Crytaan

Yes I was thinking of the SRAM PC951 or SRAM PC991. The reviews I get for these chains are great.

Hi, While we are on the topic of using the two brands in on configuration. What is your feel with regards to SRAM chains with Shimano cassette and chain rings? I have a Shimano cassette and want to use a SRAM chain. Regards C.

This year I didn't even request the images. There is not one year since 2003 I can say I am satisfied with the images taken. In 2007 I requested photos after the race because I noticed that there ware more photographers taking photos of me, so I though I would get more photos. Paid, and never received them. So last year I though, seeing that its my first MTB 94.7 race, I am going to signup for the photos during the entry process, Then some time after the race I received the photos. Out of the 10 photos received two are not at the finishing area, ONLY two while I was actually riding the route. This year I might as well take a camera with and take a couple of photos after the race. But the most disappointing year was 2007 when I didn't even receive them at all. :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

Never used Grips shifts, But I can imagine that it could be in the way when I do a Wheely for the lady's and that I don't want to mess up. When I say " in the way" I mean shifting when I don't need to etc etc.

Thanks guys keep up the good work.

Thanks Wapad, I will look at both.

Thanks Guys, basically all I needed to hear. lol.

Come one guys? Avid... Hayes... ...

Hi Peeps, If I am looking at buying Shimano XT disk brakes set, with what would you say can I compare them from other brands? Regards

That's weird. So where is the couple of CM going.

Hi Goatman, My rod measures in at an astonishing 227CM, But if you could perhaps measure the tub(8) where your rod goes into. Mine measures in at 245CM. Maybe my tub is to short, so lets see what is the difference here.

Hi Guys, Some help here please. I got a Park tool Repair Stand PCS-9 for my Birth day. I have attached the product documentation which I got from the parktool website. PCS-9_Inst_Post_8-07_200848_22838.pdf If you look at the Clamp Assembly(6), the rod goes through the Tapered Sleeve(7), Top Tube Weldment(8), Handle Boss Sleeve(9), and a Washer(10), into the Clamp Handle Assembly(10). When tightening the Clamp Handle Assembly(10) it should forces the Clamp Assembly(6) together with the Tapered Sleeve(7) into the cone opening of the Top Tube Weldment(8) to keep the bike from hanging to the front because of the weight(Or this is what I would imagine should be the case). However, when I tighten the Clamp Handle Assembly(11) it doesn’t push the Handle Boss Sleeve(9) all the way into the back of the Top Tube Weldment(8) to create the back force to actually tighten the entire assembly the Top Tube Weldment(8). From what I can see is that the rod on the Clamp Assembly(6) is too long, because the rod can only go about 3-5CM into the Clamp Handle Assembly(11), but there is about 5-7CM standing out. So I thought I would just grind a CM or two from the rod. Does anyone have the same stand with the same problem. Any advice would be appreciated. If the wording is confusing, please let me know so that I can explain. Regards C.

What is his HUB name. cannot find Johan Borman

Hi, Does any one know of something similar in JNB or PTA? Regards C.

Would it possible to add some images of the kit you made for some ideas?

LOL, I understand it better, however, now its time to actually service these bad boys. Do you perhaps know were I can get the mineral oil used by Shimano disk brakes.

Hi Guys, Thanks for all the replies. Okay so this is what I learned from this topic. 1. Keep air out of the system. 2. The mineral oil or brake fluid, because of the density it cannot be compressed as air can which makes the brakes responsive. 3. When the disk brake pads gets wears down, the pistons stand further out to make up for the pad wear mineral oil or brake fluid from the reservoir needs to enter the pipe system to produce the same amount of hydraulic pressure as before, which leaves the change of air entering the pipe system from the reservoir. This it why the mineral oil or brake fluid should be topped up in the reservoir. 4. Because of the mineral oil or brake fluid degrading over time as a result of the heat generated by the braking itself the oil goes watery and thin and looses its density and needs to be replaced from time to time by bleeding the system. 5. Small amounts of oil is lost through the seals as the oil also lubricates the seals, which is another reason why the mineral oil or brake fluid should be topped up. Is this it or did I mis something? Once again, thanks guys. I have a much better understanding on why disk brake performance degrades. Cheers

Thanks guys. But my question is, why is it necessary, should I bleed the brakes at all? Where does the mineral oil, if there are no leaks, go to? Isn't it just the brake pads, have them for about 1000KM? Should I try clean them first or what? I am trying to understand the logics behind it, and not just jump in and start changing things I don't understand why. Thanks

Hi, This is my first topic on the HUB, and I am fairly new to MTB. I would like to be able to service my own MTB. I thought I start with the brakes - Shimano M575. I would just like to know if someone can tell me how often should one bleed disk brakes. My disk brakes performance is going down. Might this be because of the pads. Your help would be appreciated. Crytaan