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Steel frame flex


Pieter1

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Howzit guys/girls

 

When I stand and peddle or lean the bike in a corner the rear wheel rubs on the opposite chain stay.

Should I not stand and pedle or lean the bike in corners.

Or can I weld the frame somehow to make it stronger? It is an On one Inbred ss for what its worth.

 

Thanks.

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What type of wheels?

Type of Tyre and width?

 

I had this when I ran 2.3 WTB wolverine, on the rear with Gian PXC Wheels.

 

 

The Tyre may be "rolling" on the rim, causing the rubbing of the frame.

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Hahaha! Mielies and ice cream. I have Spank Subrosa rims on there also with a 2.2 Maxxis Ardent Race tire on there. Had the same issue with a wtb tire on there.

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what does the tyre clearance look like when stationary?

 

given what I recall the Inbred frame clearance looked like, a 2.2" should have ample clearance.

 

give those spokes a squeeze and see if they are on the loose side.

 

Hahaha! Mielies and ice cream. I have Spank Subrosa rims on there also with a 2.2 Maxxis Ardent Race tire on there. Had the same issue with a wtb tire on there.

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Howzit guys/girls

 

When I stand and peddle or lean the bike in a corner the rear wheel rubs on the opposite chain stay.

Should I not stand and pedle or lean the bike in corners.

Or can I weld the frame somehow to make it stronger? It is an On one Inbred ss for what its worth.

 

Thanks.

I am guessing this is the 29er Inbred.

 

Steel does flex a bit but not much on the stays.

 

What size tyres are you running?

 

How many spokes on the rear wheel?

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best old pics I have on file showing the rear of the frame with a std 2.25" ardent....never had any issues.

 

Edit: please ignore the gears, this was a moment of weakness on my part!

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best old pics I have on file showing the rear of the frame with a std 2.25" ardent....never had any issues.

 

Edit: please ignore the gears, this was a moment of weakness on my part!

Talking about gears, I will be removing mine after the argus. 

I will then be riding a single speed, rigid monstercross. 

 

The reason: I do not want to buy new campaq shifters (apparently mine is not repairable) and I am open to new challenges.  

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Back to topic. 

 

My father in law had the same problem with a used bike that he bought. 

 

Problem was the dish of the wheel. Took the wheel in for a "rebuild". Problem solved. 

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I doubt it's the frame - I'm Running 2.4's in the back of my Dee-Dar and even wheelíng it around corners it doesn't rub on the chain-stay - in fact there is hardly any flex at all. 

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In order of likelihood:

 

1. Pap spokes

2. *** skewer

3. Wheel bearings shot

4. You used to play prop at club level, and you're riding a 29er.

Probably 1-3. I’ll have these things looked at because I know it is a poefie skewer, the hubs have not been serviced in like forever and the spokes, maybe buit the build is still quite fresh. Thanks guys!
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hairy ...

 

if that yellow beast is flexing at the back

 

i think its cause someone cut the top of your seat stays off with a hacksaw and welded your brake bridge to the seatpost with a bit of metal :blink: 

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