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Single speed chain tensioning
I am planning on building up an old frame I have lying around into a single speed, however with vertical drop outs I will need a chain tensioning device. Is the only way to achieve this through the use of the ones which attach to the hanger or can you use a downhill style chain guide to tension the chain?
(Sorry if this is a stupid question but I have never had a close look at a chain guard)
ENVE Carbon Wheels
Really want to get a set of ENVE carbon wheels...
I can deal with the USA price of ~$2,500 a set, but as usual, we get raped in Aus with a thousand odd dollars extra.
I love supporting my LBS (I support 3 regularly), but i just can't justify spending an extra 40%
Problem is, ENVE USA only ship domestic. Does anyone know where I can get a set at a more reasonable price, or do I just have to get someone to ship it from there?
Thanks.
2005 Enduro still rocks
I like your response ido09s & can really relate to it.
The bike I mainly take out to trails for a few hours riding with with mates (Rather than fast but less technical race events)is a tweaked 2005 Specialized Enduro now worth about $1000.
The only original part is the frame & with 130mm Revelations, XT gearing & old Hope mono 4pot brakes as well as 6 year old Mavic 819/Hope XC wheels it rides great, takes a good thrashing & is up for more.
Ok, at 13kg it's not race light but its not too heavy & running costs are low with the odd cable, drivetrain component or tyre.
Money no object, one bike what would YOU choose?
After a chat today about what we actually ride vs what we'd like bike wise I ask the following Question.
PICK A BIKE, money no object to do everything that you currently do/want to do.
Personally, I'd like an agile trail bike that is fast, comfortable but can handle the odd race & jump.
Poss choices would be a 29er Ti hardtail or mid travel duallie or light allmountain 26er.
Personal perceived choice is a Tallboy 29er or Pivot 429
How about you?
Advice/experiences with Garmin Edge 800?
Thinking of getting a Garmin 800 GPS for Xmas, but got a couple of questions to those that already own them first...
Do you ever lose satellite reception round WA, particularly say down south in the dense forests? Would be using it as my only computer, so don't want it to keep dropping out and not recording my whole ride.
Are they reliable - seen a few formum posts around of problems switching themselves off, s/w glitches, file transfer issues etc. Want to be able to enjoy my ride, not spend half the time fiddling with the GPS!
Trance X 1 issues
Hey All,
Well i finally picked up my new ride last week and over the 5 days i have had it i have managed to do two tracks down in Dwellie and the KC loop, I have to say Giant have done a great job on this bike with the change to make it a 29r, even with the following little issues. I haven't had a huge amount of experience or trials on different bikes but for jumping on for a ride it has felt very controllable.
I have a few little queries though...
1st
New forks are sticky
Fox 34 Talas:
Still waiting for a frame to attach the fork to, but working them they feel very sticky. After a few pumps they get smoother but breaking that initial friction always takes a lot of effort, and after hours of no use the travel is... sticky.
Normal?
Super Secret Special Bike Build
So Im building my dream bike. Got my first dually (Giant Trance carbon) Jan this year. Good bike, loved it, just ended up needing something more All Mountain.
Im posting photos of the parts and builds as i progress:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.101513...
The link and permissions should be ok for anyone with an facebook account, let me know if not.
I could tell you exactly what Im getting, but its more fun for you this way 
Suspension Fork : is "pre-load" the same thing as "rebound" ?
is "pre-load" the same thing as "rebound" ?
If not, what is the difference.
Thanks
Cape to Cape on a 1 x 10
I was just wondering if anyone did the race sans front derailleur?? or even a 2x10, and just wondering how you went on the climbs mainly day 1, although there were a few granny gear climbs on day 2 early on.
I am looking at a new bike, but am not really sure if I want to go that way. Not that I want to buy a bike to do 1 race, but I would like to be able to do the cape to cape on it again next year. Bike wise I am thinking a santacruz tall boy or a yetti sb95, so going to move to a 29er.