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Finally getting this bike dialed in. As I expected it's bobs quite a bit when pedaling. I rode yesterday's ride with the propedal on for the entire ride and was quite happy with the results. Now it pedals a lot better, but still sucks up the bumps when needed. Still need to tweak the pressures in both the shock and fork a bit.

Can't wait for the next ride!
 

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Have you been riding it with the propedal off?

And when are you riding next? I need to get out, been over a week....
 

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Yes, I was only using propedal for road sections of the ride. On my shock it's either on or off, there's no in between.

You should have joined us yesterday, we had a good ride. The trails were surprisingly dry. Not sure when I'm getting out again. I would like to ride again on Wednesday, but I need to see how things go in the next couple of days.
 

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They have the Fox Talas 150 on Chainlove now for $429. Has the 15mm so you'll need a new front hub.

Thanks, that's about $450 more than I have a budget for at the moment though. :smash:

Gonna have to live with what I have for now...
 

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I like it. It took a little getting used to. I liked the rear suspension on my old bike more, but with the propedal setting of the rear shock turned on it's been pretty good. Still using the old fork, I don't see that changing any time too soon, but I'll keep my eyes out. I need to replace the rear derailleur/hanger and rear wheel, along with normal annual maintenance stuff like tires, chain, cassette, etc.. first.
 

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I'm thinking I need to do the drivetrain on my bike this year too. Still have the original one.

How many miles are on it? I replace my chain every year (at least), usually the cassette is getting worn by then too (or I've bent one or more of the cogs). You don't want to put a new chain on a worn cassette. I usually do the middle chain ring too.
 

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How many miles are on it? I replace my chain every year (at least), usually the cassette is getting worn by then too (or I've bent one or more of the cogs). You don't want to put a new chain on a worn cassette. I usually do the middle chain ring too.

I must be pushing 1000 miles on it, will have to check when I get home. Yea, I'll need to get a front ring too.
 

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I must be pushing 1000 miles on it, will have to check when I get home. Yea, I'll need to get a front ring too.

Measure the stretch of the chain, it's most likely pretty worn.

http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html#wear
(scroll down to the part about measuring the chain)

How has it been shifting? If it hasn't been giving you trouble you may want to leave it alone for a while.
 

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How has it been shifting? If it hasn't been giving you trouble you may want to leave it alone for a while.

Never a problem thats why I've been leaving it alone. Think the rear shock should maybe be rebuilt, but then again it doesn't give me a problem either.
 
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