Mad Hatter
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Yeah, but have been crook for the last week,
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Yeah, but have been crook for the last week,
chrischris
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Biocentric I torque setting?
I was a tad worried about my EBB bolt rounding out. The 6mm allen key felt sloppy in the head. So I went down to the bolt/fastener specialist with my Niner EBB bolt in hand.
They happily sold me 2 replacement bolts (for $1.30) which are exactly the same, but, have a higher tensile strength.
Upon refitting my EBB, I once again cleaned it up, re-Oatey'd it and installed it. I torqued my bolt up to 25 newton meters & hoped that it would stay put.
Well, it hasn't. I only weigh 72kg (159 lbs) and certainly don't generated prodigious power! But it slipped again... sigh. I have ordered a Biocentric II, hopefully this will sort out my issues.
How much torque do you use on your Biocentric I?
(in the photo, you'll see a small red sticker next to where the white marker was. After a 25km MTB ride, it's slipped this far)
I was a tad worried about my EBB bolt rounding out. The 6mm allen key felt sloppy in the head. So I went down to the bolt/fastener specialist with my Niner EBB bolt in hand.
They happily sold me 2 replacement bolts (for $1.30) which are exactly the same, but, have a higher tensile strength.
Upon refitting my EBB, I once again cleaned it up, re-Oatey'd it and installed it. I torqued my bolt up to 25 newton meters & hoped that it would stay put.
Well, it hasn't. I only weigh 72kg (159 lbs) and certainly don't generated prodigious power! But it slipped again... sigh. I have ordered a Biocentric II, hopefully this will sort out my issues.
How much torque do you use on your Biocentric I?
(in the photo, you'll see a small red sticker next to where the white marker was. After a 25km MTB ride, it's slipped this far)
Ackland
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I haven't had a Niner Biocentric but mates who have use "Carbogrip" to add extra friction.
The EBB shouldn't move that much.
Mad Hatter
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.... or 11th ...... or 13th.
Chasing some Niner cogalicious goodness but new distributor not quite up and going yet.
Mad Hatter
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Horizontal dropouts mean no need to change links.
Just using cheap BMX tensioners (so much cheaper than tug nuts).
Bolt up rear hub keeps everything in place.
Cheers.
MH
Mad Hatter
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Anybody doing the Major Pain this Saturday?
http://www.gvmtbc.com/
Someone, please don`t let Stevob walk away with the prizemoney just for turning up.
Cheers.
MH
http://www.gvmtbc.com/
Someone, please don`t let Stevob walk away with the prizemoney just for turning up.
Cheers.
MH
Stevob
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I'M PLEADING for some competition here folks. Come on fellas, only $35 to enter, with the chance to kick my arse and walk away with $200. How can you pass up that chance? You can't lose!*
(*Disclaimer...winning not guaranteed) but you may still be in front financially!
Stevob
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I wanted to go over for that race but my SS frame had other thoughts!
Anyone dealt with the Big S for warranty replacements lately?
Underside Non Drive Chainstay
Top Non Drive Chainstay
Stripped for warranty
Shit, such a pretty frame too. Warranty is supposed to be good. You might get a carbon stumpy ss frame.
mitchy_
Llama calmer
from what i've seen warranty replacement wise on these forums, it's not a far fetched idea... plenty of happy campers with newer/better frames returned from speccy.
Ackland
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Stevob
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As much as I like those older stumpys, I have a nice feeling about the strength of my Carve frame. Sure, it's heavier, but more durable. New Crave frame is over 200g lighter though (says the bloke who's just put some 850-900+g tyres on his).
I took a big chunk out my drive side chainstay when my chainring ate it after I put the EBB in backwards and the square taper bb drove itself through the EBB. Still holding strong.
I took a big chunk out my drive side chainstay when my chainring ate it after I put the EBB in backwards and the square taper bb drove itself through the EBB. Still holding strong.
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Nath8
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Well don't hide it from us. Where's the picture?hoto:
will post one from home, work PC won't allow it ;-)
itrance05
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Just finished building this up:
2011 Yeti Big Top frame
2011 Fox RLC forks
DT Swiss 340 hubs / wheels (15mm front / QR rear)
Chris King headset
XX1 (32T) crankset
16T Surly cog
Shimano XT brakes
Thomson 4X stem
ODI Lock-On grips
Easton Haven carbon bars
Specialized seatpost
Specialized Henge saddle
Thomson seatpost clamp
Shimano XT pedals
Shimano 160mm discs
SRAM bottom bracket
SRAM 10 speed chain
Specialized Ground Control 2.3" tyres front & rear (tubeless)
weighs in at 11.2kgs. one ride on it so far, and love it! replaced a 2011 Specialized Rockhopper single speed I built as a work commuter.
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2011 Yeti Big Top frame
2011 Fox RLC forks
DT Swiss 340 hubs / wheels (15mm front / QR rear)
Chris King headset
XX1 (32T) crankset
16T Surly cog
Shimano XT brakes
Thomson 4X stem
ODI Lock-On grips
Easton Haven carbon bars
Specialized seatpost
Specialized Henge saddle
Thomson seatpost clamp
Shimano XT pedals
Shimano 160mm discs
SRAM bottom bracket
SRAM 10 speed chain
Specialized Ground Control 2.3" tyres front & rear (tubeless)
weighs in at 11.2kgs. one ride on it so far, and love it! replaced a 2011 Specialized Rockhopper single speed I built as a work commuter.
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