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I have a brand new XO 3x10 crank and would like to convert to 2x10. I can get a 2x10 spider from an X9 crank (GXP), would I be able to fit it and then run it as a normal 2x10? Thanks GURUS!!!

i am looking at replacing my trusty old 26" GT with a 29" and it has come down to two really well priced bikes with really nice components. Bike 1: 2014 Silverback Sola 1 at R15 999 Product Description Frame 29” XC Geometry, Superlight, Butted 6061 Aluminium, Smoothweld, Tapered 1-1/8” – 1.5” headtube, 135mm QR dropouts Fork Rock Shox Reba, 100mm Travel, Tapered Alloy Steerer, Remote PushLoc, QR15 Dropout Headset FSA, Orbit, internal Alloy Cups, 1-1/8”-1.5” Rims Stans’s Crest, Alloy 29” , 32H, Stan’s Yelow Rimtape and Valves, White, Custom Decals Hub Rear Shimano SLX, Centre Lock Disc Mount, Adjustable cup and cone angular contact bearings Hub Front Shimano SLX, Centre Lock Disc Mount, Adjustable cup and cone angular contact bearings, 15mm axle Spokes Stainless Steel, Double Butted, Black w/2x White spokes at valve, Red Alloy Nipples Tires Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO, TL-Ready, Folding, 29”x2.1 Lightweight Stem SBC-SL (Superlight) XC-Forged Alloy, 6 ̊ x ø31.8mm Handelbar SBC XC lightweight Alloy, W: 700mm; Back Sweep: 12 ̊ x ø31.8mm; 6061 Butted Oversized Seatpost SBC Forged Light Alloy, ø31.6mm x 400mm; Black, Black bolts Seatpost Clamp SBC, Alloy, 34.9mm Bolt on, Black Saddle SBC Performance Series, Cr-Mo Rails, Superlight foam padding Brakes Shimano Deore BR-M615, Open Hydraulic System, Metal Pads – M06, Rotors Front:180mm; Rear: Shimano M615 160mm, Centre Lock Shifters Shimano SLX SL-M670, 3x10 Trigger, SLX Grey Front derailleur Shimano SLX FD-M675-B, Double, Clamp-on 34.9mm, Black Rear derailleur Shimano XT Shadow Plus RD-M786-SGS, Long Cage, 10-Speed, Silver Chain Shimano, CN-hg75, 10 Speed Cassette Shimano CS-HG81-10, 10-Speed, 11-36T, Silver Crankset Shimano SLX FC-M675-10, 38/26T, L: 175mm, SLX Grey Bottom bracket Shimano External Hollowtech II Pedals VP, with Alloy Cage, 9/16” Bike 2: 2014 Momsem AL529 at R15 999 Frame 2nd Generation Race Tech 2, Alloy 6061 Butted Tubeset Fork RockShox REBA RL , Lockout, 100mm Travel Chainwheel SRAM S1000 44/32/22T Bottom Bracket SRAM GXP External F. Derailleur SRAM X7 R. Derailleur SRAM X9 TYPE 2 10 Speed Shifter SRAM X5 Trigger Brake Levers Shimano M596 Hydraulic Brakes Shimano M596 Hydraulic Cassette SRAM PG1030, 11-36T Rims No Tubes ZTR CREST, 32H Tires Kenda Slant Six, Folding Bead, 29 x 2.0 Pedals Shimano M505 Clipless Handlebar Ritchey COMP 2x , 720mm, 31.8mm Oversize Stem Ritchey 4-Axis, 31.8mm Oversize Seatpost Ritchey COMP 2 Bolt, 27.2 Seat Selle Royal Seta S1 Custom Headset Alloy Taper Integrated Colors Fast Black w/Red and Blue Details Chain KMC 10 Speed Hubset Shimano SLX, 32h Spokes Stainless Butted with Alloy Nipples Grips Kraton Race Weight 11.82kg ( Medium, Excl Pedals ) Both are good bikes, and the components are so similar. Any advice or opinions would help.

