I'm gobsmacked that an entire video's title and thumbnail was based off of my question which I asked couple months back. Can't believe I'm just watching this now haha
About the question on using a tapered fork on 1 1/8 frame. It can be done, CC has a special ahead set for it. The thing is it will mess the geo of the bike and it won't look pretty.
Respect to Doddy for riding tarmac to offroad trails. So few people don't these days, that this sport could EASILY be called carbiking and i hate that. I ride up to 25km to one of my favourite spots. It used to be huge part on tarmac or footpaths. But I used google maps satellite view and explored a lot to find as much of the route as possible to go through gravel/agricultural/woodland roads or some hidden woods paths. Keep it up Doddy!
14:00 for the guys who asked if he can fit a tapered fork in a 1/8 steere its possible even hope has a conversion kit I think it's called ec44 pick n mix it extends the steerer and makes it a 1.5
Heey Doddy. Love your Q&A sections and tech show. Just wanted to tell you there is new bearings and cups avaible to get a 1,5-1 1/8 fork to fit on a 1 1/8 frame. This also work vice verse. So you could fit a 1 1/8 fork on a tapered frame and you could also fit a tapered fork on a straight steerer tube. Zitto got bearings and cups for this. Best of Regards Tonky
Fast forward and now SRAM GX AXS has been released and I LOVE IT!!! I have a 2021 Trek Roscoe 6 with EVERY component upgraded and my final upgrade was to remove cables (felt weird) and install SRAM GX AXS and Rockshox Reverb AXS.. PURE JOY.. Great Video…. 🇺🇸
Yes, but for a person that has to ask things like that it'd be way too hard to explain what ZS44 headset cup is and how to check the frame dimensions...
It was me that asked the question. And the reason i asked was because i had seen a company in RSA converting new forks to 1/18th crown and steerers. I had asked if there was a company within the UK that could do this conversion rather than having to send it abroad. The frame is from 1997 and does not fit the Hope conversion kit. The only solution is to convert the crown and steerer or buy a fork that has 1/18th steerer already installed. Dodster wasnt wrong- he just didnt read the question correctly
@@dwaynerbear Well then, if your frame has internal headtube diameter of 44mm and has pressed-in cups, then you can change the lower one to EC44 cup, which can accomodate 1 1/2 steerer with no problem. You can also go to Cane Creek headset finder, choose the bike you have from the list and it'll tell you wether this is possible or not. Changing lower headset cup is by far the cheapest and safest way of solving this problem.
Hey Doddy! Thanks for the informative and entertaining video! Yes yes yes to the retro bike rebuild series! The more detail the better! Such as if there is a cat hair stuck to the grease that has leaked from a pivot I want to know the breed of cat it came from! Best of luck on the upcoming rebuilds! Ride ride ride!
15:00 I had good success with externally routing an Ascend II Dropper Seatpost along the seat tube down to the front derailleur mount (1x modified setup) and then following the disabled cable's route (down tube internal) . Doing this on an Cube LTD Race 2016 frame. You can actually rotate the external cable pull assembly (180 degrees) on this type of post if you take it apart.
Specialized make some amazing E-bikes. So glad to see EMBN picking them up as a sponsor and to see that you also have one in your cave. When I win the lottery I’ll own one as well, lol.
Curiously I had to relube the clutch on my XT derraileur as it seemed like it came light on it (only two months after getting new bike with it). Found out during a ride that it wasnt resetting position after shifting. I just put the green grease from Park Tool in it and so far no problems. This happened back in December.
I’ve fitted a tapered steerer to my 1 1/8 straight frame all you need is a headset cup that fully sticks out of the frame and then to press it in the one I used was hope off crc there is a diagram to identify which one you need for the frame
Yeah it changes the head angle by about 1/2 a degree and raises the bb by about 2mm but all it all I thought it was beneficial and actually improved the bikes geometry
They do make 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 conversion kits. The taper just sits about 10-15mm below the head tube. I did it on my 2017 felt to put a Fox float 34 on it.
I know people slate the finish line tyre sealant (maybe created from the other manufacturers) but had mine in for ages, its still fluid, just waiting for another puncture.
I have fitted a tapered fork on a none tapered frame with no problems. I use external 1.5 lower and internal 1'1/8 upper. Maybe the frame was compatible as I was building a friend 's bike from scratch.
I used a section of an old tire to make a cushion on the vertical post of my trailer hitch bike rack, to keep the down tube of my bike frame from bashing against the rack.
