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05-10-2022, 09:05 AM #7701
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05-10-2022, 05:55 PM #7702
Embarrassingly newb rear SLX 11 spd derailleur question - While pedaling on the highest gear (smallest cog) the chain occasionally skips back a gear and sort of bounces back and forth. How do I adjust?
Also, this time of year I'm using this Giant Trance for lots of long boring paved trail riding and I run out of high gears. Cranks have a 30t ring - am I right in thinking if I go up to 32 t I'd have a bit higher speed?
Any input is greatly appreciated. Feel free to flame away, I'm somewhat mechanically inclined but freely admit I'm basically clueless when it comes to derailleur adjustments and assume this is really simple stuff for most.
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05-10-2022, 06:04 PM #7703one of those sickos
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If the shifting is otherwise good the first thing to check is the limit screw. If the der is being held just a bit too inward it won't be happy to stay in the smallest cog. It's also possible your chain is too long and there is no tension on it in that gear. Obviously there are other possibilities as well.
Going to a 32 will slightly increase the gear, but IMO the loss at the other end isn't worth it if you have a lot of steep terrain. Tiny gears FTW!ride bikes, climb, ski, travel, cook, work to fund former, repeat.
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05-10-2022, 06:42 PM #7704Registered User
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All of your gears will increase by 6.7%. If you're currently topping out at 24 mph, you'll be able to do 25.6 mph at the same cadence. Good if you don't use your lowest gear much. Or if you do, and you have a 11-42 cassette currently, you could switch to an 11-46 and the 32t chainring and have almost the same low gear (actually slightly lower) but the higher top gear. (You'll get a larger jump between the lowest and next-lowest cog, but there's no free lunch.)
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05-11-2022, 09:08 AM #7705
If the rest of the shifting works well try turning the H limit screw counter clockwise to move the derailleur out a tiny bit and get it lined up better with the highest cog
If this happens in other gears as well try loosening the cable slightly
If neither of those work venture down the rabbit hole of finicky derailleurs and check your chain length/stretch, derailleur hanger straightness, cassette wear, b gap, cable housing etc and pay attention to whether it happens in specific terrain/situations or just all the time
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05-11-2022, 10:18 AM #7706
It looks like I'll be converting '19 Bronson 650b parts to a '22 Bronson Mullet. Aside from the front wheel, will I need a new fork also? Hoping the rear shock will fit and hoping all other components will swap over.
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05-11-2022, 10:24 AM #7707
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05-11-2022, 10:27 AM #7708www.dpsskis.com
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Fukt: a very small amount of snow.
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05-11-2022, 10:43 AM #7709
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05-11-2022, 10:45 AM #7710
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05-11-2022, 10:53 AM #7711
Jackstraw, I got some parts you may be interested in. 230x60 Fox DPX2, Fox 36 (originally Performance, but upgraded to Grip 2, so basically Performance Elite) 170mm, with or without a Runt. Both in great condition, new seals on shock, got new ones for the fork that need to be put in. Let me know if you want to work something out.
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05-11-2022, 02:45 PM #7712
^right on, thank you, but looks like the sizing won't work.
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05-11-2022, 03:16 PM #7713
climberevan, teledad and Wes - thank you kindly for the advice, it's time I finally learn this stuff.
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05-11-2022, 03:56 PM #7714
Unless I'm missing something, it would. That's the shock size. Fork travel can be adjusted by swapping the air spring. Not sure if you have anything lined up, or looking for something in particular, or what availability is, but it's here if you think it would work for you.
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05-11-2022, 05:22 PM #7715www.dpsskis.com
www.point6.com
formerly an ambassador for a few others, but the ski industry is... interesting.
Fukt: a very small amount of snow.
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05-11-2022, 06:28 PM #7716
I'm told 210 X 55 for shock. I'm at the point where I think I'm just gonna go all in a build this thing as best I can. Screw it.
Only thing SC has available was a Bronson, 5010, and a Nomad.
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05-11-2022, 06:35 PM #7717Not a skibum
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05-11-2022, 06:57 PM #7718
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05-11-2022, 07:07 PM #7719
Ok, am I reading this email wrong from SC?
"The rear shock will likely need to be replaced as well. Spec below is for RS Super Deluxe Ultimate.
eye to eye - 210x55
rebound - L
compression - L
vol. reducer - 2.5 tokens
damper - RCT"
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05-11-2022, 08:33 PM #7720Registered User
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05-14-2022, 07:39 PM #7721
Will Shimano LO3A brake pads ever be back in stock anywhere?
What is a suitable substitute? (GRX calipers)
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05-14-2022, 07:56 PM #7722
Kool Stop organic,
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05-14-2022, 07:58 PM #7723
Or
https://www.google.com/amp/s/glorycy...-shimano-l03a/
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05-15-2022, 08:31 AM #7724
What hanger alignment gauge should I buy? I’m only really familiar with the Park DAG 2.2, but was never impressed with it. Not looking to waste money unnecessarily, but want a quality tool that I’ll never want to replace.
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05-15-2022, 08:45 AM #7725one of those sickos
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