No expert but I've owned both the X29 1 2011 and the X0 29 2012, the 2012 hub seems okay but I miss the sound of the DT Swiss Hub. Anyway upgrade if you will I can't hurt but the stock wheelset are okay for a weekend warrior like me. Only time/kms will tell.Just a couple of questions that I hope any X29er owner/expert can help me with.
X29 0 or X29 1 and put the $500 towards a much better wheel set?
Is the Giant Tracker rear hub any good, considering last year's version was a Star Ratchet type?
The hubs aren't the problem. It's those...poxy...not really poxy...PXC-2 rims that are the issue. The rims are actually fine enough. However, they are a chore to convert to tubeless and can be a chore to keep them that way...in my experience. If only Giant had invested a just a little more in the rims...<sigh>Just a couple of questions that I hope any X29er owner/expert can help me with.
X29 0 or X29 1 and put the $500 towards a much better wheel set?
Is the Giant Tracker rear hub any good, considering last year's version was a Star Ratchet type?
True. Just frustrating...I'd have been just as happy to pay Giant an extra $200 if they had only fitted tubeless compatible rims (like on the Anthem 26 at the same price point) from the get to.I have converted 3 pairs of these rims no probs.Original equipment maxxis tires can some times pose problems,they dont do to well tubeless you may have to get after market maxxis or another brand.these are not a bad wheelset for the price point.:friendly_wink:
http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?212700-converting-giant-p-xc-2-29er-wheels/page3&highlight=pxc2I also had no issues converting the rims to tubeless. It was actually the first tubeless conversion that i'd attempted. The key was making sure others had tried the same combination of rim strip, latex, and tyres first. I did a fairly thorough series of pictures for it as well, but for the life of me can't find the relevant thread.
Ah thanks - not sure how i couldn't find it before hand.http://www.rotorburn.com/forums/showthread.php?212700-converting-giant-p-xc-2-29er-wheels/page3&highlight=pxc2
Are the Bontrager rim strips really about $20.00 in Australia. Offshore they are about $6.00. I can't find them available on line.
It could also be the seatpost head, where the seat rails are clamped. Could even be the seat itself. Worst case scenario is that the seat tube may be starting to deform a bit. This happens over time with thin alloy. All that rocking back and forward makes the tube slightly less than circular and you end up with a less than perfect interface between the tube and the seatpost. A beefier collar can help if this is the case.In other news, i've developed a rather annoying squeaking noise. I suspect that it's either the bottom bracket or the seatpost. For the latter, would a simple extraction, clean, and replacement of the seatpost rule it out as the culprit?
I just fixed a similar budgie like squeak, turned out to be the seat post, was dry and rubbing on inside of frame, cleaned up area, greased post, all good.It could also be the seatpost head, where the seat rails are clamped. Could even be the seat itself. Worst case scenario is that the seat tube may be starting to deform a bit. This happens over time with thin alloy. All that rocking back and forward makes the tube slightly less than circular and you end up with a less than perfect interface between the tube and the seatpost. A beefier collar can help if this is the case.
But, yes, strip and clean all the suspect areas (clamp, post & bottom bracket) and if squeak persists, see your trusted mechanic.
Is greasing a post common practice? It seems somewhat counter-intuitive to me, but i guess i can see the reasons behind it..I just fixed a similar budgie like squeak, turned out to be the seat post, was dry and rubbing on inside of frame, cleaned up area, greased post, all good.
well have you ever tried to get a seat post out that's seized? With carbon there's a carbon grease, but Alu etc you grease the post (well inside of frame), the clamp does the work of holding it in. One reason is somehow mud has found its way into that area and it dried it out causing the noise.Is greasing a post common practice? It seems somewhat counter-intuitive to me, but i guess i can see the reasons behind it..
The inside of the seat tube should be heavily coated with grease all the way 'round before you install the seatpost.If you use enough grease in the seat tube, there is no need to grease the seatpost itself.
Righto - thanks for the heads up. I'd have totally missed such a step! Looks like i'll be working on the bike as opposed to riding it this weekend. Seriously, Sydney weather has just been ridiculous: during the week = sun, weekend = rain. Going to struggle to be anywhere near race-ready for the fling!well have you ever tried to get a seat post out that's seized? With carbon there's a carbon grease, but Alu etc you grease the post (well inside of frame), the clamp does the work of holding it in. One reason is somehow mud has found its way into that area and it dried it out causing the noise.
Here's what Sheldon Brown says:
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/stuck-seatposts.html
Is it a squeak or a click? A dry jockey wheel on your rear derailleur is a likely cause if it is a squeak. Dry bearings in your pedals can cause a squeak too. An old BB with dried out bearings will also squeak. I would spray some lube into the bearing/pivot area of the jockey wheels (both sides) as a first step.In other news, i've developed a rather annoying squeaking noise. I suspect that it's either the bottom bracket or the seatpost. For the latter, would a simple extraction, clean, and replacement of the seatpost rule it out as the culprit?
It's definitely a squeak. I stripped, cleaned, and regreased the seatpost on saturday before riding for a few hours on sunday, but alas it was still around. Next stop will be BB i think! Then i'll give the pedals/jockey wheels a quick going over..Is it a squeak or a click? A dry jockey wheel on your rear derailleur is a likely cause if it is a squeak. Dry bearings in your pedals can cause a squeak too. An old BB with dried out bearings will also squeak. I would spray some lube into the bearing/pivot area of the jockey wheels (both sides) as a first step.