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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: October 08, 2021, 05:06:33 PM »
pretty much done with the build. waiting on a different brake mount adapters and some fork decals
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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: October 08, 2021, 05:01:57 PM »
mostly finished the bike. just waiting on new fork decals and the seat post collar . oh and new brake mount adapters
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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: October 06, 2021, 10:44:35 PM »It is big but it is also a monster, so...
Matching VPP decal too? Where is the oil slick seat post clamp? I am disappointed
Good point! The oversized look of it is growing on me. I think ill print one for the other side
Haha don't you worry , the seat post clamp is on the way. Its the last thing I'm waiting on
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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: October 06, 2021, 08:20:41 PM »
Put on a bigger bolder decal. I like the way it looks over the previous one, but this one might actually be too big now.
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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: October 03, 2021, 09:41:42 PM »I think that would look nice cut a little thicker and in a few more spotsThanks for your input! I had planned for one on the inside of the chain stay and on the top tube as well but I'll definitely try it with thicker letters first. I'm hoping that's why I thought it looked a bit off too
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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: October 03, 2021, 09:38:45 PM »I think it looks good but I also think it might look better if the font was bold and/or the letters were closer together. The pattern is definitely my favorite part.
Oh that may be why I think it looks off too. I'll try make the font more bold.
BTW if you want the pattern I can send you the pic I used for it
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: What's your go to bottom bracket?
« on: October 03, 2021, 02:08:07 PM »
i use the ztto thread together press fit BB's but replace the bearings with skf or ntn bearings. 1200+ miles on my road bike & ~1000k miles on my gravel bike with no issues
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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: October 03, 2021, 02:03:54 PM »
posted this in my own build tread but didnt any responses. hopefully i can get some opinions here.
put the decal on one side of the bike but im a bit iffy on how it looks. im thinking of replacing it with this metallic vinyl. what do you guys think? new vinyl or keep what i have on there
put the decal on one side of the bike but im a bit iffy on how it looks. im thinking of replacing it with this metallic vinyl. what do you guys think? new vinyl or keep what i have on there
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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: September 29, 2021, 10:47:12 PM »So after you took them out you confirm that original bearings are cheap?To me they are too loose and they roll too easy being new. Do you rember the size, is it a standard SKF/other manufacturer size?
OEM BB has another problem: no lip to hammer it out, you can just hit the bearing, but if the bearing will come out it will be basically impossible to remove the cup from the frame I think.
They're actually not bad but since I had the bb out of the frame it was easier to work the bearings out. so I swapped them right away. They are standard 6806 bearings, I believe. I'm on a business trip but I can check when I get home.
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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: September 29, 2021, 03:40:51 PM »I actually didnt know there's a bsa mod. How will that work? Seeing the frame is already at 92mm where bsa frames will be 73mm. I don't think you'll have enough space on ur spindle.
There are adapters like this to press fit into the Bb shell and then you can screw in a BSA bb into that. But it makes the shell longer than 92mm so I'd think it be hard to find a spindle long enough .
https://www.ebay.com/itm/J-L-BB86-BB92-BSA-Bottom-Bracket-Conversion-Adapter-Convertor-/353153478768?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
I used the the bb the frame came with and just replaced the bearings. I really don't like the plastic shimano ones. It was easy to install with a homemade tool. Just did one side at a time .
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29er / Re: The Shiny New AM831 Group Buy (A) Thread!
« on: September 28, 2021, 01:20:19 PM »By the way, how did you guys manage to route the lines through the rear triangle?
Using an ebay knock off of the Park tool internal routing kit.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Bike-Bicycle-Internal-Inner-Brake-Shift-Cable-Frame-Guide-Routing-Tool-Kit-Set-/133643298200?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
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Sales & Classifieds / Re: Thinkrider X5 Neo
« on: September 28, 2021, 01:11:06 PM »
If you'd be willing to ship one to California, I'd pay for shipping of course, I would totally be in
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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: September 26, 2021, 10:21:26 AM »
Also got the decal on one side. Not sure if I like the look though. Was also thinking to try this metallic vinyl. What do you think?
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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: September 26, 2021, 10:04:46 AM »
Shifter and derailleur finally came in. Delayed for a couple months and of course it gets delivered the day I leave for a week long business trip 
Luckily neighbors were nice enough to pick it up and make sure they're not damaged
Luckily neighbors were nice enough to pick it up and make sure they're not damaged
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26er & 27.5 (650b) / Re: Monsuta x Snacks AM831 build
« on: September 24, 2021, 11:58:05 PM »These are the hubs I ordered: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003097219967.html
How have they held up so far?