SL Build: Three times the fun.
« on: July 24, 2014, 11:18:43 AM »
You may look at this also:

Title:  Fm028 Carbon Clincher Novatec Hub Sound
any other hubs that you want to hear?
known hubs by members:  dtswiss, BHS, funsomething
May create another post for that.

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29er / Re: Carbonal Orion build thread. Aiming for 8.5kg (18.75lbs)
« on: July 23, 2014, 08:19:31 PM »
Did you hit your weight goal as per the title of this thread?

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29er / Re: IP-256SL Build: Three times the fun.
« on: July 23, 2014, 08:16:33 PM »
I think the black will look better.
The white will become the focal point unless you add graphics or something(which should be the focal), soooo....I see your bike and start looking at the fork because it is jumps out being white.

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29er / Re: IP-057 Full Build - Need Advice
« on: July 23, 2014, 06:03:56 AM »
Is that crack all the way through?
I would put some tape of some kind on there to keep it from grabbing my clothes...depending on bad it is.

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29er / Re: Internal cabling IP-256 , dropper
« on: July 21, 2014, 08:49:32 AM »
Jake,
For your brakes, I would disconnect at the lever(leave current olive and piece....run that through, shouldn't lose any fluid...then look to cut the cable down.
Which XTR brakes did you go with?  Have you used them before?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Deals to help each other for parts
« on: July 18, 2014, 12:28:57 PM »
If you are in the market for Shimano XTR parts, I suggest you look at merlincycles.com
Still offering 10% offf on XTR
Prices are good
euro/dollar exchange is helping dollar users purchase more...not a big deal....will help at wiggle and other european sellers
free shipping over 86 euros

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29er / Re: 057 - Rear hubs and axles/internal cables/post mount bolts....
« on: July 17, 2014, 11:04:32 AM »
I am pretty sure the post mount bolts need to M6 - you would want 10mm.

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29er / Re: Budget build
« on: July 17, 2014, 10:53:29 AM »
I would get with Airborne about their headset size.
These(chinese frames), as has been said many times over, use a 'campy' style....size IS42 top and IS52 bottom

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Headset installation (on an IP-256)
« on: July 15, 2014, 05:02:01 PM »
It is understood that the expander plug is for the carbon forks - a suspension fork you would be using the old starnut.  It is because of the steerer tube, the expander plug supports the carbon.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: BikeHubStore.com Hubs?
« on: July 15, 2014, 05:00:10 PM »
I have the older models and they work good - the wheel builder I used(lucky spoke, austin) used them for himself and didn't have anything bad to say about them.
I say mine are the old because BHS has gone to the convertible ones now...mine are 15mm up front and 142mmx12mm out back.
I think the DT240s are a step up though.  My initial impression, is that DT350s are closer to BHS hubs.
I had mine built with 32 hole Crest's and cx laser spokes - came out a around 1520g for the set.  Should be fairly stable with 32 spokes even though it is lightweight rims.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: FRONT FORK SPECS
« on: July 15, 2014, 06:19:18 AM »
carbon failures can happen and do for ALL the manufactures
chinese carbon, that I know of, hasn't failed anymore than any other brands.
actually, the cheaper chinese has had more manufacturing 'defects' that aren't failures
there are also failures for metal bikes...meaning, sounds like you are still using an older Huffy....as long as you aren't riding it hard it is probably safe...but if you had been riding it on hard trails and such...could be in the same boat
The Huffy's of the world weren't made for much more than trail use and, again, if used for more than that....things will break.
Overall, the beauty of chinese carbon is that it is cheap enough to let it go when it's useful life is done, whatever that may be.

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Going 1 x 10
« on: July 15, 2014, 06:10:41 AM »
shorter cage provides crisper shifts
but, depending on your drivetrain, 2x10 40/28 and 11-36 I needed a long cage....big chainring - sm chainring + big cog - sm cog = total teeth....then look up manufacturers ranges for their rear derailleur

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After The Ride / Re: What kind of riding do you do?
« on: July 14, 2014, 09:57:08 AM »
I am more into the AM, XC and racing.  These frames being so light, that is, to me, what they are for.  My weakness would be climbing...most are short here.  The racing season here is in the Spring and Fall(Austin, TX area) - I have the 057 frame bought last year but would have gotten the 256 if it had been out.  I do AM with my bike and things have been fine.
Otherwise, group rides which seem to stop every 100 yards or so.
I am with ya on the upgradeitis - gotta control that even if something is a 'deal'.

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29er / Re: Run derailleur housing through 56/57 frame?
« on: July 13, 2014, 06:55:14 AM »
The main issue was a different frame back when(LTK023) and can this link has a summary:  http://forums.mtbr.com/29er-bikes/how-drill-out-cable-stops-ltk-023-frame-865668.html
I am not sure if anybody has had an issue on the 56/57 - was wondering as I thought there might have one person who went ahead and did it.

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