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Rear derailleur upgrade - suggestions pls
Hi, I recently bought a 2011 Trance X3. Absolutely brilliant thing, particularly compared to the 1994 Merida with Mag 10s which was my old trusty (finally worn out).
But, the rear derailleur is a Shimano SLX - seems really slow and clunky compared to the old (1994) XTR.
Admittedly, its a much bigger number of teeth on the rear cluster with this one (not sure, but 36 versus 32?).
So, question is, can I upgrade to something better - faster changing and with less clanging and grinking? Without spending all my savings (ie. is there a value proposition here)?
Advice much appreciated.
tubless rims
anyone used cross ride rims tubless does it work does the tire stay on any info would be a great help....thanks.. 
Removal of handle bar end plugs
I unscrewed the centre screw loosened my lock on grips as I want to swop my break leaver and gear changer over but can't budge the plastic plug on the end. Is it screwed into the bar or just bashed into it? Well got it removed. Partly removed screw then tapped it in. Then prized off the plug. Thanks to a very good Mtb friend. I owe you a beverage Sat.
Upgrades
What has been the best upgrade you have done to your bike?
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creaking
Did a bit of a road ride on my mtb today and really noticed some creaking on the crank side when pedaling. does anyone know what it is and can it be easily rectified?
Lights and Batteries
I need a little advice on batteries for my mtbing lights...
Best weight dropping options
Arvo all.
Please excuse my choice of subject and appolgise if its been covered a million times before. You have the choice to ignore it if it annoys you ")
After riding the south loop with Tony and Jimmy yesterday, (cheers fellas) and feeling the weight, or lack of in the bikes. I am looking at some options to drop the weight of my Anthem X2. I know and fully understand that their bikes are a callibre well above mine and cant expect to get close to their weights, but I would like to hear from people who have had some success from dropping weight from a dually.
broken garmin
brought a 705 bundel pk of the net about four months ago new of course after riding my weekend marthon and needing a can of coke at the finish which i didnt have i couldnt get out of the car park quick enough leaving garmin on the roof (dam it)i knew it was on the roof when i got to the hwy and 100kph zone i herd it bouncing across the roof i couldnt stop Roe hwy 1 pm'ish just south of great eastern hwy very busy..I spotted it yesterday on the side of the road and desided today to stop and pick it i never know might still be good but after a week and several thosand trucks and cars its total m
Shimano brake bleed - your preferred method?
Was quoted $88 + $15 fluid by the LBS last week to bleed my brakes, so I thought i'd give it a crack myself.
First attempt last week saw a nice firm rear caliper, but hitting the trail I noticed my front had little to no pressure. I guess there was some air still in there.
I used the gravity method, by filling from the lever and bleeding through the caliper. I have read up earlier about reverse bleeding by pushing the fluid through the caliper via a syringe and tube, allowing the reservoir to overflow.
Scott Scale 80 or Avanti Aggressor 1
Hey Guys, Im new on the forum, you guys have some pretty awesome stuff.
Ive been tossing up between the Scott Scale 80 and an Avanti Aggressor 1 for my entry level mtb. They both have similar specs, although the Aggressor comes with clipless pedals and a Rock Shox Tora. That said, it is also $50 more expensive at the moment. The Scott is a good deal lighter than the Avanti at 12.6kg, but with more mediocre parts.
Clipless pedals are not essential for me (i prefer platform clipless), so i will probably replace them at some stage.