Yeah, the orange theme is abundant in my stable.  Paint is well done for an extra $50.  No clear though so I'm sure it will scratch easily. 

Glad I went with the 168 Q.  Clearance should be just about perfect.

Hi
I have a problem with my steering bearings on my new Works Well frame it's not possible to tighten control then becomes sluggish and I've tried to shim without result. Is there anyone who can help me?

I would guess that a bearing is bad or the assembly is incorrect. How do the bearings feel when you spin them in your hand without being installed on bike? Also, post some photos of your installation order.

It's new bearings and it comes with the new frame. I found out that It's the top bearing goes sluggish when you tightening the top screw. But I'll will send some photos.

Finally found a place that's getting the new Fox Step cast 32's in shortly.  Placed my pre order today. 

Planning to route the rear brake this weekend.  I'm planning to try from the caliper up.  I'll post up my process and any special techniques.  I have a few tricks lined up to make this method work easily. 

Still haven't ordered the seatpost or stem as having the fork installed will help me come up with the right size.

Thoughts on seatpost setback?  I've seen more none offset lately with this sort of frame geo.   

I just installed a set of XT M-8000 brakes on my Stache, I used the "no bleed" technique when shortening the lines.  Just pull out the block from the caliper, pump the lever a few times to push the pistons outward, install your line into the frame (I taped over the end of the line after removing it from the lever), cut the line to the desired length, re-attach the line to the lever, push the pistons back out, you should have a firm lever when you're done.

Quote from: Jar_head on April 25, 2016, 12:26:19 PM
Hi Guys,

I finally got my frame. Unfortunatly it seems like the derailleur hanger is a bit bent. Someone got that problem too?
And what about the rear axle? To me it seems pretty heavy and not really reliable.. and the nut too. Do you know an alternative?

Greetings

Norman

Here is my broken hanger, it snapped by itself. no branch, no fall. broke my XTR M9000 derailleur, bend some spokes.
the hanger is very poorly designed. they souldn't remove so much material from this red draw part. And this aluminum looks very brittle.



this is hanger for original Spec. Stumpjumper HT, there is no weak points

Coming back to the matchmaker dispute, it's not entirely impossible to mix Shimano Sram that way : http://problemsolversbike.com/products/mismatch_adapters . I think I saw some matchmakers for Formula and Magura brakes as well

Trickstuff has all kinds of adapters for SRAM and Shimano brakes/shifters.

http://www.trickstuff.de/en/news/artikel/160531_Matshi_Mille_EN_CK.php

http://www.trickstuff.de/en/products/clapton_KL.php

Latest version. Got the Roval Control Carbon 29's (non SL). Final weight is 20.5, ready to ride. With the Garmin and bottle cage.

Looks great!  What size frame?  What length and drop stem?

Quote from: RS VR6 on June 20, 2016, 06:12:10 PM
Latest version. Got the Roval Control Carbon 29's (non SL). Final weight is 20.5, ready to ride. With the Garmin and bottle cage.

Thanks!

The frame is a 17in and the stem is a Syntace Flatforce 66mm. http://www.syntaceusa.com/index.cfm?pid=3&pk=2629

Now is my bike finished and I have test run it two times. The frame is 18.5 and the weight is 9.3kg with pedals.
I will in next week run it in a competition of 78km xc race.

That's one very GREEN fork.  Cable routing looks clean as well.  Congrats on your new bike.

Quote from: Mosh! on June 22, 2016, 06:35:27 AM
Now is my bike finished and I have test run it two times. The frame is 18.5 and the weight is 9.3kg with pedals.
I will in next week run it in a competition of 78km xc race.

Nice! Any better pics of the fork? I was thinking of getting that one for my wife's new build.