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  1. Steady Spin
    True story. Don’t fix what isn’t broken.
  2. Steady Spin
    No stress. I’ve been tinkering like a mofo this week though 😂
  3. Steady Spin
    I don’t tinker to the level of causing more headaches though. Keep my bike clean and drivetrain maintained. Wheel bearings only done now after about 18 months and 6000km. I blame cheap bearings from the factory Fiance’s bike eats a set of bearings every 12 months. If the seatpost creaks I clean and replace the fibergrip. Same with the bars. Headset clean and regrease happens when the fork is serviced. So twice a year basically. BB service happens when the chainring gets replaced. I’ve never needed to replace BB bearings in my life. Lucky I guess. I really miss Hope hubs though. Never needed maintenance and just kept going and going on my Morewood. The new owner has the same experience I’m sure. So yeah. Until recently I mostly just clean the bike twice a month and lube at the same time.
  4. Steady Spin
    No microspline driver available for my hub unfortunately.
  5. Steady Spin
    Regular maintenance done as well as inspection on the prawls etc. Only the outer bearings were replaced recently. Will get the inners done as well. XD driver is on the cards for later but might be needed sooner. If so I can sell the NX cassette and go for a Garbaruk
  6. Steady Spin
    Looks like a 10mm as well
  7. Steady Spin
    Who insures your car and household?
  8. Steady Spin
    Isolated the clunk to my rear wheel. Switched wheels with the lady and it made the noise on her bike. Sounds almost dead on in the middle of the cassette so I’m suspecting a freewheel that is dying or the inner bearings being the culprits.
  9. Steady Spin
    Happy to help!
  10. Steady Spin
    Very good choice of bike there.
  11. Steady Spin
    Im home all day. Based in Centurion. DM me your contact number and we can chat quick
  12. Steady Spin
    Where are you based? I have an entire M7100 for you for spares.
  13. Steady Spin
    I thought I recognised you. Going trough the poplar forest is getting very bad and so is John’s trail. I did a quick 10k to test. First part of #2 and then onto #3 through BRB and then the last 10km but skipping John’s Trail. Finish just after the first half of Hallelujah.
  14. Steady Spin
    Wont make me feel the click through my pedals and will creak differently. Had that problem before and it easy to identify by flexing the saddle with your hands. Also won’t click when standing.
  15. Steady Spin
    Thanks Mr Dips. I did the axle surgery today. Degrease axle. Used Park Tool ASC on the threads, Polylube on the shaft, and fibergrip on any surface where metal meets carbon. Did the same for the derailleur hanger. I’m dreaming maybe but it sounded like it clicked less on the ride. Less angry. Tomorrow I’ll do some work on the dropper post and saddle. Highly doubt it is there since I can feel the click through the pedals. (not the pedals, tried a different set) Then… swopping wheels with the Stumpjumper to rule out my entire wheel.
  16. Steady Spin
    If he works off-shore or wants to buy it as a surprise for a family member then walk away.
  17. Steady Spin
    I’m going to try and rig a gopro to it pointing at the rear wheel. Maybe that will pick it up.
  18. Steady Spin
    And don’t give anything to an Uber driver.
  19. Steady Spin
    Noted But in all seriousness, never pay anyone either unless you have undeniable proof that the item exists and vice versa.
  20. Steady Spin
    SRAM crank? Thru axle
  21. Steady Spin
    I will ride it until whatever clicks breaks and then replace it. Gatvol. Ps. Who is the best mechanic in the north of GP? Centurion, PTA area.
  22. Steady Spin
    Well, just stripped the rear end and relubed and torqued the axles, hanger, and stripped and cleaned the derailleur including a thorough inspection. Trails are a bit soggy so Ill do a road test later.
  23. Steady Spin
    Looks like the hanger can be the culprit as well. Painting the bike with a grease brush later.
  24. Steady Spin
    Had the discectomy done. Recovery was about 6 months of no mountain biking. after that I was on a road bike for a couple of months. This was in April 2014. 7+ years later and I’m still going strong. Hard rides with lots of drops and jumps. Top tip. Don’t skimp on rest and physio / biokinetics. Build your core as strong as possible.
  25. Steady Spin
    All the best. I’ve been there and it required an op to sort out. Try https://www.stretchingsa.co.za. Lots of guys here highly recommend them.
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