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Slicks
Someone was asking about slicks for their bike the other day. Something to do with a wind trainer? Mumble-Rain.
Anyhow, lookie here at what's in this week's T7 mail for a tenner:
http://www.torpedo7.com.au/products/INTYMNNSL
Technical help needed
Well my son's new bike arrived this morning a Jamis exile and I have it assembled but the rear derailleur (sram X7) doesn't have the spring tension needed in the lower leg to tension the chain.(the chain is the right length) I think I've fitted it correctly but have thought the spring tension could be adjusted or something, hopefully someone has had this prob before.
Thanks John.
You'd think we all would have learnt a lesson from Lorrie's Mont experience
wouldn't you, but no, not this little ducky.
So N+1 hit the trails last night for only the third time. I actually wasn't planning on riding and certainly didn't intend to take the new toy but as fate would have it I did both.
In that this was my first "build from scratch" bike I was very diligent with correct torques when putting the little baby together. I was also careful / thoughtful / paraniod enough to go over the bike thoroughly after both my previous rides.
Garmin Edge navigation?
Hi,
I'm considering moving into the 21st century, having discovered the limitations of map and compass, and was wondering if we have any experienced Edge users who can attest to its functionality as a navigation tool. Specifically can you use it to help explore areas you've never been and will they get you home if you become completely disorientated?
I've heard vicious rumours you can use them to follow other people's tracks from, say, motion based, and suspect you might be able to create your own routes in say google earth/maps and then follow them?
SRAM/Shimano Derailleur/Shifter compatability
Is it possible to use an XTR or any other shimano shifter with a SRAM X.0 rear derailleur?
Does SRAM have 2 way shifters like the new shimano ones (i.e. thumb/index finger downshift)?
Whats the difference between derailleur cage lengths? what are the advantages/disadvantages of a longer/shorter cage length?
thanks
jenson usa
Hi
im looking at buying a bike off Jenson usa
does any one have any experience dealing with them
cheers
Kurt
Long travel forks.
Just from looking around it seems that most bikes have roughly the same suspension either end of the bike. Yet when you look at bikes like the M3 and V10 they have 10" on the back and only 8" on the front. I understand that there isn't actually 10" of stroke on the back and that its a function of the frame movement but is it not possible to have a 10" travel fork? I'm sure some of those mtx bikes must be 10" forks on them right?
2008 Scalpel 100 Frame Recall Notice
This is why you should stick to a single pivot:
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Cannondale Bicycle Corporation is conducting a recall. U.S. model bicycles subject to recall are:
2008 Scalpel Frameset
2008 Scalpel Team Bicycle
2008 Scalpel 1 Bicycle
2008 Scalpel 2 Bicycle
New shock link for 05 Stumpjumper 120
I have managed to crack the shock link on an 05 Stumpy
There is no replacement in Oz (according to Supreme cycles) and am checking OS- it can't be re-welded
And I don't think later model linkage fits (or I guess they would have told me)
I need the entire shock link that bolts between the seat stays and the main frame
Any suggestions on where to find a replacement?
Clipless pedal choice
Hi there
I've got a new bike on order and it doesn't come with pedals so I need to make a choice about what clipless pedal to get for it.
I currently ride using Shimano M520 SPDs and they have worked fairly well over the last year or so. However I seem to be pulling out of these pedals more frequently now even with new cleats and more tension dialled in. Perhaps the pedal mechanism is wearing away?