Alouette3

I was rotating chains, but one chain seemed to wear faster then the other and only one meshed with the cassette. So both chain and cassette are properly worn. Cheap HG500 cassette has about 6000km and chain about 5000km. Next time I will make sure the chains I rotate are the same same brand etc

What a worn cassette looks like! But it still shifts and runs smoothly, so I'll run it till it dies. Have a brand new set of running gear in the cupboard for the moment this thing skips a beat.

I run a 2016 Pike 140mm RC on my Jeffsy with the original Charger 1 damper. I've got my hands on an updated Charger 2 RCT 3 damper, which had a leaking adjuster knob which I managed to successfully repair. For those knowledgeable ones, is it worth my while swapping out my Charger 1 with the updated Charger 2 (not 2.1)? Would just need the adjuster knobs. Some perks - Charger 1 you can get a full rebuild kit for, including bladder, the Charger 2 has Lockout etc... not that I would use it. Otherwise I may just flog the Charger 2

Willing to test out. Based in Tokai

Try Checkers. They have a knock off home brand version of the Hario for about R200 and it come with 2 jars if I recall correctly

Check for branding on the actual hub and not the freebody

Something like this, just need to find a local place that has stock.

At least we got sorted what the last monkey managed to do. I'm to scared to even think about that old Brain Shock at the back! For anyone else that has the rebound issue, put the rebound knob screw back in place if you going to use any tools, to reduce the risk of cracking the rod at the threads

They weren't pretty, but popped out just fine.

Success! Opened the damper, found which way it was stuck, and with a bit of persuasion got the Rebound to pop loose.

Brilliant! Received thanks

Rebound was stuck before I removed the damper. I have now removed the entire damper unit, rebound still stuck. I want to service it, but can't find a manual for the damper.

Busy giving a mates older Gen 1, Fox 32 Talas RLC a service Found that the Rebound knob is completely stuck in its position, same goes for the bottom Lockout Force knob. What are my next actions for fixing and releasing the rebound? Fox only seems to have complete tear down videos of their newer forks and I can only find air side manuals for this one. Tried wiggling the the rebound loose with some flats after removing the knob with no luck. Don't want to go snap the rod.

Mail call! Thanks Wayne. Jeffsy gets an upgrade from 22.5mm to 30mm ID Now the weekend project to build a truing stand, so I don't have to build yet another wheel on the bike frame.

He obviously doesn't cycle.... does he know what a bike cost, and then the maintenance! A bicycle tire costs more then my car tire.

Can also drop me a PM if you don't come right. Should have one from an Elixir CR.

Rapide rims ordered, now for the fun part

Lyne has 15mm rise at R399 in stock. https://www.on-lynecomponents.com/collections/handlebars-stems/products/amp-35-riser-bar

Rapidé cycles if you want a riser. There price is better then most classifieds options

Thanks, needs to be SRAM, as I want to try pair it with a Shimano 10spd derailleur, the pull ratio being very similar. That might work. Will give you a shout if I don't come right with a normal trigger shift.

Any one get some old SRAM 9 speed shifters floating around?

Great service from www.onlinecoffeeshop.co.za Now just to perfect the bottomless portafilter filter shot

Currently not. But hopefully one day again in the future. Both trail builders are lurking around on the forum.

That's awesome! Congrats. What you doing with the Oscar?