Can use old tires for board grip when making “North Shore” features, works awesome in wet conditions. Best to stripe them across the boards like ladder rungs
The 2011 Shinobi is still relevant. Amazing bike and I still have it as a backup. A real mini-enduro bike years before they became popular. Mine was immediately upgraded with a shorter stem, a wider and raised bar, and a KS Lev, and is now set up with a DHF 2.5 upfront. It's still in my garage and used regularly. Interestingly, my guests tend to prefer it to a high end Pivot Mach 6. It's also not bad for long backcountry day or hut to hut rides.
OKO magic milk is great for tubeless tyres, never had balling issues. It was actually recommended to me by the Scott Team and Bart Brentjens mechanics, when I went to a few European XCO world cups last year
Definatley cables for audio Doddy..XLR if you can especially over distance but compared to wireless its a much more detailed sound and better low end. Bike stuff...well i cant see the pros letting wireless go to the masses for a while yet..
I'd love to watch a video on the AMP bike. And i suggest to call it "bike archeology". Also i'd like you to present to us the bike themed comic you mentioned on the "KLEIN"-video.
I've had both di2 and SRAM Red eTap. Admittidely, my SRAM setup was pre-AXS, but I preferred the di2. Smoother, faster, and flawless over years of heavy use.
#AskGMBNTech -- Not a question so much, but for people that still need to get 1 1/8" straight steerer tubes due to frame limitations, MRPbike.com (Mountain Racing Products) still offers some of their forks with straight steerer options. Specifically I'd look at the Loop SL and the Loop TR, because these are probably closest to the forks that you would find on older bikes with old school EC34 headtubes! Thanks for keeping me sane in quarantine, cheers.
In terms of gearing, if I had the money, I would go AXS - its cleaner, and not affected by cable stretch. In the meantime though, cabled remains super simple and easy to service
"These are the relics - 2011".... ekhem... My mongoose black diamond double is 2008 and until now I saw it as a contemporary bike, but now... oh man I feel old! Especially at 36 age when those modern bikers are 16-26...
How do you recommend to store new tires? I just installed a new pair of Maxxis ikons that have been hanging in my controlled environment basement for ~2-3ys, and they are leaking sealant through the center trend. Was told this was to be expected by the retailer.
I’ll keep Shimano Di2, I love the rapid shifts, don’t mind the cables. Most important One battery to charge that usually last a couple months easily depending on how much you ride so really no maintenance. Plus the Shimano precise shifting that is super quick.
#AskGMBNTECH Hi Doddy, recently swapped out my air shaft in my fork to up the the travel by 10mm, I also put some new wiper seals and foam rings in etc. But now I have a slight top out noise. The airshaft was assembled exactly the same and I'm confident nothing's out of place. Is it just the case my forks are now moving freely with fresh oil/grease etc or have I missed something
Sram b-gap is measured at sag on full sus...v important, and failing to set while at sag is cause of some issues... bike shops rarely do this imo, so best to set urself. Release air in shock, and strap suspension in its sagged position...easy then.
Hi Doddy, love the show. How would oval chainrings play with a high pivot suspension? Can it be oriented like normal, or would it have to be shifted to line up with the redirected chain-line? #AskGMBNTech
Hey Doddy, i have a question for #AskGMBNTech . Currently i own a Ghost lector 4.9 LC Hardtail. I am willing to upgrade a dropper post and decided to buy the crankbrothers highline 3. Preferably i want to get the 170mm, but after measuring my seattube and my seatpost I realized that the bottom of the dropper could hit the screws from the seattube bottlecage. I am not sure if it would but it is a thing of a few millimeters. Do you have any suggestions? Go for the 150mm or get another dropper post with a shorter insertion length? I am still running a 2x drivetrain so I need to buy a vertical lever right? Thank you, love your show!
I use slime pro sts tubeless sealant...never ever dried up, even in S.A. heat. CO2 safe, and Seals well too, tho not perhaps quite as well as e.g. Stans Race. But never had a 6mm screwdriver puncture on the trail, so stans is overkill.imo. Its hard to find tho. Highly recommend slime pro sts (note, this is NOT regular slime for tubes/atv's)
I can tell you that 100ml of this Mucoff sealant ist not enough for a 3.0 tyre. I had a tiny little punkture on the top of the side one month after the build. Even putting the rim on the side did not help, i had to fill in another 100 ml.
I put in my 27.5x3.0 wheel 250ml and it works brilliantly. Tested since 2016 with Orange Endurance - the best sealant. 7 months of riding per season - no top ups.
