0 points (view top contributors)
Forum Replies Created
-
Posts
-
Cool, I’m glad you understood that.. I almost don’t and I wrote it.
If it has popped out of place its kind of a bitch to get back into place.Glad to help
Has this derailleur been unistalled and reinstalled since this issue arose?
If the base plate of the derailleur (held into place by a "C" clip around the mouting screw) that retains the spring that is inside the mounting base is not sprung and locked into place by the little bent over tab on the side of this plate against the nipple on the side of the derailleurs base then that adjustment will not do anything and it will appear like the spring could be broken.
I know that’s a bit confusing, but it’s hard to explain without being able to point it out.
Since it’s howling on you already, I would suggest sanding the surface lightly so you have a fresh start then get some really good hard braking cycles in. I bet that will get rid of your problem.Everything Schwim said, but I would also add:
– I have found it best to lightly sand the rotors in a circular pattern to avoid making anymore grooves length wise in the rotors.
– Make sure all the fasteners are tight too, if the rotor fasteners are loose it can sing too.
And it’s strange that it keeps happening, which makes me think its not the valve, but the rim.I agree with this, it is VERY odd that it has happened to multiple tubes from differant manufacturers as well. Something is puncturing the tube, or the air flow going into the valve is blowing it. I tend not to think it is the pressure as I would imagine the tube would pop before the valve would blow as I have never blown one of these valves myself. I could see a manf. defect causing one tube to be bad here and there, but 2 or 3 in a row… ?
38 here and I still go over my handlebars at least twice a week…
Ride fast and take chances!!!
Welcome!
Grats!
Now get that nice shiny new rig out in the woods and get some nice scratches in it right away so you dont need to worry about scratching it anymore 😀
So you have tried differant tubes from differant manufacturers and the inner valve INSIDE the valve stem is releasing air quickly immediately following the removal of the pump?
These are the steps I would take if this were happening to me:
1) I would not use a compressor and try instead a regular hand pump to see if there is any difference as the compressor output may be set too high for the valve to handle.
2) I would try a different pressure gauge, perhaps the one you’re using is faulty.
3) I would definately try less pressure. I use to ride my 26" anthem with 45-50lbs. I did this knowing it was higher than most use because I was getting 2 to 3 flats per ride at 35-40#s. On my 29er however I have found that 35-40# is perfect, usually 38#.
If these three things made no difference then I would submerge the leeking tube into a basin of water to be sure it really is the valve and not the base of the stem as it could be a simple matter of a burr in the valve hole of the rim puncturing the base of the valve.
Honestly I have a feeling you are damaging the valve when you are using your compressor/pump on the tubes with eaither too much pressure or to fast of a flow of air.
They look pretty sweet. I do love the cable routing!!
Sorry Schwim,
I tried to watch it though… prolly shouldn’t have read the comments before trying to watch the video.. I just couldn’t stand listening to him…
However your last post did make me chuckle and turn slightly red in embarassment for a second or two.. 😳
I have an Airborne and have never had trouble having it worked on at an LBS. I’ve never heard of a shop that only worked on bikes they sold.That is not at all not at all what was being said…
I think you may be assuming everyone is a mech. I am assuming since he is new to the sport and in the new riders forum and making a post named "NOOB gets new steed" he knows very little in the way of set up, repair, and maintenance not to mention owning any of the tools he may need.
When you purchase a new bike from a shop they set it all up for you adjust it, fit it, and then do a follow up inspection/tuneup after a set amount of miles or hours of use which can ALL be invaluable services to a new rider. You do not get any of these services when you purchase a new bike from the internet. Also when you buy a bike from a shop and then bring said bike back to the shop for any kind of repairs later they are almost always more willing to do little free-bees for you and go the extra mile on the bike they sold you as compared to the internet bike you did not buy from them.
A "for example" would be my new Trance I got 3 weeks ago. It had a bad bearing in the rear hub that I noticed a grinding noise from after my second ride.. Took it to the shop right off the trail and they replaced the bearing for me right away while I waited and did not charge me. Had I brought him a wheel from a used craigslist bike (where many of my bikes come from) and asked for it to be fixed, it would have gone in line to wait and I would have had to pay for the labor and the part. If it were an internet bike still under warranty I would have had to wait for the new warranted part to ship and then done the work myself (only cause I know how and own the proper tools) or paid him to do it. Had I taken the Trance to a differant Giant dealer that I did not buy the bike from, they would have warranted the part but I would have had to pay for the labor, and I don’t believe they would have fixed it while I waited, but rather placed me in line with everyone else.
The $1k+ I saved over a comparable "name brand" bike has more than paid for any repairs/tuneups I’ve needed since I bought it.With a new bike from a shop it has been my experience that there usually isn’t any money paid for repairs or tuneup, at least for the first year.
For someone who know bikes, how to do the work and has the tools an internet bike is probably a good idea. For someone who is new to the sport and does not know much about bikes especially the newer tech and tools used to do the work, the support that a LBS usually provides with a new purchase can be priceless..
Ok so I tried to watch this video, but I just can’t force myself thruough more then the first few minutes. I really cannot respect this guy. A lot of it may also have to do with the comments he posted.
