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[toast2266]

Maybe a trials wheelset? Not that those are particularly common.

Or you could *maybe* run a 650c wheelset. Questionable whether your brakes could be adjusted to line up though. And tire clearance might be tight.

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[meepmoop24]

I appear to have worn through the rims on my 1999 Voodoo Hoodoo commuter/townie/utility bike. Pretty sure it's the OEM wheel up front, which is looking especially questionable, the back wheel is a little bit newer, but also visibly concave.

It does get street parked occasionally, so something really cool is not advisable. An upgrade from this stock no name hubs and weinman rims would be nice though. Any thoughts on where to go for a 26-in rim brake wheelset? I see a couple of possibilities on pink bike, but there's not much to choose from.

Look for a community bike shop in your area, they should have a good selection of 26" wheels for cheap. In PDX, looks like Bike Farm would be a good choice.

[jm2e]

Ft Collins CO has the Bike CO-OP.
Arguably the greatest cycle related community resource evar. They specialize in stripping down any and all janky bike that ends up in their heap and sorting it all into easily shopped bins. “Everything?” you ask. Yea, everything. Square taper BBs, 8sp chains, cogs, used cable housing, handlebars, kickstands…. seriously, everything.
Find a Ft C mag to swing by there and grab you some old school wheel parts, or a complete wheel for cheap.
Seriously, if I was there, I’d go tomorrow to look around for you even if you didn’t ask. So fun. Kid in an old fashioned candy store!!


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[dan_pdx]

Thanks guys, Portland bike culture is not quite what it was 10 or 15 years ago, but there are still some good community oriented shops that would probably have some old MTB wheels kicking around. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing any thing obvious like Jensen has a massive retro section or something. The guy at the LBS looked at the front wheel and said I should avoid fast downhills or hard braking so I'm probably lucky it hasn't failed on me already. Going to get on it ASAP

[SchralphMacchio]

Favorite pump chuck?

Mostly Presta and Fillmore use, but my kids’ bikes are Schrader so I need to be able to use that too. Am okay with a dual valve head, flip/flop head. If it’s a universal style I need it to work on Presta stems that don’t have a valve core.

I just (finally) got the Bontrager Charger Flash pump, and I’m not a fan of the universal chuck it comes with. Especially because it does not really bite or seal onto presta stems that have had the valve core removed - it just blows right off. Sans core is the only way that I seat my tires, and for a hand pump designed to seat tires you would think they would make the chuck work without a valve core.

I swapped the stock chuck for a more cheap feeling but better working SKS dual valve Chuck I got from Amazon, but I’m wondering if anyone has any better suggestions, at least ones that feel nicer than the SKS one.

[evdog]

Yeah not a ton of options. I had to get a 26" rear wheel for a trainer a few years back. Performance bike had one for $60 or so. Ill be looking for a front wheel soon to go with it as I recently rescued a frame out of a neighbors trash bin that I plan to build into a bar bike.

edit to add: Ill be keeping an eye on craigslist and maybe calling around to a few local shops to see what they have. Maybe go for a little walk along the river where the homeless people part out stolen bikes : )

[HankScorpio]

After struggling with bleeding my XT brakes with a shitty plastic syringe, I discovered that the gravity bleed is easier, less mess and just better. Why did it take me decades to discover this? Is there any reason I shouldn't be bleed brakes this way?

[rudy]

Early generation BikeYokes would develop more sag over time. I sent mine in to Dirt Labs for a rebuild and they have an arrangement where they'll upgrade to the new internals during the service. Zero sag since. Zip. Zilch. I've got newer Bike Yokes that are flawless. Compared with my OneUp post, it's night and day in quality. It's like BMW vs Hyundai. Or maybe Kia. Hyundai's are pretty nice these days.

I am confused, which one is Hyundai and which one is BMW?

[rideit]

Curiously, I have four One-Ups in the stable that are flawless, and have been for a few years now. Tiny bit of side to side play, but imperceptible while riding.
Never had sag or whatnot, ever.

[toast2266]

Curiously, I have four One-Ups in the stable that are flawless, and have been for a few years now. Tiny bit of side to side play, but imperceptible while riding. Never had sag or whatnot, ever.

Same. Never had a Oneup go bad on me, and some of mine are 5-6 years old now.

Really, the only modern post I've had serious issues with was a non-axs reverb. That thing is junk.

[evdog]

After struggling with bleeding my XT brakes with a shitty plastic syringe, I discovered that the gravity bleed is easier, less mess and just better. Why did it take me decades to discover this? Is there any reason I shouldn't be bleed brakes this way?

I do a full gravity bleed maybe once a year to replace all the fluid. 99% of the time I just screw in the plastic bleed cup at the lever and remove bubbles. Takes 2min and brakes are good for a month or so.

