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Fuji bikes – opinions (& other brands I want)
Hi guys,
Just wanted your opinions on the quality of the Fuji bikes, MTB only:
> http://www.fujibikes.com/
In my personal opinion, I felt they were like a general sport store brand, so no the best; but when looking at what they produce, seems better than I thought. I never had the opportunity to try one, so that's why I looking on your comments and how you feel in general about this brand.
Rear shock lock out
I have a Trance X2 2011 only 2 months old and I am new to MTB riding
when rear shock RP2 is locked out how much travel should there be, seems to be the same
where ever the lever is dose the lock out position only make it stiffer
What to wear MTB
I've been back riding for a year now and figure it's time to get some riding gear.
At the moment I ride in board shorts & tee shirts. Now that it's winter that's not too good!
So I'm wondering what people wear and why.... I.e is it for 'fashion' only or are there specific things that improve the riding experience?
Shimano XT brake caliper service parts
After cleaning my bike in the wake of today's decidedly damp Manly Dam ride, I discovered I have a sticky piston in my rear brake caliper.
I figured I might as well do a full service and replace the piston seals, but have drawn a blank in my web searches.
Was also wondering where to get the 5-sided driver to get the alloy insert out of the one-piece caliper so I can get the pistons out to clean the bores.
Any clues? 
MTB Setup
My old Giant Iguana hardtail has served me well doing many multi day XC rides but is now getting a bit tired(no disc brakes). I want to set up my barely used 07 Giant Trance 1 dually so it feels similar to my old bike.
On the last major ride on my Trance between Pickering Brook and Dwellingup the front wheel kept skating off the track unexpectantly when descending in pea gravel.
The panniers weighed about 12kg and I am unsure if my weight (78kg) was too far back or forward on the bike to cause this steering problem.
I have never had issues descending in pea gravel with my hardtail.
Rear Shox
I was wondering what people think about rear shocks for XC bike. Rock Shox vs. Fox Shox vs. Fusion vs. any other ones.
Anyone need thorn-proof tyres?
Just got an email from a mate of mine in Zimbabwe, who is constantly fighting the battle against thorns, and searching for the ultimate thorn-proof solution.
He thinks he's found it:
"After many years off trying various tyres; Tubeless and Tubed… I now pronounce the toughest tubeless tyre in the world to be the Maxxis Crossmark tyre ….
This (see photos) was found under the mud after washing this afternoon… I remember a bit of a hiss about 8 kms from the finish yesterday… I thought it was just another of many thorns.
saddle
Whats a good comfy saddle..had a stack seat all munted..
Spoke tightening
I've noticed I've got a couple of spokes that aren't as tight as the rest.
What's the procedure for tightening them? Is it as simple as taking the tyre and tube off, gripping the nipple and tightening the screw? Only reason I ask is that I don't want to pull the wheel out of true.
Suspension stuff up?
A few months ago I serviced my own forks. Not too hard following the instructions & with great result. There is one result that I'm actually very happy about, but it is a stuff up. That is, when my 'lock out' is on, my forks are quite stiff, but the suspension still works.
So now I have two settings. Instead of 'on' or 'off' like it's designed to be, it's 'on' or '70% off' which I think is BRILLIANT! Just what I wanted. So, how did this happen? How can I make sure this happens again next service!
(Rockshox Recon solo air)