Joe Soap Posted August 6, 2020 Share Wheels something like this: (they strong wheels these and the weight isn't that bad) https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/mountain-bike-wheels/410427/dt-swiss-m1900-wheelset Forgot to ask, what's the consensus regarding 28 vs 32 spokes (if any)?Apart from the number of spokes, what's the difference?Or does one manufacturer just prefer 28 over 32 and the other 32 over 28? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverInTheRoad Posted August 6, 2020 Share Forgot to ask, what's the consensus regarding 28 vs 32 spokes (if any)?Apart from the number of spokes, what's the difference?Or does one manufacturer just prefer 28 over 32 and the other 32 over 28? Look at the wheel as a whole. Strong rims and spokes? Then go 28 hole. 28 hole wheels have more flex which might be nice on a hardtail. I also never break spokes on the front wheel. My next wheelset will be 28 hole front, 32 hole rear. With double butted spokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SL7 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Love the thread. Different shades of orange might not look so lekke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted August 6, 2020 Share This just popped up https://bikehub.co.za/classifieds/item/mountain-bike-forks/419579/manitou-machete-comp-boost I told him to get hold of the OP... OP, get hold of this guy Joe Soap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted August 6, 2020 Share Just bought a slade frame . Want a badass setup .Thinking 2.6 front 2.4 rear .Lyme dropperLyme wheelsStx brakesNeed a fork ???? Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Soap Posted August 7, 2020 Share Love the thread. Different shades of orange might not look so lekke.Yeah scared of that.Also undecided if I should go full OCD I.e. Nothing but black and 100% matching orange (only other colour allowed is 6 yellow letters on each tyre), or should I rather rate the component value/functionality above the colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Soap Posted August 13, 2020 Share Procurement process started Dirt Tracker, SL7 and Wayne pudding Mol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Soap Posted August 13, 2020 Share Next on the shopping list:- Tab mount (not sure of terminology) brake adapter for 180mm rear disc- Seat post clamp 34.9 mm- Headset ZS44/EC44 Any help with sourcing a headset would help, looked at all the online shops that I know of and can't seem to find stock. Preferred brands are Hope/Cane Creek Dirt Tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted August 13, 2020 Share Pike or Fox34 is the way to go. 120mm minimum. 140mm absolute max.As an alternative there is an Ohlins RXF34 up for sale in the classifieds, which reviews very well. I've just bought an Ohlins RXF36 120mm for my Niner ROS, which I haven't ridden yet but will review and report when I have.Crain has an older Pike up at around R5k, and I know Jacobus h123 has a few suitable forks available, and is a top bloke to deal with.I'm running American Classic 3834 (34mm internal width) rims on Tune hubs and they give great support to wider tyres. My current tyre setup is Maxxis Agressor 2.5wt back and Minion DHF2 2.6 front.Dropper is essential for rowdy hardtails.You are welcome to dm me if I can help further.You are going to have so much fun. Joe Soap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulb_Lebone Posted August 13, 2020 Share 120mm fork with 27.5 wheels, the best for any sort of mountain biking my friend. Mechanically. Get something for that is good but within your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MORNE Posted August 13, 2020 Share Next on the shopping list:- Tab mount (not sure of terminology) brake adapter for 180mm rear disc- Seat post clamp 34.9 mm- Headset ZS44/EC44 Any help with sourcing a headset would help, looked at all the online shops that I know of and can't seem to find stock. Preferred brands are Hope/Cane CreekIsiko sports (local CC distro) website show stock of the cane creek top and bottom headset cups separately.ec44/zs44https://isikosports.co.za/Headsets-c23798660 Ps: I have a hope one now and used to have the cane creek one. The extra money for the hope one is not justified imo. Exactly the same thing. Edited August 13, 2020 by morneS555 Joe Soap 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Soap Posted August 13, 2020 Share Ps: I have a hope one now and used to have the cane creek one. The extra money for the hope one is not justified imo. Exactly the same thing.Referring to 40 or 110 series? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Soap Posted August 17, 2020 Share I need a Sram brake lever rubber boot like the below.Any suggestion where to find one or anyone having a broken lever lying around who's boot i can use? Edited August 17, 2020 by Joe Soap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted August 18, 2020 Share Cant find it on website but anyone know the diamter of the seatpost for a silverback slade trail. Need a dropper not sure of the size. I thnk its 30.9mm but need to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted August 18, 2020 Share Cant find it on website but anyone know the diamter of the seatpost for a silverback slade trail. Need a dropper not sure of the size. I thnk its 30.9mm but need to be sure.Yup, 30.9mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevief Posted August 18, 2020 Share Yup, 30.9mm???????? Grease_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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