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[Andeh]

FYI, here's a photo of my XTR cassette at 400 miles that Shimano replaced under warranty. Looks like a similar wear pattern (all of the ramp teeth on the aluminum cogs wear extremely quickly more or less simultaneously).

[Boissal]

Damn, 400 miles?? That's nuts.
All-steel Deore cassette here I come. I'd buy a Garbaruk one as it's all steel except for the big sprocket and weighs less than XTR but the ridiculous ramping between the big sprockets is a no go for me, it's as bad as on a SRAM cassette...

[HankScorpio]

I wore out the shift ramps on a 12 speed XT cassette after about 1000 miles. I went to an SLX due to all but the 51t rings being steel then bent the fuck out of the aluminum granny gear after just a few riders.

The solution now is running an all steel Deore 12 speed cassette and it’s been flawless all season. XT shifter + XT derailleur + Deore cassette is a bomber 12 speed set up.


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[simple]

Another day on TGR another example on how Shimano mountain bike parts are garbage....

[Meconium]

I actually don’t think it’s a problem, notice no change from new and I don’t pussy shift every shift. Mostly just when grinding up and it’s just like ¼ crank turn of slightly less power that is instinctually stuck with me forever. I’m guessing 2000-3000 miles life span no problem(?)

[Dantheman]

Is there any reason I shouldn't buy an apparently very lightly used Revved Megatrail frame? I'm currently on a v2 alloy Megatrail and have had my eye out for a Revved frame for a bit. My whole build kit will swap right over. It's listed for $1850 which seems like a great deal in the current market. From the ad:

"Front triangle, 4 months old, only a few rides on it since replaced. Chainstay brand new. Includes new hardware, custom fitted seatpost collar, extra tiger decals, even for the other chainstay types (except Gnarvana), frame bag with tiger stripes, GG stickers, bottle cage, and extra derailleur hanger screw."

Sounds like a warranty replacement. I have a question into the seller regarding what happened that caused GG to warranty it. I was planning on upgrading bikes next year, but the price inflation that has happened recently has made that financially troublesome. If I got a new bike I was probably going to go 29, but since it's a GG I could always convert it to a Smash or MegaSmash later on. MegaSmash would be stupid easy to do.

[simple]

$1850 used without shock. $2195 with shock for new?

You gonna pay extra for some ugly tiger stickers?

[toast2266]

$1850 used without shock. $2195 with shock for new?

You gonna pay extra for some ugly tiger stickers?

$2195 is new but no shock. $2425 with the cheapest shock option.

[Dantheman]

$2195 is new but no shock. $2425 with the cheapest shock option.

Exactly, and based on the pics the "used" part appears to be a mere technicality. The new price also will include 7% sales tax. The stickers are an odd and ugly choice, but that's easily remedied.

[Andeh]

They had an issue with the chainstay pivot threads stripping, and have replaced them under warranty as needed. I had that happen on mine, and no issues since then. The replacement stay threading is more pronounced and I'm not worried about it happening again.

I'm sure the bike's in great condition. The seller doesn't seem like a very aggressive rider based on what she posts on MTBR.

From her ad there, she said she'll include the short headset cup if you want to run it as a MegaSmash aka Megatrail MX. That's all that's needed to convert aside from a 29er fork & wheel.

[simple]

$2195 is new but no shock. $2425 with the cheapest shock option.

Ah didn't notice that.

[Dantheman]

They had an issue with the chainstay pivot threads stripping, and have replaced them under warranty as needed. I had that happen on mine, and no issues since then. The replacement stay threading is more pronounced and I'm not worried about it happening again.

I'm sure the bike's in great condition. The seller doesn't seem like a very aggressive rider based on what she posts on MTBR.

Excellent info, thanks.

[Boissal]

Another day on TGR another example on how Shimano mountain bike parts are garbage....

Pick a brand, be a fucking twat about it? If I hadn't dropped my GX drivetrain in the trash then burned that trashcan to the fucking ground this thread would be twice as long and half the posts would be about how much I fucking hate SRAM.
I'd rather swap XT cassettes every 200 miles than deal with their shit.

[snowaddict91]

Pick a brand, be a fucking twat about it? If I hadn't dropped my GX drivetrain in the trash then burned that trashcan to the fucking ground this thread would be twice as long and half the posts would be about how much I fucking hate SRAM.
I'd rather swap XT cassettes every 200 miles than deal with their shit.

Hold on guys, I think I need to tighten my b-screw again.

[Andeh]

Hold on guys, I think I need to tighten my b-screw again.

I need to lube my clutch.

[simple]

Hold on guys, I think I need to tighten my b-screw again.

Dude gets heated about a GX drivetrain? Bro you might as well drive a base model Corolla with that cheap shit.

[skaredshtles]

Dude gets heated about a GX drivetrain? Bro you might as well drive a base model Corolla with that cheap shit.

I used to drive a Corolla Tercel. Great car. Very reliable.

[simple]

I used to drive a Corolla Tercel. Great car. Very reliable.

But did the brakes have a wandering bite point?

[smartyiak]

Question: those of you who frequent the “bring back pics” thread know, I was in a SERIOUS wreck….spent almost 8 days in hospital. I hit a pothole and went down. I was going downhill, so prolly around 35mph (this the reason for the body damage).

Anyways, I was riding my trusty Cervelo S-2. Carbon frame and fork w/ carbon steerer tube. There doesn’t appear to be any damage to the frame/fork aside from a couple of scratches. No signs of a crack anywhere.

Despite that, I’m a little skittish about hopping back on after such a massive crash. Is there something I should be doing or some method of checking that I should be using (aside from my flashlight and glasses approach)?

Honestly, I’d just like to get a new bike, but I don’t have that kind of scratch layin around right now.

Thoughts?


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[Meconium]

So, fat ass, like DD or DH casings
……… casings

[t.odd]

Dude gets heated about a GX drivetrain? Bro you might as well drive a base model Corolla with that cheap shit.

you know brands are spec'in GX on $6000+ bikes, right? I mean, it is fucking shit, but it's expensive fucking shit.

[Falcon3]

Question: those of you who frequent the “bring back pics” thread know, I was in a SERIOUS wreck….spent almost 8 days in hospital. I hit a pothole and went down. I was going downhill, so prolly around 35mph (this the reason for the body damage).

Anyways, I was riding my trusty Cervelo S-2. Carbon frame and fork w/ carbon steerer tube. There doesn’t appear to be any damage to the frame/fork aside from a couple of scratches. No signs of a crack anywhere.

Despite that, I’m a little skittish about hopping back on after such a massive crash. Is there something I should be doing or some method of checking that I should be using (aside from my flashlight and glasses approach)?

Honestly, I’d just like to get a new bike, but I don’t have that kind of scratch layin around right now.

Sell it and start mountain biking?

[HankScorpio]

Another day on TGR another example on how Shimano XT and SLX 12 speed cassettes are garbage....

FIFY



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[simple]

you know brands are spec'in GX on $6000+ bikes, right? I mean, it is fucking shit, but it's expensive fucking shit.

Specially catered to morons who think they are getting a deal compared to the $9000 version with Kashima coated dildos

[Dantheman]

Excellent info, thanks.

Trigger pulled!