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Forum: Mountain Biking
11-05-20, 12:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,844
Posted By Sealth

I took it back, and they fixed it. I sounds like...

I took it back, and they fixed it. I sounds like they just assembled the stack poorly. Basically there weren't enough spacers and one of the spacers was a tapered spacer when it should've been a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-03-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,844
Posted By Sealth

New fork problems

I just got a Manitou Markhor fork installed on my 2017 Specialized Rockhopper Sport. It took the fork for its maiden ride, and I found that the headset was loose after the ride. I tightened up the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-17-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,459
Posted By Sealth

Really? By eye it would seem like the 1x is...

Really? By eye it would seem like the 1x is slightly further out than the middle ring on the triple. Still its such a small difference that my original question doesn't really make sense.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-10-20, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,459
Posted By Sealth

Chainline question about 1x conversion

I have a 3x8 that I'd like to change to a 1x. I'm comfortable with just the middle (32t) chainring and the current 8 speed, 11-34t cassette. I don't use the large or small front chainrings at all,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-27-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,497
Posted By Sealth

If anyone is interested, I think the sound is...

If anyone is interested, I think the sound is just the coil suspension in the fork contacting the side of the stanchion during compression. Basically, springs in coil forks can bend/buckle as they're...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-26-20, 07:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,497
Posted By Sealth

Clicking noise in fork

I just performed my first fork lowers cleaning on a Rockhopper I bought recently (2017 Rockhopper Sport). The fork is a Suntour XCM. After doing the servicing, I've noticed a clicking noise when...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-20, 05:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,125
Posted By Sealth

NVM, the 2017 Rockhopper Sport, which I have, has...

NVM, the 2017 Rockhopper Sport, which I have, has a straight headtube while the Comp and Expert have tapered headtubes. That's too bad.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-20, 05:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,125
Posted By Sealth

I'm pretty sure the 2017 has a tapered head tube...

I'm pretty sure the 2017 has a tapered head tube (see https://mtbdatabase.com/bikes/2017/specialized/bikes/2017-specialized-rockhopper-expert-29/)?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-22-20, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,125
Posted By Sealth

I bought the Kona Wah Wah II small pedals. Next...

I bought the Kona Wah Wah II small pedals. Next I'm going to clean the lowers on the fork and take it for a ride to see how it feels. I may service the uppers of the fork if it still feels sticky,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,125
Posted By Sealth

Any suggestions for a specific fork considering I...

Any suggestions for a specific fork considering I probably want to revamp the brakes and drivetrain as well for <$700.
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-20, 02:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,125
Posted By Sealth

Upgrading a used Rockhopper

I bought a used 2017 Rockhopper on craigslist for $300. The bike is very lightly used having spent most of the last three years in a garage. Now I want to go about upgrading the bike hopefully ending...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-19-20, 01:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,372
Posted By Sealth

I ended up buying a used 2017 Rockhopper sport...

I ended up buying a used 2017 Rockhopper sport for $300 on craigslist. I'm actually quite happy with this decision. I have a bike I can ride right now, and I can begin the process of upgrading the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-16-20, 09:37 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,372
Posted By Sealth

A bit of an update. A friend of mine is selling...

A bit of an update. A friend of mine is selling his 2016 Stumpjumper 27.5 for $2k. He said it's a $6k bike that he got for ~$4k because he got a deal through a friend that worked at a shop who built...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-29-20, 12:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,372
Posted By Sealth

This is what I'm realizing. At this point it...

This is what I'm realizing. At this point it seems like I'd be lucky to find a bike at all.
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-29-20, 11:35 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,372
Posted By Sealth

Thanks for the replies. The 1x drivetrain is...

Thanks for the replies.

The 1x drivetrain is a personal preference. I've been riding bikes for ~8 years now, and I've only owned fixed gear and single speed bikes. I definitely like the look and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-28-20, 11:49 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,372
Posted By Sealth

I did a little more searching/thinking, and the...

