What's wrong with them sourpants?
What have you broken on your bike recently?
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So after a season of use, I've begun ripping off side-knobs off my Specialized Butcher Grids (the new ones, with the casing similar to Maxxis' new EXO+ casing). Lost two knobs in 3 rides. Does this mean it's time to replace them? On the one hand, two knobs doesn't seem like the end of the world, but on the other, I don't feel like being stranded at night, in the cold (dark and creepy) forest having to walk back to my car alone...
Couple things in shop ..4 bent dorado stanchions
Snapped rockshox shaft
anapped marzocchi lower
and a box of destroyed dorados
Snapped rockshox shaft
anapped marzocchi lower
and a box of destroyed dorados
I'm no crack expert, but this looks like a crack, eh? Found this after giving the bike a wash, after a disgusting weekend at Bromont.
Thoughts? Im not seeing some artifact of the weld that I never noticed before right? Kind of odd that it isnt creaking when im seated in the bike (perhaps it is...but i assumed it was the a dry derailleur pulley that ive been ignoring).
With the flash on it doesn't look as bad, but can definitely see where dirt has penetrated something.
On top of this, at the end of the day yesterday, oil was weeping out of the compression dials. No bueno.
And the Fox DPX2 is being a turd.
Thoughts? Im not seeing some artifact of the weld that I never noticed before right? Kind of odd that it isnt creaking when im seated in the bike (perhaps it is...but i assumed it was the a dry derailleur pulley that ive been ignoring).
With the flash on it doesn't look as bad, but can definitely see where dirt has penetrated something.
On top of this, at the end of the day yesterday, oil was weeping out of the compression dials. No bueno.
And the Fox DPX2 is being a turd.
That frame looks properly Bromont-ed.I'm no crack expert, but this looks like a crack, eh? Found this after giving the bike a wash, after a disgusting weekend at Bromont.
Thoughts? Im not seeing some artifact of the weld that I never noticed before right? Kind of odd that it isnt creaking when im seated in the bike (perhaps it is...but i assumed it was the a dry derailleur pulley that ive been ignoring).
With the flash on it doesn't look as bad, but can definitely see where dirt has penetrated something.
On top of this, at the end of the day yesterday, oil was weeping out of the compression dials. No bueno.
And the Fox DPX2 is being a turd.
Is there another crack in the weld bead, too (5-6 o'clock)? That's why I hang on to my unrideabru DH bike, despite only doing a few days per year.
Frame is toast.I'm no crack expert, but this looks like a crack, eh? Found this after giving the bike a wash, after a disgusting weekend at Bromont.
Thoughts? Im not seeing some artifact of the weld that I never noticed before right? Kind of odd that it isnt creaking when im seated in the bike (perhaps it is...but i assumed it was the a dry derailleur pulley that ive been ignoring).
With the flash on it doesn't look as bad, but can definitely see where dirt has penetrated something.
On top of this, at the end of the day yesterday, oil was weeping out of the compression dials. No bueno.
And the Fox DPX2 is being a turd.
I really wish I could justify needing a DH bike. I'd have one if Bromont wasn't 6 hours away.That frame looks properly Bromont-ed.
I lucked out and sold my DHR a few weeks into the pandemic AND and a few weeks before the only true DH spot in the area announced they were no longer offering lift services. They scrapped majority of the trails and turned them into hiking paths. Pretty sour of them...
Burnt toast...
I'm no engineer, but that shit looks broked.
that your banshee? how old is it?I'm no crack expert, but this looks like a crack, eh? Found this after giving the bike a wash, after a disgusting weekend at Bromont.
Thoughts? Im not seeing some artifact of the weld that I never noticed before right? Kind of odd that it isnt creaking when im seated in the bike (perhaps it is...but i assumed it was the a dry derailleur pulley that ive been ignoring).
With the flash on it doesn't look as bad, but can definitely see where dirt has penetrated something.
On top of this, at the end of the day yesterday, oil was weeping out of the compression dials. No bueno.
And the Fox DPX2 is being a turd.
I'm no crack expert, but this looks like a crack, eh? Found this after giving the bike a wash, after a disgusting weekend at Bromont.
Thoughts? Im not seeing some artifact of the weld that I never noticed before right? Kind of odd that it isnt creaking when im seated in the bike (perhaps it is...but i assumed it was the a dry derailleur pulley that ive been ignoring).
With the flash on it doesn't look as bad, but can definitely see where dirt has penetrated something.
On top of this, at the end of the day yesterday, oil was weeping out of the compression dials. No bueno.
And the Fox DPX2 is being a turd.
Some JB Weld can cover that up.
Hmmm. All I have is some aluminum duct tape. Maybe if I put some of that on and ignore it for long enough, it'll go away?
Yeah it is, I got it in the spring from a friend. He had for last summer but only used it a few times.
Banshee actually just released a revised version, with a thicker seat tube. Reading on the mtbr forum, it appears this is why.
