Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Share And the chain? Would you guys say it is too over-the-top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheV Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesme Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted September 30, 2012 Share and what was the end result.Three broken ribs and a whole lot of missing skin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosmonooit Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaAlphaMike Posted September 30, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted October 1, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 1, 2012 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delilah Posted October 1, 2012 Share Much easier explanation here, D - You're a girl. You want it to look pretty!Guilty as charged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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