Had shimano xt m8000 derailleur before I bought a new bike with SRAM GX 520%. To be honest the clutch on the Shimano is way better. Although SRAM feels nice to change gears on :)
#askgmbntech I have a 2017 Vitus Escarpe Deore that has a 2017 spec Rockshox Sektor Fork with 140mm of travel. I haven't ridden it for about 18 months due to severely breaking my right femur, twice, 51 weeks apart and while preping it for the summer the other day I noticed the right side of the fork was hissing under high speed compression. Are the seals done? What else could cause this? Also, while it was parked the rear shock leaked a bunch of oil. It has always leaked a little but It seems to operate ok, it's not super bouncy or anything like that and it seems to have stopped leaking currently. Should I service it? It's not quiet reached the hours for it's first service interval yet and I know they can be overfilled from the factory. Thanks for the tips. Love everything you guys do
#askgmbntech Can you please explain brake caliper mount adaptors? 1. Are there different considerations for different break manufacturers (Sram vs. Shimano) and bike frames? 2. how can I determine the size of adaptor I need? 3. What is the deal with the washers/spacer type mounting adaptors?
Is there a type of bottom bracket that is inherently better than others? Say like threaded vs pressfit? Do you notice a difference in life span of one or the other?
Hi Doddy looking to buy an emtb. Im tall 6'4 110kg I hear certain bikes ir motos dont handle the weight well. Mostly Spanish dry gravel and pirenee mountain trails. Any ideas from one tall Guy to another?
#askGMBNtech Hi Doddy, I have a 2012 Santa Cruz Heckler, and have been using tubes for about a year now, but with everyone running tubeless these days I don't have a great intuition for my tire pressure. How low of a tire pressure can I go with and not get too many punctures?
Question: Have you ever made a custom badge for your bike to replace the brand logo on the head tube? I’m interested in giving it a try but no idea how round it to match the taper and angle of the bike. I ride a 2020 carbon Santa Cruz Bronson just for example.
#AskGMBNTech is it good putting short (35mm) stem on a XC bike? i like to jump and go on descents. Also, which budget upgrades are the best? (Already got new tires, tubeless, grips, saddle). Thanks!
#AskGMBNTech Hi Doddy, love the show, awesome work! I've got a tyre question. So I've got an emtb, the Specialized Levo, I'm running the original tyre in front, Specialized's Butcher 29x2.6, and in the rear I've got a Maxxis DHR II 29x2.4 (the original one had a bead problem). I want to match the front tyre with a Maxxis. What tyre would you recommend? I'm between the DHF or another DHR II, both on a 29x2.6 config. I like the front tyre to be wider. I mainly ride in city and for commuting, in slippery roads, and doing some trials sections and jumping whenever I can. Thanks!
Riding downhill in France I saw someone with part of Maxxis Minion protecting their downtime and my brother said that's a waste of a perfectly good tire.
Hi Doddy. I have a Mondraker Leader RR 2018 and am considering upgrading to a 120mm fork over the current 100mm. Would you recommend this, or will it change the geometry too much? If so, is there a way to use the existing fork instead of buying a new one? Big fan of the weekly show . #AskGMBNTech
Just got a new bike, 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5+. It came with a Rockshox Judy fork. I have the PSI set for a person that weighs over 200lbs and I weight 185lbs. I still find it going through the travel too easy. I know there is currently no volume spacers for this fork. Is there a trick to make it stiffer/more progressive? Dont really have the money to go Pike Ultimate right now but it's on the wishlist!
Totally off the subject here; but we have a 1996 Giant ATX 980 full suspension MTB we would like to replace the rear shock. It currently has a RST RK-9 X 3.0" can you provide what upgrades we have a choice with?
I have an entirely level bike (Giant ATX). The bike has an inexpensive suntour XCT fork. What can I do to take care of it? Is it possible/worth servicing it?
Hi new to mtb just bought a new Vitus nucleus vrs 27 and want to go tubeless. The tyres are vigilante + trail boss can I simply remove inner tube and add tubeless valve and sealer? What valve type would you recommend?
Hi Soddy, I have been looking at buying a 11-50 tooth 11 speed cassette for my bike and was wondering if I need to change my rear mech to accommodate the larger chain sprocket, I currently have a 42 tooth? Thanks in advance #AskGMBNTech
I am a novice MTB rider, I have a 2009 Rocky Mountain Vertex 10 Hardtail, I would like to update some parts, I can't seem to find any specs on the bike. I would like to update the fork suspension, it currently has Marzocchi Bomber 100mm, I would like to get an updated fork and possibly do a 110mm-120mm fork, can you make a recommendation? I have no idea where to begin, I want something that will fit, also do the forks come with the bearings an everything needed? Also how can I figure out what brakes will fit, I would like to update and upsize the brakes. Thanks in advance!
