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lower link protection
I have a Santa Cruz Tall Boy and was wondering if anyone could make one of these plates to protect the lower links
http://forums.mtbr.com/santa-cruz/aluminum-tallb...
Otherwise I will buy in one.
regards
MPN
SQUEEKY sid xx
hi
have sid xx front forks and they make a squeeky noise when compressing.sounds like the top legs are dry against the lower leg seals.the shock is new and didnt squeek for the first 2 rides then slowly starts once the suspension works for a short period or as they get warm.
was thinking of lubing the top legs with a silicon spray but thought get some views first.
Giant vs BMC?
Guys, I’d like to pose a quick question to the many knowledgeable riders who visit this forum, about choosing a first hardtail…
I’m keen to get back into mountain biking and am looking to pick up a bike within a couple of weeks. I spent my childhood ripping up the dirt in the acres of harsh bushland behind my house, but my last 7 years have been spent on the road (2004 Orbea Gavia) so I've got a bit to re-learn.
Layback seat posts
I have a hard tail Giant XTC1 2010 medium, being 5 11" and 80Kgs I am at its hight max
I'm more than comfortable on the bike but ride with the seat adjusted as far back on the original post as it will go. often if i come down hard on the seat it will tilt back, which is not helpfull .
Question would a new seat post like a layback seat post help ? I.E Thomson Elite 16mm set back or simmilar.
Yes i could go a slightly larger frame however i'd like to give this bike another year yet befor upgrading
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how important is your frame quality
ok here is somthing i have been pondering.
how important is the frame quality .i am aware that in all logic a $300 bike would mean the frame is proberly badly welded and not designed for singletrack riding.what about a $1000 bikes frame which in theory should be built stronger and with better geometry and then anything above $1000 would be the best built frames.
i ask this as i have a monteri 3 avanti 2011(model with setpost support ) which i have updated all parts and need to find out if the frame is good enough
cheers
XT cranks cracking noise
Hi all. I am running 2009 & 2010 XT cranks on my bikes and have always noticed a loud "crack" noise every so often when applying power again after a bit of rolling.
It doesn't happen all the time but it's annoying. I suspect that it's the chain seating on the teeth but obviously can't prove it.
Any idea's?
BB is fine
Cheers Tony
garmin 800
just got my garmin800 seems a bit basic just shows some roads as lines are they all like this when brand new....do i need to download a program my garmin nuvi for the truck has all the roads on thought the 800 would be the same...sooo disapointed
Noisy shimano disk brakes AGAIN !
hi all
my shimano disk brakes are squeeeling again.rode yesterday they were fine and have been for weeks .i have replaced pads and every time they are fine then if bike not riden within 1 week the breaks seem to start screeming again.
before i reach the end of my tether and replace the system has anyone got any ideas