jrussell Posted December 20, 2009 Posted December 20, 2009 I need help please guys' date=' in the context of rear derailours, what is:"Shadow" and "Rapid Rise" I know what with my old bike, i used to change up gear with the first finger trigger, and down with the thumb lever thing,And now on my Nitrous the first finger trigger shifts the gears down, and the thumb lever changes them up. I prefer changing up with the thumb and down with the 1st finger trigger, what setup is this? (rapid rise? shadow?) Both bikes have 2 way release deore shifters (rapidfire) and my old one has this xt R/D http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20699 and my new Nitrous has this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6191is this a rapid rise derailour?[/quote'] help anyone?
Eedubz Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 I need help please guys' date=' in the context of rear derailours, what is: "Shadow" and "Rapid Rise" ? ? I know what with my old bike, i used to change up gear with the first finger trigger,?and down with the thumb lever thing, And now on my Nitrous the first finger trigger shifts the gears down, and the thumb lever changes them up. ? I prefer changing up with the thumb and down with the 1st finger trigger, what setup is this? (rapid rise? shadow?) ? Both bikes have 2 way release deore shifters (rapidfire) and my old one has this xt R/D http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=20699 ? and my new Nitrous has this http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=6191 is this a rapid rise derailour? Rapid Rise refers to "wrong way around" shifting, in that you go to higher gears (smaller cog) with the thumb, and lower gears (bigger cog) with your index finger. Shadow refers to the derailleur. It's Shimano's new design that tucks the derailleur up closer to the frame and cassette, moving it out of harms way. It makes it safer as you have less chance of knocking it into things while riding. First day on the hill yesterday with the new Saint parts. Took a bit of getting used to the new shifter as my old shifter was Rapid Rise, but wow what a difference! Shifts were amazing and chain didn't move from the cogs or jump at all. brakes are bedding in nicely and feel good, nice modulation and not "grabby". As for the 2006 Boxxer Race, I say go for it! Boxxers are pretty simple forks, and are super easy to service. All it really takes is some new seals and fresh oil every now and then, so as long as you look after these components you shouldn't have any issues even with a 2006 model. My fork was leaking abit of oil from the damping side. Changed the seals and added fresh oil and haven't had a problem since. Then are bullet proof, as long as you take care of them. Having said that, the 2010 Team is looking more and more tempting everyday... Eedubz2009-12-21 02:17:40
darnijl Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 I have that same stem! But, uh... Everything else is a bit different
jrussell Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 Guys I need some help please! I need to remove the bottom piece of my headset (the big washer thing around the steerer) off my fork. I have already lubed it up and its just sitting now, but how do i pull it off? its on pretty tight?
Eedubz Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 use a screw driver and a hammer, hit it from the bottom from a couple of spot/angles to get it moving up the steerer.
darnijl Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 Ya it's supposed to be knocked down. Just wedge a screw in there and lift a little bit moving around the circle... And when you put it back on your fork, or next fork you have to knock it down with a piece of wood and a hammer a little bit and go around in a circle a little bit each time..
Capricorn Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 ja. i was gonna recommend LBS do it. as they have these nice pullers purpose built for taking off the lower race of headsets.
jrussell Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 Ya they did it in 2 seconds, and i ploughed away witha a hammer for 20 minutes......Cap you still coming today?
Capricorn Posted December 21, 2009 Posted December 21, 2009 roger that Jason. Just lemme get my ride in for the day, have some supper, and i will give u a call before I roll.
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