#AskGMBNTech I recently read an article about someone replacing the derailleur on their Shimano HG+ transmission with a SRAM AXS derailleur on his Specialized Enduro. He did this to try to get the benefit of the super fast AXS shifts, (and clean wireless look) and the benefits of the HG+ super smooth shifting. Any plans on trying this in the future?
Tricky question Raphael! It's still a deep subject that can be discussed a lot! If you test on a completely flat surface a skinny high-pressure tire will be fastest but if you introduce any sort of bumps the rolling resistance is affected by "kick-back" (just ask any roadie that used 18mm tyres back in the day! 😂). Larger wheels roll over bumps better and adjusting tyre pressure to be able to absorb and smooth out terrain makes a massive difference but it's all compromise.
Hey Doddy, I’m going to have to replace my bottom bracket on my trail bike soon. It’s a Dub BB from Sram. There are loads of more premium BB’s out there that cost $100 or more. Would I notice any benefits performance wise from going with a more premium BB? #askgmbntech
This was perfect because I recently switched my tubes over to tubeless on my wheels. So put Stan's valve stems in and then had a small bottle of Stan's but I'm also running 27.5 Plus Tires so with that little bottle I just split it in half and empty the bottle and both of them because they're such a big tires and I perfectly happy with it I mean it rides better it feels better is so much more comfortable it's a trek Roscoe 8 so I'm riding a hardtail but I didn't realize how soft I was riding it with tubes and it was still comfortable and right now I'm at 20 psi or 22 in the rear 20 in the front. And I also bought my cherry going clipless so I'm experiencing the best of to new worlds right now and it's been pretty goddamn amazing if I must say I've been able to do a lot of riding with the weather here in Iowa and it's been awesome and the trails are opening up and it's cool I was totally stoked and digging it
How much tyre sealant do you put in your tyres? Let us know 👇
GMBN Tech 1.5 times the recommendation, ish!
Make The update please
I have tube...
150mm on 2.3 29inch tyre stans is brilliant stuff
You forgot to link the bike cave
9:48 is when he talks about tubeless
Thanks dude. Really wish they'd add an index to the description so we could find the info we're looking for easier.
Would love another doddy bike cave tour, be there’s loads of interesting stuff in there
Bike cave tour plsssssssssss I beg of the you we are all dying of boredom
Let's do it!
Do homes in the UK have basements? Shops seems a bit tight 😬
@@user-180-mand90 yes we have basements but are tea and crumpet caves
Thomas Hardbattle no we don’t
I'm gobsmacked that an entire video's title and thumbnail was based off of my question which I asked couple months back. Can't believe I'm just watching this now haha
Also would love to see all of doddys bikes including his older ones 🤙🏻
Thanks Doddy, made the tweak and running fine now 👊
PLEASE!! do a full bike cave tour!!
About the question on using a tapered fork on 1 1/8 frame. It can be done, CC has a special ahead set for it. The thing is it will mess the geo of the bike and it won't look pretty.
Doddy, be as nerdy and in-depth as you possibly can, we'll love it! All the little thing that you think people might not be interested in, we will be!
Doddy you should do some retro videos In the Corona times, would love some deeper dives into retro bikes especially the gt bikes 👌
get that amp frame built up
will be a great vid..... and yes show us all your junk up in the ceiling space
Bad Larry use he should use the old components
Respect to Doddy for riding tarmac to offroad trails. So few people don't these days, that this sport could EASILY be called carbiking and i hate that. I ride up to 25km to one of my favourite spots. It used to be huge part on tarmac or footpaths. But I used google maps satellite view and explored a lot to find as much of the route as possible to go through gravel/agricultural/woodland roads or some hidden woods paths. Keep it up Doddy!
@Andrew Dodd Oh man, riding to races! I'd be late every time and then would strip the skin of my elbows while "pedalling" back home ha ha ha
14:00 for the guys who asked if he can fit a tapered fork in a 1/8 steere its possible even hope has a conversion kit I think it's called ec44 pick n mix it extends the steerer and makes it a 1.5
True
Thanks now I can put a new fox 38 on my retro bike
Heey Doddy. Love your Q&A sections and tech show. Just wanted to tell you there is new bearings and cups avaible to get a 1,5-1 1/8 fork to fit on a 1 1/8 frame. This also work vice verse. So you could fit a 1 1/8 fork on a tapered frame and you could also fit a tapered fork on a straight steerer tube. Zitto got bearings and cups for this. Best of Regards Tonky
Fast forward and now SRAM GX AXS has been released and I LOVE IT!!! I have a 2021 Trek Roscoe 6 with EVERY component upgraded and my final upgrade was to remove cables (felt weird) and install SRAM GX AXS and Rockshox Reverb AXS.. PURE JOY.. Great Video…. 🇺🇸
You can use a external headset cup to fit a tapered fork to straight steerer frame worked for me.
