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29er / Re: Carbon Speed Grand Opening Giveaway - Win a FREE Set of Carbon Rims!
« on: May 27, 2015, 11:10:52 AM »
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Looking at maybe building a cyclecross bike need any/all advice
« on: May 12, 2015, 10:37:07 AM »
This the giant bike i would compare a build to...
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ca/bikes/model/tcx.slr.2/20528/80031/
I would use this bike for the odd ride on the road,training in the basement offseason and take it out when im feeling like a new steed on the xc trails....
http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-ca/bikes/model/tcx.slr.2/20528/80031/
I would use this bike for the odd ride on the road,training in the basement offseason and take it out when im feeling like a new steed on the xc trails....
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Cyclocross Frames, Wheels & Components / Looking at maybe building a cyclecross bike need any/all advice
« on: May 12, 2015, 09:03:21 AM »
I am semi interested in getting a cycle-cross bike. With zero road experience, what are some fundamentals you guys would suggest? Group-sets bang for buck. Anyone rocking a full Chinese carbon,handle bar,stem,seat post, combo to keep things cheaper? Any big no-no's.
Brakes seem to be a big debate.
I see you can get pretty nice bikes from giant and with 0 Knowledge wondering if the savings are shown as they are in the Mountain bike side of things.
Brakes seem to be a big debate.
I see you can get pretty nice bikes from giant and with 0 Knowledge wondering if the savings are shown as they are in the Mountain bike side of things.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Crank Brothers vs. Shimano SPD vs. ??? for a novice
« on: May 08, 2015, 10:32:57 AM »
i have used all but XTR pedals so xt and slx spds, The Ritchey's Perform no different only lighter. I guess thats what i wanted considering i am on a carbon bike forum looking for weight savings.
So if your looking to spend around 100-200 the Ritchey's would be my choice after using my for over 2k.
So if your looking to spend around 100-200 the Ritchey's would be my choice after using my for over 2k.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Crank Brothers vs. Shimano SPD vs. ??? for a novice
« on: May 08, 2015, 08:04:59 AM »
I'm talking gram per dollar. If you are buying crank bros cause of weight which was mentioned i assumed that was something you were interested in.
Get the Ritchey pedals works with SPD cleats, lighter and cheaper then Shimano comparisons.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ca/en/ritchey-pro-mountain-v5-paradigm-mtb-pedals/rp-prod54960
Huh? The link you sent were $98 pedals, plus $10 shipping. I know CRC has codes/sales/etc, but both of the Shimano's I listed above are under $50...
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Crank Brothers vs. Shimano SPD vs. ??? for a novice
« on: May 07, 2015, 01:32:06 PM »
Get the Ritchey pedals works with SPD cleats, lighter and cheaper then Shimano comparisons.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ca/en/ritchey-pro-mountain-v5-paradigm-mtb-pedals/rp-prod54960
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ca/en/ritchey-pro-mountain-v5-paradigm-mtb-pedals/rp-prod54960
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29er / Re: Workswell WCB-M-062?
« on: April 28, 2015, 01:27:24 PM »
I'd also like to hear your thoughts on the Syntace P6.. Is it a night and day difference compared to a normal carbon post?
I also own a syntace p6 on my chiner, and would say its about 3x as shock absorbent as I thought it would be, im light at 150lbs and the flex is incredible yet not flimsy, http://velonews.competitor.com/files/2012/05/090_VeloJun.jpg I find it incredible that some stiff seatposts are more dampening then a thudbuster....
The P6 does take the sting out of some larger lumps. It not a suspension post like a Thudbuster...but it does soften up some hits. It makes an aluminum post feel like a jackhammer. The farther you slide your rear back on the saddle...the more damping you feel.
Thanks for the input. I've long considered the short travel version of the Thudbuster and was wondering how the P6 compared as an alternative.
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Vendor Discussion & Reviews / Re: No response after purchase at xmiplay via peter
« on: March 12, 2015, 01:38:24 PM »
Peter has treated me amazing and i assume he will help you out as it looks like he already has.
Its a real bummer they would push you out of a company you help start/create/innovate and just get it the name out there.