And so it begins Sitting at home waiting are http://cdn.sram.com/cdn/farfuture/S7dQqnpk8wgfOFRWm-3DpirtLTAT9tudONHu6xWk2ss/mtime:1381936974/sites/default/files/styles/product_hero/public/images/products/shifters/2012-sram_x0_silver_10-speed_trigger_shifter-large-en_0.jpg?itok=L9V-iaBs IN BLACK THOUGH http://cdn.sram.com/cdn/farfuture/_HAvmC3uBOYiWRdh_5uz2JneUDQ6t-Uw0MLgR6USLxs/mtime:1381936972/sites/default/files/styles/product_hero/public/images/products/derailleurs/sram_x0_dh_rd_my12_lrg_0.jpg?itok=rReVHszn And a 10spd XO Cassette and Chain http://www.jensonusa.com/images/Default-Image/Zoom/132/CR245A00.jpg http://itbhawaii.com/images/library/large/saint_brakes_09_m.jpg

Hey guys, ok so i have been bike shopping/ looking and need a little advise as i just cant seem to find much information locally apart from what the bike stores are telling me. i trust my LBS implicitly but need to do some checking as their opinion and advice may be slanted by the possible 40k bike sale. so my questions are, i know Rocky Mountain have a decent enough name overseas but i haven't seen very many here in SA. what are you opinions of them as a brand and are the bikes decent compared to the likes of Scott, Santa Cruz, Giant etc. does anyone know what the local support on the bikes is like, i know there are agents and components i can pretty much get from any LBS and am sure my LBS will do a warranty claim etc against shimano/ SRAM etc etc locally in the event of failure, but what about the frame and support thereof? for the price of 40k what would the other options be, initially i looked at the 2014 Scott genius LT, 170mm travel seems a bit much but i ride 160 now and am fine so don't suppose its going to be that different, the Altitude is 150 rear so i may need to get used to that as well. i really like the ride 9 feature that allows you to change the geometry and suspension to your riding style in more ways than i could have ever imagined but it may be too much and its a feature i am sure i could live without, do you think for an average non professional, i fall off ***, rider its too much choice? i see they have moved away from bearings on the rear linkage to bushings, i am not an engineer but surely they are going to need more maintenance than a bearing due to friction on the bushing causing wear? as i say just looking for some opinions and advice as for me 40k on a bike is more than i ever thought i would spend and its a hell of an investment( not from any other perspective than investing in my passion and enjoyment) thanks.

Why are these not more available in ZA? I took mine out for its virgin spin this morning and was suitably impressed. It looks as cool as a single speed but much more practical and low maintenance too. I used the Sturmey Archer 3 Speed which I purchased over the net from St Johns Cycles in the UK and installed it myself after getting the wheels build by Dr George from Mean Machine in Germiston. I see SRAM have a 2 speed IGH too that would make for interesting riding given the right chainring and cog.

My Bike was stolen out of my garage some time this afternoon in Stellenberg. Bike Details: Schwinn Moab Comp 26" Sram X07 / 9 speed Rock Shox Recon shock ZTR Olimpic Wheels Charl 084 952 0197

I need to change the jockey wheels on my SRAM X9 RD (long cage 10spd new gen top jockey wheel is not offset), but I have not really been given any firm answers in terms of my questions, so here goes: Do I have to replace with original SRAM jockey wheels, as I have read that the OEM parts don't last very long and require stripping and cleaning after pretty much every ride? Aftermarket replacements, BBB? or KCNC? On a few other sites I have read that the KCNC jockey wheels last for ages and are problem free providing that after each wash the necessary lube is done? If going the route of KCNC, will these jockey wheels decrease the lifespan of the chain? If so, by how much? Replacement suggestions from my fellow hubbers will be appreciated

Why are these groupsets so cheap? http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Sports-Leisure-sports-bicycles-fitness-SRAM-Red-2013-8-Piece-Yaw-Groupset-Brand-New-W0QQAdIdZ446480381 http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Sports-Leisure-sports-bicycles-fitness-2013-Shimano-Dura-Ace-9000-53-39T-172-5-11-Speed-Groupset-New-W0QQAdIdZ446482050 http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Sports-Leisure-sports-bicycles-fitness-Shimano-XTR-Dyna-Sys-Groupset-8PCS-40-28T-2X10-2013-W0QQAdIdZ446484580 http://capetown-westerncape.gumtree.co.za/c-Sports-Leisure-sports-bicycles-fitness-Sram-XX-SID-Carbon-Full-WorldCup-Groupset-W0QQAdIdZ446486729

Who do I contact at SRAM if I have an question about a warranty item?