Yes, but for a person that has to ask things like that it'd be way too hard to explain what ZS44 headset cup is and how to check the frame dimensions...
Tried with cane creek external tapered worked like a dream.
Mine too I got the hope ec44 pick n mix works like a dream!!
It was me that asked the question. And the reason i asked was because i had seen a company in RSA converting new forks to 1/18th crown and steerers. I had asked if there was a company within the UK that could do this conversion rather than having to send it abroad. The frame is from 1997 and does not fit the Hope conversion kit. The only solution is to convert the crown and steerer or buy a fork that has 1/18th steerer already installed. Dodster wasnt wrong- he just didnt read the question correctly
@@dwaynerbear Well then, if your frame has internal headtube diameter of 44mm and has pressed-in cups, then you can change the lower one to EC44 cup, which can accomodate 1 1/2 steerer with no problem. You can also go to Cane Creek headset finder, choose the bike you have from the list and it'll tell you wether this is possible or not. Changing lower headset cup is by far the cheapest and safest way of solving this problem.
Hey Doddy! Thanks for the informative and entertaining video! Yes yes yes to the retro bike rebuild series! The more detail the better! Such as if there is a cat hair stuck to the grease that has leaked from a pivot I want to know the breed of cat it came from! Best of luck on the upcoming rebuilds! Ride ride ride!
15:00 I had good success with externally routing an Ascend II Dropper Seatpost along the seat tube down to the front derailleur mount (1x modified setup) and then following the disabled cable's route (down tube internal) . Doing this on an Cube LTD Race 2016 frame. You can actually rotate the external cable pull assembly (180 degrees) on this type of post if you take it apart.
I was just about to put a low rolling resistance tire in the back , also. Knowing , a little traction loss 💯.
On tyre sealant, I have used Stans and goes in to sealant balls in time and Conti. sealant does not like CO2.
Specialized make some amazing E-bikes. So glad to see EMBN picking them up as a sponsor and to see that you also have one in your cave. When I win the lottery I’ll own one as well, lol.
@16:41 I would also check that the mech hanger has not come loose.
definitely need a real bike cave tour video.
Curiously I had to relube the clutch on my XT derraileur as it seemed like it came light on it (only two months after getting new bike with it). Found out during a ride that it wasnt resetting position after shifting. I just put the green grease from Park Tool in it and so far no problems. This happened back in December.
I’ve fitted a tapered steerer to my 1 1/8 straight frame all you need is a headset cup that fully sticks out of the frame and then to press it in the one I used was hope off crc there is a diagram to identify which one you need for the frame
Did it make the bike ride differently, as the front is raised by the external bearing?
Yeah it changes the head angle by about 1/2 a degree and raises the bb by about 2mm but all it all I thought it was beneficial and actually improved the bikes geometry
They do make 1 1/8 to 1 1/2 conversion kits. The taper just sits about 10-15mm below the head tube. I did it on my 2017 felt to put a Fox float 34 on it.
I know people slate the finish line tyre sealant (maybe created from the other manufacturers) but had mine in for ages, its still fluid, just waiting for another puncture.
SR SUNTOUR also still has a decent selection of 1 1/8th straight tube forks for upgrading
Remember to add fresh grinded peber to the sealing 😄
I have fitted a tapered fork on a none tapered frame with no problems. I use external 1.5 lower and internal 1'1/8 upper. Maybe the frame was compatible as I was building a friend 's bike from scratch.
Definitely an Amp Research build vlog!
it would be awesome if you could explain the differences between the different tyes of rollersa and explain what you need for an swift setup
I used a section of an old tire to make a cushion on the vertical post of my trailer hitch bike rack, to keep the down tube of my bike frame from bashing against the rack.
27.5 x 2.8 cushcore 120ml 40 /45psi front and rear tyres are both dhf
Would love to see the vlog mate on the rebuild. Great content by the way!
A repurpose tire
video would be cool! I have a bunch that i have not figured out what to do with them.
