GLuvsMtb Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 You have thought that through quite well!Thanks G-Unit. One day when I go for them clown wheels, I'll do a proper build
G-Unit Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks G-Unit. One day when I go for them clown wheels, I'll do a proper build Send photos when you do - she'll be a beaut... Clown wheels and all!
petatodd Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Go for a lefty, awesome on the tallboy, and add a reverb seat post. You won't regret either.
Lukep Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 check out easybike.co.za for XTR prices,they are really wqell priced and the service is excellent
GLuvsMtb Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 I would probably go for the Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon frame instead of the Tallboy. Loving the linear setup with the stay and rear shock.
arendoog Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 do you know what is the difference between SID and reba? the xx models appear almost identical in specs and weightI think sid is only lighter.Have both at home .Both dual air with same adjustments
Ysterperd Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 Problem with Rock shock 29' is that you are restricted to 100mm travel. Ok if you are only intending to do marathon type riding but for more technical riding i would up for longer adjustable travel
splat Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 If there is no holding back fork: Fox 29 15QR & 1.5 Tapered Steererheadset: Chris King Inset mix taperrear derailleur: Shimano XTR 985 med cagefront derailleur: Shimano XTRshifters: Shimano XTRcrankset Shimano Deore XTR 2x10 38-24bottom bracket: Chris Kingchain: Shimano 10-speedcassette: Shimano XTR 11x36brakes: Shimano XTRrotors: Shimano 180 f & 160 rrims: Enve carbon 29spokes: DT Swisshubs: Chris King (QR15 front)tyres: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Snakeskin 2.25pedals: Shimano XTRbars: Enve Carbonstem: Enve Carbomseat post: Enve Carbonsaddle Your Choice
Nobody Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 do you know what is the difference between SID and reba? the xx models appear almost identical in specs and weight I think its just weight but for some reason My reba was easier to setup. I hate my SID (26") and wish i never got rid of my reba.Reading threads though it could be a case of the agent duidnt do a good job in the service and added too much oil or something but as it stand right now I will get a reba before sid. The spesh forsk are also reba's. XTR is great but nothing worng with FULL xt grouppo. You wont feel the difference in the braking department.
Nobody Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 If there is no holding back hubs: Chris King (QR15 front)tyres: Schwalbe Racing Ralph Snakeskin 2.25pedals: Shimano XTRbars: Enve Carbonstem: Enve Carbomseat post: Enve Carbon Hang around at Williams much?
mr HED Posted June 20, 2012 Author Posted June 20, 2012 not many sram supporters then, is the gruppo really that bad? i rode on old sram around 5-6 years ago in days when shimano had 2:1 gear activation vs the 1:1 ratio of SRAM and was generally happy.
TYGA Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 ZTR crests... Eish... I suspect the back wheel was badly built as I have already had it re-trued to try to get rid of play. I am busy replacing the bearing in the hub as the 2 smaller ones seemed a bit stuffed. Not a good start... I had some issues with play on my Stans 3 30 hubs...are you on the same? If so and rebuilding the wheel and replacing the bearing doesn't sort out the play, there's a bushing between the bearing and the hub body that may be worn...have had the same issue on mine, the LBS did not pick it up but consulted the reps who supplied a replacement part mahala and it sorted out my issues.
Ysterperd Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Nothing wrong with Sram. Read somewhere that, carwise, you always tend to support the brand of your first car if it didnt give you hazzles, suppose it is the same with gruppos.I myself prefer Shimano for my road bike and Sram for mtb
G-Unit Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 I had some issues with play on my Stans 3 30 hubs...are you on the same? If so and rebuilding the wheel and replacing the bearing doesn't sort out the play, there's a bushing between the bearing and the hub body that may be worn...have had the same issue on mine, the LBS did not pick it up but consulted the reps who supplied a replacement part mahala and it sorted out my issues. Yes, I have the same hubs. I've stripped it and will have the new bearings in tomorrow. If I still struggle I'll check out the bushing. Shot for that!
CAAD4 Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 Nothing wrong with SRAM Mr HED. I ride it on both my Mtb's and quite a few of our group do too. Can't comment on the brakes, as I run Hope on both too. Good choice of frame and hubs there, dream bike.. I haven't ridden a Reba before, but I did ride a Kashima Fox on the Cube 29er last Saturday and it was pretty damn awesome..
Goodbadugly Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 not many sram supporters then, is the gruppo really that bad? i rode on old sram around 5-6 years ago in days when shimano had 2:1 gear activation vs the 1:1 ratio of SRAM and was generally happy.Sram for shifters and derailleurs. Shimano for cranks and brakes. Rox for suspension.
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