Hi all... I know this is so a long shot, but if anyone comes across or has an offer to buy the following MTB (Trigon MQC 10 hardtail SRAM XX), please alert the police. It was stolen today from my house. Or you can facebook me at: renato.sabbioni@facebook.com Many thanks

I have just serviced by BB due to a creaking noise. I found that the plastic dust cover on the drive side actually comes out of the BB cup leaving a gap of approx 4mm for dust etc. to get into the bearing. This is the second consecutive BB that suffers from this. As the dust cover also acts as the "spacer" between the axle and bearing, there is play on the axle / bearing interface. The bearing is still OK on this BB, but the previous one failed because of this. I now space the gap between the plastic duct cover and crank to stop it from coming out. Anyone else come across this? Any other BB brands (besides Chris King) that will not do this?

2011 Cannondale Flash Alloy 1 29er Lefty stolen through fake deposit scam. Frame - Medium Flash Alloy Shock - Cannondale Lefty PBR 90 Shifters - Sram X9 Front derailleur - Sram X7 Rear derailleur - Carbon Sram X9 Seat post - Noir World Cup Carbon Crank set - FSA Afterburner 2x10 Brakes - Avid Elixer R Wheelset - Sunringle Equalizer 29er on Sram X9 hubs Bottle cages - Blackburn Carbon cages Saddle - Prologo X10 Evo Tyres - Crossmark (tubeless) R5,000 Reward for the return of this bike Serial number available on request. Contact me: 082 376 5685 cgg@iafrica.com

Is there a difference in the travel of a SRAM vs Shimano Road Front derailleur (I'm, aware that the RD is different 1:1 vs 2:1 travel..) Having trouble adjusting the FD so that it does shift up and does not rub when in 1st & 2nd on the inner chain ring... Using Force RD and have a Ultegra FD with SRAM R2C Bar End Shifters ?? Thanks

Hi I got SRAM 10 speed 2x10 groupset on my mtb. What Shimano parts will work with this setup? I know the cassette and 10 speed chain will work, but what about other components? Cheers

My brother and hubber Meezo was just knocked off his bike by 2 coloured guys. happened on turfhall (Opposite softball stadium)road in lansdowne area! at about 5:45 bike missing is his FM098 (chinese carbon thread) kitted with full sram red! will post pics of bike shortly keep a look out!!!

Hi, Being new to MTB I would appreciate it if someone could tell me which spec is better of the similarly priced bikes below. Bike 1 Specs: Frame sizes: S/M/L/XL Frame color: black | cyan/white (matt) Frame description: 29" mtb, 6061 alloy ultra lite tubing, t4/t6 heat treated, triple butted, tapered headtube, 3d-dropout, race geometry Fork: Rockshox reba rl 29", 80/100mm for 42/47-60cm, solo air, motion control, poploc, tapered Rear derailleur: SRAM x.9, long cage Front derailleur: SRAM x.9, high direct mount, dual-pull Shifters: SRAM x.9 trigger, 2x10-speed Cassette/ratio: sram pg-1030, 10-speed, 11-36t Chain: SRAM pc-1031, 10-speed Crankset: SRAM s1000, 38/24t, length: 170mm/175mm for 43/47-60cm BB: SRAM gxp, bsa Gear ratio: 2x10-speed, front: 38/24t, rear: 11-36t Brake set: Avid elixir 5, hydraulic discbrake, rotor: 180/160mm & avid elixir 5, mmx matchmaker Rims: Alex xd comp, 29", disc, eylets, 32h Front hub: SRAM mth-506 f, 6-bolt, disc, 32h, quick release Rear Hub: SRAM mth-506 r, 6-bolt, disc, 32h, quick release Spokes: cn double butted, 2,0/1,8/2,0 Tires: Schwalbe racing ralph evolution, folding, tl-ready, 57-622, 29x2,25 Tubes: Schwalbe sv19b 40/62-622/635 Headset: Cane Creek 10, zs44/28.6/h8 | zs56/40 (tapered) Handlebar: BGM race pro, flatbar, sweep 5¡, width: 640/680mm for 42/47-60cm Stem: BGM race pro, +6¡, length: 90/100/110/120mm for 42-47/51/56/60cm, bar bore: 31.8mm Grips: BGM comp, mtb, double density Saddle: Selle royal seta, special bgm design Seatpost: bgm pro, 2-bolt design, 31.6mm, length: 400mm Weight: 11,6kg VS Bike 2 Spec: Frame: HTX 29 Actinum AFT SCL Stem: GHOST light AS-029 31.8 mm Forks: Rock Shox Reba 29 RL Solo Air PopLoc 100 mm Tapered Headset: Ritchey Tapered Handlebar: GHOST flat bar super light 680 mm 31.8 mm Seatpost: GHOST SL SP 717 27.2 mm Saddle: Selle Royal Seta Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT 10-Speed Front Derailleur: Shimano SLX Shifter: Shimano Deore SL Lever: Avid Elixir 1 BB: Shimano Pressfit BB Crank: Shimano XT 42-32-24 Brakes: Avid Elixir 1 Disc 180 mm Tyre: Schwalbe Rocket Ron 2.25 Wheel: Ryde Taurus Spokes: DT Swiss 1.8 Hubs: Shimano Deore Cassette: SRAM PG-1030 11-36 Weight: 11.9 kg