Can use old tires for board grip when making “North Shore” features, works awesome in wet conditions. Best to stripe them across the boards like ladder rungs
Nice this will be helpful, I’m setting up a set of tubless 20s this week
The 2011 Shinobi is still relevant. Amazing bike and I still have it as a backup. A real mini-enduro bike years before they became popular. Mine was immediately upgraded with a shorter stem, a wider and raised bar, and a KS Lev, and is now set up with a DHF 2.5 upfront. It's still in my garage and used regularly. Interestingly, my guests tend to prefer it to a high end Pivot Mach 6. It's also not bad for long backcountry day or hut to hut rides.
OKO magic milk is great for tubeless tyres, never had balling issues. It was actually recommended to me by the Scott Team and Bart Brentjens mechanics, when I went to a few European XCO world cups last year
Definatley cables for audio Doddy..XLR if you can especially over distance but compared to wireless its a much more detailed sound and better low end. Bike stuff...well i cant see the pros letting wireless go to the masses for a while yet..
I'd love to watch a video on the AMP bike. And i suggest to call it "bike archeology". Also i'd like you to present to us the bike themed comic you mentioned on the "KLEIN"-video.
I've had both di2 and SRAM Red eTap. Admittidely, my SRAM setup was pre-AXS, but I preferred the di2. Smoother, faster, and flawless over years of heavy use.
Get the Archer Components D1X Trail if you want some good, affordable wireless shifting
#AskGMBNTech -- Not a question so much, but for people that still need to get 1 1/8" straight steerer tubes due to frame limitations, MRPbike.com (Mountain Racing Products) still offers some of their forks with straight steerer options. Specifically I'd look at the Loop SL and the Loop TR, because these are probably closest to the forks that you would find on older bikes with old school EC34 headtubes! Thanks for keeping me sane in quarantine, cheers.
Or if it’s EC44 just fit a conversion lower, Hope, CC and Nukeproof do them
In terms of gearing, if I had the money, I would go AXS - its cleaner, and not affected by cable stretch.
In the meantime though, cabled remains super simple and easy to service
You can use an EC44 to use a tapered headset on a 1 1/8 ZS headset
"These are the relics - 2011".... ekhem... My mongoose black diamond double is 2008 and until now I saw it as a contemporary bike, but now... oh man I feel old! Especially at 36 age when those modern bikers are 16-26...
Hey what are the pros and cons of a single pivot bike loving the videos keep them up.
How do you recommend to store new tires? I just installed a new pair of Maxxis ikons that have been hanging in my controlled environment basement for ~2-3ys, and they are leaking sealant through the center trend. Was told this was to be expected by the retailer.
I have a Manitou Markhor. Works great for the price.
I’ll keep Shimano Di2, I love the rapid shifts, don’t mind the cables. Most important One battery to charge that usually last a couple months easily depending on how much you ride so really no maintenance. Plus the Shimano precise shifting that is super quick.
#AskGMBNTECH
Hi Doddy, recently swapped out my air shaft in my fork to up the the travel by 10mm, I also put some new wiper seals and foam rings in etc. But now I have a slight top out noise. The airshaft was assembled exactly the same and I'm confident nothing's out of place. Is it just the case my forks are now moving freely with fresh oil/grease etc or have I missed something
Sram b-gap is measured at sag on full sus...v important, and failing to set while at sag is cause of some issues... bike shops rarely do this imo, so best to set urself. Release air in shock, and strap suspension in its sagged position...easy then.
bike cave tour hell yeah
Would definitely go for a wireless setup. Super keen to test it out on a demo day!
Hi Doddy, love the show. How would oval chainrings play with a high pivot suspension? Can it be oriented like normal, or would it have to be shifted to line up with the redirected chain-line? #AskGMBNTech
Hey Doddy, i have a question for #AskGMBNTech . Currently i own a Ghost lector 4.9 LC Hardtail. I am willing to upgrade a dropper post and decided to buy the crankbrothers highline 3. Preferably i want to get the 170mm, but after measuring my seattube and my seatpost I realized that the bottom of the dropper could hit the screws from the seattube bottlecage. I am not sure if it would but it is a thing of a few millimeters. Do you have any suggestions? Go for the 150mm or get another dropper post with a shorter insertion length?
I am still running a 2x drivetrain so I need to buy a vertical lever right?
Thank you, love your show!
just take out the screws right?
You can shim down the highline.
I use slime pro sts tubeless sealant...never ever dried up, even in S.A. heat. CO2 safe, and Seals well too, tho not perhaps quite as well as e.g. Stans Race. But never had a 6mm screwdriver puncture on the trail, so stans is overkill.imo.
Its hard to find tho.
