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    Part # 1: Orbea Rise - Upper Linkage Axle and Bearing Service

    Curiously, I haven't *touch wood* had this issue with my Rallon. It uses practically the same design. I should really give it a service.
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    Maxiss Rekon opinions on the m ltd.

    The reasons I ended up getting a Rise are because a) my LBS owner ordered it and knew I was interested and b) three kids now, the youngest being 1 so I haven't got the time on my hands for longer rides. My rise is a large M10 in blue/gold. The paint finish is nice, hopefully more durable than...
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    Part # 1: Orbea Rise - Upper Linkage Axle and Bearing Service

    Great tutorial Rod. One thing to point out is that the bluepaper recommends a retaining compound on the axle splines. The Occam bluepaper recommended 638, but there was no suggestion for which one on the Rise. I used grease on the last reassemble, my LBS guy said he has used grease...
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    Maxiss Rekon opinions on the m ltd.

    Oh, not fantastic braking in loose or steep stuff. That is one big drawback.
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    Maxiss Rekon opinions on the m ltd.

    They're a fast rolling trail tyre that leans towards xc, they won't have the grip of the MM/Hans Dampf combo so I would lean toward changing them. Or run MM up front and use them as rears. I'm finding them to be a fairly reasonable rear tyre. Fast rolling is nice and they provide predictable...
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    Shock linkage question.

    Thanks for your reply Rob. I quickly tracked down mine by wriggling the wheel side to side while touching each pivot. I started off suspecting (and dreading) the main pivot as it was the culprit on my Rallon. It looks more tricky to service on the Rise though. I think there was a lack of...
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    Shock linkage question.

    Hi All, I recently received my M10 Rise and have thoroughly enjoyed it so far. My only issue, which is not ideal after a month of ownership, is a creaking axle on the shock linkage where it runs through the seat tube. I pulled it down and cleaned everything but noticed that the threaded side...
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