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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-23-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By SethB

Rock Shox Debonair Tuning question

Hey friends,

Does adding a band to the lower half of the air can make any adjustments to the shock? My only guess from what I could see visually is when it becomes compressed, it creates a vacuum,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-07-20, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,500
Posted By SethB

I have cleaned it. The little bit of sag was the...

I have cleaned it. The little bit of sag was the reason for me cleaning it. But I ended up contacting KS and they were very helpful. They told me my assumptions were correct in the seal between the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-06-20, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By SethB

Just an update: I did purchase the DebonAir...

Just an update:

I did purchase the DebonAir Air can, it fits and works and already I love the plushness of it. Definitely absorbing smaller chatter. I also found this video:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-26-20, 02:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By SethB

If its just the nitrogen part, all the YouTube...

If its just the nitrogen part, all the YouTube videos I have seen say to just use compressed air. I definitely think the damper is the problem. It seems like it isn't absorbing bumps fast enough. I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By SethB

Air sleeve maintenance is what I have done. That...

Air sleeve maintenance is what I have done. That alone made it a little better and more "slippery" in absorbing all the bumps. But as far as damper, I have never had that done. Can a local bike shop...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-20, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By SethB

I went ahead and sent them an email! So, the...

I went ahead and sent them an email!

So, the answer to that question is no. I have not done a full service. All I have done was clean and relube as the seals look to be in great condition. The...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-24-20, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By SethB

Is this the canister you are referring to?...

Is this the canister you are referring to? https://www.sram.com/en/rockshox/models/rs-upk-dba-a1

If so, that sounds like a good idea. What I am looking for is something to absorb more chatty...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-23-20, 11:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,372
Posted By SethB

Upgrade rear shock

I might be upgrading my rear shock for my 2014 Fuel Ex 29

It currently has a Rock Shox Monarch RL model. On the shock is written 184x48, my research has taught me that is is 184 eye to eye...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 05:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,500
Posted By SethB

Really? Are they that bad?

Really? Are they that bad?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-19-20, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,500
Posted By SethB

So after much Googling, I found another thread...

So after much Googling, I found another thread with the same exact issue, they had their issues within a few weeks of owning the post, so they got warranty replacement. However, they explained the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-16-20, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,500
Posted By SethB

KS Lev Dx Moves when sat on

The best way to explain my problem with my KS Lev DX dropper seat post is that when you sit on it, it goes down like a centimeter, then when you lift off, it comes back up. Am I missing oil inside or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-20, 08:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By SethB

The hub won't accept the skewer. I already...

The hub won't accept the skewer. I already thought of that. Unless there is another conversion kit?

My old hub uses cone and ball bearings, new hub is sealed bearings.. The center piece to the hub...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-01-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 389
Posted By SethB

Converting QR skewer to thru axle

Hey peeps.

I have a 2014 Trek Fuel Ex5 29. Just got myself new wheels and noticed the rear is not a QR axle. I have a 142/12 thru axle, well, that is what is written on the frame...

From my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-20, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

Thanks! Sadly the problem is with the chain...

Thanks!

Sadly the problem is with the chain whip. I can't get enough leverage to hold it still, or it just starts bending and the links start breaking. I may just get a new one with the new wheel...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 06:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

Sadly this isn't coming apart xD I cranked way...

Sadly this isn't coming apart xD I cranked way too tightly with the breaker bar. But I know for a fact there is nothing behind the cassette cause I remember not putting anything on before I put the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 11:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

Sadly I have nothing else on my bike, so rules...

Sadly I have nothing else on my bike, so rules out straps, zippers, etc. I have checked the cables, all is good there. Nice and snug and won't go anywhere. Chain slap I ruled out by wrapping the part...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

So I looked up a new one, counted 6 spacers, went...

So I looked up a new one, counted 6 spacers, went outside and counted 6 spacers.. I don't think I am missing any. I'm going to disassemble the cassette and see if the splines on the freehub are worn...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

Hmm. I thought the splines on the freehub were...

Hmm. I thought the splines on the freehub were responsible for the rotational movement, and the spacers handled translational movement? So the spacers would keep it from sliding in and out on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-20, 08:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

Rattle is still there.. anyone take a look at the...

Rattle is still there.. anyone take a look at the vid? Is my cassette shot or the freehub?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 03:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

Yep. I really cranked down on it with the breaker...

Yep. I really cranked down on it with the breaker bar... I think it may be too tight and be a pain to get off....... But I do think the cassette or free hub is shot. Here's a vid as to why I think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

I will take a look at the cables and see if...

I will take a look at the cables and see if anything feels loose.

Hmm. I will give it a try. It is a FS MTB. The rattle definitely seems to come from the back. But hey im down for trying anything,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 10:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

So I had an idea... I went for a ride just now...

So I had an idea... I went for a ride just now and when I started to hear the rattle I put the heal of my foot onto the derailleur and I still heard the rattle... My idea said to myself "If I put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

Im internally routed back there.. so I don't...

Im internally routed back there.. so I don't think so. I wish it were that simple ha!

So its not chainslap, I have a clutch on the RDR, and when the noise happens I can watch the chain and it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-20, 03:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,094
Posted By SethB

Rattle from the rear...

I have no idea what it is, my biggest guess is the rear derailleur. It only happens over bumps. The weird thing is when I go and grab the RDR, it is solid as a mountain..... I need some help in what...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-04-20, 11:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
Posted By SethB

So, Went to LBS as my current hub almost ate...

So,

Went to LBS as my current hub almost ate my RDR. Luckily they had a used one they put on (only charged labor), so this gives me more time to save. Therefore, I am definitely going with the 280...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-19, 08:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
Posted By SethB

You are 100% correct. More pawls will add more...