Highly recommend slime pro sts (note, this is NOT regular slime for tubes/atv's)
I can tell you that 100ml of this Mucoff sealant ist not enough for a 3.0 tyre. I had a tiny little punkture on the top of the side one month after the build. Even putting the rim on the side did not help, i had to fill in another 100 ml.
I put in my 27.5x3.0 wheel 250ml and it works brilliantly. Tested since 2016 with Orange Endurance - the best sealant. 7 months of riding per season - no top ups.
SRAM AXS for sure. Been using wireless since the original eTap. Have AXS on both MTBs, will never go back to wired.
Had shimano xt m8000 derailleur before I bought a new bike with SRAM GX 520%. To be honest the clutch on the Shimano is way better. Although SRAM feels nice to change gears on :)
#askgmbntech I have a 2017 Vitus Escarpe Deore that has a 2017 spec Rockshox Sektor Fork with 140mm of travel. I haven't ridden it for about 18 months due to severely breaking my right femur, twice, 51 weeks apart and while preping it for the summer the other day I noticed the right side of the fork was hissing under high speed compression. Are the seals done? What else could cause this? Also, while it was parked the rear shock leaked a bunch of oil. It has always leaked a little but It seems to operate ok, it's not super bouncy or anything like that and it seems to have stopped leaking currently. Should I service it? It's not quiet reached the hours for it's first service interval yet and I know they can be overfilled from the factory.
Thanks for the tips. Love everything you guys do
U need to do it every 6months
Great video I love your videos all ways watching your videos sometimes more than once lol
I'd love Wireless shifting!!!
Get a hydraulic gyro for the rear brake, and run the front through the fork!
It's been a dream of mine for a while
10:00 is the discussion about sealant. But no answer provided.
Yes please do a vlog on stripping/building the Amp Research!
Dude, if I would’ve kept everything from 1990 when I first stared mtn biking I’d have a proper time capsule.
#askgmbntech Can you please explain brake caliper mount adaptors? 1. Are there different considerations for different break manufacturers (Sram vs. Shimano) and bike frames? 2. how can I determine the size of adaptor I need? 3. What is the deal with the washers/spacer type mounting adaptors?
Any chance of a vlog about Roddy's bike build and bike cave update from the lads please.
Is there a type of bottom bracket that is inherently better than others? Say like threaded vs pressfit? Do you notice a difference in life span of one or the other?
Commuter bike is 26 x 2.4 ardent with tubes 55/60psi
BIKE CAVE TOUR~!!!!!
Hi Doddy looking to buy an emtb. Im tall 6'4 110kg I hear certain bikes ir motos dont handle the weight well. Mostly Spanish dry gravel and pirenee mountain trails.
Any ideas from one tall Guy to another?
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Hi Doddy, I have a 2012 Santa Cruz Heckler, and have been using tubes for about a year now, but with everyone running tubeless these days I don't have a great intuition for my tire pressure. How low of a tire pressure can I go with and not get too many punctures?
Question: Have you ever made a custom badge for your bike to replace the brand logo on the head tube? I’m interested in giving it a try but no idea how round it to match the taper and angle of the bike. I ride a 2020 carbon Santa Cruz Bronson just for example.
Buy a bendy ruler, used for curves by tech drawrers and architects. Could bend around tube and trace cross section or sections..problem solved.
#AskGMBNTech is it good putting short (35mm) stem on a XC bike? i like to jump and go on descents. Also, which budget upgrades are the best? (Already got new tires, tubeless, grips, saddle). Thanks!
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Hi Doddy, love the show, awesome work! I've got a tyre question. So I've got an emtb, the Specialized Levo, I'm running the original tyre in front, Specialized's Butcher 29x2.6, and in the rear I've got a Maxxis DHR II 29x2.4 (the original one had a bead problem). I want to match the front tyre with a Maxxis. What tyre would you recommend? I'm between the DHF or another DHR II, both on a 29x2.6 config. I like the front tyre to be wider. I mainly ride in city and for commuting, in slippery roads, and doing some trials sections and jumping whenever I can. Thanks!
Riding downhill in France I saw someone with part of Maxxis Minion protecting their downtime and my brother said that's a waste of a perfectly good tire.
In the other bike tour yo have you said you would show us all your vintage bikes
Yes this is what I just needed
and what is your opinion on norco
Naughty Doddy, there are some 1.25 head tubes that will take 1.5 tapered, with an external bottom headset. Worth checking out what frame it is.
@Andrew Dodd Oops, yeah. Hope make a really nice one.
