IP-256SL by MTB2223

[MTB2223]

I've always thought the Ritchey carbon stuff was some of the better that was available.

It's a fake one, it's not really Ritchey. It's a seatpost from China, aliexpress. I cannot find it anymore on AliExpress, but it's something like this, but with "Ritchey" printed on it: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Carbon-MTB-kit-for-bicycle-bike-use-flat-handlebar-seapost-stem-seatpost-clip-clamp-4pc-kit/2038107096.html

[Sitar_Ned]

Oh ok... Lol!

Yes, I guess that's definitely something that we want to point out.

[Ken4]

How is the progress on yr bike?

[MTB2223]

How is the progress on yr bike?

I finished the bike. Need some extra headset shims (small spacers between the lock ring and the top cover). And I've to do the noise-cancelation trick to prevent cable noise in the down tube.

I glued the seat clamp and seatpost and now it's holding very well. The saddle is great for me. I didn't expect that.

I've now driven 230 km on the bike and it's really a pleasure to ride on.
Many people on the MTB club are interested. Especially in the carbon wheel set.

[Sitar_Ned]

And I've to do the noise-cancelation trick to prevent cable noise in the down tube.

What trick? Guess I missed it.. got a link?

The saddle is great for me. I didn't expect that.

That's awesome to hear. Seats are so expensive to get a comfortable one that doesn't add 50-100 grams to the total weight. Definitely ordering one for my next build - hopefully they are somewhat durable in the long-term.

[MTB2223]

What trick? Guess I missed it.. got a link?

Vipassana solution: http://chinertown.com/index.php/topic,150.msg2326.html#msg2326

Ken4 solution: http://forums.mtbr.com/29er-bikes/chinese-carbon-29er-640919-post11461755.html#post11461755

I think I'm gonna combine Vipassana and Ken4 solutions together to a MTB2223 solution: Foam with a cord 

[Sitar_Ned]

Thx. I've  prob scrolled pass that 20+ times.

Interested to see your improvements! Eventually, it will be perfected lol

[pazolini1]

Hi mates,
Now that you have been riding this bike for a considerable time, what is your feedback for these wheels ? They are so light I thought they were made of carbon...I have been searching (whitout success though) a good pair of wheels but don't have a final idea which one to buy

[MTB2223]

The wheels are great. They gives a lot of grip. The looks are great (it looks you're riding wider tyres). But they are a little bit heaver to ride in the mud. And they are light, 1540 gr 
It's to short time to say the hubs are great and reliable. But I know the bearings aren't that great. But when you change the bearings by ceramic bearings, you have a great hub for a very nice price.

[Sjon7283]

Ik still wondering if i have to choose the wider rims or stay with the standard width. I saw light-bicycles has 27mm rims. Does anyone have experience with those wheels?

What are the benefits of wider rims. They should provide more grip and better traction in muddy terrain. But it doesn't seem logic when they seem to ride more hard in the mud.

[pazolini1]

I bought the exactly fork (Rock Shox Reba 29 100 mm ) but now (as always  ) i got stuck choosing the headset... I know it has to be tappered, but there are many options, brands and other measures that i can find a website resuming them !!! Can anyone clarify that for me ?
Cheers

[MTB2223]

I bought the exactly fork (Rock Shox Reba 29 100 mm ) but now (as always  ) i got stuck choosing the headset... I know it has to be tappered, but there are many options, brands and other measures that i can find a website resuming them !!! Can anyone clarify that for me ?
Cheers

What exactly you wanna know ?

[325racer]

I bought the exactly fork (Rock Shox Reba 29 100 mm ) but now (as always  ) i got stuck choosing the headset... I know it has to be tappered, but there are many options, brands and other measures that i can find a website resuming them !!! Can anyone clarify that for me ?
Cheers

What exactly you wanna know ?

I think he wants to know what headset specs he needs.

[brmeyer135]

You need the 'campy' size.
top is42
bottom is52

[pazolini1]

I could only find this description of is42 and is52 for Cane Creek headsets... How about FSA? Their website is rubbish, I can't even find a guide or sort of chart to select the properly one !!