philip.maree

Sorry for the over reaction then. Next time when servers crash and people can't log in I will also use the excuse that it's that time of year and slack is acceptable.

Apparently no shops keep Shimano specific spokes in stock. And nothing else fits on the Shimano rims. I just think it is terrible from Cool Heat to just shrug their shoulder and say, wait for next week when everyone is back at work again. Seems they are doing to well to be concerned.

Broke a spoke on my 29er wheel last week. Shop has ordered on Tuesday and the message is that they don't have enough staff to deliver spokes to the shop. Only next week will there be staff to do this. That is just terrible. They could have sent the stuff via speed services. Can't wait to replace my wheels with something that shops carry as stock. Always an issue getting shimano specific spokes. Useless!!!!!

I'm running Syncros FLavor's at the moment. Fast rolling and they corner extremely well.

If it was me, I would just ask to change the fork on the 1200D. DT Swiss are maintenance intensive/expensive. Think the Fox would be a much better option or a RockShox SID.

I am currently running Shimano XT MT75 29er Wheelset but I want to replace it with something lighter/better. I am leaning towards the Eastons but would appreciate some input.

Epic Sports seems to have daily rides @ 5:30 from their shop. Not sure about the level and distance but worth giving them a call.

Pick a gear at the start of the ride and single gear the whole ride with your wife. Find a gear so that you have a high cadence on the flats and challenging enough for the uphills. It balances out nicely and you will still get a workout.

Sure you apply the same logic then to Full Suspension 26ers

I have a REBA XX and run less pressure in Positive than the Negative. I am 90kg's and run 90 Positive and 100 Negative. Sorts out the smaller bumps.

Would love to buy Tread mag but I think it's made of recycled toilet paper. Unfortunately I can't even open it without experiencing the urge to throw up!

That's a pity. The shimano's and crank brothers have got the right idea with proper tubeless rims. I know Easton 2012 is also tubeless rims without the tape. But I believe the AM's are very descent wheels. And they look the business as well. So I recon the 1420g for the Wheels exclude the tape.

American Classics are bringing out a Race Wheelset for 2012 at 1420g. And I am sure it's a tubeless rim without the rim strip hassles. Here is a link to the All Mountain review but it mentions the new Race Wheelset. AMERICAN CLASSIC All Mountain Tubeless TCS 29″er Wheels: Final Review

Definitely going to give that a try then. Thanks!

Would a run once a week really make that big a difference?

Thanks a lot!

No Tjop. Just wanted to determine what the 2011 frame weight was so if someone posted the 2012 weight I could do the math.

Any one know what the frame weight is of the Momsen SL929? I see on their site that they have shaved 150g of the 2011 model. But what is the weight of either the 2011 or 2012 frame?

Don't forget 2011 Marathon World Champ

This cranks is carbon and doesn't have the side bolts, just the spindle bolt. I did what you suggested but was worried that there might be an adverse effect on the BB if the crank is not installed to the specifications. Read on some posts that the LH Crank Arm has come off and things like that since the spindle bolt is the only thing securing it.

Thanks for the info. The shell is 68mm and I have tried it with the recommended spacers but still the same problem. But will try it again.

Nobody?

I bought a FSA Team Edition Mega Exo road crankset. I am having a huge amount of hassles installing it. I cannot seem to torque the crank to spec. I can only torque it to 21nm before the cranks stop spinning freely. The installation instructions requires it to be between 44nm and 55nm. I have search the interweb for solutions and I have added and removed spacers to drive side and non-drive side, installed with and without the inner sleeve of the BB. I am starting to run out of patience. Anybody else have had similar issues? Any suggestions?

http://www.bernardriders.com.au/merida-2012/

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