AM You've Changed..... 2011 Stumpjumper SWORKS EVO Pic HEAVY and Wordy
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mitchy_
Llama calmer
lol, lego man hands. i love those clips, have about 10 on one bike... oops.Anyone know what this little Lego man hands thing is called? Pretty tidy little clip!
foxpuppet
Eats Squid
Thanks, was pretty good fun to write about, almost as good as the rides..... Plus it brings back memories of every time I come back into this thread.
why take the tie off? Just to stop rubbing or technical aspect?
Ky1e
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Just looks funny I guess lol
oriion
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foxpuppet
Eats Squid
I suppose it's time for an update.
Last one was regarding new brakes which are still going strong, no issues at all and really love the increased power and modulation over the old single pot avids.
Have done a few high speed break burner descents and they are just flawless with such a soft touch they hardly ever lock up even when it's super loose.
Recent changes have been
New PG1070 cassette
Modded cassette with oneupcomponents 42t and 16t
New chain - broken 3 rides in.
Changed 32t xx1 ring and spider for 34t direct mount NW from wolftooth components.
A little bit of playing around with suspension setup too. Tweaking LSC on fork and increase in pressure from 85-90psi.
Slight increase in pressure on shock. 150psi to 155
Found the fork as diving a bit much on pedally sections in open mode. But I prefer it open to trail which seems to harsh. Will keep playing.
The chain saga is pretty dumb. New chain, oneup gear and cassette arrived before direct mount ring. Couldn't wait, cut new chain to suit 32t but re-used popped pin. went for a few rides, all good, no issues, then mount up 34t without adjusting chain length. first ride it snaps on a climb.
Go to fix it up today and find I've kinked another link about 5 away from the snapped one. Have a few spare links but originally was going to add 1 link to allow a bit More slack on the 34 while in the 42 which was tight under full compression.
When I add the extra link the derailleur when in the 11t looks like this
And in 42t
I suppose I could remove the extra link if it's gonna cause issue having the pulley cage running that flat (thinking chain slapping against itself on the wheels)
Last one was regarding new brakes which are still going strong, no issues at all and really love the increased power and modulation over the old single pot avids.
Have done a few high speed break burner descents and they are just flawless with such a soft touch they hardly ever lock up even when it's super loose.
Recent changes have been
New PG1070 cassette
Modded cassette with oneupcomponents 42t and 16t
New chain - broken 3 rides in.
Changed 32t xx1 ring and spider for 34t direct mount NW from wolftooth components.
A little bit of playing around with suspension setup too. Tweaking LSC on fork and increase in pressure from 85-90psi.
Slight increase in pressure on shock. 150psi to 155
Found the fork as diving a bit much on pedally sections in open mode. But I prefer it open to trail which seems to harsh. Will keep playing.
The chain saga is pretty dumb. New chain, oneup gear and cassette arrived before direct mount ring. Couldn't wait, cut new chain to suit 32t but re-used popped pin. went for a few rides, all good, no issues, then mount up 34t without adjusting chain length. first ride it snaps on a climb.
Go to fix it up today and find I've kinked another link about 5 away from the snapped one. Have a few spare links but originally was going to add 1 link to allow a bit More slack on the 34 while in the 42 which was tight under full compression.
When I add the extra link the derailleur when in the 11t looks like this
And in 42t
I suppose I could remove the extra link if it's gonna cause issue having the pulley cage running that flat (thinking chain slapping against itself on the wheels)
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foxpuppet
Eats Squid
Could simply man up and go to 36t
Yep medium cage. I'm thinking of pulling the extra link. What's the chances of going full compression while climbing? Remembering I've got a brain shock so even on full open when climbing the shock almost locks out limiting suspension compression.
teK--
Eats Squid
I setup mine the same since I like chain to be as short as possible. The issue becomes more pronounced when you are running 11-42 cassette.Could simply man up and go to 36t
Yep medium cage. I'm thinking of pulling the extra link. What's the chances of going full compression while climbing? Remembering I've got a brain shock so even on full open when climbing the shock almost locks out limiting suspension compression.
