Not from how they've set it up. Looks fine to me though? Shifts perfectly too.
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Not from how they've set it up. Looks fine to me though? Shifts perfectly too.
Just a few of the bikes I've owned(only pics I could find) and believe me I've owned a hell of a lot, serial upgrader always have been always will be, no longer work due to ill health and sadly just can't afford it anymore, currently bikeless.
Cannondale was my fav, closely followed by that SS with the Vitus frame, full suss fav was a Santa Cruz heckler with pace forks, it was a beaut.
Cannondale was my fav, closely followed by that SS with the Vitus frame, full suss fav was a Santa Cruz heckler with pace forks, it was a beaut.
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Is that single speed? Never ridden one before so no idea what the gearing is like for getting up and going or on inclines!
I've seen some Cannondale bikes with only a single front arm and always wondered how they work structurally, a feat of engineering for sure:
https://www.cannondale.com/en-gb/gear/components/suspension/lefty-ocho
I've seen some Cannondale bikes with only a single front arm and always wondered how they work structurally, a feat of engineering for sure:
https://www.cannondale.com/en-gb/gear/components/suspension/lefty-ocho
Lefties are great had a few, so stiff for a one sided fork. Yes SS and rigid always my fav after years of mountain biking, nothing better than really feeling that terrain and singlespeed is just fantastic, low maintenance and really works your legs, no worrying about what gear you need, you've got your gear and you deal with it!
This will show the one gear better(32/16 if I remember correctly):
This will show the one gear better(32/16 if I remember correctly):
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New bike day. Just need some pedals.
Perfect match to the orange accents on the frame
Race Face? I almost got those pedals but opted for alloy 3 bearing ones which were going for £22 which have been superb so far 
I've ordered a chain upgrade as there was an offer going at bike-discount on SRAM's PXX1 chain in black which will now make my entire drivetrain all black and a chain that should last a fair lifetime really with my kind of usage. SRAM claim the X01 and XX1 chains have 4x the longevity of the others and the XX1/X01 are smoother links too for quieter operation. Should be here Tuesday I imagine!
I've ordered a chain upgrade as there was an offer going at bike-discount on SRAM's PXX1 chain in black which will now make my entire drivetrain all black and a chain that should last a fair lifetime really with my kind of usage. SRAM claim the X01 and XX1 chains have 4x the longevity of the others and the XX1/X01 are smoother links too for quieter operation. Should be here Tuesday I imagine!
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Race Face? I almost got those pedals but opted for alloy 3 bearing ones which were going for £22 which have been superb so far
Burgtec MK4 composite pedals / Bartender Pro grips.
Race Face? I almost got those pedals but opted for alloy 3 bearing ones which were going for £22 which have been superb so far
I've ordered a chain upgrade as there was an offer going at bike-discount on SRAM's PXX1 chain in black which will now make my entire drivetrain all black and a chain that should last a fair lifetime really with my kind of usage. SRAM claim the X01 and XX1 chains have 4x the longevity of the others and the XX1/X01 are smoother links too for quieter operation. Should be here Tuesday I imagine!
"SRAM" claims. My experience of chains (and most people I ride with) is buy cheap - buy often. It'll either rust, snap or wear out at the same rate anyway.
Thing is I did a lot of searching around both communities and YouTube so the decision was based mostly on what people were saying based on their experiences of long term trail riding. The XX1 and X01 chains were giving more mileage than the others,and of course the only ones that ere available in all black lol.
I have no reason to doubt SRAM's claims too, they seem to be open and transparent about their technologies and seem to post up videos abiut everything including self servicing and DIY.
Sometimes the marketing is sound, it's just a shame this isn't the majority trend.
Got a link to the article? Would be interesting to read. I'm always watching stuff from GMBN, Global Cycling Network, Berm Peak, MTB Nation, SickBiker etc as they often do really good videos on the how, why, what etc and seem to give solid advice on components and comparisons etc.
One issue I did have yesterday after a long ride was after getting lightly splashed from a car overtaking me on a hill climb, my chain got sprayed with grit and you could hear the grit grinding on the chainring. I realised that new chains come with thick sticky grease on and would be an issue with this type of situation. I have cleaned it off and it's much better but think I will have to take the chain off and properly clean it off and apply lube and wipe.
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Found the perfect solution
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001C4N95Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
One issue I did have yesterday after a long ride was after getting lightly splashed from a car overtaking me on a hill climb, my chain got sprayed with grit and you could hear the grit grinding on the chainring. I realised that new chains come with thick sticky grease on and would be an issue with this type of situation. I have cleaned it off and it's much better but think I will have to take the chain off and properly clean it off and apply lube and wipe.
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Found the perfect solution
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001C4N95Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Get used to grinding sounds coming from your chainring etc, that's normal for UK 9 months of the year!
I used an x tools chain cleaner once every few weeks with neat fenwicks green cleaner if I'm riding in mud a lot, then I use squirt chain lube which is a wax and stays put but doesn't attract too much crap.
I'm using an XX1 chain on an X01 cassette for the longevity, the nitride coating is harder wearing than the GX level and below chains.
I used an x tools chain cleaner once every few weeks with neat fenwicks green cleaner if I'm riding in mud a lot, then I use squirt chain lube which is a wax and stays put but doesn't attract too much crap.
I'm using an XX1 chain on an X01 cassette for the longevity, the nitride coating is harder wearing than the GX level and below chains.
Yep, I can't do more than a k without the grind at the moment. But local trails is full of slop and it's fun, so I just have to deal with it really. I've started using smoove and it makes a huge difference come cleaning time. I don't rate muc off stuff well really, very expensive for what it is. The blue chain cleaner is the best I've used, but now I just use whatever I'm cleaning my bike with and wash rather than degrease. I'd rather just replace often than go to town 4 times a week :/
Depends on the price/how long it lasts right?
Only changed to 12 speed to be fair, so might need to revalulate really.
https://cyclingtips.com/2019/12/the-best-bicycle-chain-durability-and-efficiency-tested/
Seems its different with 12spd, with 11 the cheapest chain was the best as a price per km point.
Got this chain cleaner kit today, the reviews from users seemed very positive so I figured why not give it a try. Actually really impressed. IT's taken off the factory thick grease off the chain and left it with a nice sheen layer ready for lube application which I've done too and then gently wiped with a small lubed area of MF cloth to remove surface excess and just leave nicely lubed chain.
It says it takes 19 seconds odd if I recall on the packaging and this is true. Spray and turn for one rotation, then just rotate without spraying for 2 more rotations. I did another 2 in the other direction.
It says it takes 19 seconds odd if I recall on the packaging and this is true. Spray and turn for one rotation, then just rotate without spraying for 2 more rotations. I did another 2 in the other direction.