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07-29-2020, 11:05 AM #1526
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07-29-2020, 11:43 AM #1527www.dpsskis.com
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Fukt: a very small amount of snow.
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07-29-2020, 11:57 AM #1528
Friend that's selling it has been riding hard for 25+ years. He's the real deal and has no brand loyalty. It's his son's bike who got injured last year and by the time he can ride hard he will need to go up a size anyway.
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07-29-2020, 12:01 PM #1529
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07-29-2020, 12:12 PM #1530
Last weekend I was down on the front range of colorado riding trails that shall remain nameless and hall ranch. It rained on and off all day and my bike was making a little creaking noise. All dried out now and no creak to speak of. I was wondering though, should I strip some stuff down and check/clean/lube?
If so, what should my list be?
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07-29-2020, 12:20 PM #1531Registered User
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07-29-2020, 12:28 PM #1532meepmoop24
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I used to spend a lot of time trying to get calipers aligned properly, then I spent a few bucks and got these: http://www.birzman.com/products_2.ph...&cID=4&Key=133
Using these actually makes is so you can just squeeze the lever and retighten the bolts, without needing to move the caliper manually to align it.
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07-29-2020, 12:48 PM #1533yelgatgab
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07-29-2020, 01:57 PM #1534Registered User
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07-29-2020, 03:08 PM #1535
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07-30-2020, 10:04 AM #1536
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07-30-2020, 11:44 AM #1537
Thanks for this! Just ordered it off amazon. Aligning calipers is a pain.
Re SB130 - it’s a superb bike. Climbs very well, fast, and capable on descents. Switch infinity is great IMO. I think it does act like it has more travel than 130mm, maybe more like 140ish (similar to my SB5.5). Only thing I didn’t like about the bike was the super low bottom bracket, we have a lot of rocky trails here + rocky technical climbs which = annoying pedal strikes. Overall bike feels kind of XC like but a lot more travel
If your friend is willing to help you with any frame warranty claims down the road if they pop up I’d say go for it. I’d imagine you’ll be blown away by how much better it climbs and how much faster the bike will be for you than your old one
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07-30-2020, 12:03 PM #1538Registered User
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" All frames 2019 or newer, including the Switch Infinity link, are covered for life against damage due to manufacturing defects for the original purchaser. "
I played with preload a bit on the 5.5, it didn't seem to matter how much air in the shock it kind of rides the same
usually I just leave the shock open all the time but yesturday I closed it for the climb and forgot about it during descent, didn't really notice it till the bottom and it still rode pretty goodLee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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07-30-2020, 12:15 PM #1539
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On long climbs I’ll move the shock to firm position, does help in my experience. It’s not really locking out the shock though.
Original purchaser is key word for warranty. So if the frame breaks and his friend is willing to help send it in for warranty claiming it’s his bike then that removes the only real downside of buying used. Maybe not a totally honest move, but I kind of think it’s BS for warranties to only apply to the original owner. Same as a car, your warranty should be guaranteeing the quality of the product, not be an added benefit of being the original owner. Not that Yeti has good history of honoring warranties anyways...
Ripmo is finally built and ready to go, Fox 36 factory, X2 factory shock, XX1, Code RSC, Roval Carbon rims. Will be comparing back to back with my SB5.5 this weekend, loser gets put on pink bike. Pretty stoked, Geo feels perfect for me so far with the riser bar.
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07-30-2020, 12:39 PM #1540Registered User
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right missed that^^
5.5 might be getting on in age might be time to move it on ?
both are great bikes, my buddy the shop guy once told me " pink bike wrote the top bikes are SC/ yeti/ Ibis and we sell all 3 "Lee Lau - xxx-er is the laziest Asian canuck I know
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07-31-2020, 06:16 AM #1541
Anyone else ever deal with rattling pads in a SRAM Guide caliper? I know this is a thing people complain about with finned Shimano pads, but I can't find much about it with Guides. Its loud enough to be heard while riding at pace, and sounds (and even feels) like a loose pivot bolt. I've "confirmed" its the pads because anytime I'm even lightly dragging the brakes over bumps, it doesn't make the sound. I saw two suggested fixes: bend the pad retainer spring thing to make it go away (did this, helped briefly but I'm guessing the metal has a memory and it reverted) or ride the bike long enough for dirt/gunk to build up in the caliper and cease the rattle that way. The second option makes sense, but I'd really prefer something that doesn't take an indeterminate, and likely lengthy, amount of time.
So... thoughts?
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07-31-2020, 09:11 AM #1542
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08-01-2020, 10:29 AM #1543yelgatgab
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The latch on my ancient toolbox broke putting me in the increasingly less comical situation where I forget, grab it by the handle, and spill everything out of my toolbox breaking several toes. On the plus side, I’ve gradually been paring it down removing useless items.
Anybody got a suggestion for a decent, portable toolbox? Doesn’t need to be big, but some sort of organization system would be nice, with compartments for small items. The stackable Dewalt boxes look like they could work, but are kinda pricey when you start combining pieces.
ETA, I may have already asked this. See above for an example of how well I remember things.Remind me. We'll send him a red cap and a Speedo.
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08-01-2020, 11:39 AM #1544
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08-01-2020, 08:38 PM #1545
Kind of a tough question to answer unless you have ridden a shit ton of different bikes:
I am on a 2017 Knolly Warden Carbon 155mm rear/160 up front. Built up full enduro race sled style. Push coil, Quadiem brakes, 741/742 wheels with hefty tires + cush core, etc. 35 pounds. It's a fun bike but you REALLY need to get it up to like 25 mph before it comes alive.
Friend wants to sell me a 2020 sb130. C1 build. Very light use. No brainer price.
Ideally I want something that is still fun that I can also go do 40 maybe even 50 mile day rides with. 7000' climbing days. Is the sb130 (this one currently weighs 30.5 pounds and if anything it will get heavier when I upgrade a couple parts) as "do it all" as everyone says or is it to meant like you can do a 7 mile dentist out and back or a 15 mile loop. I feel like most kooks who are into big long rides are doing them on true XC bikes.
Does that make any sense? If I really want to ride that long of rides or be competitive (stava nerd) on uphills do I need to hold out for like a sb115 or silimar?
I know I am overthinking this. I just don't want to spend a bunch of money on a bike that has too much overlap with my current bike. 5 pounds and 25mm of rear travel is quite a gap though.
Has anyone ridden both of these bikes?
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08-01-2020, 08:44 PM #1546
Just out of curiosity as I’m debating a 130 as well, what price did he offer you?? Feel free to PM if you don’t want it public. Just wanna see what they are going for.
I also wonder how “ do it all” it is as well. Currently have a gen 1 Bronson and I am wondering if the 130 can supplement / replace that.
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08-01-2020, 08:51 PM #1547
I9 hydra hubs, are they worth the $?
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08-02-2020, 07:44 AM #1548
The crown race seems really tight. How or would you force this on? (Fox fork)
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08-02-2020, 07:57 AM #1549
There are a couple of techniques if you don’t have the right tool. I have had success using the method of using the pre-load top cap to coax it on (using lots of grease), but sometimes all you end up doing is pulling the star nut up.
Do you have access to some PVC?Forum Cross Pollinator, gratuitously strident
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08-02-2020, 08:00 AM #1550
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