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29er / Re: Help me choose my Chiner ;)
« on: July 31, 2014, 02:07:11 PM »
Sitar_Ned, 3 I'm afraid!
A XC hardtail to leave our friends in the dust.
One full suspension for rocky terrains due to the age of our back.
And... a road bike to develop our heart, and be better in the two above :)

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29er / Re: IP-256SL by MTB2223
« on: July 25, 2014, 09:53:32 AM »
I think having read somewhere but can't find it back.
That integrated headset have a 45 degree conic cup.
When you tighten the fork, with the stem and caps, the headset bearings find their place centered in the cups.

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29er / Re: Carbonal Orion build thread. Aiming for 8.5kg (18.75lbs)
« on: July 25, 2014, 07:30:45 AM »
Thanks. This makes me want to try a rigid fork later.
But let's build a bike first!

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29er / Re: Carbonal Orion build thread. Aiming for 8.5kg (18.75lbs)
« on: July 24, 2014, 02:27:33 PM »
I'm impressed by the time it took you to decide for the frame, order it and build it.
Mine is still stuck at the customs... and far from built.

Is there any flex in the fork?
How are your hands/harm after an XC ride?
Or is there a special technique to ride with such fork.

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29er / Re: Shock Size For 036?
« on: July 18, 2014, 09:48:35 AM »
MTNRCKT, yes... fork and shock is not the same :)

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29er / Re: Shock Size For 036?
« on: July 18, 2014, 01:53:27 AM »
You need to get the geometry drawing. For your frame size.
Either on a forum, the site of the seller or ask the seller.

The axle to crown (ac) distance is given.
As well as the offset of the axle from the tube line of the fork.

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29er / Re: Do we need of a top head set plug?
« on: July 15, 2014, 01:51:52 PM »
Interesting. Thank you for the information.

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29er / Do we need of a top head set plug?
« on: July 15, 2014, 10:15:38 AM »
I saw this build for Marek Konwa a Polish racer for the Olympics.
http://veloart.pl/en_project-29-konwa.html

If you look at the picture of the headset, there is no plug at the top.
To my surprise there is no plug to my Cannondale Rush either, just a plastic cap.

Is the plug just an extra security thing?
Anybody else riding without it?

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After The Ride / Re: What kind of riding do you do?
« on: July 14, 2014, 06:04:34 PM »
I'm an XC too. I like speed on rocks and mud and climbs.
Bought a Cannondale Rush 2nd hand a year ago and started to ride seriously.

I try to do twice a week 30-40km/400-600m in the woods around Brussels.
My best so far, is a 80Km/1950m track in the Vosges in France two weeks ago.

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29er / Re: IP-256SL by MTB2223
« on: July 13, 2014, 06:11:41 AM »
Do you think it is still possible to pass the cable once the BB is installed?
May be trough the hatch at the bottom?

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29er / Re: Carbonal Orion build thread. Aiming for 8.5kg (18.75lbs)
« on: July 11, 2014, 12:19:05 PM »
Carbonal seems to have by far the fastest lead time. A week!

Their website is much more professional than the others.
And the frames geometry looks quite right.

It is surprising they don't get much attention here and on mtbr.
Good find jonxmack. I'm looking forward to see your pictures.

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29er / Re: IP - 036 by Sussed.
« on: July 11, 2014, 06:27:29 AM »
Where people drive on the left side of the street(UK, Australia, Japan,...)
The brakes are in fact inverted.
http://forums.mtbr.com/brake-time/why-do-americans-british-use-opposite-brake-levers-623485.html

So your Trek and the new one are the norm where you live

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29er / Re: ICAN X6
« on: July 11, 2014, 03:59:06 AM »
I had the same anti-curve feeling when I saw the new Cannondale F-Si
http://reviews.mtbr.com/first-look-cannondale-2015-f-si-29-carbon
But it won't be ready for next week either and sits on another price range!

Some folks posted recently their 256 on mtbr.
And I think I'll be happy with it(mine is on its way to Europe).
Honsen Bikes had a slightly shorter lead time(4/5 weeks).

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Deals to help each other for parts
« on: July 11, 2014, 01:40:28 AM »
Thanks for the lights link!
Which flash light in particular did you choose?

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29er / Re: ICAN X6
« on: July 10, 2014, 05:18:41 PM »
brmeyer135, what is a short chainstays?

The upcoming Cannondale F-Si, has a 429mm chainstays.
They say "The shortest chainstays on the market, for incredible traction, stiffness and agility"

Does the 21mm makes a real difference, or it is just marketing?

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