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Advice for Bottlerocket build
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phillynight
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Frame is back and now getting new bearings pressed and headset/fork installed. Turned out top notch, looks brand new again:
Before and after
Before and after
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phillynight
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I am going to order a few more sets from America in different colours to see what looks best but I have a gold set already. Was hoping they were close to the kashima coat gold but that shit is too unpredictable as it's totally different on my forks and rear DPX2. Still could look cool but yeh I really like that green you posted.
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pink poodle
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Engages in budget build...blows coins on different coloured stickers...I'm confused.
More cash to blow on gnarly parts dude!!!
Paint looks good. Like how this is coming together. Looking forward to seeing it finished!
More cash to blow on gnarly parts dude!!!
Paint looks good. Like how this is coming together. Looking forward to seeing it finished!
moorey
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I approached transition direct when I had my bottlerocket. Wouldn’t send decals, but they sent me the files....Does look good. See if you can get some Transition decals from @xero or Transition direct in the spearmint green they used to use on the Double and Trail or Park:
I’ve probably still got it somewhere...
phillynight
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hahah yeh the budget flew straight out the fkn window when almost none of the parts from the Norco fit this and I decided I didn't want a half-assed bike. Don't tell my girlfriend how much I've spent on this thing or I'll be sleeping with it on the street. The decals are the cheapest part of this bike at $15 a set I can manage a few sets
At some point I want a dropper, better seat, upgrade drivetrain, etc. etc but you all know that rabbit hole well I'm sure. I just wanna get out and ride it so bad then decide what needs upgrading first
pink poodle
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Should have just spent the cash up front ..
phillynight
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Well I'm at about 5k so far so it's a good start I think, like I said I'm not trying to be homeless hahah
pink poodle
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Bike life is the good life. Live in a tent at the trails!
phillynight
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Finally got the frame back from getting all the bearings pressed. Installed the headset/fork and will be putting it together this weekend. I am kind of stuck on something that maybe someone can help with. I upgraded the OE 11 year old Fox DHX to a new Fox DPX2 and realised the eyelets on the new shock have a small insert (tan) big that makes the shock eyelet too wide. What is the solution here? If I remove it then I feel like the reducers from the old shock will have play as they won't fit tight anymore. Any advice would be cool!
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pink poodle
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Buy the correct sized reducers from a reputable retailer...if you want to keep life easy find your best local workshop a d tale both shocks in to them and they should be able to hook you up. Then sell the incorrect sized reducers on Facebook at 5 times RRP.
Bike looks good! Are you sure the shock isn't going to foul in that position?
Bike looks good! Are you sure the shock isn't going to foul in that position?
leitch
Feelin' a bit rrranty
Looks sweet!
You'll need new reducers. Those poly bushes work with the newer 5 or 7 piece reducer set rather than the metal "top hat" reducers that work with the metal pressed DU bushes of old.
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/fox-shox-7-piece-rear-shock-mounting-reducer-kit
You'll need new reducers. Those poly bushes work with the newer 5 or 7 piece reducer set rather than the metal "top hat" reducers that work with the metal pressed DU bushes of old.
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/fox-shox-7-piece-rear-shock-mounting-reducer-kit
xero
Supersports
Possibly remove the poly bushes and replace with a standard DU Bushing... you will have to size check though.
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Rockshox / FOX DU eyelet bushing (Pair) 1/2" x 1/2"
Genuine Rockshox / FOX DU eyelet bushings (pair). Sits inside the eyelets of ALL FOX rear shocks using the 3-piece mounting hardware system, and all Rockshox rear shocks 2008 onwards. Teflon lined. If you have movement coming from the shock mountings, then this is more than likely the culprit...
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phillynight
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Sweet thanks for the heads-up. I just pulled out the tan inserts just to see how much play is there if I re-use the metal ones and yeah it's def a no-go. The kit you posted looks like what I need. Might hit up some local shops to see if they have in stock or if not if they can set me up with the right width like @pink poodle mentioned. @pink the shock should be cool in that position as it's the stock position, but I have also seen people run them backwards.
pink poodle
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I was under the impression those poly bushes were the latest and greatest in bushing tech?Possibly remove the poly bushes and replace with a standard DU Bushing... you will have to size check though.
Rockshox / FOX DU eyelet bushing (Pair) 1/2" x 1/2"
Genuine Rockshox / FOX DU eyelet bushings (pair). Sits inside the eyelets of ALL FOX rear shocks using the 3-piece mounting hardware system, and all Rockshox rear shocks 2008 onwards. Teflon lined. If you have movement coming from the shock mountings, then this is more than likely the culprit...
phillynight
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pink poodle
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To the batphone!
moorey
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All good bikes run double 22x8. I’ll possible have a spare set if stuck.