[johnbryanpeters]

I have done all of this stuff before, but not for a while and not with a tapered steerer tube. As y'all may have noted, I plan and neurose a lot up front.

Cane Creek says to install the crown race by tightening the top bolt, effectively using the headset itself as a press: https://canecreek.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-headsets/ - new to me as a procedure.

 

[iRider]

I would not use the CC method. PVC pipe and be done with it.

Make your own crown race setting tool for $5

Hack Racer. Chronicling the pursuit of a podium at any level of racing and the hobby around the bicycle.

www.hackracer.com

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Ordered CRS-15.2, Crown race setting system — oversized, from Park Tool.

 

[Adventurous]

How many miles would you reckon the old one had on it before giving it up? I seem to recall you do fairly regular maintenance; curious to know what a realistic lifespan for these things is.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

How many miles would you reckon the old one had on it before giving it up? I seem to recall you do fairly regular maintenance; curious to know what a realistic lifespan for these things is.

I really have no idea. The bike's been ridden in NC, AZ, NM, PA, NJ, VT, DE, MD, and many other places. The fork has had annual rebuilds and has never given me any grief. I crash a lot, no idea if that has had any effect.

 

[6thElement]

How many miles would you reckon the old one had on it before giving it up? I seem to recall you do fairly regular maintenance; curious to know what a realistic lifespan for these things is.

My Pike is a 2014 and still fine - albeit it's had an upgraded air spring a few years ago and I put the latest damper in it last year. Lowers service most years and full rebuild once or twice.

You're well aware of the riding we do.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

There is a point at which one takes a deep breath and:

 

[jstuhlman]

round file it nao

 

[johnbryanpeters]

round file it nao

 

[StiHacka]

There is a point at which one takes a deep breath and:

... and cuts it 1/2 shorter than ideal because I'm done fucking with the cockpit.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

It turns out that the shim kits are for a 12mm axle (the Maxxle is 15mm) and are 3mm rather than 5mm wide, so I'm on a search for another shim kit.

That said, the fork is on the bike.

 

[StiHacka]

It turns out that the shim kits are for a 12mm axle (the Maxxle is 15mm) and are 3mm rather than 5mm wide, so I'm on a search for another shim kit.

That said, the fork is on the bike.
View attachment 171156

They sent you a wrong item. It should have been a kit for a 15mm axle with 2x 5mm spacers.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Ordered

 

[Westy]

So what you are saying is that you need moar shimz?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

So what you are saying is that you need moar shimz?

You are correct, my dear Watson.

 

[StiHacka]

Ordered

View attachment 171157

Fingers crossed it works with the HD hubs.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Fingers crossed it works with the HD hubs.

What's the HD distinction?

 

[StiHacka]

What's the HD distinction?

I remember seeing someone at Pinkbike selling the kit because some incompatibility between the 3.30 versions, I don't remember the details unfortunately.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I remember seeing someone at Pinkbike selling the kit because some incompatibility between the 3.30 versions, I don't remember the details unfortunately.

If necessary I'll have some machined.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Or just purchase a boost wheel, should one be available in today's market. Would want 27.5" Al rim, am running 2.4" width tire, 6 bolt disk, no idea how to choose between manufacturers, Jenson just got me confused.

 

[6thElement]

Or just purchase a boost wheel, should one be available in today's market. Would want 27.5" Al rim, am running 2.4" width tire, 6 bolt disk, no idea how to choose between manufacturers, Jenson just got me confused.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3210509/

Or if you want to sort of match your current stans as I'm not sure what rim you have.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3214144/

 

[johnbryanpeters]

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3210509/

Or if you want to sort of match your current stans as I'm not sure what rim you have.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3214144/

Thanks.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Interesting, Stan's customer service is actually being helpful; stay tuned...

 

[johnbryanpeters]

 

[buckoW]

View attachment 171364

View attachment 171365

Did you have them made?

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Did you have them made?

Yes.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Disk shim should arrive tomorrow.

 

[Westy]

Not being anodized you will want to use plenty of grease or antisieze, especially with the axle if you do not remove it regularly. Mine like to bind up with the hub spacers.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Not being anodized you will want to use plenty of grease or antisieze, especially with the axle if you do not remove it regularly. Mine like to bind up with the hub spacers.

