Shebeen Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I would say about 3500 - 4000kmin six weeks, are you planning on giving froomedawg a run for his money at le tour?
Spoke101 Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I would say about 3500 - 4000km That's fantastic compared to my last driveline lasted 2000km's and yes I do look after it very well, just one to many muddy rides. Last chain 321km's with one really muddy 40km ride. KCNC $h!t.
BogusOne Posted March 24, 2014 Posted March 24, 2014 I had a close look at my drivetrain after saturdays mud at the ASG race. Just how screwed am I? Jockey wheels: Chainring:  I already know the chain needs to be replaced and I am fairly sure my cassette is still okay.  Dullstroom, Sabie and Tyger valley in the space of 6 weeks has not been good to my bike...  Why ia that chainring running so close to the chain stay?
Rudi Pollard Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 It runs very close to the chain stay. I've had it checked out twice before and both time I've been told that its fine like that. It still concerns me that there is nearly no clearance between the chainring and chain stay.
BogusOne Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 It runs very close to the chain stay. I've had it checked out twice before and both time I've been told that its fine like that. It still concerns me that there is nearly no clearance between the chainring and chain stay. Cant see if this is BB30 or GXP. If GXP do you have any spacers between the drive side bearing cup and the frame?
Rudi Pollard Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Cant see if this is BB30 or GXP. If GXP do you have any spacers between the drive side bearing cup and the frame? It is GXP. I am not sure if there is a spacer in there and I specifically asked my LBS to check the spacing of the crank as I was concerned about it, so I would be pretty pissed off if its not right. Where do I get the spacers and what is the ideal spacing?
BogusOne Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 It is GXP. I am not sure if there is a spacer in there and I specifically asked my LBS to check the spacing of the crank as I was concerned about it, so I would be pretty pissed off if its not right. Where do I get the spacers and what is the ideal spacing? LBS will have spacers. I normally run 1 spacer on the drive side but it all depends on the frame I suppose and getting the clearance right.
Rudi Pollard Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Two shops have had a look at it and told me its fine which really irritates me!!!
BogusOne Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 Two shops have had a look at it and told me its fine which really irritates me!!! Short read on GXP spacing http://forums.mtbr.com/sram/sram-xx-chain-ring-gap-chain-stay-606561.html And maybe this will help too  http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx332/CSNeoM4A1/IMG_20120510_060752.jpg Rudi Pollard 1
Guest Smimby Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 I had a close look at my drivetrain after saturdays mud at the ASG race. Just how screwed am I? Jockey wheels: Chainring:  I already know the chain needs to be replaced and I am fairly sure my cassette is still okay.  Dullstroom, Sabie and Tyger valley in the space of 6 weeks has not been good to my bike... 99% change that your cassette is history also.
Cassie Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 hate it when a race(doing what you love) sets you back so damn much cause of poor weather! Isn't this just part and parcle of the sport?? i mean why MTB if you are too scared to put your bike through some mud? Rather sacrifice the weight (couple of grams) and put more sturdy components on... Saw this again inthe Epic stage 1 - notioced how many Pro's punctured because they were all on light racing tubeless tyres??? IF they had invested in normal, proper USt tyres (yes, they are heavier) they would perhaps have reached the podium??? nonky and Rudi Pollard 2
Rudi Pollard Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Ill ride it as is till a week before MTN Clarens and then replace everything in time for that race as well as Sani. I will have a look at the spacing this afternoon. Thanks for the help guys BogusOne 1
Rudi Pollard Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 Where will these GXP spacers fit into this setup? http://www.mymountain.com.au/p/5433802/trek-bb95-press-fit-bottom-bracket-shimano.html
Rudi Pollard Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 sorry posted the wrong link http://www.mymountain.com.au/p/5434285/trek-bb95-press-fit-bottom-bracket-sram-gxp.html How will I be able to see if that one spacer is in there or not?
BogusOne Posted March 25, 2014 Posted March 25, 2014 sorry posted the wrong link http://www.mymountai...t-sram-gxp.html How will I be able to see if that one spacer is in there or not?  Its the black parts in between the frame and bb cups. Clearly visible in this pic below.... http://fcdn.mtbr.com/attachments/sram/542735d1273677952-sram-xx-chain-ring-gap-chain-stay-img464.jpg
Rudi Pollard Posted March 25, 2014 Author Posted March 25, 2014 As you can see in this internet pic, the TREK frame does not have the exterior BB cups http://www.switchbackmb.com/contentimages/Trek_Superfly_2.jpg
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