What upgrades to do on my MTB

Pete_m said:
also a correctly set up bike; shock springs, rebound and compression, gears, seat and bar height etc help so much its unreal :cool:
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All of which I've left as they were, apart from cranking th front fork from 80 upto 118 (can't get it any higher) and the rear shock which I decieded "That's too hard" so I twiddled some of the many buttons until it felt about right :p But I don't know what I actually did and I haven't touched it with the shock pump :rolleyes:
 
Westyfield2 said:
There seems to be a lot of negative opinion towards my pedals :p
TBH the only pedal upgrade I would consider is cleats, but I've never tried them and most of my MTB'ing mates say "No, just no".
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Yer, they're crap.

V12s with terror pins and FiveTen impacts are almost as good as cleats, although M647s and a decent pair of shoes are your best bet. Even Barel uses them ;).

Your friends are just trying to hold you back :p
 
Phnom_Penh said:
Yer, they're crap.

V12s with terror pins and FiveTen impacts are almost as good as cleats, although M647s and a decent pair of shoes are your best bet. Even Barel uses them ;).

Your friends are just trying to hold you back :p
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Ok.
Care to explain how cleats work and how easy/hard it is to get in, and more importantly out.
 
Westyfield2 said:
Ok.
Care to explain how cleats work and how easy/hard it is to get in, and more importantly out.
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It varies between manufacturers and systems, but generally, with something like spd, you move your foot downwards and forwards to clip into the pedal, then when you want to unclip you twist your heel outwards from the bike.
Westyfield2 said:
Front or rear fork?
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Does your bike have a rear fork? ;).
 
Westyfield2 said:
Ok.
Care to explain how cleats work and how easy/hard it is to get in, and more importantly out.
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As someone else mentioned, push to go in, twist to pop out. You gain a lot more power with clipless, as you now pull on the upstroke, wheras with platforms you just push down. With toeclips you do pull on the upstroke, but you lose power because it's squishing on the top of your foot. Also if you fall off your foot stays in the strap. With clipless it should plops out during a crash.

I couldn't go back to platforms/toe clips. I use road SPD's, single sided SPD but same cleat type as MTB.
 
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Combines SPD binding on one side with flat pedal body on the other, use cleats or nomal shoes
* Ideal for recereational use or commuting use
* Serviceable cup and cone bearings for longer life
* Ajustable cleat tension
* Weight 530 grams
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I use these, it means I can use the bike to go down the shop and for some serious riding.
 
Sorry for the n00b question
What's the big woo with "SPD"?
I've noticed that the M647's look like you could get away with normal shoes for a short distane, is this true?
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I'd replace your wheelset. Lighter and stronger combinations are available for about £150. Would reduce the rolling mass and give better acceleration.
XT Hubs on xm321s or even xm719s would be a good option. If you have the cash, go for Hope Pro 2 hubs.
 
SpeedFreak said:
I'd replace your wheelset. Lighter and stronger combinations are available for about £150. Would reduce the rolling mass and give better acceleration.
XT Hubs on xm321s or even xm719s would be a good option. If you have the cash, go for Hope Pro 2 hubs.
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Cheers. What would I be able to get for the current Shinano Deore Hubs and Mavic x223 Rims?
 
Actually, looking into it, the x223s are pretty light. All the same, I would go for xm719s on a hope pro 2. The bearings will last forever and are easily replaceable. You might get £60 for your wheels if they're true, but it's hard to tell with second hand wheels.

Check http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/acatalog/Disc_Wheels.html

spec up a few builds and do abit of research on the rims. Double butted spokes are preferable to save a little weight.
 
Westyfield2 said:
Sorry for the n00b question
What's the big woo with "SPD"?
I've noticed that the M647's look like you could get away with normal shoes for a short distane, is this true?
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Yes and no, you can, but it's hellishly uncomfortable. If you want something like that I think there are pedals with mechs that recess when you're not using a shoe with a cleat (I think it's the older pop-up spds).

Edit - Shimano M636s are the ones I'm thinking of.
 
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Rear Shocks

Am I right in thinking that with rear shocks, when it says "190mm - 50mm Stroke" or "152mm - 32mm Stroke" it means travels from 190mm to 50mm or 152mm to 32mm?
And my Swinger with 5.75" rear travel is 146mm?
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