nolipoli Posted January 15, 2014 Share Long brake hose = bar spins! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 15, 2014 Share Long brake hose = bar spins! or in my case... laziness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePubSA Posted January 15, 2014 Share Long brake hose = bar spins!No front brake = bar spins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted January 15, 2014 Share Master NFNF, is this ok? Nevermind the hoses long or short... different strokes for different folks. What hoses are those? I wanted to fit colour hoses on my slx, but couldn't find 'nice' colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 15, 2014 Share Nevermind the hoses long or short... different strokes for different folks. What hoses are those? I wanted to fit colour hoses on my slx, but couldn't find 'nice' colours That's a Goodridge conversion. Higher volume (more fluid) and less flex under pressure. There fore more power and less fade. ...but they look cool too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted January 15, 2014 Share That's a Goodridge conversion. Higher volume (more fluid) and less flex under pressure. There fore more power and less fade. ...but they look cool too! Where can i get those goodridge hoses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted January 15, 2014 Share Where can i get those goodridge hoses? CRC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikeBailing Posted January 15, 2014 Share Master NFNF, is this ok? Are airbag sessions still happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairy Posted January 15, 2014 Share http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Church-video-2014.html Bar spins somewhere in this clip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fantana Posted January 16, 2014 Share I'm not the smoothest rider, I am aware of that BUT the wrong stroke length effectively means that the suspension doesn't work. And that doesn't inspire confidence when you are a noob trying to become smoother. OK, last night I did a few checks on my bike before Attakwas. I deflated the shock completely, and with the shock compressed completely, there was a 3mm gap between the FD cable guide and the tyre tread. This was with a WTB Bronson 26x2.3 tyre and a 23mm rim with 21mm inner width. The tyre is about 70% worn down though, and a new one will definitely touch the cable guide (they have huge knobs). But I also fitted a new rear tyre, a Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25 and with the shock completely compressed there is a nice 4mm gap between the guide and the tyre tread. With a wider rim such as a ZTR flow or WTB i23, the gap will be even bigger because the wider rim will pull the tyre flatter, thereby reducing the overall diameter a fraction. So rim and tyre width can solve the problem to a certain extent, not ideal, but a nice work-around solution. Bottom line, the stroke length is incorrect and ideally a shock with 50mm stroke length should be fitted. Regarding the DHX shock, I believe those were designed to give a very linear feel, while the Monarch is more progressive which might also make a difference in our perceptions of the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbelBuys Posted January 16, 2014 Share CRC Cool thx. Checked a few months ago & they didn't have stock. How would I go about crimping the correct fittings for my brakes?Any special tools needed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted January 16, 2014 Share OK, last night I did a few checks on my bike before Attakwas. I deflated the shock completely, and with the shock compressed completely, there was a 3mm gap between the FD cable guide and the tyre tread. This was with a WTB Bronson 26x2.3 tyre and a 23mm rim with 21mm inner width. The tyre is about 70% worn down though, and a new one will definitely touch the cable guide (they have huge knobs). But I also fitted a new rear tyre, a Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25 and with the shock completely compressed there is a nice 4mm gap between the guide and the tyre tread. With a wider rim such as a ZTR flow or WTB i23, the gap will be even bigger because the wider rim will pull the tyre flatter, thereby reducing the overall diameter a fraction. So rim and tyre width can solve the problem to a certain extent, not ideal, but a nice work-around solution. Bottom line, the stroke length is incorrect and ideally a shock with 50mm stroke length should be fitted. Regarding the DHX shock, I believe those were designed to give a very linear feel, while the Monarch is more progressive which might also make a difference in our perceptions of the bike. Sidewinder has wide Subrosa rims and WTB Wolverine which is less volume than a Bronson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 16, 2014 Share Sidewinder has wide Subrosa rims and WTB Wolverine which is less volume than a Bronson. Dude, those Wolverine 2.2's are FAT. They're the same or bigger than a 2.3 Weirwolf and 2.5 Minion. Smaller knobs, of course, but just as big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockCoach Posted January 16, 2014 Share Dude, those Wolverine 2.2's are FAT. They're the same or bigger than a 2.3 Weirwolf and 2.5 Minion. Smaller knobs, of course, but just as big. They are quite fat. I know... but smaller than a Bronson. I have just switched from a Bronson to Wolverine at the rear. On a few occasions I have missed the extra volume of the Bronsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 16, 2014 Share They are quite fat. I know... but smaller than a Bronson. I have just switched from a Bronson to Wolverine at the rear. On a few occasions I have missed the extra volume of the Bronsons. Just get a choob job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowta Posted January 19, 2014 Share I have this GT Force 1.0 up for grabs https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/76230-gt-force-10-medium/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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