Recent content by ishaw

I'd be interested in the explorers as I think I've a similar non matching set I could pair up.

Not sure the DX was designed to work with that tooth count. You might be able to get away with adjusting via the p-screw which gives you some leeway to position the mech in relation to the cogs, but whether it's enough. You could get an extender for the mech hanger if you are wedded to the DX...

I'm in epsom so it's quite a way.

I'd love this to sit alongside my GT team RTS but Merseyside is many hundreds of mikes from me sadly.

I've seen a few frames with the wishbone line that. Raleigh springs to mind. Can't tell you what model. Coyote also, but I'm sure they had a CNC chain stay bridge too. Marin ift also had a similar brace at one point, but it may have been chain stay not seat stay.

I'd err on the side of Saracen due to the curved brace between the stays. Always thought it a nice feature making them a little different. I had a grey somethingtrax (sport) that looked similar though I don't remember the cable mount style. In your frame they are quite stylised so someone should...

Try the other side. If you can get that off, you can pull the axle through and out. Makes it easier to get tools on and/or soak in penetrating fluid like plusgas. Wd40 isn't very good as a releasing agent.

Glad you found it. If you want an adjuster dial I stead of having to push an Allen key up there each time let me know as I'm sure I have one. It fits over the hollow bolt and has the Allen shaft as part of it so you can adjust to your hearts content on the trails without reporting to breaking...

Bought a bundle of xt bits for a build. All nice kit and a pleasure to deal with.

Bought a couple of items. All good, swift postage and great Comms throughout.

I used to do this a lot bitd when cranks got too many marks, or were black LX and could look like xtr with paint remover and a polish. After getting them to a shine, worth waxing to keep them looking good for longer. I used to use a good car wax but I'm sure there are better options. Used to...

Yes, that's the damper side bolt. You'd usually have an adjuster on what is effectively a long Allen key shaft that slides up through the bolt home into the damper, allowing you to adjust the rebound damping. No danger of oil coming out really due to the taper fit of the damper shaft into the...

Thanks, it's been a long while since I built a wheel. Enjoy the experience but not often needed. Remind me if you can be bothered the key dimensions needed. I'm planning a couple, some retro 26 inchers using a hope ti rear and a pace carbon front on some nos Mavic xc 717s (if I dare de-nos)...

There are bushings at the top and bottom of each leg.

Thanks. I'm not sure if it's going to work out too big or not. How tall are you? I'm 6ft and tend to struggle with sizing as sit between recommendations.