Winter cycling projects

[bvibert]

Did you replace your drivetrain?

 

[o3jeff]

Did you replace your drivetrain?

I have the parts too, just waiting on the rotors so can do everything at once. Just not doing the shock rebuild.

 

[o3jeff]

Did you replace your drivetrain?

Just waiting on the suspension pivot kit now.

 

[bvibert]

Just waiting on the suspension pivot kit now.

Did you get it? When's the maiden voyage??

 

[o3jeff]

Did you get it? When's the maiden voyage??

I'll have to call the shop and see if it came in yet.

 

[marcski]

This was supposed to be a winter project, but I never got around to it, so it became a spring project. My fork (fox float) has been leaking oil on one of the stanchions. I also need some new wheels as the ones on my bike (sun single track with XT hubs) have seen a lot of miles and the hubs were already repacked/rebuilt once).

So, the fork is getting Pushed, I went for Pushes own HV air pistons and I think I'm going with some handbuilt (by my LBS) Mavic 819's pair with Chris King hubs. Anyone ride on the Chris King hubs? I've read that, like a lot of finely engineered products, they need a decent amount of love to keep their superior ride quality going.

 

[o3jeff]

Everyone around here seems to like the Hope hubs. I'm sure some will chime in.

 

[MR. evil]

This was supposed to be a winter project, but I never got around to it, so it became a spring project. My fork (fox float) has been leaking oil on one of the stanchions. I also need some new wheels as the ones on my bike (sun single track with XT hubs) have seen a lot of miles and the hubs were already repacked/rebuilt once).

So, the fork is getting Pushed, I went for Pushes own HV air pistons and I think I'm going with some handbuilt (by my LBS) Mavic 819's pair with Chris King hubs. Anyone ride on the Chris King hubs? I've read that, like a lot of finely engineered products, they need a decent amount of love to keep their superior ride quality going.

If money were no object I would have King or Hadley hubs. But for the $$$ it's pretty hard to be Hope's. What kind of bike (XC, trail, AM, DH) are these wheels for? Kings and 819's will be pretty bomb proof, but also heavy. Take a look at the new WTB Frequency i23 rims and of course the Stan's Flows.

 

[marcski]

If money were no object I would have King or Hadley hubs. But for the $$$ it's pretty hard to be Hope's. What kind of bike (XC, trail, AM, DH) are these wheels for? Kings and 819's will be pretty bomb proof, but also heavy. Take a look at the new WTB Frequency i23 rims and of course the Stan's Flows.

I'm on a trail bike....which I love, a Kona Dawg Dee-lux that I've had for quite a few years. I ride mostly techy XC trails, no real DH and I don't really race, so weight really isn't an issue for me. I will stop by the LBS either today or tomorrow and see what they have to say. I'd also rather pay some more upfront for something that will give me years of good service. I've read good things about the Hope hubs but don't know anyone with personal beta.

 

[o3jeff]

I'll have to call the shop and see if it came in yet.

Pivot bearing kit is in

 

[MR. evil]

Pivot bearing kit is in

You going to do it, or have the bike shop do it?

 

[o3jeff]

You going to do it, or have the bike shop do it?

Just going to leave it all in a box for maybe next winters project.

 

[bvibert]

Just going to leave it all in a box for maybe next winters project.

Might as well, you're not going to ride it anyway.

 

[MR. evil]

ended up ording some new brakes today, was getting really tired of my Juicy 5s


http://www.competitivecyclist.com/p...-B125-E111-824F-001B21BCB944&mr:referralID=NA

 

[bvibert]

What's wrong with the Juicy 5s? Mine have been super reliable over the last few years. I bled them once, but only because I had the change the hoses for a longer rear. Otherwise I just have to change the pads every year or so.

The Shimano's look nice, but it looks like you'll have to wait a couple of months to get them?

 

[MR. evil]

What's wrong with the Juicy 5s? Mine have been super reliable over the last few years. I bled them once, but only because I had the change the hoses for a longer rear. Otherwise I just have to change the pads every year or so.

The Shimano's look nice, but it looks like you'll have to wait a couple of months to get them?

If you have never tried anything else the Juicy 5's might seem great. But having recently tried a bike with good brakes the difference is astounding. Much more power and better modulation.

I actually ordered them through my bike shop, but they gave me a bro deal that was about equal to the price on that web site plus shipping.

 

[bvibert]

Well, they stop my fat ass just fine, and I have no problem with the modulation. I've never been in a situation where I needed more power. I guess I'll just continue to be blissfully ignorant.

 

[MR. evil]

Well, they stop my fat ass just fine, and I have no problem with the modulation. I've never been in a situation where I needed more power. I guess I'll just continue to be blissfully ignorant.

Seeing how you like them so much, I will give you a sweet deal on a used pair of J5’s

 

[bvibert]

Seeing how you like them so much, I will give you a sweet deal on a used pair of J5’s

LOL, I knew that was coming! What the hell would I want to buy those pieces of crap for? :lol:

All set in the brake department for now, but thanks anyway!

 

[WoodCore]

Not really a winter project but starting to make the transition to tubeless. Setup the back wheel and will eventually get to the front if I like it.