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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: April 21, 2022, 08:23:35 AM »
Hi all, after winter and covid stop >:( I've finally been able to test my Riot !
Only 2 rides at the moment, did some suspension tuning and ride really well.
I have Schwalbe Maguic Mary+Hans Dampf on it and it pedal fast...can't imagine hoiw it could be with something aroung 750/800 grams tyre.
Need to take her on some alpine trail as soon as possible ;D

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 24, 2021, 05:22:57 AM »
Freeride1, Curious to know what drivetrain are you going with, 1x11 or 1x12? And what chainring size and cassette?

I'll go with a thrusted GX 11V drivetrain; trigger and rear derailleur in red edition, just to match with frame decals, ZTTO 11/46 cassette, XMC SL chain, Fovno cnc crancks in anodized red and 34 T oval chainring
This last one was sent to me in the wrong offset (6mm) so I'm stuck until a boost one (3mm) arrive...result is that while spinning it touch the chainstay  :-[

Frame update: BB thread issue solved! Now I have a Shimano XT BB cups in black, buttery smooth finally  ;D

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 22, 2021, 12:07:04 PM »
https://it.aliexpress.com/item/1005001511244283.html?spm=2114.13010708.0.0.23f24c4dMJU9Rk

this set, from Lexon store on Aliexpress; real weight 1730 grams with HG freehub, haven't rode yet but seem to be a nice set.

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 20, 2021, 01:57:31 AM »
I've planned to use another brand BB cups, so started with them and found the problem as stated before, then tried Lexon one (that seem like Shimano basic line to me) but had the same result-
Tomorrow I'll pick my frame at the shop and will know if/how my friend had to file down threads.
Have you gone with the Charger upgrade on your Reba?
I'll stick with Motion Control now and see how it work on my trails.

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 18, 2021, 02:35:01 PM »
Cheers.

To the people who've build one, is shock mount hardware included? (two bolts for trunnion side, and the shaft mount bolt)?

Is the 41.4mm wide bushing the one I need to mount the shaft side?

Thanks.

rear end of the shock need a 40 x 8 mounting hardware; I went with a Racing Bros set.

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 18, 2021, 02:30:07 PM »
this was a silly mistake, wrong bolts, could happen!
I went with a trunnion because is the only way if you want 120mm rear travel
Sorry for yor fork, hope you'll sort it out soon

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 17, 2021, 02:12:24 PM »
well, I'm still happy with my Riot purchase, but seem to be a bit unlucky by now...suspensions arrived on wednesday, put the RS Deluxe Ultimate onto the frame and found that Lexon Official Store sent me a wrong couple trunnion bolts!
M8 instead of M10, so now I have a spare for rocker arm linkage bolts ;D
They promptly shipped, meanwhile I've ordered a Vitus frame spare
Other than that I found my bottom bracket a bit out of tolerance; was really hard to screw-on BB cups, so I stopped and take it to a friend's shop to file it. Never happened such a thing in 20 years

By the way, I was able to "assemble" the bike and get an idea of what it will turn.

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 13, 2021, 01:52:47 PM »
About gearing, I'm not a fan of 12speed ;D so until I can get them, 11 is what I use.
I had and will be also on the Riot, a 11/46 from ZTTO (Aliexpress) @ 370grams, shift through gears is very good as on Sram products
Usually I go with a 34 oval chainring
I don't like anything over 46 cassette, but 9 as smallest cog is interesting, especially if you go with a 32 chainring

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 12, 2021, 08:00:14 AM »
another nice feature, usually found on high-end frames, is guided cables in the swingarm.
As usual, I insert a piece of pipe insulator to avoid any noise or cable rattling inside downtube

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 12, 2021, 03:22:17 AM »
I don't know how many Riot owner have disassembled frame to inspect it, so I'd like to share this with you; in my opinion this confirm good overall quality of the frame.

Swingarm's seatstays have 2 grooves to accomodate in perfect alignment the metal threaded block.

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 12, 2021, 03:05:03 AM »
Maybe I'm unlucky with mine ;D
I usually " play" with frames before assembling and for sure I've learned to double check for thread retainer after I had lost one bolt of my Rocky Mountain Altitude (spare was a 150€ kit  :-\ )
No-brand frames sometimes come with rubbish bearings, so I think a check is a good starting point; Lexon ones seem nice in quality, no axial play and smooth, but you can damage an SKF too if bad pressed-in.
By the way, next week fork, shock and derailleur will arrive, so sunday could be maiden day!

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: December 11, 2021, 02:40:48 PM »
well, I'm about to start my build and found that swingarm wasn't nice and smooth through its travel, so went down to check for the problem...
I've found it in the bearings of linkage, 3 out of 4 was badly pressed-in, causing a notchy travel.
Ordered 4 sealed SKF, code if someone is interested is "698 2RS"
Pay attention to yours!

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: November 10, 2021, 01:51:05 AM »

Let us see the final assembly please!  :) :)

For sure, but this is my winter project, so it will take some week to be ready for trails!

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: November 09, 2021, 02:24:40 PM »
my frame arrived few days ago...I'm very impressed with Lexon quality overall!
Large size came at 2130 grams with shock hardware (no rear axle )

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29er / Re: Lexon "Riot 10"
« on: November 09, 2021, 02:19:54 PM »
Caseven, is a bearing press necessary for the headset on the Lexon Riot?  I'm getting my components ready for the Riot build (once it arrives) and the one tool I don't have is a bearing press.  Thanks.

Bearings just "drop in" into frame, no press required

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