How's the "weight" of the lever throw? Heard rumors it takes a lot of force to get em moving, unlike for example a Dominion.Quote:
Originally Posted by joetron
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How's the "weight" of the lever throw? Heard rumors it takes a lot of force to get em moving, unlike for example a Dominion.Quote:
Originally Posted by joetron
Got the most of the XTR on from donutlynx. I have an oval ring to put on as well but didn’t feel like going out to the shed to use the vise…
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The spring on the lever is definitely stronger than other brakes. We are wondering if that was purposeful to provide more feedback and ‘balance’ the power of the system.Quote:
Originally Posted by dannynoonan
I have dominions on another bike, and the light lever feel to the amount of braking power is on the other side of the spectrum.
Ideally, I’d like a lever feel somewhere in the middle….probably like Shimano.
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Swapped to 180 rotors, moved my lever bodies slightly inboard, messed with lever reach a little, discovered that the stock pads were organic lol.
By the bottom of my second lap today I was getting the feel for them. Definitely more modulation than my experience last night and still a silly amount of power.
The heavier feel of the spring in the lever is more noticeable when the bike is in the stand than when riding. It’ll be interesting to see if it gets noticeable on longer descents. I’m going to Asheville in 5 weeks, there will be some worthy vert there.
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These are intriguing…Quote:
Originally Posted by joetron
I’m sure it’s just a matter of time but I’m hoping they come out with some with the db8 caliper for us smaller folk.
frame got here, started putting it together
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would be cooler if the hoses didn't go through the headset but it does seem like it'll be pretty clean and low profile and good looking, and with only brake hoses to route it's not that terrible to set up.
anyone want to buy a kona major jake?
e- finished bike, rode it. seems ok
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25+" of fresh snow last weekend gave me time to do a good pre-season teardown. Replace I9 bearings, cleaned/regreased the cassette to freehub body, did a lower fork service and...
Got inspired by volklpowdermaniak's post #2429 a couple pages back and decided to upgrade the Mezzer's bling factor. She'd had a few dings and scratches and could use a face-lift.
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Stripped down and thoroughly cleaned inside and out.
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Sanded down and all internal threads sealed off.
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This stuff. Pretty amazing and supposed to be super tough. Was concerned that the cap showed redish when I ordered safety orange (AKA Fox Factory Orange)
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Color concerns abated. Yup, that's some serious orange.
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Pretty cool that Manitou actually includes an extra set of stickers with the forks.
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No such thing as too much bling!
Wondering how many times I'll be asked why I'm running my Fox backwards.
Dude, I love it.
I bought my annual rear tire and this slick new med kit from my medic. I often ride alone and now often ride w my kids, so it seems right. My experience w mymedic has been excellent in years past.
https://mymedic.com/collections/firs...-first-aid-kit
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2 S-works for $120. There's a brand new Paul Chain Tensioner hanging on the stripped frame.....
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Hell yeah! Those cx frames are rad.Quote:
Originally Posted by sfotex
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I just got a set of Oneup Carbon bars and my hands feeling much better. Of course rather than change one variable at a time I decided to mess with all of them and dropped my fork and tire pressure and am also trying not to over grip the bars. It is nice going from 750 bars back to 809 though.
Ordered a set of Reserve SL AL 30 wheels which I'll spec out with Maxxis Rekons with a tannus insert to replace the OEM wheels (and a Minion DHF/Dissector combo) on my Trance X2 29er. Looking forward to faster rolling and some weight savings.
I went from 9 speed to 10 speed on my old Serotta. Put some 6600 ultegra brifters on, a new chain, and a dura ace 7800 rear der.
Similarly, on my gravel bike, the old ultegra 9 speed brifters really don't play well with the trp spyre brakes, so I swapped on some 6700 ultegra brifters with the more up to date cable pull leverage ratio, new chain, and 10 speed cogset. I used a micro shift 11-42 and an xt m772 sgs rear der and a wolftooth road link. Setup works pretty well. Fun tinkering.
My buddy texted me porn pics of my new Lyric and Super Deluxe Ultimate that have arrived at the shop. Counting down the days until the Genius suspension overhaul (replacing the stock Revelation & Float).
Still can't post pics but picked up my new Spur Friday. Shop gave me an extra deal on the sale price for the NX build, will probably upgrade over time as things wear out.
Its a rocket ship on climbs and flatter terrain compared to anything I've rode in quite a while. Will be interesting to see the difference when I swap to some meatier tires than the stock dissector/recon combo. The techier of the local trail systems opens today, I'm interested to see how it does.
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Finished building this a couple weeks ago.
