For the Middlburns what bb are you using?
40lb post! DH/FR Rigs around the 40lb mark! tips, pics, specs
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I agree. My Socom felt the best at 38-39lbs. When I had it about 35-36lbs it was a little flightly. My 951 is about 38 lbs and it feels spot on.
fsa platinum pro I beat mine 2 years solid NO issues and I hammered the crap out of it.. Best BB ive ever used.
Hey Kanter you should wrap your odometer wire around your front brakeline for a cleaner look and its more secure also as it won't be likely to snag on anything. just my .02
BTW sweet rig.
BTW sweet rig.
Kanter an i-beam post and i-fly or Bel Air sl will save you some weight. Nice setup. How is that hammer**** setup?
I have a set of 165s that I had on my sxt but the bb spindle is too narrow for my Demo. I have an SKF 600 which is pretty bomb proof but I can't find anyone who carries them anymore.
I will have to look into the FSA.
FSAs have been SOLID and Chris recomends them as well.
Ive been rocking em before He recomended it was just nice when we were shooting the $ht last month it came up and he was under the same opinion as me.
Id like to get some ceramic bearings and see how much smoother it is as well as Id like to find out if they are good for pivots at all (ie load bearing). Id like to do HS, bb etc... for a smoother ride.
But yeah the fsa platinum pro is a pretty bomb proof unit....
Ive been rocking em before He recomended it was just nice when we were shooting the $ht last month it came up and he was under the same opinion as me.
Id like to get some ceramic bearings and see how much smoother it is as well as Id like to find out if they are good for pivots at all (ie load bearing). Id like to do HS, bb etc... for a smoother ride.
But yeah the fsa platinum pro is a pretty bomb proof unit....
The seat is a ti-Rocket V SLT (215g) and the Thompson is short and light. I wouldnt lose much. I love the Hammer. I still pedal uphill so it was my only solution. A ton of guys run them where I live. No one has had any problems.
I tried that to begin with. I had nowhere to secure the lower piece. The spokes are too far over to read the magnet. I tried a huge spacer and it look terrible.
Really? Maybe I tried the wrong ones. They never read right for me. I was always replacing batteries too. Sometimes they wouldnt even turn on automatically even when I set them too. I have 1 or 2 in the garage that I could still try. The downtube protector has been on a couple bikes and saved the downtube. I wasnt running one on my Foes Fly and got a good sized dent in it. I run one on all my bikes now. I got this one from Go-Ride. Its heavy at around 200g. Id like to find a carbon fiber one.Kanter, I've never had problems with wireless computers on my bikes
I a working on some DT protection for my Glory, as well
I've been using Giant computers w/o any issues
I've been thinking about CF guard, by from what I know, CF is fragile. I can't stand such hits, we want protect DT from. The guard has to disperse the force. I doubt CF can do this. 2-3mm alu plate with thin layer of neoprene foam could do the trick. But, the problem is... if has to look good on You 1,6-3k $ frame, too
Cf if done right with a foam backing will work fine
I just kept the cord/sensor spiral wrapped and ziptied to the brakeline so I could adjust the distance to the wheel sensor by moving the brakline inward to the wheel. I've never had a problem with that method. Good luck anyways.
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Is that the platinum pro mega quad isis bb?
Now there's an idea; attach it to the brake line. I like it. Out to the garage I go.
08 Stinky Deluxe - 45.42lbs - Everything stock expect DH tubes with a 2.7 Minion up front and 2.50 Chunder on the back.
The pic is with 2.50 minions front and rear, those are long gone.
The pic is with 2.50 minions front and rear, those are long gone.
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dont remember, lol it had red cups I bought it stuck it in the BB hole and never had to take it out!
platinum pro DH ISIS
FRICKING BULLIT PROOF!!!
i have 3 in my old part drawer that would disagree with you. everything from blown bearings to broken spindles.platinum pro DH ISIS
FRICKING BULLIT PROOF!!!
Im surprised I have beat the crap out of mine and NO issues as well as CHris has beat his 2 seasons and no issues.
I have had more issues with outboard bearings than internal.
