HSP Trail Bikes

[Zaf]

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[tkdbboy]

But it still has the dreaded brake jack. The only real solution is a floating brake mount a la BMW.

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Bring back the D.O.P.E!

 

[Ultra Lord]

You should try a gearbox. Two freewheels and a fixed gear ratio to optomise the suspension to (instead of the range of using a cassette), no pedal feedback. Also, single chainline means next to no bob as well (suspension is pretty active, so still a little).

I’d love too. But the price is prohibitive. Too exxy for me atm, if I was working and getting overtime it’d be a different story, but the income I’m getting being a full time gym rat isn’t enough.

Always liked gearbox’s. They make too much sense not to want one. It’s a shame Nicola’s are outta my budget and the other gearbox bikes don’t tickle my pickle.

 

[moorey]

But it still has the dreaded brake jack. The only real solution is a floating brake mount a la BMW.

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Pfft. 2 option.
1: Don’t brake.
2: (my preferred option) Don’t go fast enough to require braking.

 

[latheboy]

Pfft. 2 option.
1: Don’t brake.
2: (my preferred option) Don’t go fast enough to require braking.

3. Use your front more than the rear!!

High pivots are awesome, that is a great looking bike.

 

[moorey]

I’ve run pretty much every suspension style over the last 20 years. I really love jumping back on an orange. Every. Single. Time.
They have drawbacks, I’m the first to accept that, but they are just good simple fun to ride.
Would love to try the idler on one, I can’t lie.

 

[Oddjob]

Bring back the D.O.P.E!

Oh hell no! My eyes are still recovering from having to look at those butt ugly Konas.

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[latheboy]

What's D.O.P.E?

Don't worry I looked it up

 

[Calvin27]

Did I miss something? HSP?

 

[Dales Cannon]

Looks like there is 90 degrees or less of chain wrap on the driving crownwheel. That would worry me.

 

[Oddjob]

Did I miss something? HSP?

I'm revolted and hungry at the same time. What is it?

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[Ultra Lord]

@Oddjob snack pack from a kebab shop with, guessing here, garlic and chilli/bbq sauce.

@Dales Cannon, still more teeth in contact with the chain than a 9t driver on the bmx. should be fine with the chain guides. Assuming "driving crownwheel" is front sprocket.

 

[Dales Cannon]

@Oddjob snack pack from a kebab shop with, guessing here, garlic and chilli/bbq sauce.

@Dales Cannon, still more teeth in contact with the chain than a 9t driver on the bmx. should be fine with the chain guides. Assuming "driving crownwheel" is front sprocket.

I get what you are saying but wrap is more important than teeth engaged.

 

[moorey]

Looks like there is 90 degrees or less of chain wrap on the driving crownwheel. That would worry me.

I also worries about this. Not a lot of engagement there.

 

[hifiandmtb]

We talking about this pic?

The pivot idler is not driven - it's an idler. There is no turning torque between it & the chain.

What is it you are worried about?

 

[creaky]

We talking about this pic?

The pivot idler is not driven - it's an idler. There is no turning torque between it & the chain.

What is it you are worried about?

He’s referring to the chainring wrap but using real ‘techy’ terms. It does look a little concerning but probably fine I reckon.

 

[hifiandmtb]

Looks like (just) more than 90 degrees to me.

 

[Dales Cannon]

That is not an idler. It drives an internal crank that causes the anal intruder to move up and down...

Yes the main chainwheel wrap.

 

[moorey]

This one I meant.
Only about 9 teeth fully contacting chain.

 

[creaky]

View attachment 346893
This one I meant.
Only about 9 teeth fully contacting chain.

Bit of RD slap and you’ve got 6 teeth...