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Coruscator MTB - Rides, Builds & Repairs
United Kingdom
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Everything mountain bikes from repairs and bike builds to rides and trails.
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A quick video on how I service my flat pedals. This method applies to many other various pedals as they are manufactured in much the same way.
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Would you go this big?
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Hi here's a quick video detailing the upgrades I fitted to my new 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct A50. Hope you enjoy it. Link to the 220mm rotors for £10: www.merlincycles.com/shimano-sm-rt66-6-bolt-rotor-58403.html @merlincycles @rockymountainbicycles
A solution to save your $$$
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Introducing the Shimano Centre Lock to 6 Bolt Rotor Adapter SM-RTAD05. Now you can use 6 Bolt Rotors on your Centre Lock wheels. @RideShimano
Introducing... The new beast. Could you handle it?
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Join me as I unbox my new bike and assemble it for a first look and feel. The bike is a 2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct A50 Trail 29er and she's a beaut. Thanks for watching. @rockymountainbicycles @RaceFaceMTBtv @SchwalbeBikeTires @RockShoxSuspension
One valve to rule them all!
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I've always like to run Schrader type tubeless valves but the Presta type have their merits too. Here we discuss the various pros and cons of running each one. What do you think? Nutrak Schrader Tubeless Valves: www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313&_nkw=Nutrak tubeless valve&_sacat=0
Could this protect your soft underbelly?
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I found this Unite Components Chain Bash Guard on their website and thought I'd share it with you as its pretty cool, not too expensive and does the job very well. You can buy them here: uniteco.bike/shop/chain-guides/bash-guard/ Unite Components Website: uniteco.bike/ @uniteco3090 @RaceFaceMTBtv @orangebikes
Could this keep you going for longer?
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Shimano SIS Shift Cable Outer dust cap (long) A little known Shimano item that could be invaluable for keeping your gear shifting crisp and clean. bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/service-upgradeparts/shimano/WO-Y63Z28000.html
Sugar Loaf main descent 25 06 2024
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Beautiful descent down the front side of the Sugar Loaf mountain, including the technical rocky top section down to the fast and flowy lower range. The Sugar Loaf mountain dominates the skyline of the surrounding countryside and provides a spectacular backdrop to the market town of Abergavenny in South Wales. See panoramic views across South Wales, the Brecon Beacons and into south-west England...
FOD - Corkscrew - 18 06 2024
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Join me as I take a run down Corkscrew in Forest of Dean Cycle Centre Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (formerly known as Cannop Cycle Centre) has something for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Try the Family Cycle Trail or test yourself on the single-track trails and demanding downhill runs. They also have several skills areas for different abilities, plus a pump track - to help you hone your sk...
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Join me as I take a run down Launchpad in Forest of Dean Cycle Centre Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (formerly known as Cannop Cycle Centre) has something for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Try the Family Cycle Trail or test yourself on the single-track trails and demanding downhill runs. They also have several skills areas for different abilities, plus a pump track - to help you hone your sk...
FOD - Countdown - 18 06 2024
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Join me as I take a run down Countdown in Forest of Dean Cycle Centre Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (formerly known as Cannop Cycle Centre) has something for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Try the Family Cycle Trail or test yourself on the single-track trails and demanding downhill runs. They also have several skills areas for different abilities, plus a pump track - to help you hone your sk...
FOD - GBU - Do you have the minerals?
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Join me as I take some practice runs down the new (ish) big jump line at the bottom of GBU. Forest of Dean Cycle Centre (formerly known as Cannop Cycle Centre) has something for cyclists of all ages and abilities. Try the Family Cycle Trail or test yourself on the single-track trails and demanding downhill runs. They also have several skills areas for different abilities, plus a pump track - to...
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Cwmcarn - Twrch Trail - Angel's Post to Finish- POV Full Run - 07 02 2024
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Imm upload it soon. But I just did this runn on a modest out NINEBOT SEGWAY electric scooter 😆😵
Ha, I bet that was a blast. I'd be amazed if it didn't shake the scooter to bits. Does it have any suspension?
@CoruscatorMTB to bit's I was shaken but I got an after market suspension set up on the front end
I made 2500km already on SL A30 in this season, very like this wheelset.
Oh wow, that impressive. They are a good set of wheels.
Do you take the same route up?
