Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 Guess one should be anal and torque all the bolts to their specified setting (especially on Carbon frames / bars / seat posts) however not always possible on the trail and on the go. That bolt on teh Hope clamp is specially turned / unique Aluminium one, it doesn't strip, the head breaks off. I replaced it with a Nukeproof that uses a standard Allen bolt (and looks just as kewl) That is a good-looking seatclamp! I'll keep it in mind if/when the Hope fails. Right now I'm contemplating the purchase of three additional items: 1. KMC X10SL DLC Red http://www.kmcchain.us/images/spic/DLC_Red.jpg Too much? 2. Jagwire Hyflow hydraulic brake hose in Black Carbon3. Jagwire Ripcord derailleur cables in Black Carbon http://images.internetstores.de/products/1_18021033_new%5B1024x768%5D.jpg Yay or nay?
TheV Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Ooooohhhhh, I love Jagwire!!! Black Carbon is one of the more conservative, but very classy options... subtle... I would start with derailleur cables first, if you like it, then add the hoses... hoses are ALOT more work as it requires full bleed of the system and you need the connector kits, etc etc... and it's just as easy to do "later" as it is to do at the "build" Edited September 30, 2012 by TheV Delilah 1
awesme Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 Damm you 2. was wanting to have gone red Jagwire, until I saw this carbon look. G Ooooohhhhh, I love Jagwire!!! Black Carbon is one of the more conservative, but very classy option... subtle... Delilah 1
Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 And the chain? Would you guys say it is too over-the-top?
TheV Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 And the chain? Would you guys say it is too over-the-top? Chain... not too sure... coloured chains are for SS's... Delilah 1
TheV Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 PS > if you go for the Jagwire derailleur hoses, get the "Ripcord" kit. And you might as well order 2x, because with most frames running complete housing all the way through it might be tight. It's not a waste though because you will have a spare set of inner cables to change with your first major service... They are about R270 for a kit.
Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 Chain... not too sure... coloured chains are for SS's...There is also a plain black one http://www.bikereligion.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/800x600/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/s/m/smallblkdlc.jpg
TheV Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 If you can do a footjam-tailwhip then Yes!, you can have any frikken chain you want... http://www.ilovegirlriders.com/en/media/rokgallery/2/2c7c0476-da4c-47fa-92f3-31742e9e3f99/3e6273ca-9675-4adb-bcea-59971ed14ac3.jpg Delilah 1
Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) If you can do a footjam-tailwhip then Yes!, you can have any frikken chain you want...Oh, I've done one of those! (Just not on purpose... ) EDIT: Best place to buy Jagwire kits? Edited September 30, 2012 by Delilah
awesme Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 and what was the end result. G Oh, I've done one of those! (Just not on purpose... ) EDIT: Best place to buy Jagwire kits?
Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Author Posted September 30, 2012 and what was the end result.Three broken ribs and a whole lot of missing skin!
kosmonooit Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 Chains are consumables - what's the point of a fancy colour co-ordinated job may I ask? Cables hmm personal choice I guess, but I dont get the 'carbon' outers option, but reinforced brake lines are good if only for peace-of-mind factor. Standard SRAM chains are good, buy in packs of 3+, big savings on CRC and elsewhere. And measure the wear frequently, and replace when over limits. TheV and Delilah 2
DeltaAlphaMike Posted September 30, 2012 Posted September 30, 2012 (edited) Ok I have read through this here thread and have decided that I am going to build myself a SS just deciding on a frame but have been given a very nice option by TheV. =) Blast this bike building business Edited September 30, 2012 by DeltaAlphaMike
Delilah Posted October 1, 2012 Author Posted October 1, 2012 what's the point of a fancy colour co-ordinated job may I ask?Aaaah, you see these things happen when you have to wait 3-4 weeks for a frame. You get bored and start overthinking every option. That is my defence and I stand by it! carbon29er 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 1, 2012 Posted October 1, 2012 Aaaah, you see these things happen when you have to wait 3-4 weeks for a frame. You get bored and start overthinking every option. That is my defence and I stand by it! Much easier explanation here, D - You're a girl. You want it to look pretty! Delilah 1
Delilah Posted October 1, 2012 Author Posted October 1, 2012 Much easier explanation here, D - You're a girl. You want it to look pretty!Guilty as charged
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