You are 100% correct. More pawls will add more drag. Some people hate it, I never experienced it. So I am not sure what the difference feels like. I will say in the YouTube videos I have watched, I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-28-19, 10:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
Posted By SethB

Yes, from my understanding of the research I have...

Yes, from my understanding of the research I have been doing, the more contact points means the finer the teeth can be, meaning the quicker the engagement. This post:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-19, 11:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
Posted By SethB

Im ded :lol: This is a fair point. But still, I...

Im ded :lol: This is a fair point. But still, I wanna feel what the faster engagement is like. But # of pawls usually means faster engagement.



Very good point there at the end. I never really...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-27-19, 08:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,511
Posted By SethB

Upgrading hub (wheel set)

I am looking at these two:

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/nukeproof-horizon-mtb-wheelset/rp-prod160730
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-14-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

This helped SO MUCH. Thank you man. ...

This helped SO MUCH. Thank you man.




Surprisingly, nothing was broken! However, I don't think there was any grease left, and what was left was clumps of dirt. I cleaned everything out,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

Thank you! Then I can just remove the dust cap...

Thank you! Then I can just remove the dust cap and the race with it attached to the wheel? Good. Gonna try that now. I appreciate the help, honestly
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-19, 04:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

Now, from what I am learning, it either has...

Now, from what I am learning, it either has sealed bearings, or not. Is there a way to check without taking it apart? I guess only by finding some sort of service manual?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

So it appears that if I use a 10mm (or similar)...

So it appears that if I use a 10mm (or similar) allen key, I could remove the freehub from the wheel. Will that then allow me to take apart the actual freehub and service the pawls and such inside? I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-19, 03:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

This is all I got from the trek website: ...

This is all I got from the trek website:

Formula DC22 Rear Alloy hub
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-13-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

Normally I do take everything apart. But I didn't...

Normally I do take everything apart. But I didn't have the cassette tool till today. All I could do was take off the wheel. Which didn't really prove anything.

But. I got the cassette and axle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

Im not sure I understand your last sentence :foo:...

Im not sure I understand your last sentence :foo:

I have done basic inspection? Its all inside.. nothing much I can do. I guess the reason I asked was because when I had the wheel off nothing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-19, 03:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

Yeah... I just put a new RD on.. would not be...

Yeah... I just put a new RD on.. would not be happy if that happened.. Maybe I'll throw the old one on.. its broken anyhow so if it goes into the cogs oh well..

But about the tires - I read that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-19, 12:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

It's definitely only there during coasting. Any...

It's definitely only there during coasting. Any other time it's fine. It's also weird that it's only at a specific spot. So like spinning the crank changes the the loudness of the clunk.

I'll have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-11-19, 10:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,269
Posted By SethB

Uh oh! Noise from cassette/freehub

So, video explains it all. There is a LOUD clunk clunk noise from hub when coasting.. I can feel it throughout the whole bike too. Time to replace? Or can it be fixed?

Also, if replacing: I kind...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-19, 11:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

I always wear rubber gloves when dealing with...

I always wear rubber gloves when dealing with grease/dirt. I hate dirty hands, especially under the finger nails. But yeah, its pretty strong stuff. I do love it now haha. I also filtered it to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-04-19, 11:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

So the washer was so big it was larger than the...

So the washer was so big it was larger than the cups, no pressure was put on the bearings. I got it back in and all is good. No issues at all. Also, mineral spirits are incredible when it comes to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-27-19, 10:00 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

Here's what I ordered:...

Here's what I ordered: https://www.ebay.com/itm/FSA-MegaExo-19-Gamma-ME-BB92-Bottom-Bracket-Cups/113830098389?epid=1491677233&hash=item1a80cd75d5:g:6wQAAOSwktRdpb7x

Should be here Tuesday. Fastest...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-19, 11:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

Replying to all you guys - I wonder what that...

Replying to all you guys - I wonder what that "taper/notch" is designed for? Plus, now since it has that, I wonder what the other side is (can't check bike is at LBS. Patiently*anxiously* waiting for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-19, 11:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

:lol: Funny you say that. Just got off the phone...

:lol: Funny you say that. Just got off the phone with one, no dice. But yeah thank you. Definitely gave me the idea to look around! Its just such a unique measurement, nobody keeps it in stock.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-19, 11:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

Just rub it in why don't ya haha

Just rub it in why don't ya haha
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-19, 11:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

Now you see why I am confused and had to post...

Now you see why I am confused and had to post lol. Hence the title of the thread :)



The dimensions are listed (in inches) and are not going to work. I have been having trouble finding the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-19, 09:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

But the dimensions are 20x32x7, not 19x32x7. I...

But the dimensions are 20x32x7, not 19x32x7. I know its only 1mm but that is a lot of play inside the core spindle area..

Yes, and they all have the 20x32x7 dimensions for the bearing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-25-19, 01:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

Yes. I have found them. However, some of them are...

Yes. I have found them. However, some of them are not the right size. I did find ones in the right size but would take forever to get here. And I already miss my bike ha. So I am gonna call the LBS...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

Thank you. Quick search didn't yield anything...

Thank you. Quick search didn't yield anything promising. Gonna have to order from china to get some. I'll be contacting the LBS I like tomorrow, see what they can do. Thanks guys. I hate how stuff...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-24-19, 05:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,386
Posted By SethB

I have no idea how the heck the rest of it comes...

I have no idea how the heck the rest of it comes out then.. It would be about 70 bucks for everything if they cost $35. They quoted me $30 for installation and removal. I'll give them a call tomorrow...
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