As therealpomo said above, but with a twist, maybe. I've always run ht with a bigger tyre on the rear - something high volume at that. I love hard tails. Pre emtb my ht had equal time with my full sus. It really made me appreciate both - I enjoyed the change. You do put more effort into riding...
I keep an eye on small bikes for my partner who is 4'11". She really needs something with 24" wheels. It's only been the last couple of years that reasonable full suspension 24" non e bikes have been available. At 5'3'', I'm guessing a 26" would be a good fit. If you go bigger wheels you end up...
Gee, I didn't get that at all, re the consensus:oops: Usually "need" is a dirty word when it comes to blokes and their toys; if you want a happy life try to avoid that word:ROFLMAO:. Money is a different matter. I don't like doing major upgrades for anything. I've bought a different size (cheap)...
I've got 1300km up and no issues. I did remove the right crank to fit a new chain ring. All the youtube videos show greasing the end of the axle before putting the crank on - I don't understand why - I wonder if they know why? I cleaned everything with iso. I always use loktite and I did use the...
8hrs of zip ties then bleeding with syringes? The zip tie thing is for avoiding a proper bleed ie syringes. Zip tie then a top up burp as per the video should rule air out and give you hard levers. What were the levers like after the 8hr zip tie? You might have a leak where fluid is coming out...
I have a merida e140 - 140 front, 130 rear. I love it, but I've always been a trail rider. I enjoy climbing easily as much as descending. I do like high volume tires though. Most people into emtb and mtb want enduro with a focus on going downhill, and the manufacturers have responded...
I bought a universal cargo bar for about $25 au. There are holes in the window pillars where the bar fits (see white van about 20 posts up). My bike, xl goes in backwards with the seat in front of the bar - 2 occy straps; one around seat and cargo bar, one around top of forks and hooked into a...
I'd get a new bike. The bike you have looks like an awesome and very versatile commuter if you decided to keep it as well. Most bikes are aimed at just what you want.
Some people think that owning a big house is awesome too - I think it's a burden. Alright if you can afford a housekeeper. My time and money is limited. I spend enough time and money keeping one bike maintained and riding it - maybe some of you pay to keep your bikes maintained by someone else...
Question: I'm trying to find what tool I need to remove the lock ring that holds the chain ring spider in place - does any one know what it is? It looks like I need shimano TL-FC33. If so, does someone know of a cheaper alternative?
Late reply - I did enter my serial number and it showed that I have 0 of 2 tokens installed, or something like that. I have since increased the pressure to 50 psi to more closely match the sag / usage of the rear. I finish most rides with 15mm unused on the fork and 10mm unused on the shock -...
Maybe. I eat quite healthily and varied. I have a blend with whatever vegetable is looking really good at that time - could be broccoli or cauliflower or celery - whatever. One of my favorite snacks is prunes and raw nuts - especially after a ride. Our bodies aren't uniformly the same. Some...
That's awsome that it works for you. I stretch every day, I don't think it effects cramping at all for me. If stretching works for you, then I'm guessing you could walk a cramp out too. The theory is to get your muscles moving to shift the lactic acid. It's only ever worked very short term for...
Magnesium, as soon as you finish the ride. I cramp badly too if I don't have magnesium. You'll have to research what form of magnesium though - one form is much more bioavailable to your body, the other form is only about 10% useful. I have one of the 10% forms - but I'm going to use them up...
So true! I've always spent an hour or two setting up my bike after collecting it. Even a new ktm 990 smt - in the carpark! It was low on oil, the chain was too tight, and the settings on each fork leg were set up differently :oops: . I've never found suspension to be in the ball park - despite...