RavenShield

So i installed some new pads, but when i pull the brake lever full in it does not brake as it should. So i went to youtube and got a vid that shows how to bleed the brake, but the dude in the vid uses some fancy avid syringes and stuff. Is it possible to bleed the brakes without that stuff? As for the option to take it to my LBS to bleed, they are 120km away, so i don't want to drive just for that.

Thanx! got some from Buycycle

Anyone?

I see this is a old thread, but where can i get some of those R70 (prob a bit more now) brakepads for my juicy 5's. Preferably order via email or online in sa... as i do not have a LBS. Thanx

No worries! I fixed it! took off the calipers, pressed back pistons and pads, put the caliper back on, pulled the brake lever so the caliper can center itself over the disc, tightned the calipers and bob's your uncle!! Now i get bored counting the revs if i spin it!! No trip to the LBS needed, and btw, my LBS is 120km away...

Ok, it is a second hand bike. Let me ask this, if the wheels are in the air and you give them a spin as hard as you can, how many revs should they make before coming to a standstil, if everything is 100%

Hi guys and girls, so today i got my first proper MTB (Giant Trance x1). Rode it around the block but it seemed to be harder than it should be to pedal. When home i picked up the bike and spun the wheels and saw that both front and rear only makes about 1 - 1.5 revolutions before coming to a standstil. Is that normal?? I dont think its normal, looks to me like the brakes are not releasing enough to let the wheel spin freely. How can i fix this?? Please help as i am not so clued up with MTB!

Thanx for all the input so far guys!! Keep the advice coming, one can never have enough! I won't be racing, more of a fitness training for motorcycling.

Hi guys and girls, i am getting my first mtb soon and wondering what maintenance sould be done on it? Like after every ride a wash i asume as this is not road cycling where the bike stays mostly clean. What soap to use? I use Prepsol on my motorcycle, is that good for mtb as well? Any periodic maintenance that needs to be done on front and rear suspention? Any do's and dont's i should know about?

Sorry to hear what happened man, but at the same time glad you are safe! I used to ride motorcycle in the road, had a couple of close calls and moved to offroad. I also used to cycle on road, same thing, more than a few close calls including a motorist threatening to run us of the road for riding 2 together on a road that has maybe 1 car pass you every our. Soon after i sold the road bike, and now look at getting into mtb! I am trying to stay as far from tar as possible!!

Fixed it for you Hope you are ok man!! Big up to the motorist helping you out!! Golden rule i apply when riding my motorcycle and which i will also apply once i get a MTB is NEVER RIDE ON YOUR OWN!!. The practice you get in when riding alone just aint worth getting attacked and losing your stuff or getting seriously injured, or maybe falling and needing help and there is none! My 2 cents

Thanx for the welcome! True that, and that is def possible... But i am on a few other forums and have sold and bought lots of stuff, and what you say is true of getting better offers and letting stuff go for a good price. But when that does happen i let all the interested parties know so they know where they stand, and i would have liked to receive the same. I have had many things sold out from underneath me, and that's fine, i take it as that item just was not meant to be mine, kind of like a blessing in disguise. I just like to be kept in the loop as to what is happening, or what has happened, but that's just me.

Thanx! I am sure i will find the right bike! I am looking for the best MTB i can find for around 6k, maybe a tad more if the bike is a real bargain..

Yes, that is the add!! only he made a new add and lowered the price to R7500

I am new to the site and looking to buy my first MTB, i asked for some advice on the forum and got some good advice. So i am prowling the classifieds section looking for a bike, so i find a guy advertizing a Cannondale Prophet, asked the guy (he has 0 posts on the hub, only the for sale add) some questions about the bike, he measured 2 things for me on the bike, and i was interested. So i asked him to PM me his address and contact number so i can send a family member over to check out the bike for me. Since that question of mine, the add has disappeared, as well as his add on gumtree for the same bike, and i have not gotten any pm with address or contact number... What do you guys think??