Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Oh for sure, my LBS is crap, but fade can also be caused by heat build up, which I'm sure is the case here. I'll have them bled by a different LBS to make sure thoughYeah, but you'd need to have a fair amount of heat for it to fade...
partydave Posted February 9, 2015 Author Posted February 9, 2015 Namibian summer + bombing down a loooooooonnnnngggggg hill pretty much does it. I'll get another LBS to check it out though, maybe it's just a bleed issue
Amberdrake Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Considering Avid uses DOT fluid to reduce chances of fade I highly doubt its fading. Avid's are like black magic tho from everything i have read. They either work incredible or they require a lot of attention and then only work half time.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Considering Avid uses DOT fluid to reduce chances of fade I highly doubt its fading. Avid's are like black magic tho from everything i have read. They either work incredible or they require a lot of attention and then only work half time.Like an alfa or an opel manta. Wonderful when they're working but do something g wrong and all bets are off.
s14phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 If the Avids are really that bad on your bike then maybe try a set of Shimano XT. I have had no issues with any of the shimano brakes I have had. From entry level, Deore, SLX, XT... all without a problem or a sound... they just work. @ OP - Other than the brakes that are a problem - what else is wrong on the bike???
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 If the Avids are really that bad on your bike then maybe try a set of Shimano XT. I have had no issues with any of the shimano brakes I have had. From entry level, Deore, SLX, XT... all without a problem or a sound... they just work. @ OP - Other than the brakes that are a problem - what else is wrong on the bike???TBH with the cost of Deore nowadays (locally and internationally) i'd go that way. Exactly the same internals, and all of the power. You don't need the Servowave either...
partydave Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 S14phoenix: The Suntour XCM feels a bit iffy over rougher terrain, rebound doesn't appear to have any effect Noise and difficult shifting, adjusting the rear derailleur helps for about 1 long ride Grinding BB Clicking front rim It kinda feels like I got a bum deal if I see what the Momsens with decent components go for brand new
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 XCM is a HORRIBLE fork. The RD may be due to cable housing issues or a kink in the cable, but not easy to diagnose without seeing it. As for the BB- easy and cheap replacement will fix that, and the front rim - strange that it's clicking. May be the bearings that are shot. All easily rectified.
partydave Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 See, so I need to spend more money on the bike. Urgh
s14phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 You need to get a good mechanic though...
Amberdrake Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I would not go for a new bike. Id first degrease the drive train and wash the bike Then replace shifter cables inner and outer.Replace the BB.Then look into wheel.Lastly Replace the fork with something like a Rockshox RebaEither way your gonna spend money.Unlikely new bike will have a fork that performs as you wish.
partydave Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Amberdrake - What I paid for this bike, I could have gotten a Momsen A329 with a Reba I'll get the bike properly serviced though and replace as needed. Thanks for all the advice guys
s14phoenix Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 you spent the money already on this bike... no use spending again. fix small issues first when you got all that fixed you can get a better feel for the bike. Then keep an eye out for a good fork... good luck bud!
droenn Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Never think of a bike as an investment! Upgrade components as you get funds, you'll appreciate all the incremental steps in improvement on the bike and you'll probably end up with a better specc'd bike in the long term.
partydave Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 And time! Thanks Porqui, there's always 1 plonker Thanks for the advice guys, I'll replace the BB tonight, perhaps bleed the brakes one more time. Fork will have to wait a while as will the derailleur
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