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Single speed conversion Advice
I thought I would have a crack at converting my old 2002 Giant Yukon to single speed.
It has just dawned on me that I may have to get a new crank set.
Ive never pulled it apart and I dont even know what the Bottom Bracket looks like.
I found the Archive specs for the 2002 Yukon.
The Crank is a Shimano Acera, after doing some research I think my bottom Bracket is a JIS square taper 68mm.
Can I do a single speed conversion with this?
Rp23 remote.... My xmas project
Hey Guys
Inspired by a youtube clip, I assembled the parts for this and put it together.
Just got back from a test ride and the damn thing works perfectly.
For anyone with a high mount shock or a specialized brain shock, well you wont see much point in this. But for anyone with a low mount shock this thing is great.
Tubeless - again!
Tubeless - it's been discussed a lot and I'm thinking of giving it a go, but there's still a few things that I'm not clear on. I know there's plenty of people on here with experience of the various options, so I'm sure someone can clear things up for me.
My current setup - Maxxis Crossmark LUST tyres (ie fully tubeless) on DT Swiss 420SL rims (non tubeless)
So my questions are :-
1. What is the sealant for? Is it to seal at the bead (ie between tyre and rim) or is it to make a non tubeless tyre non-porous? Do I need it with tubeless tyres?
Frame stiffness on a dually
Recently I upgraded by road bike from a lowish spec alloy/carbon to a high spec full carbon bike and have been gobsmacked by the difference it makes. I had always imagined that mere mortals wouldn't pick much of a difference and only the elite riders would notice the incremental benefits of the higher spec bike. The difference is not so much weight, but the power transfer and acceleration resulting from the stiffness of the frame and bb you end up with rocket like acceleration and awesome climbing.
Chainset question
Hi guys,
I will be changing my old Truvativ chainset, for a shimano Alivio one, but looking for the parts on CRC I came up with two options: 170 or 175mm. What's this? Which one should I get?
Another question: It is going to fit into the same Bottom Bracket or do I need to replace it as well?
I am planning to change the chain, rear derailleur (coz' I lost a jockey wheel), cassette, cable and housing.
Recommendations/tips?
P.S.
This is for my old spare bike, so I'm just trying to replace the parts like to like (entry level).
up for a new helmet . . . . .
OK,
After four and a half years of wonderful service - and protecting my noodle, my catlike helmet finaly broke.
Which raises the question of:
What do I replace it with?
There is no F#$%^ing way I am going to buy a helmet over the net - so I'm looking at what I can walk into a store and purchase in Perth.
I know I can get the exact same helmet from one of my Fav LBS's but I have looked at the new Laser and Specilized (Which my better half rides with).
I'm happy to go road (which I have now) - I don't use the peaks on helmets (Or they have snapped off when I face planted!),
XT 29er Wheels
Is anybody using XT29er wheels on their bike? If so how are they performing?
Tubeless
I've just had my first experience with 'Stans', CO2 cannisters, & installing a tubeless tyre. Quite straight forward, thank you to YouTube!
I have XTR tubeless ready rims. I have this evening taken off Kenda Small Block 8's (wirebead - with an inner tube) and replaced it with a proper tubeless tyre (Maxxis LUST Crossmark).
tight SRAM powerlink
Has anyone got any advice for undoing a tight powerlink? This is a new link (on a 10x2) on a new chain and bike – first cleaning. So tried to undo as I would my other ones and failed. So far I have tried cleaning it, and gone as far as using a tourniquet (with a lace) to try squeeze it together (the lace broke). All failed.
sun ringle black flag vs shimano xt
any input into which is a better wheel.riding singletrack but not making big air.
looking to spend no more than $400 and taking advantage of the post xmas sales.