I did a little more searching/thinking, and the only things I have an opinion on right now are,

air sprung fork
1x drivetrain
disk brakes (mechanical vs hydraulic not important)
flat,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-28-20, 10:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,372
Posted By Sealth

Planning for first hardtail

I'm planning on getting my first mountain bike, and I need some help navigating the scene.

I'll be doing some mild/medium trail riding and winter commuting with the bike. I want to spend as little...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-02-20, 08:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 821
Posted By Sealth

Advice for taping Nitto RB-002s

I have Nitto RB-002 handlebars. I've had these bars for 5-6 years. I recently wrecked on the bike (broke my arm). As far as I can tell the bike is fine, but I slammed the handlebars into the pavement...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-19, 03:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,868
Posted By Sealth

I'm going to try a 2mm spacer on the drive side...

I'm going to try a 2mm spacer on the drive side tomorrow. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think I need the BB to have a lip on the non-drive side thread thing (I don't know what this is called) to put...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-19, 11:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,868
Posted By Sealth

Although this BB is sold and branded by IRD, it's...

Although this BB is sold and branded by IRD, it's apparently manufactured by Tange-Seiki. I could certainly be an asymmetric bottom bracket. I've contacted IRD to get them to verify the asymmetry.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-27-19, 12:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,868
Posted By Sealth

That's a good point. I'll contact IRD to see if...

That's a good point. I'll contact IRD to see if my bottom bracket is bad.



It's true that the BB has no cup on the NDS side. However, the frame bottom bracket shell isn't threaded all the way...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-19, 11:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,868
Posted By Sealth

I don't think so... The bottom bracket was...

I don't think so... The bottom bracket was installed with the drive side on the proper side



The spindle length I chose is spec'd for the crankset. I definitely should've taken photos of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-26-19, 07:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,868
Posted By Sealth

Crank arm clearance problem with new crankset

I have a Wabi classic fixed gear bike, and I tried to replace the crankset and BB today. The old crankset was a 48t SRAM Courier crankset with 175mm crank arms and a GXP bottom bracket. The new...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
02-26-19, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,902
Posted By Sealth

Wabi classic crank clearance issue

I have a 3-4 year old wabi classic frameset that I built up. I originally had a SRAM Courier crankset (175mm crank arms and 48t chainring) with a GXP BB on the frame with no clearance issues. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By Sealth

I took my old rear wheel back to the shop and...

I took my old rear wheel back to the shop and checked the spoke tension with the TM-1. All the spokes read something around 25. This wheel is 5-6 years old and I've never lost a spoke on it despite...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-19, 08:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By Sealth

It's a fixed gear rear wheel with a flip flip hub...

It's a fixed gear rear wheel with a flip flip hub so it should be symmetric. I did measure the tension with an inflated tire on the wheel. Does this effect the tension?



Will do, as soon as I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-14-19, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,518
Posted By Sealth

Spoke tensioning

I have a question about ideal spoke tensioning.

I recently rebuilt my Wabi Cycles front wheel at a local volunteer shop. It's a 32H wheel with 14/15 double butted stainless spokes and a 100mm low...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-30-19, 02:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By Sealth

​​​​​​ It turns out there's a local community...

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It turns out there's a local community bike shop with plenty of truing stands. Membership is about $50 a year, but I also have access everything in the shop and I'll probably be able to get...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-29-19, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By Sealth

Thanks for the responses. That trick for...

Thanks for the responses. That trick for determining roundness will be useful in the future. I quoted the wheelset price wrong. It's actually about $300. I think I would like to learn how to build...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-29-19, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By Sealth

Advice for a wheel rebuild

Hi, I've had the Wabi cycles wheelset for about 5-6 years now and they've finally quit on me. This is my fault for doing literally nothing to maintain them. The rear hub feels like it's been greased...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
09-28-14, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 770
Posted By Sealth

Bent Back Wheel

I didn't roll up my pants while riding the other day and my pant leg got caught in my chainring, ripped my pants to ****, and derailed my chain. The chain got stuck and locked my back wheel. The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-07-14, 12:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,439
Posted By Sealth

Pretty sure that's a 7 degree rise/drop.