So the past week I bought the seal service kit for the Reba 29 RL Dual Air. After watching all of the videos from Sramtech on youtube and downloading the manual from Srams website, I then aquired the one or two tools i still needed, went to a Motorbike accessory shop and bought all the relevant weight shock oils and grease. The operation went quite smooth and i actually enjoyed the whole learning experience! The shock operates now like never before! Few things I would recommend: Clean working area!! essential stuff you would need, a Pick to remove the old seals, also learn the technique of squezing a rubber seal to easily remove them. Big syringe with a small rubber tube that couls fit into it and a Baby bottle to measure off your oil. 24 size socket! no 10 tube or long socket with the extension arm (this is for the nut on the bottom of the left stanchion, this sits deep because the arm is longer/deeper on the 29er fork Circlip plyers, dont try to remove the circlipp ring holding the baseplate of the airvalve assembly...trust me i tried! record everything by taking pictures with your cellphone as you go along use only isopropyl alcohol(get from the chemist) for cleaning the inside of the stanchion, normal stuff like acetone/ methyl spririts eats up and corrode the allu/magnesium compound. Once you see how relatively easy it is just to take the uppers apart from the bottom, then a more routine cleaning exercise of the dust wipers is a 15min job if you have all these proper tools. The vast majority of shock malfunction happens here!! My dustwipers were moertoe and very dirty and didnt even have much oil/lube in them!

I bought my Trance on 30-05-2013 and about 250 km later the LBS said my derailleur was bent. Now another 500 km further and they want to replace it because it bent again? I have never over shifted it to hard that they have reason to blame me for the fault. It comes out with SRAM X7 direct mount derailleur. Has anyone got the same problem? Any suggestions?

Will a shimano 10 speed cluster work with a SRam 10 speed shifter and jockey?

Hi Which is the better bike? http://www.giant-bicycles.com/en-za/bikes/model/trance.27.5.2/16917/71484/ Or 2010 Meta 5.5 Carbon Frame - 5.5 Carbon Rear - Shock - FOX RP23 Fork - FOX 32 Float 140RL Stem - Race Face Bars - Eastern Monkey Brakes - Formula R1 Shifters - Sram X9 Front Der - Shimano XT Rear Der - Sram XO Crankset - Race Face Rims - DT Swiss Hubs - Shimano XT

I need some help on deciding to upgrade and which ROAD wheels to consider...PLEASE HELP??? ***Or if there is a link to another "fred" on the HUB, please let me know, thanx!! I have a set of Fulcrum Racing 7 (training) and a set of SRAM AL27 (for some training and also races)...I know not the best wheels to choose from...he he he. - looking for something that will work well on the hills and on the decents...a balanced wheelset with good bearings and you don't need to check or true every month or 2... - also something that won't break a spoke every 4 or 5 rides...and easily serviced and replacable (if a spoke does happen to break) I am between 75 and 77kg - dependant on the time of the year...LOL Looking at the following wheels to upgrade to (as the budget is limited ) - numbered as from 1 is my favourite, etc. etc. - weights are claimed (per set) and without skewers and rim tape (as I can find them on the websites) 1. Shimano RS80 C24 - 1527g 2. Fulcrum Racing 5 - 1645g (or a budget stretch "Racing 3" @ 1550g)? 3. Shimano Ultegra (6700) - 1670g or 6800 - 1640g 4. Fulcrum Racing Quattro - 1725g (Aero wheels, but heavy?) 5. Mavic Cosmic Elites - 1770g (Heavy??) 6. Easton EA50 Aero - 1785g (Heavy??) = Not sure of Easton's as a few of my friends have broken spokes every now and then?? Any comments on above wheelset please?? or Any other suggestions to consider please?? or if someone has some Fulcrum Zero's, Zipp 101 or 303 at a ridiculously reduced price???