Yeah, wouldn't mind having anodized. I still have the Mountain Racing Products/MRP Better Boost hub conversion kit coming tomorrow, I had these machined since someone said they might not work. With some luck, I may have the whole mess together tomorrow, at which point I have nowhere to ride it for a while.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

 

[buckoW]

Freshy! That’s gonna be nice!

 

[slimshady]

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You're routing the brake hose on the outside of the fork? I hope it was just to check something!

 

[johnbryanpeters]

You're routing the brake hose on the outside of the fork? I hope it was just to check something!

It appears to be the way the fork was designed. I think that the Pike was set up the same way.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

You're routing the brake hose on the outside of the fork? I hope it was just to check something!

Here's original factory setup with the Pike:

 

[slimshady]

Here's original factory setup with the Pike:
View attachment 171537

If you look elsewhere, the hose goes inside the left leg:

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www.bike-components.de

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enduro-mtb.com

Actually, I don't think there's a single fork in the market designed to route the brake hose on the outside.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

If you look elsewhere, the hose goes inside the left leg:

Review: the new RockShox Pike RCT3 DebonAir Boost 27.5” Suspension Fork

With the Charger 2 damper, a negative air chamber and being 150 g lighter, the Pike RTC3 is definitely an update to older versions. The question is: does it perform better?

www.bike-components.de

Nueva RockShox Pike 2018: evolución sin revolución – Planet Mountain Bike

planetmountainbike.com

RockShox Pike RCT3 Solo Air fork review

The lighter, revamped Pike trail fork

www.bikeradar.com

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There can be no doubt that the current most requested trail fork is the new RockShox Pike. We rode the new incarnation of the RockShox classic fork for more than six months using several test bikes, different sizes and different versions. It’s time to give a first summary! On paper the Pike...

enduro-mtb.com

Actually, I don't think there's a single fork in the market designed to route the brake hose on the outside.

I'll look at it.

 

[canadmos]

It all depends who you ask... I'd agree though, route it on the inside. Less chance of the line getting pinched against the lowers. Chances are you'll be fine, but shit happens.

There is a Giant shop local to here that routes the front brake hose on the outside of every bike they build. Not sure if they are shipped like that or what.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I need to get out to the shop and look again, but I seem to recall that the outside routing seemed to make sense because it resulted in the least stress on the hose/banjo at the caliper.

@slimshady, aside from what folks do, what are your thoughts on why one would one rather than the other?

 

[slimshady]

I've always routed the hose on the inside, because as @canadmos said, it protects it from getting gabbed by branches/rocks/whatever. In my experience, if the hose is long enough, there's no real stress on the connector at the the caliper. And if the hose has a banjo, you can improve its entry angle.

I have seen a hose ripped off the caliper by a tree, and once during a short shuttle up the mountain in the back of a truck a friend's brake hose was destroyed when the rear axle of another friend's bike ground it up due to the truck's movement. I grant you the bikes weren't stored in the best possible way, but still the hose was much more exposed this way.

EDIT: Most of the brake install instructions also specify the hose should be routed inside:

How to install a disc brake - MBR

Sometimes new disc brakes require a hose trim while setting up — here’s how.

www.mbr.co.uk

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[johnbryanpeters]

I've always routed the hose on the inside, because as @canadmos said, it protects it from getting gabbed by branches/rocks/whatever. In my experience, if the hose is long enough, there's no real stress on the connector at the the caliper. And if the hose has a banjo, you can improve its entry angle.

I have seen a hose ripped off the caliper by a tree, and once during a short shuttle up the mountain in the back of a truck a friend's brake hose was destroyed when the rear axle of another friend's bike ground it up due to the truck's movement. I grant you the bikes weren't stored in the best possible way, but still the hose was much more exposed this way.

EDIT: Most of the brake install instructions also specify the hose should be routed inside:

How to install a disc brake - MBR

Sometimes new disc brakes require a hose trim while setting up — here’s how.

www.mbr.co.uk

Installing the 36

Workshop: How to change a hydraulic disc brake hose

Save yourself a visit to the bike shop with our 13-step guide

www.bikeradar.com

I rejiggered it, we'll see how it goes.