Pretty sure that's a 7 degree rise/drop.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-14, 11:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,773
Posted By Sealth

It was quite the jump as my next longest ride was...

It was quite the jump as my next longest ride was about 25 miles.

I'm gonna try lowering the seat height for now and take care of my tendons with stretching and ice. If it comes back I'll explore...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,773
Posted By Sealth

I ride with toe clips, and now that I think back...

I ride with toe clips, and now that I think back on it the guy I rode with who got sore achilles tendons had clips too. The other two guys didn't have toe clips at all. Must be the toe clips. I guess...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-14, 04:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,773
Posted By Sealth

Sore Achilles Tendon

I just finished my longest ride to date by quite a bit (120 miles) on Friday of last week, and my achilles tendon has been very sore for the last couple of days. In the last day or so walking has...
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-16-14, 08:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 830
Posted By Sealth

Riding to Sasquatch

Hi, long story short I plan on riding my fixed gear (48/17) to Sasquatch in the gorge via I-90 this thursday. This will be by far the longest ride I've done. I plan on sleeping in Cle Elem thursday...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-14, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,020
Posted By Sealth

24th is no big deal. Get a fixed gear.

24th is no big deal. Get a fixed gear.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-11-14, 04:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,020
Posted By Sealth

I live in Seattle, and ride ~75 gear inches with...

I live in Seattle, and ride ~75 gear inches with no real problem. There are certain inclines that I cannot get up, but there are always ways around (such as riding up Ravena rather than 54th in the U...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-14, 06:31 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,068
Posted By Sealth

Thanks for the help. It does sound like I need a...

Thanks for the help. It does sound like I need a new bike shop.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-29-14, 12:13 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,068
Posted By Sealth

I understand that I need a longer recessed nut....

I understand that I need a longer recessed nut. That wasn't the problem I was coming up against (well, not completely). Instead, the brake shoes where hitting the sides of the fork, and hence not...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-27-14, 01:57 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,058
Posted By Sealth

Hey, no problem man. Your're right, I probably...

Hey, no problem man. Your're right, I probably shouldn't of asked for help with the brake caliper in the other thread.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-14, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,058
Posted By Sealth

While I see you point, if you look closely you...

While I see you point, if you look closely you might realize that I was not asking for help on finding a caliper that fits my bike in this thread. I was providing an explanation for my bike having...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-14, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,058
Posted By Sealth

Also a friend wanted me to put up his bike ...

Also a friend wanted me to put up his bike

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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-14, 07:18 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,058
Posted By Sealth

Still in search of bake calipers that fit with...

Still in search of bake calipers that fit with the i805TR fork. Struck out at a number of lbs.

NDS Photo +1
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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-14, 06:58 PM
Replies: 3,498
Views: 402,058
Posted By Sealth

Just finished her. What do you think.

Just finished her. What do you think.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-26-14, 06:53 PM
Replies: 4,189
Views: 836,068
Posted By Sealth

Just finished her. All I need is a front brake,...

Just finished her. All I need is a front brake, which, by the way, I'm having a bit of trouble with. I've been to a few lbs, and I've had trouble finding a brake whose brake shoes don't hit the fork....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-08-14, 06:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,511
Posted By Sealth

What if you live in an exceptionally hilly city...

What if you live in an exceptionally hilly city like San Francisco or Seattle? Do you just learn to avoid the steepest hills, or do you say **** it and coast through the stop sign at the bottom of...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-05-14, 08:14 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 186,940
Posted By Sealth

https://soundcloud.com/chrome-sparks/goddess-1

https://soundcloud.com/chrome-sparks/goddess-1
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-14, 10:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,458
Posted By Sealth

Yes, serious. I mean what purpose does each...

Yes, serious. I mean what purpose does each respective handlebar type fulfill? I know risers are used on mountain bikes, but why are they used. Also, what are bullhorns for? Variety? Looks? I...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-14, 09:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,458
Posted By Sealth

Handlebar Types

Quick and dirty.

What is the specific purpose risers/drops/bullhorns were invented for, and how does their geometry accomplish this.
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