IME banshee has been good to work with. any idea if the new front triangle works with the old back end?Yeah it is, I got it in the spring from a friend. He had for last summer but only used it a few times.
Banshee actually just released a revised version, with a thicker seat tube. Reading on the mtbr forum, it appears this is why.
Dammit. Will have to take mine apart and move it down the road. Are you going to crash replacement and keep with the Spirfire?Yeah it is, I got it in the spring from a friend. He had for last summer but only used it a few times.
Banshee actually just released a revised version, with a thicker seat tube. Reading on the mtbr forum, it appears this is why.
Just because someone else's bike cracked doesn't mean yours will. Although I do remember looking at a cracked Banshee for you.
I haven't ridden it since the Mullet came on the scene. I've been trying to figure out what I should do since it's gathering dust. All I needed was an excuse. Imma whore what can I say.
Things are at least moving in the right direction for banshee. 
A few years back their engineering/manufacturing yielded this
A few years back their engineering/manufacturing yielded this
I sure am hungry for pie now. 
Per bullcrew’s request 
Rented the new turbo rs rr and sent a bit to hard in Moab. Snapped tie rods on landing of a solid dune jump. No recovery service would help us since it was a rental. Used a ratchet strap to hold the tie rods in the steering rack and limped it 25 miles back to Moab. Rental company was, ummm, “impressed”.
Rented the new turbo rs rr and sent a bit to hard in Moab. Snapped tie rods on landing of a solid dune jump. No recovery service would help us since it was a rental. Used a ratchet strap to hold the tie rods in the steering rack and limped it 25 miles back to Moab. Rental company was, ummm, “impressed”.
Should have called Matts Offroad Recovery.Per bullcrew’s request
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Rented the new turbo rs rr and sent a bit to hard in Moab. Snapped tie rods on landing of a solid dune jump. No recovery service would help us since it was a rental. Used a ratchet strap to hold the tie rods in the steering rack and limped it 25 miles back to Moab. Rental company was, ummm, “impressed”.
Though they are on the other side of the state I believe.
Thought about it but no insurance company to go after in this case soooo……Should have called Matts Offroad Recovery.
Though they are on the other side of the state I believe.
I do enjoy watching his videos
That's got to be a leak up through the damper, if it was the bladder the oil would run down. How old is the fork, still under warranty by any chance?
Just fixed a boxxer ultimate with a leaky comp yesterday...it's the seal point between high speed and where it drops onto upper cart. It's got a shaft and 2 pins holding it in...remove and watch out for 2 balls and springs in detents...only 2 holes so they go back in exactly the same...I did a flat seal in there...
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Looks like I purchased it in July of last year, so if I read their policy correctly, it is still under warranty.
I don’t think I've ever had to deal with Sram warranty - their info page makes it sound pretty clear that I need to go through a shop or back to the original shop. Ughhh.
I purchased this from a bike shop in Minnesota, online of course. Would rather not deal with a shop around here in person...
So it's not the damper leaking? I've read that it is..
Contact the shop, yes you'll have to ship it back, but you'll likely get a brand new damper installed.Looks like I purchased it in July of last year, so if I read their policy correctly, it is still under warranty.
I don’t think I've ever had to deal with Sram warranty - their info page makes it sound pretty clear that I need to go through a shop or back to the original shop. Ughhh.
I purchased this from a bike shop in Minnesota, online of course. Would rather not deal with a shop around here in person...
So it's not the damper leaking? I've read that it is..
*You'll likely want to mark the customs declaration "warranty return bike fork $0"
Will definitely try!
Good time of year for a warranty adventure, I guess!
Their warranty is awesome they don't even provide rubber bladders for 2.1 dampers when they crack...they send a new unit..just didba warranty for a customer...pm me info and I'll make a call
Any shop that is a sram dealer can warranty that for you. Should be no need to ship to MN first.Looks like I purchased it in July of last year, so if I read their policy correctly, it is still under warranty.
I don’t think I've ever had to deal with Sram warranty - their info page makes it sound pretty clear that I need to go through a shop or back to the original shop. Ughhh.
I purchased this from a bike shop in Minnesota, online of course. Would rather not deal with a shop around here in person...
So it's not the damper leaking? I've read that it is..
Before and after pics, 200€.
the guy who fixed it said it shouldn’t be fatal but nice to have it fixed either way!
the guy who fixed it said it shouldn’t be fatal but nice to have it fixed either way!
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Little bit less than a month in and the swingarm of my carbon Fuel EX Gen 6 has a hole in it!
“normal” use case for a 10 pound carbon frame- smashing ruts, only two days of lift accessed ruts, mostly just JRA in the ‘hood.
Mofos need to make ridable bikes.
“normal” use case for a 10 pound carbon frame- smashing ruts, only two days of lift accessed ruts, mostly just JRA in the ‘hood.
Mofos need to make ridable bikes.
That's an odd spot for a hole like that.