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Tips for Ingerekke MTB Enduro Alice Springs
Hi guys, doing Ingerekke for the first time in May. Any tips on equipment etc from those who've done it before, especially tyre choice? Currently running nobby nics tubeless. One recommendation has been the Maxxis Ikon 2.2". Thanks heaps.
Suspension Forks : Stupid quesiton
Do coil suspension forks usually make a 'psst' sound when rebounding ? The sound of air escaping (or probably rushing back in) ?
My old crappy Suntours and S/H Rockshox Dart never made any noise at all. But a new set of RockShox XC30 make the noise. I assume it is normal?
I know the XC30's are not a high level fork, but they make the Suntours and Darts feel like a rigid toy fork. I can actually hit bumps and rocks hard without bouncing and losing traction!
Thanks for any comments regarding the air/psst noise. I kind of like it.
Shimano SLX brakes 2012
Here we go again... Squeaking Shimano brakes.
I have a Giant trance X1 2012 I need to know what type of SLX brake pads they come with as standard?
Brakes are m 666 - what pads do they have resin or metal? and can i/should I replace with the finned ones?
Whats the difference and if Im replacing to get rid of the squeal what should I get.
I have tried cleaning and rotors etc so swapping pads is next on the list.
Weird thing is... when Im riding and braking hard ( eg off road) little to no squeal. In the car park or street riding they squeal like a scalded cat??
XO Jockey Wheels
I have a 10 speed XO RD
the jockey wheels are stuffed
but D ok
looking for suggestions on replacements
or where to buy them from
not looking for Blackbox replacements either
not worth that much money
Truvativ HammerSchmidt
Has anybody used these, thought opinions and can they be fitted to Specialized enduros or pivot 5.7
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Santa Cruz Heckler - 3 year (quick) review
I thought id write up a quick 3 year review of my beloved Heckler. I love XC trail riding but also love doing some silly things when out there. 
I also like to not have my bike in the shop every other week!
2010 Santa Cruz Heckler
Fox Float RLC 140mm
Fox RP23 Boost Valve XV (fitted with Fox volume reducer)
Mavic Crossmax ST's
Thomson 50mm stem
Shimano SLX brakes (2012)
Shimano XTR SPD's
Shimano XT 2x9 - Gamut bash guard
Shimano XT cassette 11-34
Shimano XT front derailleur
Sram PC991 chain
Sram X0 rear derailleur
Sram X9 shifters
Chris King NoThreadset
headset and forks
hi there,
when buying a new headset, does the fork crown race normally come with the headset? i am talking about the part that gets pressed onto the bottom of the steerer tube.
Also, are they specific to the headset? or are they all the same?
I have just swapped forks over from 2 different bikes and the forks dont seem to fit properly at the bottom of the head tube (where the crown race fits into the head tube ) . I probably need to also swap over the crown race if they are different. So that the correct crown race is matched with the correct headset (assuming they are different??).
All rear suspension designs are created equal... discuss
I recently came across this summary of suspension designs which suggests that all rear suspension designs have their pluses and minuses:
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/buyers-gui...
Do peeps agree?
Glasses
Hi,
What do you guys and gals out there use for riding glasses?
I have only tried saftey glasses and general sunglasses, I don't think the are really cutting it.
Is it really worth going to cycle specific glasses and if so what do you recommend?
Thanks
Which Rear Deraileur for 11-28 9spd cassette
Looking for a rear derailleur that will work on an 11-28 cassette to replace the rubbish Deore M591 that is currently on my bike.
I have tried XT shadow derailleur but it didn't shift well with the close ratios of the 11-28. I was looking at the XT M771 rear derailleur but I am unsure if it will work, hence my question here.
Bit more information - I am running a triple crank 22/32/42.
Any ideas?