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jerome's picture

Re: brake and discs problems

Hello, just got Orbea sherpa back from service
and has already started spontaneously locking up in the rear brakes, very sketchy when
going full pelt down hill plus front wheel screeches :S im guessing that is a bent disc?.
Apart from taking it back and demanding a re work, is there any simple ideas/ tips that may
tell me what the issue is and how to remedy it.

similarly its a first time service at cycle sport thornleigh, at the moment dont recommend it

cheers jeremy

philberesford's picture

The new 2010 Yeti's are now on the Yeti website

You’ve seen glimpses of our new product on the intraweb for the past few weeks. Maybe you’ve been pining for a new all-mountain bike or the long-legged AS-R 7? Well, now you can those bikes and all the other 2010 products on our updated site.

The format is a bit different this year. We wanted to give different perspectives on our products, so we have included audio, video, text and still images so you can see the new product in all its glory. Click through the Bike section and see the latest products.

Check out new bikes http://yeticycles.com/#/bikes/

Scottboy's picture

Shock pump

Hi there people
Has anybody got a spare shock pump they like to sell,
now that I have just purchased forks that are air will be in need of one thanx!
Russ

marhleet's picture

GT Outpost Trail

my trusty old purple GT mtb, still shiny, has shark worn sprocket teeth
and despite being bought at my LBS, the LBS mechanic says he has seen other GT bikes in the area but never the particular hub/cluster that is on my bike (519 rims)

I've not seen how it mounts so I dunno but any suggestions on should i get the same cluster despite or is a new hub and respoke the old rim to it is not really that difficult to do ?

or just buy a new wheel ready to go ?

also, i'd like a better first gear (Bedford Creek) or convert it to a 9 speed ?

GAZZA's picture

mtb trailers

just a thought about a future trip. does anyone have any good links or info on quality mtb trailers? either one or two wheel, behind the bike type.
i know i've seen Rob (alchemist) pulling a keg of beer at last years fling with one.
any info would be great.
thanks,
gazza

Rob's picture

Electronic Suspension

Just found this:

http://www.declinemagazine.com/Nucleus/index.php...

Pretty cool but could do with the following enhancements:

1. The same joystick needs to alter settings for both front and rear shock to the conditions chosen.
2. It needs linking to a GPS and to remember when you change settings on the first lap of a circuit. Then automatically change for you for the rest of the day.

Eye-wink

Rob's picture

AM riding: Avid Elixir 'v' Juicy 7

For an All Mountain bike with 185mm disc front and 160mm rear... would you rather use Juicy 7s or Elixir R? Has anyone ridden both on a similar bike to compare?

The point being, I was going to pick up some more 7s for another build but thanks to someone here will pick up some Elixir cheaper so now have a set of each and using the Elixir on my 575 becomes an option.

I'm really very happy with the 7s to be honest and think I'll keep them where they are. That is unless anyone has a good reason to try the Elixir on Mr Yeti?

Opinions?

scottm8's picture

Help Lengthening Juicy 5 Hydraulic hose?

Has anyone had experience in lengthening the Hydraulic Hose on an avid juicy? Do you need to buy a new hose with the part that connects to the caliper already pressed onto the hydraulic hose? Or can this part be reused? Sorry if i Haven't explained my self very well

ar_junkie's picture

Maxxis tyre problems - bulges

This 'little' bulge appeared 4 days after the Angry Doctor, while the bike was simply on its rack.
Shocked

Seems to be quite a few Maxxis tires (not sure if it's isolated to Crossmarks - which are my favourite tires) with these little bulges appearing (mid ride), therefore rendering the tyre useless... Sad

Not sure exactly how many ppl had had the same problem, but would be keen to write to Maxxis and ask "What's up?"...

Tennis anyone? Tennis anyone (side view)

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