Sometimes yes, but usually I climb up from the car park side.
So, you spend some money to buy a thing that protects your chainring, and now in case of severe bashing your chainring (ah, when its not severe chainring should be just ok) you will damage your very expensive frame instead of relatively inexpensive chainring? Sounds like a great idea! You are a genius bro!
How and why exactly do you think a bash guard is going to damage the frame when the guard is mounted in arguably the strongest point of the bicycle frame?
@@CoruscatorMTB May be so, but mounting point itself is a weak spot. However breaking the mounting points is not that critical, but it is still a damage.
Thanks for the video, I had that part in a Shimano mountain bike cable kit, had no idea what it was for.
Always happy to help. Thanks for watching.
Useless, redundant parts... Your chain already covers the crank. This is the bike industry trying to sell you something you don't really need.
I have to disagree buddy. I have first hand experience of breaking a chainring over a big rock on a trail. If I'd had one of these chain guards, it would've taken the brunt of the impact and saved my chainring. My chain gave me little to no protection at all. All I had afterwards was an expensive chainring that needed replacing.
What's it called, so I can order one?
I put a link in the description. Here it is again. 👍 bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/service-upgradeparts/shimano/WO-Y63Z28000.html
Why don't they fit it at the factory by default
That's a good question. You're right, they should be included with all derailleurs.
XTR derailleurs come with something similar. Not attached to the ferrule but a separate "noodle" with a flange that sits in the housing stop. I have a few of these in my spare bin for some reason. Also have those ferrules with the extension in my spares bin. Those ferrules used to come with Shimano shift cable kits.
@@andyeunson270 Ah that's interesting. I've not seen those ones before, I'll see if I can find some. Always good to have a few knocking around in the parts bin. You never know when you might need them.
So i dont recommend alloy bash guards. The reason is when you hit this there no flex and now your frame will take that hard hit. With plastic ones they give a lil bit so you dont destroy your expensive frame aswell and id also recommend one that sticks down a lil bit farther so off camber hits still wont hit your chain ring
That's an interesting point you make. Although I'm not so sure I can completely agree with you. I think the bash guard is mounted at one of the strongest points on the frame and the chances of an impact transmitting through the guard and damaging the frame is slim to none. It's much more likely that the guard would deflect and absorb the impact than it would be for it to damage the frame. I think the trade off between an impact unlikely damaging the frame or of it more likely protecting the chain ring is one I personally am prepared to accept.
@@CoruscatorMTB Good comment and reply. I don't have an evidence to say which is correct. I have a plastic one and it has taken some huge hits and therefore has protected my chainring. It is still working as intended, but has some scrapes and a good gouge. I treat it as a consumable part like the skid plates on my truck.
@@grgoss1 Cheers bud. a fair reply. I don't think it matters what material the guard is made from, within reason. As long as it protects the more expensive components from avoidable damage and doesn't do any adverse damage to the frame then its worth utilising. I agree, it is a consumable part.
I never seen a "bashed" chain ring result in all my decades of riding and being involved with bikes. The industry tells folks what they need to hurry up and buy. They drum it in to you so now you cant live without said product.
I've done in about 2 so far.
I've fucked multiples chainrings on a MTB wtf are you on about
I've been curious about this accessory, thank you for the video.
I learned the hard way when i hit my chainring on a big rock. It cost a small fortune to replace my chainring. I've used a chain guard ever since. Glad you enjoyed the video.
This only works because your fancyass bike has iscg tabs!
You can get bash guards that mount straight onto the frame without using iscg mounts. Don't be disheartened, you have options. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392281233991?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=DxbLgvT0QzW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=e7UyZZ5nR7u&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
@@CoruscatorMTB And of course there are crank mounted bash guards as well, which will fit any common crankset. Maybe not a good idea with ultralight fragile carbon cranksets.
Crank mounted? I haven't seen these. Where are they listed?
@@CoruscatorMTB They might be called "bash rings" instead. It's just a chainring without teeth, essentially.
Oh, I know the ones you mean. Cheers for your comments.
This is what I was looking for. Thanks to this instruction, I reduced the stroke to 120 mm
Glad it helped you.
I installed Advent X last year and used this straight away. Otherwise the cable would slowly cut a groove into the housing when it comes out. Bit of a design oversight.
