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08-04-2021, 01:20 PM #5676
Thought this test seemed pretty legit: https://cyclingtips.com/2019/12/the-...ciency-tested/.
Only chain I’ve ever snapped was a kmc sl. But it was definitely bad shifting toward the end of a race for which I wasn’t physically prepared. My Gx eagle chain did only last 500 miles this last time before reading between .5 and .75, which seems bad given I wipe off, clean and lube regularly. Part of what drew me to experiment w/ queso. So far so good.
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08-04-2021, 09:11 PM #5677
OK SWCO experts, chime in with some suggestions (I don't want to create a separate thread for this question):
I'm heading to Durango next week to ride for four days, and I want to ride something new on the way down from the Boulder area. I figure the best route will be down 285 to 160, or across on Hwy 50 since it's currently open through Gunnison for the time being. Any recommendations? I've ridden just about everything to the east of Monarch Pass, plus everything around Gunnison and CB. Looking for a 15-20 mile ride, not afraid to pedal a little bit if needed.
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08-04-2021, 09:15 PM #5678
South fork has good riding to the north of town. Proper DH but the climbs aren't easy.
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08-05-2021, 05:54 AM #5679Not a skibum
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08-05-2021, 09:02 AM #5680
Reverb experts: I want to swap an above the bar left side remote like this:
https://www.worldwidecyclery.com/pro...ctamajig-a2-b1
With a right ride remote like this, mounted under the bar on the left side:
https://planetcyclery.com/rockshox-r...hoCtQAQAvD_BwE
What's involved in removing the hose from the remote, and reinstalling? SRAM manual seems to show just pulling the hose off with pliers, but that seems wrong.
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08-05-2021, 09:58 AM #5681
Always wanted to get down and do this one: https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/700...isco-trail-879
Maybe ride it and report back?
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08-05-2021, 11:59 AM #5682
That actually looks pretty solid....
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08-05-2021, 12:11 PM #5683
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08-05-2021, 12:30 PM #5684
Yeah moto trails down there are fun. I guess pedaling them would be ok. We have a moto race in that area this weekend. Hope it rains. I hate dust.
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08-05-2021, 03:31 PM #5685
I was going to say Monte Vista is on the short list for when I can mtb again.
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formerly an ambassador for a few others, but the ski industry is... interesting.
Fukt: a very small amount of snow.
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08-05-2021, 03:56 PM #5686
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08-06-2021, 08:49 AM #5687
Bump. Anyone?
I found some comments online that said the SRAM hose attaches to the remote with a threaded barb, so just unscrew the remote from the hose to disconnect. Accurate? Reusable hose "threads" or should I trim the hose to get a fresh section before threading the new remote back in place?
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08-06-2021, 09:33 AM #5688meepmoop24
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You'll have to cut the hose to thread in the new barb: https://youtu.be/f1__XVOjkvo?t=80
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08-06-2021, 10:11 AM #5689
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08-06-2021, 10:17 AM #5690
Thanks!
And just to confirm: I should cut the hose in order to get new clean hose to thread into? Or is that only when moving to the 1X trigger style remote shown in the video? (video mentions that that trigger remote has a longer insert)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1__XVOjkvo&t=80s
I am just moving from an above-bar plunger remote (left hand side) to a below-bar plunger remote (right hand side, mounted upside down, below the bar). So the barb insert should be identical on both remotes.
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08-07-2021, 06:24 AM #5691
Yes, just unthread it. You’ll see the barb is only 5-6mm long, just trim a few mm off of your old hose with a razor blade, making sure it’s a clean square cut. This will ensure your new lever’s barb threads in with a clean solid fit.
It will be obvious when you unthread the old one.
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08-07-2021, 11:10 AM #5692
Thinking of adding more smashy-smashy to my 2016 Patrol. How terrible (or awesome) of an idea would mullet-izing a bike of that era be?
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08-07-2021, 11:12 AM #5693
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08-07-2021, 12:05 PM #5694
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08-07-2021, 04:47 PM #5695
2016 isnt really that slack of a seat angle(75.5?). Newer offset 160 29 fork and wheel will slacken ha/sa about a degree to 64.5ha/74.5sa. Add in a flush bottom cup -1 degree headset and that would put the ha roughly the same as current enduro bikes at 63.5(my meta am stock is 63.7) and add a touch to the sa(almost 75). Bb will be raised 5mm but your fromt axle will be up enough to cover that. If the reach is good , maybe it huskydoc was between sizes and upsized on that 2016, moving the seat forward can add another degree to the seat angle. A few "ifs" but maybe it adds up. A number of benefits if the fit works
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08-07-2021, 09:48 PM #5696
Just barrow or buy a used cheap wheel and see if you like it. All the internet marketing and forum geek propaganda about millimeters and slight angel change is just bible talk.
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08-07-2021, 10:08 PM #5697
^^expert
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08-08-2021, 02:57 PM #5698
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08-09-2021, 06:37 AM #5699
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08-09-2021, 09:10 AM #5700
^Agreed. This is well documented in the bike industry, not only will regular Simple Green create the embrittlement, it will also take the finish of most surfaces.
Extreme Simple Green Aircraft & Precision Cleaner is what you want to buy. It use to be called "Simple Green Aerospace" but the label/name was intimidating and did not sell, so they rebranded it "Extreme".
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