Post your wicked BANSHEE thread....
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moorey
Pagophagic
The green/orange/raw mix doesn’t work for you?
SummitFever
Likes Bikes and Dirt
The yellow has grown on me. The matt finish is pretty cool.
@slider_phil Were your Crests the 29" versions?
I have had no problems with the Crests (original and new versions) in 26" but managed to destroy a rear on my 29er in very short time. Cracked at many spoke holes. Strangely the wheel was still true and I had not needed to tighten any spokes since I built it.
@slider_phil Were your Crests the 29" versions?
I have had no problems with the Crests (original and new versions) in 26" but managed to destroy a rear on my 29er in very short time. Cracked at many spoke holes. Strangely the wheel was still true and I had not needed to tighten any spokes since I built it.
slider_phil
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Yeah 29". No cracks around the spoke holes that I've seen yet but plenty of loose spokes and re-truing sessions in the last 6 months. One of the reasons why I shoehorned my carbon boost wheels into the rear end of the Turner. No more wheel fusing about
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SummitFever
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That may be due to a poor quality wheel build unless you are using really thick spokes. I have built many sets of Podium MMX and Crest wheels but always use DT Swiss Revolution spokes (or Sapim Laser). These thinner spokes stretch by about 1mm when they are at proper tension and just don't come loose. If you used thicker spokes then I could see how perhaps the flexiness in the lighter rims could cause the spokes to go slack and loosen.
The Reverend
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I thought that on MTB Direct you have the option of build kits. Get in contact with them or check on their site.
Nambra
Postmeridian
@The Reverend is correct, and the Banshee build kits and OEM forks are on sale at present too:
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/banshee-build-kit-without-wheels?quantity=1&option=239
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/banshee-rockshox-oem-fork?quantity=1&option=248
Looks like you can buy those OEM forks by themselves too. An RCT3 boost Lyrik or Pike for $700 is pretty good, Pike RC for $600 too.
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/banshee-build-kit-without-wheels?quantity=1&option=239
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/banshee-rockshox-oem-fork?quantity=1&option=248
Looks like you can buy those OEM forks by themselves too. An RCT3 boost Lyrik or Pike for $700 is pretty good, Pike RC for $600 too.
hifiandmtb
Sphincter beanie
Rode @Ultra Lord 's Banshee today - it was choice. Solid, quiet, calm, nimble & efficient on the ups too.
Thanks @beeb - keep 'em coming!
Thanks @beeb - keep 'em coming!
Ultra Lord
Beanie Fitment Specialist
Yep, they’re a good thing.
I think the general consensus with my bike today was “too hard” haha.
What are people using to protect the chainstay fron chain slap? I’m thinking I’ll whack some rubber tape on it where it hits.
I think the general consensus with my bike today was “too hard” haha.
What are people using to protect the chainstay fron chain slap? I’m thinking I’ll whack some rubber tape on it where it hits.
nzhumpy
Googlemeister who likes bikes and scandal
3M 2228 Mastic Tape, 'tis good.
The Reverend
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There had better be a damned good explanation for this. An infringement notice will be issued forthwith!
Is the replacement aluminium, and suitably sick?
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Oddjob
Eats Squid
The Reverend
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You sir, have a reprieve.