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29er / Creaking BB Shell on FR-219?
« on: March 20, 2017, 01:01:15 PM »
Hello,

I built up an FR-219 with a threaded BB a couple of years ago and recently noticed a creaking when putting weight on the left crank arm.  I tried a new crank with new bearings, same issue.  I finally took the cranks out and threaded an old bearing holder into the left side.  Put a pipe in it and applied a little pressure, and sure enough, I got a creak.  Same exercise on the right side did not produce any noise.  I looked inside the shell, and it looks like it is in two pieces.  Guessing the left side is starting to debond from the frame?  Has anyone seen this before?  Is my only option to get a new frame?  There are some carbon frame repair shops around, but it looks like a $300 minimum (+shipping costs).

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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Monstercross frame
« on: July 06, 2016, 10:43:28 AM »
I have seen some Chinese CX frames for sale on EBay, but they typically only accommodate 32c tires.  A couple of other options though.
-  If you don't mind aluminum and can live with 1.75" tire clearance, you can pick up a Gravity Zilla frame for $199 shipped: 
http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=2398
- You can also get a standard Chinese 29er carbon HT frame/fork and put drop bars on it.  Keep in mind that MTBs typically have a longer TT than road/cross frames, so you will probably need to go size smaller to compensate and run a slightly shorter stem.  You would end up with something like the bike in the attached pic.

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