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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: November 28, 2021, 11:57:53 PM »
Do you guys think if we were to replace the upper link with a HT2 link it would fix the problem? Granted, that's assuming it would fit

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: November 20, 2021, 10:53:13 AM »
Update-
Bike has been put aside and is not ridden anymore since the rear flexes so much it's still rubbing the frame. I've been talking to Eddy about this and he said unfortunately shorter bolts did not fix the problem for them. They have fixed the mould for the rear triangle  but was told on Nov 7 that those new triangles won't be available for another month. Even then I'm not sure if we will be getting them to fix the issue or if it's something they will make us buy. I'm really hoping it's not the latter

So anyone wanting to purchase this frame should probably wait until.they produce and send out the frame with the new rear triangle

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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: November 18, 2021, 08:10:28 AM »
I went with a 34t chainring too and regret it. I wanted more downhill speed but hills are tough now haha just ordered a 30t oval to try out

Yea, I believe the newer style direct mount cranks fit with more clearance than the ones with chainring bolts

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29er / Re: AM831 competitors? Help knudge me over!
« on: November 14, 2021, 08:15:44 PM »
Yea I remember reading something similar. $10k usd for the mould for each size . So maybe the $60-100k was for all sizes

Edit - yup here's one article that states this. https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/product-news/inside-frame-design-489852

 I don't like cycling weekly so I'm sure I've read that figure somewhere else. I could have swore it was an article quoting the prices the giant factory offered for its moulds

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: November 14, 2021, 01:58:59 PM »
I'm using a durolux 36 right now on this frame and like it very much. But it was a little bit more than that bomber z2 at $750usd . not sure how much the auron is and ive never used a a bike with a fox fork to compare . However, i have ridden my uncles Enduro bike with a yari on it and I'd have to say I prefer the durolux

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: November 14, 2021, 10:10:32 AM »
Thanks a lot..
Couple more more questions, just confirming that the dropper post which I can fit on this frame ( size small ) is

150mm insertion depth and 31.6 dia.. ( looking to get the one up dropper )

http://snpy.in/Wt0xF1

Is this a good fork for the bike ?

https://www.jensonusa.com/Marzocchi-Bomber-Z2-275-Fork-4

Trying to not get very high end as building for my kid who will use it for 3-4 years and then i will need to upgrade to a bigger frame..

If the dropper has a 150mm insertion depth then it should work. The S frame allows for about 240mm insertion

The fork will work . Although as the other guy pointed out, it will be lower than what SC recommends on their hightower for 27.5 wheels. So you may have more pedal strikes as bb will be a bit too low.

Try the rockshox yari. It should be around $499 usd and comes in a 160mm . It has a 46mm offset but that works with frame and it's actually an option on SC's lower end hightowers. I believe they also have an upgrade kit to turn it into a lyrik if you want to go that route down the line

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E-Bike Frames & Builds / Re: Light Carbon LCES004 E Bike Build
« on: November 07, 2021, 04:08:25 PM »
Does anyone know where to get the BFT batteries?  Unless you want to buy a 1000 of them.. I can't find them.

I've listed two retailers in this thread that you can purchase them from.

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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: November 01, 2021, 07:43:24 PM »
Hi, I am also building a bike with 27.5 wheels.. can you please let me know what was the offset for the fork ?

The fork offset is 44mm

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29er / Re: cybrsrce AM831 build
« on: November 01, 2021, 02:12:54 PM »
I printed up some 1.5mm thick washers with a 1.5mm width and that seems to have the best results yet.  They are solid pla prints but I'm not sure how well they will hold up.

Oh wow that looks a ton better than before! Got some metal .5mm spacers coming. Hoping 3 on each side does the same for my bike . I put some 3m protection film over the spot that rubbed and now the rear triangle has rubbed right through that. I'll upload a pic when I get home from work. Afraid to ride the ride bike until I get a better fix for this so the rubbing doesn't continue to damage the seat tube 

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Anyone end up getting any hands on experience with the iGS620?

That's what I've been using for the better part of a year now. It's an alright bike computer. It syncs to sensors and such quite easily. Uploads data to strava ans training peaks automatically which is nice. It also shows you when you get a text or call. You can read the text straight from the device. Navigating the device UI is pretty simple and easy to read/understand. It does its job as a bike computer well , however, the QOL features and navigation are problematic. 

The route planning is terrible. You can import gpx data from other sites but even then the navigation on the device is pretty poor. It doesn't alert you if you've missed a turn and if you take a wrong turn , if there's two left at a fork in road for example, you won't know until thr two roads separate from each other for it to be noticeable on the screen. You can't zoom in to see the correct road nor does it have any way to tell you which is the correct path to take.

The company behind thr product is currently developing the accompanying app while its live. So sometimes it won't connect with thr device unless I turn Bluetooth off on my phone and then start the app so it can turn Bluetooth on itself. Or you get other fun random bugs. Last update the app decided to change to German and this week its Spanish.

I honestly can't recommend the product at all. If you don't use navigation might as well get a cheaper unit and if you do then might as well get something a little more expensive that works.

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild Gf01
« on: November 01, 2021, 10:43:39 AM »
How do you like it?

It's top of my list now, but I'm a bit concerned about the short headtube. Might be too low at the front end.
Possibly thinking of going from a small to a medium with a shorter stem.

I thought the front end might be low too so I kept a few spacers under the stem. At 5'10" with a 30.5in inseam I'm riding a size S with a 90mm stem and it fits me perfectly.  Although I do like my bikes on the smaller side.

I actually wanted the gf02 but they couldn't get it out to me in time for training.  The slacker hta and non aero seatpost so i could fit a dropper were the only reasons I wanted that over what I have . Otherwise the gf01 has been a great bike and a joy to ride

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E-Bike Frames & Builds / Re: Light Carbon LCES004 E Bike Build
« on: October 31, 2021, 05:07:17 PM »
I got everything and I am starting to build. I do not know how to use the hole in the top tube to install the charge plug. Do you maybe have some pics?

i dont have any pics of that and the bike is at my dads place so ill have to take some when i visit him next. this frame has no spot to actually install the charging port. under the top tube there was a hole already for some other cable routing. i just ordered an extension for the charging cable and then took off everything that was around the charting port itself so it was just a cable. then routed it out of that hole on the bottom side of the top tube. it just hangs out that hole but we use a zip tie to keep it from flying around while he rides.

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After The Ride / Re: 11-11 is coming to AliX!
« on: October 31, 2021, 09:46:17 AM »
I'm hoping there's a good deal on those dt swiss clone hubs and  getting another set of carbon wheels! Last year I got my 55mm deep wheels for $340 because of the sale

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Unfortunately  looks like a new crank is needed with a longer spindle. You need to be able to install the fixing bolt to set preload before tightening down the crank arms

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Velobuild Gf01
« on: October 30, 2021, 08:26:24 AM »
Anyone know what tire size the gf01 takes?

I fit 45c wtb raddlers on 700c wheels on my gf01

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