Sounds like a bit of an issue. Glad you resolved it in the end.
this cap is mentioned in deraileur setup manual :)
Oh yes, so it does. I've never noticed that before.
That's amazing 🤩
Thank you
Good
Thanks
Hi can you help me somehow pls? I've just got a new cube with these newman rims I let the air out the big Betty on Rear and it sucked to the side now it won't seat at the logo Big Betty and cannot get a tyre lever under the bead for the life of me! Absolute nightmare of a time I'm having tonight cheers
What time of day was that
I think it was about 2pm.
Hi, could you maybe tell me the size of the pipe you use for pressing the bearings in? I can not find Newman one to buy anywhere and I need to change my bearings before Sunday I have a race then. Did you maybe change them in front wheel too? I need only for front wheel.
Hi, the bearings for my front wheel are 2 x 6803 2RS (26mm OD x 17mm ID x 5mm W). I use a 25.90mm diameter press tool to fit them. The bearings for my rear wheel are 2 x 6803 2RS (26mm OD x 17mm ID x 5mm W) also. I use the same 25.90mm press tool for this wheel too. The bearings for my freewheel are 1 x 6803 2RS (26mm OD x 17mm ID x 5mm W) and 1 x 6802 2RS (24mm OD x 15mm ID x 5mm W). I use the same 25.90mm press tool as above and also use a 23.90mm press tool for the smaller bearing. Cheers.
@@CoruscatorMTB Do I need that specific tool from Newman of I can use anything that has that diameter? Does the normal press tool goes inside? Because of that sleeve inside.
@@MetalFukaz You can use anything that is slightly smaller than the outside diameter of the bearings you are fitting. Just make sure you only apply force to the outer race when fitting the bearings or you will damage them and shorten their lifespan. The only tool that goes inside a bearing is the one for the smaller bearing when fitting it into the freewheel.
@@CoruscatorMTB I saw online that they just pound it in with the hammer same as you did. I can then just get pipe same diameter and do it with that?
@@MetalFukaz well yes you can, ideally you'd want to use a thick walled pipe because you need to be careful not to damage the seal in the bearing with this method. You could always use a washer the same size as the bearing to protect the seal while you hammer it. This will give you a better idea of the kind of tools you'd need to use: r2-bike.com/NEWMEN-Hub-Tooling-Set-for-Fade-and-Gen-2
Can't believe they stuck a black rating on this. It's quite disappointing.
Agreed, it's barely a red section of the trail.
Hey. On the disc side the endcap has a little screw, so you don't have to remove it like you did just loosen the screw you're good to go.
Hi, I think you're referring to a Generation 1 hub. My hub is the Centerlock version of the Generation 2 hub and doesn't have the bolt in the end cap. See here, Gen 1 and Gen 2 differences: www.newmen-components.de/upload/_temp/gallery_dc303a7d-ef8e-484f-a53b-f82f11f6d65f/Hub_Comparison_Gen1_Gen2_FADE.pdf This is my actual hub: www.newmen-components.de/upload/_temp/gallery_dc303a7d-ef8e-484f-a53b-f82f11f6d65f/Gen2_MTB_rear_CL_exploded_view.PDF
Cool Video, what's the name of the great litte blue tool to fit the tire into the wheel?
Hi, its called a TyreGlider. They have a website here: tyreglider.co.uk
Thanks ! Can you give us your bike model please ? Passing to a 2.6 by a 2.4 is a big change or not ? Many thanks !
Hi yes, I ride a Cube Stereo 150 C:62 Carbon Race Edition, (that I've upgraded with various parts, along the way). archiv.cube.eu/en/2019/255100 I've had a couple of offs recently and have swapped back to a new 2.6 Magic Mary on the front and have put the 2.4 Tacky Chan on the rear. I wasn't overly impressed with the Tacky Chan up front, if I'm honest. I do intend to make a couple of videos about this but I haven't had the time yet. Thanks for your comment.
@@CoruscatorMTB nice thanks a lot ! Got a similar configuration with a commencal tempo ohlins rxf36 160mm front and a ttx1 rear and recently put fresh tires : magic mary 2.6 front and tacky chan 2.4 rear. I’m in french brittany so a really muddy terrain, this combo is perfect, really impatient to have your impression about ride a full tacky chan configuration, got a second one when I go to the Alps in summer only for some enduro ride on dry terrain ;) (in super gravity and ultra soft front and super dh ultra soft rear). By the way magic mary is sooo good in mud, but pretty heavy when I have to pedal 😆
Thanks for the video! I just followed the instructions, they worked like a charm, and now I have an extra 20mm of travel on my fork.
