They can. :biggrin:
You can buy housing in any color you want. I prefer to buy housing based on performance first (5mm or 5.5mm compressionless in full runs), but brands like Jagwire offer some good stuff in a lot of colors.
That's exactly what I do. That with some clear vinyl applied to...
I'm planning on changing the oil in mine to 2.5wt as well. My 6-way is on a 2.18:1 frame, and the rebound, HSC and LSC are backed most of the way out, 70psi, max SPV volume. Hopefully the lighter weight oil will give me greater range of adjustment. I hope you share your results.
Interesting. I wonder if it's backwards compatible. :hmm:
Yep, that's one reason I've always liked the Hex Lock axle Manitou uses. And loathed the Marzocchi QR20.
Oh, and the 36 is actually my XC fork. :biggrin:
Well, mostly XC. It's lighter than my last few forks that were 130mm or...
How the heck? Do you mean the axle itself is 30% stiffer, or the entire fork is 30% stiffer solely due to the axle? Frankly I don't see how that's possible. My '07 Talas 36 is already so ridiculously stiff that I am aware of flex in other parts of my bike that I didn't notice before with...
What do you mean by "stronger"? More durable? I'd like to see that test.
36 spokes instead of 32 adds ~20g per wheel and results in a wheel that is 12.5% stronger. Says Sheldon Brown anyway. Sounds like a great tradeoff to me, and that's one reason all my rear wheels are 36h. I believe a...
That doesn't mean there aren't advantages (and disadvantages) to multi-pivot designs. Those guys could win on a Huffy.
Regardless, the Izium looks great.
Why is that necessary? If you have an aluminum spoke and a titanium spoke of similar size, the ti one will be about 60% heavier, but have twice the tensile strength. That's a generalization of course, but then again we're speaking generally.
Paper wouldn't be a good choice for spoke...
Bump.
I just read your thread on emptybeer entirely. It was great to see the design take shape step by step. I'd love to get a custom frame one day myself.
My XC bike was refurbished not too long ago, after spending the last year on something considerably heavier. Much more appropriate...
Nice bike. If those are really ti spokes, I'm interested to know more. Sure they're not ano red al?
Eh? I've been using 31mm wide rims for pure XC for the last five years. And isn't that about average size for a DH rim? In fact, I'm thinking about picking up some 35mm wide rims for XC...
Universal Cycles lists a bunch. Just about every size for Manitou, or use Marzocchi hardware if you have a Fox. Speedgoat will also special order them for you for a very reasonable price.
Just measure the inside to inside of the link, and get a one piece stainless reducer instead of the flexy...
That's true, however the Pro IIs are much higher quality, not just bearings and seals, but the pawls and engagement ring. I've been on the Abbahs for years now, and they've been good hubs overall, although they have failed a few times resulting in some very long hikes back to my car. But the...
Is it just the frame making it appear that way, or does that bike have a really short wheelbase?
Very cool design. Looks like you have lots of standover.
Please keep an eye out for my brother's bike.
Jamis Dakar Expert frame. Serial # WLH07297M
Manitou Nixon Elite Fork.
Sram X.0 shifters and 9.0 front and rear derailleurs.
Bontrager Racedisc wheelset
Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires
Avid BB7 disc brakes
Shimano LX M571 Crankset
Raceface Deus stem...
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