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MadMossy said:
Ive converted my bike to a 2X10 setup, so dont have the 42 tooth gear any more, its basically 24/32 on the front with 11-36 on the back. The chain is a Shimano SLX 10 speed one, not sure if that makes any difference (aren't they thinner than 9 speed chains?)
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He means using the small front ring and a smaller sprocket on the back.

For example:
small front ring (24) and 28 sprocket is the exact same gear ratio as the 32 ring in the 36 sprocket but should give you a much straighter chainline.
 
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It's from the chain on the back cassette but can't see exactly what is causing it. I'm guessing the derailleur needs adjusting perhaps?
 
R3DBuLL said:
It's from the chain on the back cassette but can't see exactly what is causing it. I'm guessing the derailleur needs adjusting perhaps?
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So it's not quite in gear - and it's kinda jumping, therefore making the clicking sound?

If that's the case, then yes you can just adjust the mech, depending on which mech it is?
 
RobotXander said:
Looks like I'm heading to Laggan Wolftrax on Friday for the day :) Looking forward to it, nice facilities there by the sounds of it.Has anyone been? Whats the riding like?
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Laggan is an awesome track. I did the black trail the day after doing Fort William - the best 2 days riding ever.
It's marketed as aggressive XC and it's certainly that; the most technical XC track in the UK.

Have fun :)
 
touch said:
He means using the small front ring and a smaller sprocket on the back.

For example:
small front ring (24) and 28 sprocket is the exact same gear ratio as the 32 ring in the 36 sprocket but should give you a much straighter chainline.
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Ahh right makes sense sorry, hopefully in the next month or two I can ditch the front mech all togeather as I intend on going 1X10 once I get a suitable road bike.
 
Supercow said:
So it's not quite in gear - and it's kinda jumping, therefore making the clicking sound?

If that's the case, then yes you can just adjust the mech, depending on which mech it is?
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DanTheMan said:
It should be an SRAM X7.
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Yeah it is an SRAM X7 and you're right cow it'll jump sometimes. Think I'll take it down to the nearest bike shop, should be an easy fix for them I guess.
 
I can't contain myself, booking the Chalet on Wednesday.. YEEWWWWWWW!!!
Still just watching loads of videos and I was reminded of some good tracks, including that one where I faceplanted a gap :p

Watching these two slow pokes, which is kinda cool coz you can get to see more of the tracks with them going snails pace


@3:10 in the vid I did a sly overtake on one of my mates, by taking a sketchy line on the left and hucking the last bit to flat, when I realised it can't be ridden further :p (the trees on the left, had to gap from the rocks, over the roots, to flat)

It's spots like that which just makes you smile and a DH bike flex it's muscles!
 
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That place looks AMAZING SC! Where are you staying?

Man I have to persuade my biking mate to go to France (but he had a bad experience in Paris a long time ago and doesn't fancy it - he needs a clip!) !!!!!!!!
 
matt_fsr said:
Sorry to sound like a pessimist, but even with cheap levers and a new cassette, you'll still probably find your shifting is rubbish until it's properly setup, and you might be paying £25-30 to get that done right at a bike shop.

If I were you, I'd live with it and save the money.

So long as the bike doesnt jump around while in a certain gear, then it's fine surely?
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Yep, once its in gear its fine...

What sort of money should I be looking to put aside for a functional 9 speed rear cassette, front and rear shifter, cables and new levers do you think?

It does work OK, its just a pain messing around with the gears when going up a hill.

Thanks for the responce. :-)
 
janesssssy said:
SuperCow, when are you going to Morzine? I'll be there this coming Saturday 9th!! w00p w00p :D :D
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Yea, staying at the Super Morzine lift, at the Rider's retreat "barn" - the week of the 15th August
I'm so amped right now, as I was not able to go... up until this weekend when a mate of mine managed to make it happen for us :D

You renting a big bike then this time around from the get go?
 
I'll be riding an Orange Alpine 160. Should be enough. I dont think I'll be doing any of the Chatel bike park... mate of mine might - I'll be happy watching.
 
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