I'm glad the video helped and you were able to improve your forks. Thanks for your comments.
How do you find the schwalbe 2.4 width? I’ve heard they come Up narrower. Just not sure whether to get the 2.4 or the 2.6
I think I preferred the extra grip that the 2.6 gave me. Do Schwalbe make a Tacky Chan in a 2.6? I couldn't find one when I bought mine.
@@CoruscatorMTB I domt believe they do. I’ve got a 2.4 tacky chan to go on but atm I run maxxis dhr and dhf 2.5 on front and 2.4 on rear.
Does the twist compression tab on top of the forks still work????
Yes, it works exactly as it should.
Why the external bead of sealant? I’ve never seen that done before.
I find it eliminates tyre burping.
@@CoruscatorMTBHmm, interesting. What tire pressure are you running?
@@Eric.V. Depending on what kind of riding I'm doing, I run between 25 and 35 psi.
A small tip from a nobody : the colored stripe from the tire always goes on the same side with your disc break. You don't need to find the rotation arrow.
Well, I did not know that. Cheers bud, a good tip.
I didnt know this 🙈😂
This is a great video, especially when combined with all the other videos out there. I say this because the extra insight it gives, now makes it possible for me to adjust and service my shocks myself rather than go to the bike shop. And that makes cycling more fun. Thanks for helping all of us.
Ah, what an excellent comment. Thank you very much.
Great vid but you missed the best jumps out at the end?
Yes, I think those jumps warrant a video all of their own. I had intended to make that video but the weather and other commitments prevented me from doing so. I have done some trial runs on those jumps and they're awesome and pretty big but I wasn't happy with the video footage. Hopefully if we get some dry days soon or maybe nearer the spring I'll get around to doing so.
Hey, thanks for the Video. This is for MicroSpline right? My XD hub looks different :-)
Hi, this is not a Microspline freewheel in the video. Mine is a Gen2 MTB Centerlock Hub with an SH freewheel. According to Newmens website your XD freewheel is different but the hub should be the same. See here: www.newmen-components.de/upload/_temp/gallery_dc303a7d-ef8e-484f-a53b-f82f11f6d65f/Gen2_MTB_rear_CL_exploded_view.PDF
are gen2 xd freehub and ms interchangeables ?!
Hello~ Coruscator! omg- yo udid cool vlog,))
Just because you can do a thing doesn't mean you should. Adding that extra fork length and using the same sag settings will result in a rather noticable change in your steering geometry. It raises the headtube and thereby changes the fork angle along with rake and trail. I find this makes the bike slower to turn.
That's a fair comment. The extra 20mm will alter these variables as you suggest but this fork can be bought as a 150mm travel variant. As far as I can tell there is no other change in the dimensions of the forks sold by Rockshox throughout the range of travel lengths, from 100mm to 150mm that they sell. If its good enough for them, then it's good enough for me.
I'm interested to hear about your experience with the Tacky Chan!
Hello, and how do I get the second, inner bearing out of the freewheel and put a new one in? Thanks for Answer
Hi, in my video I didn't need to change this bearing but when I do I use my Newmen bearing removal tools and a soft blow mallet. You can buy these removal tools here: r2-bike.com/NEWMEN-Hub-Tooling-Set-for-Fade-and-Gen-2
I've never managed to inflate a tubeless tire with a foot pump , good job on that ;)
To seat the bead too*
@@jblbassslayer3108 Thanks. I used to struggle with this too but there's a bit of a knack to it. Good quality rim tape which matches the width of your rim is a must. I've found it's the tapping of the tyre on the bench a few times that does the trick. It causes a slight increase in pressure within the tyre that pushes the beads out towards the wider edges of the rim. This creates enough of a seal to allow inflation by hand or foot pump. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
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That secondary sealing is a waste of the sealant, time and internet speed
Thanks bud, we'll have to agree to disagree.
Correct me if I’m wrong-I’m not a bike mechanic-but all you’re doing is removing a 20mm spacer/token. This is standard practice so I’m not getting the “upgrade” part as you are exchanging progressive travel, which is better, for a linear one. If it was me, I would take the 120mm progressive travel over a 150mm linear travel any day.
