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29er hardtail build. Fork, brake & tyre advice please
Hi All
I'm about to build myself a modest 29er hardtail using a new frame, fork and wheelset plus a heap of old cast offs.
If you are running big wheels at the moment I am interested in your views on the following:
1. With the bigger wheels & weighing 85kg would I be better off using 180 discs than 160s? (XT brakes)
2. I will be using an old 9 speed 42,32,24 - 12-34 gear set up. What would you recomend as a good 29er gear spread? I was considering a 2 x 10 set up.
3. Do the same tyre combinations work for 29"? If so I'll probably stick to Schwalbe or Maxxis.
Feedback appreciated.
Recent Giant test ride day
Did anyone go to the recent Giant 'Test Weekend' based around Ourimbah & Awaba?
I'm keen to hear about the new full carbon frame XTC 29er, and also the new XT or XTR drivetrain.
Anyone?
carbon frame build
ok so got a $400 carbon frame from CD and put the thing together .first ride today and i must say very impressed with the way it rides and how strong it feels.
seems very stable thru corners and climbs very easily well it does compared to my monteri3 avanti that the frame replaced.
just awaiting new handlebars and seatpost to complete the build.
frameflex = chainslip ?
recently my scale hardtail has started to either slip or even drop the chain under full load. It only happens in the middle chainring at the front and and 3(sometimes 4) up from the bottom at the back.
it usually only happens on rocky stuff when out of the saddle and pushing hard, like lifting the front over a rock or something along those lines. Occasionally it'll even drop it down to the granny ring which then results in a nasty OTB and knee to the handlebars incident. The fact that it's dropping it at the front makes me think it's also slipping at the front and not the cassette.
My New Pivot Mach 5.7
Been waiting a while for a bike like this. Rides awesome, took it for a spin on the KC last night. Very Happy and a big thanks to Chris and Angus at Cycle Bespoke in Bayswater for such a good build. The old Giant VT will be gathering cobwebs now.
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Custom Frame Building Perth
Hi Guys,
After building my first Frame around the start of the year, I got the Bug. Big time.
Frame building is both extremely challenging and rewarding.
Some of you may have seen my original trussed frame, 4130 Chromolly design. Worked well, but the geometry was a bit off and a little bit flexy. Next was my twin down tube design, very stiff front end, geometry needed a little more tweeking. And it was heavy 2.8 kg for the Frame! Built very tough tho, I am sure it could handle just about anything 99% of riders could throw at it.
Wheel shape
Today I noticed that my front and back wheels tend to be slightly out of shape. Every time the wheel goes round there tends to be 2-3mm of movement. Also my breaks seem to be putting on a little resistance however does not seem much. Is there any point taking the bike into the store to get straightened?
Thanks
Racing Ralph, finally tubeless thanks to 'hostile monk'
while i had my rear wheel out today i thought i'd give the tubeless racing ralph a last chance. tried 'hostile monk's trick with the tie down strap around the tyre and the whole thing went up so easily I felt like a fool for mucking around with it for so long before.
so, if you ever have issues with getting a tubeless tyre to pop, forget about compressor, servo etc just get a tie down strap, some soapy water, track pump and you're done.
34MM seatpost
need to either get a 34mm seatpost or use a shim .have looked but no one seems to make a 34mm shim or 34mm seatposts.have found a few new bikes that run this size but no luck finding any for sale.can anyone advise