[El Chupacabra]

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Favorite pump chuck? Mostly Presta and Fillmore use, but my kids&rsquo; bikes are Schrader so I need to be able to use that too. Am okay with a dual valve head, flip/flop head. If it&rsquo;s a universal style I need it to work on Presta stems that don&rsquo;t have a valve core. I just (finally) got the Bontrager Charger Flash pump, and I&rsquo;m not a fan of the universal chuck it comes with. Especially because it does not really bite or seal onto presta stems that have had the valve core removed - it just blows right off. Sans core is the only way that I seat my tires, and for a hand pump designed to seat tires you would think they would make the chuck work without a valve core. I swapped the stock chuck for a more cheap feeling but better working SKS dual valve Chuck I got from Amazon, but I&rsquo;m wondering if anyone has any better suggestions, at least ones that feel nicer than the SKS one.

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I put the Blackburn &quot;anyvalve&quot; pump head on two different floor pumps, years ago, and they&#39;re both still working fine.&nbsp; The current version looks a little different than what I have -- here&#39;s the current one:</p>
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https://www.bellhelmets.com/shop-our-brands/blackburn/p/accessories-bike-spare-parts-mini-pumps/BB-7105025.html?gQT=1</p>
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Works on schrader and presta without changing any parts, just lift the lever and it locks onto the valve stem.&nbsp; I haven&#39;t tried using it without a valve core in the valve stem.</p>

[evdog]

Curiously, I have four One-Ups in the stable that are flawless, and have been for a few years now. Tiny bit of side to side play, but imperceptible while riding. Never had sag or whatnot, ever.

I had a OneUp post on my Spur. Had to clean/lube it constantly or it had slow or incomplete return.

[frorider]

We have 4 oneup posts, v2 and v2.1. Outstanding reliability. Have 2 bikeyoke revives, ok overall but I agree with the reviewer on nsmb that seems these revivable posts require frequent reviving. Had bad experiences with Fox posts, and KS Lev, which made me focus on posts designed for home mechanic maintenance.

[rideit]

Evdog, what versión?

[hick]

Thanks experts!! TRP DH evos have been silent since a thorough rotor sanding and swapping rear pads to MTX red. So glad it was that easy! Just ordered the new updated push rods for the levers to get the reach a bit closer and then I think these brakes will be pretty dialed.


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[jm2e]

I am confused, which one is Hyundai and which one is BMW?

BikeYoke is definitely the BMW dropper. Everything about it feels more refined. Lighter thumb/trigger action, less stiction, less pressure to drop it, quicker up. When they occasionally break down, owners cry up a thunderstorm of tears and snot bubbles about how unfair life is.

One Up is definitely your reliable, responsible, no frills post that gets the job done. Rougher, stiffer, looses air pressure, which slows it down over time, sometimes needs a little help to break the stiction before a ride. Solve the problems by adding more air now you definitely notice it on your taint. When the cartridge fails every couple years, you buy a new one at a reasonable price and boast about how practical your decision was and insist your Hyundai is as good as a BMW by the numbers.


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[TAFKALVS]

I keep burning through the front pads on my MT7 rear brake. Both are wearing evenly. Stuck caliper?

[toast2266]

I keep burning through the front pads on my MT7 rear brake. Both are wearing evenly. Stuck caliper?

Stuck piston(s) certainly seem likely. Do all 4 piston push back in easily? It's probably at least worth flossing all 4 pistons and seeing if that improves things.

[evdog]

Evdog, what versi&oacute;n?

Dunno. It came on my Spur which I bought in 2020

[rideit]

Ah. Yeah, I suspect that there have been many, many improvements to every aspect. There are my go to for selling to customers, even if we don’t make much margin.
I’m actually torn between v2 and v3, as v2 has adjustable air, and v3 has a cartridge.

[North]

My Brand X post is the best I've had (vs early Reverb, early BY Revive). Does need service now after 3 seasons to fix slow return, and the parts cost almost as much as a new post. Slick Honey usually fixes this for a few rides.

[El Chupacabra]

My Brand X post is the best I've had (vs early Reverb, early BY Revive). Does need service now after 3 seasons to fix slow return, and the parts cost almost as much as a new post. Slick Honey usually fixes this for a few rides.

The Tranz X (Brand X and a thousand rebadged posts) droppers have been the most consistently reliable ones I've had. Cheapest too, which is certainly nice.

[jm2e]

I guess it’s time for us all to cast aside our collective PTPD (past traumatic post disasters) and celebrate the new world of reliable and serviceable droppers.
Get the one that gives you happy feelings.


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[XXX-er]

SC is specing the SDG tellis on their lowest end models so I&#39;m on my second,

the cartridge lasts me about 2 yrs I would order the shim kit at the same time

both are cheap I am pretty sure a monkey could do the rebuild