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DT Swiss RWS Thru Bolt
Hi guys,
This should be a quick one... Looking at stiffening up the rear on my Scott Scale hardtail (carbon version) so I was going to convert my DT 240 hubs to the 10mm thru bolt.
Only there's so many options that I thought I might just double check before I order the wrong one.
The thru bolt comes in 135 and 150, fairly sure I need the 135, which is the width of the hub but then what would the 150 version be for?
Here's a link to the bolt and kit, if anyone who knows this stuff could have a quick look I'd be forever grateful.
Tyres for Fast Rocky Stuff
So after the sidewall on my rear tyre gave out just 10k into the Half Fling yesterday (on a fast, rocky downhill bit - subsequently repaired with gel wrappers and a bit of cardboard) I'm in the market for a couple of new tyres for my Specialized Stumpy.
Currently I am (was!) running the standard Specialized 'The Captain' tyres, but back in the UK, when I've known the trail is going to be rough & rocky (eg at the Welsh trail centres), I've tended to use Maxxis Minions, which are robust but pretty heavy.
XTR crank help
A slight crank noise developed today during a spin, & I've found out what it was. The crank has about 1mm of slop moving left to right. (See photo below)
The arrow indicates where the 1mm slop is occurring. These cranks are slightly different to others I've had in the past. Any advice as to how to retighten them?
how important is your frame quality
ok here is somthing i have been pondering.
how important is the frame quality .i am aware that in all logic a $300 bike would mean the frame is proberly badly welded and not designed for singletrack riding.what about a $1000 bikes frame which in theory should be built stronger and with better geometry and then anything above $1000 would be the best built frames.
i ask this as i have a monteri 3 avanti 2011(model with setpost support ) which i have updated all parts and need to find out if the frame is good enough
cheers
Where to get cleat screws?
Hi Team
One of my cleat screws fell out the other day so I just need to get a replacement and maybe a spare or two for the box. Are they a standard size that I can pick up from a fastener supplier or will a LBS have some without screwing me on price?
thanks in advance
d
XT cranks cracking noise
Hi all. I am running 2009 & 2010 XT cranks on my bikes and have always noticed a loud "crack" noise every so often when applying power again after a bit of rolling.
It doesn't happen all the time but it's annoying. I suspect that it's the chain seating on the teeth but obviously can't prove it.
Any idea's?
BB is fine
Cheers Tony
Fitting of a XTR FD-M970 front derailleur*
A while back a cheap XTR E-type front derailleur came up on ebay and this seemed like a good chance to swap out the old LX that came on the second hand frame I bought.
This all seemed pretty simple, I pulled off the cranks, unbolted the LX and bolted on the XTR derailleur. I run a 2x9 set up and for the life of me I couldn't get the chain not to rub from the 4th gear at the back, on the bottom of the cage. As this is an E-type bolted into the bottom bracket/frame I can't just slide it up to solve my problem.
Bottom Bracket help
I had my chain off the the bike to give it a good clean before the Fling and noticed that the cranks had a lot of friction ( like it was in the lowest gear). I took the BB all apart and cleaned. Once it was back again the issue was still there. Does that mean I need a new BB or could it be another issue?
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27.5er anyone?
Finally got my conti race king to fly up and seal. I expected it to be big but not that much.
And it's not the width but the diameter that's the problem.
It spins freely and i would love to try it but there's just not enough clearance in my frame.
So, out with the measuring tape and it is actually a full 3cm taller than a Racing Ralph or a Rocket Ron. (at 40psi). 69.5 cm total which makes it almost 27.5 inches.
Anyone still tossing up between a 26er and a 29er, here's your chance. Will pass it on for 50....
This is the 2.2 supersonic....
Cheers
Wheel Size
So recently I have been riding my mates dual 29er around to get a feel for it to see if its for me and I have noticed a few differences to my hardtail 26er. I find that up hills it a lot slower and takes a lot more energy to get up a hill on the 29er than my 26er. Is this due to suspension or wheelsize or am I just imagining things?