Good luck on your new venture and I will be sure to tell my bike club of the new company when you have it.
Maybe go for a name that isn't so fabricated in the CHINESE carbon bikes. I mean xmiplay sounds scary for alot of buyers in Canada. They feel like they are going to deal with someone who can't speak english and wont care about what they just sent $1000's of dollars over paypal for.
The more the new store sounds like a legit online frame maker ( WHICH it is)the better.
Its a real bummer they would push you out of a company you help start/create/innovate and just get it the name out there.
Good luck on your new venture and I will be sure to tell my bike club of the new company when you have it.
Maybe go for a name that isn't so fabricated in the CHINESE carbon bikes. I mean xmiplay sounds scary for alot of buyers in Canada. They feel like they are going to deal with someone who can't speak english and wont care about what they just sent $1000's of dollars over paypal for.
The more the new store sounds like a legit online frame maker ( WHICH it is)the better.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: novatec hubs from iplay
« on: March 02, 2015, 03:56:43 PM »
Any bearing gurus that can tell us if these bearings as just as good as maybe a big named brand?.
Also have you found any special tools besides buying the whole novatec kit to replace?. My buddy has the hope set I assume will work??
Also have you found any special tools besides buying the whole novatec kit to replace?. My buddy has the hope set I assume will work??
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29er / Re: Another 256 builder with q's
« on: March 02, 2015, 11:23:11 AM »
I think what carbon dude is saying is. You shouldn't need anything. Put top bearing in. Basically drops in for me maybe a bit snug. Press the bottom one in. I did mine by hand. And then run fork thru. I think you will see how it goes together just doing it.!!
If you still have wobble. Could be the little washers or compression ring installed in wrong order!!. I never had any issues with my neco from peter. For my IP 256.
If you still have wobble. Could be the little washers or compression ring installed in wrong order!!. I never had any issues with my neco from peter. For my IP 256.
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Component Deals & Selection / Re: novatec hubs from iplay
« on: March 02, 2015, 11:16:31 AM »
Wow thanks guys thought my tread was dead... Still haven't serviced as it's in use on my trainer ATM... What did you end up going with for the rear? For bearings?
Brad
Brad
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29er / Re: John's IP-057 build - first bike build ever
« on: December 17, 2014, 08:29:07 AM »
Took over a hour to tubeless my first maxis aspens. Which aren't tubeless ready. But ever since then I have taken them off tons and put back on. For some reason its instant now.
I feel that air compressor power means a lot on hard to seat tires. Fat bike tubeless experience says this. But with these small tires its the first burst.
I also let the air blow through the holes spitting glue for 30 sec and then stop and repeat. Maybe it does nothing but eventually it seats.
Just so you know it can be done and I never had a flat all year.
I feel that air compressor power means a lot on hard to seat tires. Fat bike tubeless experience says this. But with these small tires its the first burst.
I also let the air blow through the holes spitting glue for 30 sec and then stop and repeat. Maybe it does nothing but eventually it seats.
Just so you know it can be done and I never had a flat all year.
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Component Deals & Selection / novatec hubs from iplay
« on: December 09, 2014, 12:03:46 AM »
I'm looking into servicing my hubs during the winter. I really don't want to buy a full novatec bearing puller kit. Anyone have any experience with the 771 and 772 hubs.
I have to be honest never serviced a hub before but taken them apart to regrease the external bearing area. And check the bearings.
Any suggestions. Novatec USA service is sub par. Almost feel I should rebuild my wheel set and get hubs that offer tons of service tools and parts. (Hope)
I have to be honest never serviced a hub before but taken them apart to regrease the external bearing area. And check the bearings.
Any suggestions. Novatec USA service is sub par. Almost feel I should rebuild my wheel set and get hubs that offer tons of service tools and parts. (Hope)
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29er / Re: 256 Long-Term Durability?
« on: December 08, 2014, 11:28:17 AM »
2200 kms on mine. No issues 150lbs rider.
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29er / Re: IP-256SL questions.
« on: December 04, 2014, 08:16:51 PM »
I have a 34 spider less on my xo1 and a 36 would fit no problem