Big JD
Wheel size expert
how do you think the older frame feels- thats a really low act mate and you should be ashamed of your self- going for a lighter, prettier, sexier model after all you had been through together- all the good times. I hope this shinny new red one dumps your ar$e.
shame on you puppet
shame on you puppet
foxpuppet
Eats Squid
The older frame is pretty sweet with it, now spends her days living with a mate who is pretty soft on her.
Big JD
Wheel size expert
oh great she must love that- you fell for each other and when you move on she is discarded to some soft knob.
Big JD
Wheel size expert
Quite Mick love is used too lightly these days. Anyway I still care for all my ex's
foxpuppet
Eats Squid
Been a while since I changed anything on the bike, been running like a dream for a long time now.
But for the sake of change
Just gotta wait until I finish the wife's 1x conversion so I can steal her matchmaker mounts
Also a mental note to check the stans sealant more regularly.
Pulled a manual tooling around in my driveway and nearly went over as the tyre was Down to around 8psi and almost rolled off the rim.
I've bought a new bottle of stans to fix the slow leak that's not being plugged by the older goo it seems.
But it's still taking a beating.
And got me here the other day
But for the sake of change
Just gotta wait until I finish the wife's 1x conversion so I can steal her matchmaker mounts
Also a mental note to check the stans sealant more regularly.
Pulled a manual tooling around in my driveway and nearly went over as the tyre was Down to around 8psi and almost rolled off the rim.
I've bought a new bottle of stans to fix the slow leak that's not being plugged by the older goo it seems.
But it's still taking a beating.
And got me here the other day
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foxpuppet
Eats Squid
UPDATE time.
Bike went in for fork and shock service, the brain shock had started to feel very notchy and was bottoming out frequently on bigger hits even with more pressure.
Fork was similar, a little grabby in the initial stroke and no matter what I did could never get it up to the last 45-50mm of travel.
Rev WC has come up nicely and back to it's buttery feel with a full rebuild/service and new seals.
Shock was another story....
The cost of servicing the brain shock was going to be around $220+ which is a long way into a newer one. Tossed up a monarch plus but with none available for the 26" stumpy in OZ & a cost of $650plus shipping from the US, plan b took shape.
The Specialized store doing the service had a demo/loaner 2015 fox float CTD BV kashima for $350 with very minimal trail time.
All fitted up it looks pretty nice, a bit of weight lost too with the brain valving removed from the bike.
Bike went in for fork and shock service, the brain shock had started to feel very notchy and was bottoming out frequently on bigger hits even with more pressure.
Fork was similar, a little grabby in the initial stroke and no matter what I did could never get it up to the last 45-50mm of travel.
Rev WC has come up nicely and back to it's buttery feel with a full rebuild/service and new seals.
Shock was another story....
The cost of servicing the brain shock was going to be around $220+ which is a long way into a newer one. Tossed up a monarch plus but with none available for the 26" stumpy in OZ & a cost of $650plus shipping from the US, plan b took shape.
The Specialized store doing the service had a demo/loaner 2015 fox float CTD BV kashima for $350 with very minimal trail time.
All fitted up it looks pretty nice, a bit of weight lost too with the brain valving removed from the bike.
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foxpuppet
Eats Squid
Weighed it today,
11.80 kg with XT trail pedals. (11.398 without, based on XT weight of 402g - chops school of bike weighing)
Previously it was 11.9kg with nukeproof platforms.
11.65 without.
Changes since that time are:
Avid Elixir RSL changed to Avid Trail 9 paired to Shifter with matchmaker clamps
32x11-36 changed to 34x11-42
Nukeproof proton MG-TI flats changed to XT trails
Command post standard lever changed to SRL lever.
Stem topcap changed to promount billet Garmin enduro mount.
'11 fox Brain shock swapped for '15 fox float CTD BV
11.80 kg with XT trail pedals. (11.398 without, based on XT weight of 402g - chops school of bike weighing)
Previously it was 11.9kg with nukeproof platforms.
11.65 without.
Changes since that time are:
Avid Elixir RSL changed to Avid Trail 9 paired to Shifter with matchmaker clamps
32x11-36 changed to 34x11-42
Nukeproof proton MG-TI flats changed to XT trails
Command post standard lever changed to SRL lever.
Stem topcap changed to promount billet Garmin enduro mount.
'11 fox Brain shock swapped for '15 fox float CTD BV
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