@Andrew Dodd Here's something quiet for you ua-cam.com/video/IwleZCQkphs/v-deo.html
Hi Doddy. I have a Mondraker Leader RR 2018 and am considering upgrading to a 120mm fork over the current 100mm. Would you recommend this, or will it change the geometry too much? If so, is there a way to use the existing fork instead of buying a new one? Big fan of the weekly show
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Just got a new bike, 2020 Specialized Fuse 27.5+. It came with a Rockshox Judy fork. I have the PSI set for a person that weighs over 200lbs and I weight 185lbs. I still find it going through the travel too easy. I know there is currently no volume spacers for this fork. Is there a trick to make it stiffer/more progressive? Dont really have the money to go Pike Ultimate right now but it's on the wishlist!
Totally off the subject here; but we have a 1996 Giant ATX 980 full suspension MTB we would like to replace the rear shock. It currently has a RST RK-9 X 3.0" can you provide what upgrades we have a choice with?
I have an entirely level bike (Giant ATX). The bike has an inexpensive suntour XCT fork. What can I do to take care of it? Is it possible/worth servicing it?
Hi new to mtb just bought a new Vitus nucleus vrs 27 and want to go tubeless. The tyres are vigilante + trail boss can I simply remove inner tube and add tubeless valve and sealer? What valve type would you recommend?
Can the rear 12cogs be just down to 4or3 speed options, maybe 10-25-50 range or 10-20-35-50 changes options... possible?
Hi Soddy, I have been looking at buying a 11-50 tooth 11 speed cassette for my bike and was wondering if I need to change my rear mech to accommodate the larger chain sprocket, I currently have a 42 tooth? Thanks in advance #AskGMBNTech
Same.
Bike cave would be awesome!
I am a novice MTB rider, I have a 2009 Rocky Mountain Vertex 10 Hardtail, I would like to update some parts, I can't seem to find any specs on the bike. I would like to update the fork suspension, it currently has Marzocchi Bomber 100mm, I would like to get an updated fork and possibly do a 110mm-120mm fork, can you make a recommendation? I have no idea where to begin, I want something that will fit, also do the forks come with the bearings an everything needed? Also how can I figure out what brakes will fit, I would like to update and upsize the brakes. Thanks in advance!
Doddy, you are cracking me up!
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I recently read an article about someone replacing the derailleur on their Shimano HG+ transmission with a SRAM AXS derailleur on his Specialized Enduro. He did this to try to get the benefit of the super fast AXS shifts, (and clean wireless look) and the benefits of the HG+ super smooth shifting. Any plans on trying this in the future?
Great content as usual 👏
Seems like all the dual crown forks are straight steerer tube still
#AskGMBNTech how would you calculate rolling resistance, I am starting XC, and heard about this.
It does not matter that much to know, but tout Can check tire rolling resistance on rollingresistance.com
Tricky question Raphael! It's still a deep subject that can be discussed a lot! If you test on a completely flat surface a skinny high-pressure tire will be fastest but if you introduce any sort of bumps the rolling resistance is affected by "kick-back" (just ask any roadie that used 18mm tyres back in the day! 😂). Larger wheels roll over bumps better and adjusting tyre pressure to be able to absorb and smooth out terrain makes a massive difference but it's all compromise.
Yo same name thats cool
I checked out the link but it just sent me to a domain seller
Hey Doddy, I’m going to have to replace my bottom bracket on my trail bike soon. It’s a Dub BB from Sram. There are loads of more premium BB’s out there that cost $100 or more. Would I notice any benefits performance wise from going with a more premium BB? #askgmbntech
This was perfect because I recently switched my tubes over to tubeless on my wheels. So put Stan's valve stems in and then had a small bottle of Stan's but I'm also running 27.5 Plus Tires so with that little bottle I just split it in half and empty the bottle and both of them because they're such a big tires and I perfectly happy with it I mean it rides better it feels better is so much more comfortable it's a trek Roscoe 8 so I'm riding a hardtail but I didn't realize how soft I was riding it with tubes and it was still comfortable and right now I'm at 20 psi or 22 in the rear 20 in the front. And I also bought my cherry going clipless so I'm experiencing the best of to new worlds right now and it's been pretty goddamn amazing if I must say I've been able to do a lot of riding with the weather here in Iowa and it's been awesome and the trails are opening up and it's cool I was totally stoked and digging it
Bogan Phelps keep your little Stans bottle for topping up. You can buy a larger bottle to fill it rather than buying an applicator
Can you tell me if the polygon siskiu t7 se is worth buying or is there something better my budget is $2600au