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  1. DownCycles_Stef

    HFX-Mag pad falls out, any suggestions?

    Yeah, check that the springs are installed correctly for sure. Also make sure they are hooking onto the post on the pistons correctly and sitting flat. I've seen Hayes pads that are a bit finicky and feel like they have clicked in when in reality maybe only one side of the spring is actually...
  2. DownCycles_Stef

    Why internet forums can suck sometimes.

    Let me start off by saying, I'm the first to admit my douchiness by even re-posting a link to this in RideMonkey, but considering this particular user has been banned from this site, I thought perhaps some of you would like a reminder why...
  3. DownCycles_Stef

    Come Hang Out w/ Eric Carter in New York (THIS SATURDAY)

    Down Cycles is proud to present Downhill and BMX racing legend Eric Carter! Come out to the shop and hang out with one of our sports most decorated athletes this Saturday, August 16th, from 3:00-5:00. Eric has flown out to the East Coast to help out with Diablo Freeride Park/Jeep's 48STRAIGHT 4X...
  4. DownCycles_Stef

    Come Hang Out w/ Eric Carter in New York (THIS SATURDAY)

    Down Cycles is proud to present Downhill and BMX racing legend Eric Carter! Come out to the shop and hang out with one of our sports most decorated athletes this Saturday, August 16th, from 3:00-5:00. Eric has flown out to the East Coast to help out with Diablo Freeride Park/Jeep's 48STRAIGHT 4X...
  5. DownCycles_Stef

    55eta

    The oil volumes for the 2008 55ETA are 175cc oil in the left leg, 55cc oil in the right leg. Like almost all Marzocchi forks, to change your oil, remove the top caps, drain. Partially unscrew cartridge bolts, tap cartridge bolts, then fully unscrew bolts and remove/drain remaining oil. Cycle...
  6. DownCycles_Stef

    Creaky BB....

    Make sure it has been properly chased and faced. Also make sure you're applying grease to all surfaces that are interfacing (i.e. spindle, anything with threads). I also like applying grease to both the inner and outer surfaces of the BB cup/shell threads. If that doesn't seem to fix it, may be...
  7. DownCycles_Stef

    A LBS Mechanic's Ranting

    I'm glad to see people seem to have the same feeling as I do. As I said, I totally understand and support buying anything elsewhere or online when it's saving you a decent amount of money, but when it isn't, you're just being stupid for not supporting your local shops, be it bicycle or otherwise.
  8. DownCycles_Stef

    A LBS Mechanic's Ranting

    I'm not sure how many of you all have or currently work in a LBS, or for that matter any small local business; for those of you who do/have however, perhaps you'll appreciate my frustration and inability to comprehend the actions of people. We all know that the internet has given rise to...
  9. DownCycles_Stef

    suspension 101

    You should be running a 450 or 500 lbs spring on your Sunday. The air pressure in the shock is best thought of as an adjustable bottom-out resistance, it has nothing to do with the overall spring rate of the shock.
  10. DownCycles_Stef

    2007 boxxer team problem

    If you hear air leaking out, you've probably got a blow or mis-seated o-ring below your gate valve. Do a search on here as some other posts (with pictures) have been made outlining a fix to this problem. As for the compression knob having no effect, try removing your MoCo damper and check and...
  11. DownCycles_Stef

    Pictures From Last Sunday (7/20/08)

    Just a few shots of us riding, along with some other guys I shot pics of in between, nothing crazy special.
  12. DownCycles_Stef

    Question: what size shock

    The Santa Cruz Nomad uses an 8.5" (eye-to-eye) x 2.5" (stroke) shock. Renton Coil Springs (RCS) makes nice titanium springs.
  13. DownCycles_Stef

    ROCO Shock?

    Regardless of company (and use, bicycle or other), springs are almost always labeled "Rate" x "Stroke". This means the first number is the weight/rate/k of the spring, typically measured in lbs/in. The second measurement is what stroke the spring is capable of. This is usually measured in inches...
  14. DownCycles_Stef

    Derailleur or shifters?

    Make sure to check the B-Tension screw before you get do anything else. It's probably one of the most forgotten adjustments on a bike. On a Shimano derailleur, the upper pulley wheel of the derailleur should be as close as possible to the cassette when in the lowest (biggest size) rear gear, on...
  15. DownCycles_Stef

    Brakes feel spongy...

    "Spongy" is a fairly vague term, but hopefully I can lead you in the right direction. You may want to first double check that your calipers are aligned properly and that the pads are both moving evenly. If everything isn't aligned right it can definitely make the brakes not feel right. Next...
  16. DownCycles_Stef

    Fox 40 RC2

    I've found that when people are having issues with any suspension part and they say that their rebound is working and that hi and/or low compression is fully open, it's usually a pretty good indicator that they are running too high of a spring rate. Regardless of what the manual says, if you are...
  17. DownCycles_Stef

    Derailer caught in spokes

    Even if the frame is tweaked, it's going to buy parts rather than a derailleur. Your LBS may not do this, but I've had a couple people come into the shop with a similar problem. Some companies use hangers that have a really large surface area (and usually more than one screw holding it on) which...
  18. DownCycles_Stef

    Damaged Sprocket Question

    And if you do use your big ring, at least get yourself a rock ring. They aren't quite as strong as bashes, but it'll help prevent broken teeth.
  19. DownCycles_Stef

    strong pedals that won't break the bank

    I'm not in anyway comparing them to the AirCorp pedals. However I have a set of AirCorp pedals in the shop that are no less than 6 years old that are still working great.
  20. DownCycles_Stef

    boxxer problem

    I'd say that there's a fairly good chance you damaged one of your stanchions when you broke your arch on the 2004 Boxxer. One or both legs are probably at least slightly bent which could be the cause of the stiction. Keep in mind that if this is the case, if you've ridden the fork this way a few...