My 256SL build

outriding9800 · February 03, 2015, 08:53:38 PM

Its all good...

I am just happy I got a place I can contribute.

Arraider · February 04, 2015, 02:46:26 AM

that looks nice. A couple more rides during the week but nothing rough at a point i can test the "problem nut"

if you ship it to Portugal i want one... sent PM

Bert

Latter i will have the FD photo, sorry for the delay

carbonazza · February 04, 2015, 03:45:46 AM

Arraider, may be you noticed already, but there is a small hole perpendicular to the axle and the nut.
You can put a headless screw there, to stick the nut and avoid loosing it if it gets loose.

Last week, I noticed after a ride my DT Swiss axle was loose. The nut stayed in place because of that screw.
So not only IPlay axle get loose.

Carbon_Dude · February 04, 2015, 08:32:20 AM

My frame came with a rear axle nut set screw installed in the drop out. Hopefully it's already there for you and all you need to do is tighten it down.

Arraider · February 04, 2015, 10:25:17 AM

thanks, i found the hole, but it did not bring no screw, but i have 3 sets of dropouts so i have no shortage of screws

I already used one to do the trick

Arraider · February 07, 2015, 03:28:50 AM

So i found the hole for the screw, used the screw yesterday and will be testing it some more...

Now i'm getting the hang of the SID, tunning here and there, but i still have to take here out just to try all the settings

Really loving the handlebars, but i had to turn them because the natural angle for them just does not work for me

I'm also loving the frame, climbs like a goat, really comfortable (got the tyre pressure finally figured out), the size is spot on for me and i can get a real good control even in tight singles.

got to clean it and remove the wheel for a better picture of the FD... but i used some helicopter tape on the frame and a bit of pipe fome cut to fit the cable end made a hole in the midle and voila

Cnasta · February 12, 2015, 08:30:39 AM

Question:

How much spacers are need with a xt dubbel BSA bb on the IP-256sl? I have 1 on the driveside now.Should I get more (1 nondriveside and 2 on the driveside?)?

WorkingHPRs · February 16, 2015, 03:44:04 PM

Does anyone know the size of the set screw to hold the rear axle nut in place? it looks like M2.5 but confirmation would be great.

EDITED TO ADD:
Still not sure on size but on closer investigation there is a grub screw already in the hole but 2-3mm down the hole so out of sight. If I can find a small enough Allen key I will whip it out and measure it.

JohnnyNT · February 17, 2015, 01:17:40 PM

Cnasta, you have all the manuals here:http://si.shimano.com/#seriesList/3

From what I remember it should be okay.

Cnasta · February 18, 2015, 09:13:12 AM

Quote from: JohnnyNT on February 17, 2015, 01:17:40 PM
Cnasta, you have all the manuals here:http://si.shimano.com/#seriesList/3

From what I remember it should be okay.

Thnx, I guess one should do the trick. Expecting last parts today/tomorrow so I can start building. Will open buildlog later

Arraider · March 19, 2015, 01:21:13 PM

so i was absent for a while...

the Chinese is still riding strong, over 1500kms now, no tarmac. I'm loving it.

Problems: just some craziness with the cable noise inside the tube, at 1st no noise, then it started i cannot find out why... not major, but a little noise and only on the small gear (front)!

Fun: lots and lots of fun... i love the geometry, climbs very well, descends even better

Getting on my nerves: loads of envy... oh my god so much envy.... amazing bike, beautiful, great weight for small euros... gets them crazy... and then the envy starts to morph into disapproval. F*** you i say, people spent upwards of 3000+ euros and not even close to my bike, i spend about 1500€.

Bertzhong · March 20, 2015, 01:12:40 AM

hi, Arraider, long time no see!

is your bike good now? you know, customer service time.

Arraider · March 20, 2015, 03:39:15 AM

yes Bert it is, no complaints from me i guess.

Sad to see that you and Peter left Xmiplay

Arraider · March 22, 2015, 05:39:53 PM

for those who doubt this frames quality.... roman roads uphill and downhill for more then 30 minutes up and 30 minutes day today.... it must have been more them 6 enormous sections of rough treatment

resting after conquering one of the 4 castles of the day

Arraider · March 28, 2015, 04:48:03 AM

ok so i need some help...

regarding the BB... on one side the bearing sits there and problem solved, on the other side (non drive side) the bearing moves outwards (it does not get out of the frame, but comes out of place) just by removing the arm, so i guess is not very tight there.
Now i have some noise coming from the BB. In your case how's it going? any suggestions?

locktite 641?!