Hi, thanks for your comment. I'm not sure I understand how removing an 'optional' 20mm spacer would or could affect the progression of the travel. This action is controlled via the damper. This fork is sold in a range of travel lengths from 100 to 150mm in 10mm increments. The internal components remain unchanged throughout the range apart from the amount of spacers. how could the progression of the travel be affected if the internal components remain the same? See here: www.sram.com/en/rockshox/models/fs-rcns-rl-d1
@@CoruscatorMTB the spacer limits the air volume on your fork, causing them to ramp up in stiffness as it goes through their travel. Adding more spacers-or tokens in the case of Fox-will make the fork move faster during the initial travel then slowly stiffening up as it continues. This is why it is called “progressive” travel. No spacers allows the fork to move fast at both ends of the travel, thus “linear” travel. This only affects how the fork “feels” as it goes through its travel and is different from their dampers. Only reason why I asked this is because to my knowledge, only Suntour forks have the ability to change travel without having to buy a different internals since you can move the pins on the air chamber from 100mm to 130mm. I have yet know of a way for Fox/Rockshox to do this without changing their internals so I am very curious if their was a DIY method. As for which is best, we’ll, that’s a personal taste based on how you ride and your terrain. Where I live we have rocky hills and drops so descending on a linear travel fork is crazy scary as you are immediately placed well over the bars due to the fork using all its travel at once instead of progressively ramping up. So yeah, on hills, I use my long travel 150mm bike with 3 volume spacers and on XC flow trails I use my 120mm bike with no spacers.
@@duyle557 Thank you for your comments. I think you are confusing 'All-Travel Spacers' with 'Bottomless Tokens'. Quote from the service manual: "Bottomless Tokens can be added to, or removed from, the DebonAir top cap to fine-tune the spring curve and bottom out feel." You can see for yourself, here is a link to the service manual: www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/service-manuals/rockshox/front-suspension/2018-2023-judy-30-recon-service-manual-english.pdf
@@CoruscatorMTB ah, you are probably right. Like I said, I’m no expert, just trying cheat the system, pay less, get more. 😎 Good riding.
Yep. Travel spacers and tokens are both different things. In a Recon, you cant use tokens anyway (unless you make some punk diy ones). I think you need to have a 35 or higher model to use them
Just get a 150mm pike
How much do they cost?
@@CoruscatorMTB I paid £180 second hand for select rc2. I changed out the recon because it is about 700g heavier
Brilliant buddy 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
What do you think about wheels it self? And what is your weight?
I think they're great 'all rounders', stiff and reliable yet lightweight. I've done some huge 2 meter drop offs without any issues and they're light enough to be good on the climbs too. They've stood the test of time well and are easily serviceable. I'm 90kgs. Here's a review from 2019: www.bikeradar.com/reviews/components/wheels/wheel-sets/newmen-evolution-sl-a-30-wheelset-review/
Announcer having an orgasm over the sound😂
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I tried doing this so that I wouldn't lose oil, by simply freeing the lower leg bolt and then leaving the lowers in place and pulling the air spring out the top. The problem is that the air spring tube separated while the whole air spring assembly was still in the upper, and I believe all the oil therefore left the air spring and leaked into the lower legs. I think I now need to drop the lowers completely and re-place all the oil. Also, in realizing the air spring is a separate component from the uppers, I am now left wondering how the fork's legs actually stay attached to the uppers while you ride.
Those bolts on the bottom are keeping them in place bro. And those top caps are keeping them from shooting in your face😂
I don't think 7 nm = 65 ft lb...
Sorry I've only just seen this comment. I meant to say inch lbs. Good spotting.
Great video!
Thanks, glad you liked it. Feel free to watch my other videos and subscribe if you like them too.
That's soooo cool
Thanks
if I have a 120 mm fork as long as I can do it judy silver
I don't know about the Judy fork. You could have a look on Srams website for the service manual for your fork to see if its possible.
When down twrch earlier today just came here to see how other people ride
It's a great trail. It has a bit of everything; climbs, descents, single track, jumps, technical sections. It's been recently overhauled near the Giants Finger section making it completely rideable now, not just a section where you have to get off and push over the thick roots. Glad you enjoyed it.