Hmm maybe its luck of the draw!
I had a couple of issues with truvative gigapipes quad but I was also riding the NW (crappy weather) year round rain, snow, ice, freezing etc.... So Id expect them to go belly up even with maintenance as a matter of fact Id expect almost any BB bearings to go belly up in that enviornment.
I'll rock FSA Ive had good luck so Im happy!
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and it's on it's waydont remember, lol it had red cups I bought it stuck it in the BB hole and never had to take it out!
platinum pro DH ISIS
FRICKING BULLIT PROOF!!!
LMAO! Yeah theres a few as nice as they are will probably explode at some point.
BRIAN U ROCK! Thanks as always man I appreciate it!
Brit that thing is SICK!!!! Literally badass!a hair over 38 lbs. I wish this snow would melt.
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Im waiting on I9s color mainly but Im going to try their wheels and see. Really curious and always down to give something a shot!
yeah can't find that one in a 73/118 that i need for my demo7. I did find the platinum pro mega quad isis bb. i guess i will try one of those. I have the MB's and they have been good to me so I would hate to get rid of them.dont remember, lol it had red cups I bought it stuck it in the BB hole and never had to take it out!
platinum pro DH ISIS
FRICKING BULLIT PROOF!!!
Been trying to decide between saints and atlas fr, might as well stick with what I know works and is fairly light.
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I sold my RF atlas freerides last week (almost new) to go back to MBs and a isis BB mine was flawless and the cranks proved to be STOUT.
Besides I like the look of the Middys!
Besides I like the look of the Middys!
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My 38lb Session
I give you more credit for being 38 lbs on the DOT!
ISIS and bullet proof, why do i smell a porky pie.dont remember, lol it had red cups I bought it stuck it in the BB hole and never had to take it out!
platinum pro DH ISIS
FRICKING BULLIT PROOF!!!
Actualy he's not the only one that had no problems with that bb. Same here though I was an anorectic teenager when I had it in my bike (not that I'm a beefcake now
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I never had a problem with the ones I've used in the past either.
Finally got it done...Boxxer Team, X.9 Drivetrain, Holzfeller OCT Cranks, Fox RC4 rear, Formula K18 brakes, Transition hub to ex729 wheels, Deity pedals, bars, grips. Twenty6 stem, Kenda nevegal tires. 40.7 pounds and even more beautiful than the pics show. I'm so stoked on the bike
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That Tr450 is freaking amazing looking. so jealous!Finally got it done...Boxxer Team, X.9 Drivetrain, Holzfeller OCT Cranks, Fox RC4 rear, Formula K18 brakes, Transition hub to ex729 wheels, Deity pedals, bars, grips. Twenty6 stem, Kenda nevegal tires. 40.7 pounds and even more beautiful than the pics show. I'm so stoked on the bike
www.urbandownfall.com
Gahh. So awesome. That shop looks sweet too. I approve!
thanks! yeah i've had the shop for about 2 years now...still trying to build up inventory because i only started with 10k. it's been fun.
Store looks great and nice bike! On the little history bit (website) you have on the right side of the screen "we know offer full lines of..." (just a little fyi)
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Why nevegals on a pure bred like that? Otherwise that 450 is so sick.
My Yeti 303R-dh. Fox 40 (steel spring), Fox RC4 (steel spring), Mavic ex823's laced to a DT Swiss 340 front hub and 440 rear hub, Saint cranks, Specialized magnesium pedals, Thomson elite post, SDG Ti-fly saddle, X9 derailleur/shifter, Avid Codes (203mm front, 185mm rear), Twenty6 stem, Shimano Dura-Ace cassette, Minion dhf 2.5 supertackys front/rear. Still waiting for my new white Syncros 31 bars. It weighs in right at 41 pounds. Cant wait to rip it
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I beat the snot out of an SKF 600 bb for over 2 years and it is still going strong. Only reason i am not running it now is because i have a new frame and it does not fit.
I am going to try the FSA bb unless I find a wider SKF 600. Going to sell my Atlas FR and go back to my trusty Middleburns.
ISIS.......f.outboard