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rhys, remember they can take time to bed in. Sticky seals can take a while to relax a bit.
Try some fork juice, worked wonders for me

Having a bit of trouble with spoke tension on my rear wheel. It's normally not an issue, but I can't seem to tighten the spokes this time!
The spokes themselves turn with the nipples (ooo-er) so they may be stuck!?
WD-40 or something needed on the nipples?
 
They feel stiff and unresponsive. IE, horrible :D I know they should be much smoother/nicer than what they currently are. They'll be having a few hours around Cwmcarn on Thursday, I'll try some fork juice on them too.

Anyone have any opinions on floating rotors vs normal rotors?
 
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They feel stiff and unresponsive. IE, horrible :D I know they should be much smoother/nicer than what they currently are. They'll be having a few hours around Cwmcarn on Thursday, I'll try some fork juice on them too.

Anyone have any opinions on floating rotors vs normal rotors?
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I'm not sure if floating rotors make much of a difference, but I can say that Superstars floating rotors survived 5 runs of Ft Williams DH course on my bike without any issues :)
That's about as good a test as I've put them through
 
Currently on holiday in the Yorkshire Dales. Originating from the land of flat, it makes such a refreshing change to have epic riding on your doorstop ... need to move.

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My Tues arrived last week, it was built as soon as i got it but i was quite busy last week and didnt get to ride it properly until today, after a bit of fettling with shock settings etc I seem to have got it dialed in, had an absolute blast today, just want to go jump back on it.

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the Stoy works a treat but bloody hell it wheezes like an asthmatic pug, however i've read this is apparently quite normal.
Boxxers are a bit stiffer in initial movement but i'm sure they will loosen off as the break in, if not, its a trip off to TFT.

Looking at those images i think i need to trim down those hoses:eek:
 
£22 for a stans boobless kit for my hope hoops (flow Ex)

I assume i just need valves tape and gunk.

any recommendations on cheaper kit? melted my rear tyre it seems at my last BPW outing and already had a new front so might as well go boobless while swapping them
 
Hey guys, can i get some full sus bike recommendations for around £2500-3000? Im probably going to get one on the 0% finance deals some sites do, although i was looking at the canyon nerve AL which looks awesome. I have a Cube acid 29er hardtail at the moment but after getting into MTB seriously since buying it and loving it im after a bit more!

cheers
 
Just all mountain riding, i go to trail centres often and just ride anywhere and anything mountain tbh! Love going up hills and love going down hills more!! :D

I mean if i can get something great cheaper then of course i would, but dont you have to spend a decent wack to get a really good full sus thats worth it?
 
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