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We get a pair of monogramed colorful sockguy mtb socks for joining the bike assocaition so i went to get mine from the LBS and found Sombrio mtb shorts at 25% off which was good cuz Sombrio work so well for me I was even gona pay list
Trying out a burgatec 50mil rise handle bar…so far enjoying the extra height and better body position.
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A new charge port for the e-bike and to bring the $ amount up for free shipping a WTB seat and ODI ruffian grips
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I found a brand new Vivid on PB being sold from a shop for $150 off, with MOAR SHIMZ tune. It tripped and fell into my ebike. Slapped the same damper settings on as I'm running on the one on my Nomad, and it felt fucking great first ride. I might add a click of HSC or HBO, or a couple PSI, but it feels really close as it is. I'm a big fan of this shock.
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I'm still confused as to where the motor is in that bike...
I'm stoked to try the new vivid on my new Altitude. Just waiting for Wednesday so the new red Zebs are available to order,
Very sweet pickup. Should be an awesome fit on the Nomad.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andeh
How are you guys uploading pics? I just get this message:
20240510_162147.jpg: Upload of file failed.
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Photos are working?? I’m posting from the official app.
New bike day a few weeks ago.
Nice…new bike day! Is that a Tallboy?
I ordered a set of Hayes Dominion A4s this weekend. Some good sales on line and have not been loving my Code RSC levers with Code R calibers on my Hightower (it came with the Rs and I replaced the levers).
I also went back to 180 on the rear and kept 203 up front. Looking forward to a lighter lever and I wanted to learn to bleed my own brakes.
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New Bike Day for Mrs Roxtar
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Pivot Switchblade 35th Anniversary Talon Edition
Bling runs in the family
5010 size large.Quote:
Originally Posted by gretch6364
Only two rides so far and have a little bit of playing around with the suspension to do... but really like it so far. The mullet is so lively on the back end, it is taking a little getting used to after coming from a hefty aluminum 140/130 29er.
They come with Code Bronze brakes. I thought I would hate them, but I actually like them so far. Not too much hard braking in either ride though... the Hayes stuff looks really good at a nice price right now
Nice! I should have noticed the Mullet. Sometimes I wish a had a 5010 and then an enduro sled instead of my Hightower…but it’s still a great bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by ASmileyFace
Lost Co currently has the Hayes for $200 a pair instead of the normal $250 and discounts on the rotors.
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I think your file is too big. Need to resize below 2mb or so?Quote:
Originally Posted by Roxtar
Unfortunately you gotta do that on your end as the software won't just shrink it for you.
On Android I used to have a slick app that let you shrink images from the sharing menu. When you'd go to insert an image instead of choosing camera or photo gallery, you'd choose the shrinker app. It would then show you your image gallery, but when you selected an image it would ask you what size you wanted and would resize it before sharing.
It was great because it worked in any app that had image sharing/inserting and didn't require oyu to save copies anywhere. Unfortunately, I can't remember what it was called and I can't find it in a quick google (just shitty ad-supported/freemium options that are way more complicated than the app I remember).
I use an app that sounds similar called "Lit Photo."Quote:
Originally Posted by singlesline
You have a link for that sale? My buddy has been meaning to get a set.Quote:
Originally Posted by gretch6364
It’s only per end. Not front and rear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andeh
https://thelostco.com/products/hayes...-a4-disc-brake
Bug in my ass made me buy a titanium hardtail frame.
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I will never get tired of looking at Ti hardtail frames. Damn sexy!
Sorry…not per pair…not sure why I typed that.Quote:
Originally Posted by g_man80
Either way…I do like the Lost Co guys if not buying local.
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Installed all the SB115 upgrades I bought over the winter. Also installed a hitch receiver in my GTI so now both of our cars can carry a bike rack. Had to pull the whole bumper fascia off but I think it was worth it.
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-We are one Faction wheelset with dt350 hubs
-Time Speciale 8 pedals
-Cut some 3m film for the downtube
-bumped the tires up a step in grip from maxspeed Ikons to maxterra Rekons
took the bike (size xl) from 29.5lb to 28.5lb. Felt pretty dang zippy riding around the block without all that rotating weight.
I continue to question wtf was up with the build on this bike. I shouldn’t be able to shave off a full pound on a carbon XO1 build by switching to non-weight-weenie hoops while also going to a bigger tire… why did they put enduro wheels on a 115mm bike?
Because people don’t ride the way they used to, in my opinion. Everything is faster, and the hits harder.
Definitely agree with that. Geometry in particular even make xc/short travel bikes just so much more confident smashing through and into things. I’ll take modern geo bikes anytime, weight to be damned (mostly).
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