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[Tailwind]

Yep, my solution was painful but XTR is carbon caged and doesn't bend.

So far I've been through one XT and one SLX. I went the cheaper route with replacements. I wouldn't really mind all that much if the replacement cages were in stock anywhere. Didn't realize the XTR was carbon... I'm a bit worried to try my luck.

Regarding the comments on Sram clutches. I seen some deterioration but honestly it has been modest. I have an XO1 with about 3800 miles on it on one of my bikes and it still works great. Tons of scratches on the body and cage... but still shifts fine. Feels like my Shimano ones take one modest impact and are toast. That being said, I do think there is a big drop off to GX for some reason even if that isn't immediately evident when looking at them.

[summit]

Well, I'm out with a scapula fracture... thanks Whistler. Hopefully only 6-8 wks.

Thank you Eluder for the shimano chain ring tool!

Yeah, I definitely think that Shimano's derailleurs don't hold up as well to getting tweaked as higher-end SRAM stuff. But SRAM's clutches wear out (a lot) faster and aren't adjustable to compensate for said wear, so pick your poison.

This.

I was *told* but cannot confirm that XTR cages are stiffer with the carbon...

[homemadesalsa]

Well, I'm out with a scapula fracture... thanks Whistler. Hopefully only 6-8 wks.

Thank you Eluder for the shimano chain ring tool!



This.

I was *told* but cannot confirm that XTR cages are stiffer with the carbon...

Dang, sorry to hear, @summit . Heal up, buddy.

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[plugboots]

Is the DT Swiss 240s still the best option for a lightweight and durable hub? Any issues with the current version?

Free bump, because I’m curious too.

Heal up Summit.

[summit]

Thanks hms & plug

My Roost Wheelsi31AM 29er w DT240 54T microspline just arrived. 1630g measured!!!

Super stoked to ride them when I'm healed.

[J. Barron DeJong]

Free bump, because I’m curious too.

Heal up Summit.

I don’t think it’s a dealbreaker for 240, but unless things have changed very recently, 350’s use standard bearing sizes, whereas 240’s do not, so not as readily available and limited options for replacement.

[VTskibum]

Thanks hms & plug

My Roost Wheelsi31AM 29er w DT240 54T microspline just arrived. 1630g measured!!!

Super stoked to ride them when I'm healed.

Bummer to hear Summit and I just joined the club today w broken scapula and 3 broken ribs. Out for summer it sounds like as well.

Guess time to get some backlog projects done where I can.


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[jackstraw]

Ah shit guys. Sorry to hear of your scapula and rub injuries. Heal up!

[J. Barron DeJong]

Ah shit guys. Sorry to hear of your scapula and rub injuries. Heal up!

Guys, you’re doing it wrong. You’re supposed to break yourself at the tail end of ski season so that you’re healed up by the time bike season is in full swing, like me!

Then you plan the follow up surgery at the tail end of bike season, so you’re ready when ski season is in high gear.

It’s simple really.

[ticketchecker]

I don’t think it’s a dealbreaker for 240, but unless things have changed very recently, 350’s use standard bearing sizes, whereas 240’s do not, so not as readily available and limited options for replacement.

Makes me want to source some spares now before I might need them.

Heal up the chicken wings fellas


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[Dee Hubbs]

Makes me want to source some spares now before I might need them.

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They are not hard to come by, they are always available from a few different brands.
They just use a less common size, so you can't just buy any old generic Chinese cheap bearing like a common 6802.

[Spencer123]

I am installing new SLX 4-piston calipers to replace my XT 8000's. When installing the banjo bolt opening is on opposite sides between the new calipers and the old ones. If I keep the hose running to the outside of the wheel like it used to, the hose has to go to the bottom of the caliper and is blocked by the caliper body itself. I mounted it with the logo facing out and the banjo inside. There seems to be clearence to the spokes but it seems strange, is this alright or does the banjo always come in from the outside? Pictures of the mounted brake below. Thanks!

[HAB]

I am installing new SLX 4-piston calipers to replace my XT 8000's. When installing the banjo bolt opening is on opposite sides between the new calipers and the old ones. If I keep the hose running to the outside of the wheel like it used to, the hose has to go to the bottom of the caliper and is blocked by the caliper body itself. I mounted it with the logo facing out and the banjo inside. There seems to be clearence to the spokes but it seems strange, is this alright or does the banjo always come in from the outside? Pictures of the mounted brake below. Thanks![ATTACH=CONFIG]420595[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]420596[/ATTACH]

You have it right in those photos, they just moved the banjo.

[Spencer123]

Thanks! Was about to put the rear one on and couldn't decide if I was blowing it.

You have it right in those photos, they just moved the banjo.

[muted reborn]

How is the EWS so popular? Recap videos are boring and you can't watch it live online, or can you? Is the EWS financially doing well? Is it mainly Euro fans supporting it?