Last seen attacking The Munro Drive ... http://www.entopia.org.za/Gallery/cycling/Flash_BlackPanther/Panther_1-s.jpg http://www.entopia.org.za/Gallery/cycling/Flash_BlackPanther/Panther_2-s.jpg http://www.entopia.org.za/Gallery/cycling/Flash_BlackPanther/Cockpit-s.jpg http://www.entopia.org.za/Gallery/cycling/Flash_BlackPanther/Lefty-s.jpg http://www.entopia.org.za/Gallery/cycling/Flash_BlackPanther/Seatstay-s.jpg Cannondale 2010 Flash Carbon Ultimate 26" Frame (off the hub from Stellies) Cannondale Lefty Speed Fox RLC 110mm Carbon Fork (off old Scalpel, got new off e-bay 2010) SRAM XX 2x10 BB30 Crankset (170mm le cheapo from Buycycle) Shimano XTR Pedals PD-M980 (used from old Scalpel) SRAM XX Long Cage RD (used from the hub, with d0dgy chain tension spring) SRAM XX 2x10 FD (came with frame) SRAM PC1071 10-Speed Cassette 11-36 (e-bay USA) SRAM PC1051 10-speed chain (local) SRAM XX 3x10 2012 Twisters (e-bay USA) Gore Sealed Cables (came with crankset) Hope Tech X2 Brakeset with Braided Hoses (brakes from the hub, new hoses) Hope Floating Rotors 140mm rear, 160mm front (new from Buycycle) Hope XC Stem 90mm 5 Deg (from old Scalpel) Ti Bolt upgrades (Toronto Cycles) Easton EC90 Carbon Bars (Buycycle) Hope Eternity Seat Post (used from old Scalpel) Fizik Seat (used from old Scalpel) NoTubes ZTR Crest 650b Rims (CWC) Sapim Spokes - Double butted 1.8mm (Yelow Saddle) Hope Pro II Rear Hub (used from old Scalpel) Project 321 Front Hub (used from old Scalpel) Rear tyre: Schwalbe Racing Ralph 650b 2.25 UST Front tyre: Schwalbe Nobbly Nic 27.5 2.35 UST 10.1 kg all-in

So after my first big fall a month ago I didn't ride much. Inspected my bike initially and everything seemed fine, however out on a ride in tokai about halfway up my chain started rubbing up against the front derailer, then eventually in was stuck between gears on the front. I thought it might just need to be adjusted, but upon further inspection, i see that the middle ring is warped. So it's a moment al129 with SRAM components, more specifically a SRAM E400 44/32/22T(i have no idea what that means:) Before I take it in for a service and inevitably have to replace it I'd thought I'd ask a few qs about it like roughly how much it costs what other rings are out there, compatibility, and I would probably need to replace the chain too? I'm not into saving weight so no need for me to go crazy on that front, just trying to learn a bit more since this is the first time I'm getting into the nitty gritty of mtb, this is my first proper bike after all.

Desperately need a rear derailleur for SRAM red. Will collect in Pietermaritzburg tonight. Cheers, Rob 0832261301

Hey everyone! I know this is a bit random, but I've been dreaming and drooling for the past two weeks now on building my ultimate dream bike. It started off by thinking how I'd like to upgrade/ change my bike next. Then I started thinking how I could make it lighter and it all kinda went hay-wire from there. For me, this would be my ultimate race bike. It's based on my current frame, but everything else has pretty much been replaced. Components: Fondriest TF 3 1.2 Frameset; Zipp 404 Firecrest Tubular Wheelset; Ritchey Superlogic Logic 2 bars; Ritchey Superlogic C260 stem; Selle San Marco RegalE Carbon FX saddle; Elite Mejio bottle cages; Sram Red 22 Groupset with Quark Crank; Shimano Dura Ace 9000 pedals; Vittoria Corsa Elite Tubbies; Lizardskinz DSP 3.2 bar Tape and a Garmin Edge 810. Estimate Cost will be around R110k. Estimated weight (using claimed manufacturer weights) around 6.1 kgs (without Garmin, with pedals) http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/3665/7d4w.jpg I'm very interested to hear what you guys think of my build and of course what your dream builds are. It can be anything. Road bikes, XC bikes, single speeds etc.