First off, is it such an evil epidemic that hobbiest are purchasing soo many of these super high end bikes that the manufacturers are going to be producing only these high end machines for the masses to have to buy? How many people do you know or ride with that are not pros but yet cruise around on these high end machines? How many of these bikes do we see on the trails… ever?
Secondly if a person wants to purchase one of these super high end bikes as a hobbiest and spend their life savings on a piece of equipment they think is going to give them mad fat riding skillz and trail cred why does it bother him (or you?) so much? How does it affect him (or you?)?
Also as a final note… He is all preechy about his no helmet wearing activity being "his choice" and acts all bothered that someone picked up on it and commented on it, but yet he spent how many hours of his life to point out how silly it is to spend excess, and obviously expendable income on a really expensive piece of equipment. To that I say… It is a personal choice to spend how ever much money one wants to spend on a bike…
"robames" wroteWow I just looked at that Airborne bike and it is beautiful! I am second guessing myself now! LOL! Lower price too! I should have gotten input BEFORE I bought! Thanks again for the info.
Norco makes good bikes, you usually see their downhill bikes more than their trail bikes. With what you would have saved on an Airborne you would probably have spent just in service and maintanace fees as it is an online purchase with no LBS support. You would have had to assemble yourself which means you would need all the right tools and knowledge.
Being new to the sport and the current tech you made a good choice going to a local shop where you will recieve good support.
Looks and sounds to me like you broke the springs. I am guessing a lack of lubrication + force = "Hell no I quit!" They can be replaced. The good thing about older entry lever equipment is that it’s easy to service and repair. Parts on the other hand can be difficult to find. Seals and wipers can be found easily, but internal guts can be very hard to find. You find a million videos on YouTube showing you how to take those Manitou’s apart service them and put them back together as well.
Everything Schwim said plus, those wheels may not stand up to a "3-4ft ledge".
I have got some good news for you guys! There is a guy on Ebay that makes and sells derailuer hangers for just about any bike. The last 2 hangers I bought from him were a perfect fit and only $10.
His seller name is:
925engineeringI was turned on to this cat from a forum post I read a while back, I have used him and been very pleased with the entire deal!
"maddslacker" wrotePro Tip … a 26" tube works just fine in a 29er tire.
Really?! You’ve done this?
Just got my first 29er last week and I did not know this… Never would have thought to try it unless I was desperate.
It’s totaly ’cause its a Giant…. any other bike would have just laid down and gave up 😀
I have never had any luck with bushing/spacers online. I have twice now depended on my LBS to get me the spacers I need. The RP2 is a great shock BTW and at $150.00 it was a deal IMO. , I have one on my 08 Anthem and it has never done anything but have a possitive effect on my rides. On the Anthem I dont think I have ever actually used the propedal option except on one specific long climb up a paved road to get back to my car at a park I used to ride at.
The only air shock I have ever scored under $150 was a 5th Element , which tends to be a very light duty shock that is easily blown… so good job!
Giant has always been known for a good "bang for yer buck" bike. A brand new Yukon with 4" of travel is priced on their corp. web site for $1050.00
We have some of the best singletrack in NH right here along the 101 corridor and some very nice places within 15 minutes drive of Manchester. Also Nashua has some nice spots as well. (Yudicky Farms!)
If FOMBA and Fort Rock are to your liking then you need to check out Musquash Conservation Area. It is on High Range Road behind the Airport on yer way to Hudson. Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown is more awesome singletrack maintained by NEMBA. There are already MILES of singletrack out there and they have plans on making more to compare to Kingdom Trails in VT.
The Massabessic trail system starts on Mammoth Rd in Manchester and heads all the way to the shore. The Massabessic trail system connects to the Southern NH Snow Slickers (SNHSS) trail system which is a snowmobile club. SNHSS trail 15 goes north to south and connects to an almost infinate amount of marked and unmarked snowmobile and singletrack trails. "The Maze" out at FOMBA (thats what they call the snowmobile trails the encompass FOMBA) are the beginning of the trail 15 system and they have maps posted at varies places. Trail 15 can be used to connect to Tower HIll and from there Bear Brook State Park. It’s about a 20 mile loop out to Bear Brook and back from the FOMBA lot without doing any riding in Bear Brook.
There is one small hidden gem on the Massabessic rails trail a little ways past FOMBA to the east. It will be on yer left when heading east a couple miles down, you will see a horse ranch on yer right hand side and a small nearly dried up retention pond/swamp on yer left. There are trail heads just before and just after the small pond on the left. It is known by the few locals that ride it as The 4 miler. It is a 4 mile stretch of very technical singletrack. Lots of skinny bridges made from logs, a huge log see-saw, and tons of steep drops and climbs. Very few people even know of its existance, even though it has now been recorded on Strava (called Tech and Flow) because it is hard to find.
So that’s for starters…. There is a ton of varying types of trails to ride in this area!
"gar29" wroteInteresting. Looks like they only want "approved" reviews! How convenient…
No, they sent the notice to the online store doing the review because they are misrepresenting the GoPro product with incorrect branding and unlicenced images. Sounds more like CYA than straight up greed.
