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Forum: Mountain Biking
08-26-20, 02:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,279
Posted By XC Down Under

Polygon Siskiu D7

I'm looking to get my son (age 13) a duallie and I'd appreciate some input. He's 172cm tall, and growing fast! (huh, go figure. I should stop feeding the lad)

He's been riding a 2005 Stumpjumper...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-29-14, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,164
Posted By XC Down Under

Thanks guys for the detailed explanation. Much...

Thanks guys for the detailed explanation. Much appreciate your assistance. Regards, Nick
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-14, 12:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,164
Posted By XC Down Under

Help needed fitting new shock to Santa Cruz Blur

Hi there,

I am trying to replace one old shock (Fox RP2 2009) on my Santa Cruz Blur in favour of a brand new Fox CTD shock. the new shock does not have the metal "sleeve" in each eyelet, the old...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-30-10, 11:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,068
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks for the advice SC! It was exactly that......

thanks for the advice SC! It was exactly that... I was being a wuss. Bottom link removed, new bearings in, aligned... all I need now are the right spacers for the new rp2 shock to fix to the frame....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-10, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,068
Posted By XC Down Under

yeah, i'm waiting on them to respond. will post...

yeah, i'm waiting on them to respond. will post the result. ta
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,068
Posted By XC Down Under

Thanks. the pivot axle is already removed. Are...

Thanks. the pivot axle is already removed. Are you suggesting that the extraction of the bearings occurs when the lower link is still in place?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-10, 03:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,068
Posted By XC Down Under

Removing bottom link arm from Santa Cruz Blur Classic

Hi, I'm following the Santa Cruz instructions to overhaul the bearings of my SC Blur Classic. I've come unstuck trying to remove the bottom link arm (pictured) from the bearing shaft closest to the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-19-10, 03:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks again for the advice. i'll let you know...

thanks again for the advice. i'll let you know how I get on. incidentally the hole through the shock bushings at the top of the shock are too small to fit on my bike. i'm on the hunt for the right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-18-10, 02:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By XC Down Under

OKay, it's moving... I gotta a buddy to help me...

OKay, it's moving... I gotta a buddy to help me who works in a bike shop. However the axle is still very stiff and appears bent. Given the gusto he was using to hit this thing, it budged about 1cm...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-10, 03:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By XC Down Under

gotchya.

gotchya.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-10, 02:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By XC Down Under

Nice idea. I'm just using an average joe's claw...

Nice idea. I'm just using an average joe's claw hammer, not sure what you would call it. But it doesn't pack the punch as you have described with a dead-blow hammer. I'll let you know how I get on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-13-10, 02:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By XC Down Under

no. I tend not to introduce wd40 around my bike...

no. I tend not to introduce wd40 around my bike unless I really have to... sounds like that's where we heading! I'll hold off until other suggestions, or last resort ;-)


Yes, although I think...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-12-10, 09:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,652
Posted By XC Down Under

stubburn shock on Santa Cruz Blur wont budge

G'day people, I trust you are all having a splendid weekend.

I'm trying to take off my 5th Element shock from my Santa Cruz Blur (Classic)... replacing it with the Fox rp2.

I followed the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-17-09, 03:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,939
Posted By XC Down Under

Also, I see many 2009 rp23 shocks with either the...

Also, I see many 2009 rp23 shocks with either the red markings (rebound tune), as opposed to the blue markings (compression tune) on the side of the shock. Are these different shocks?
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-17-09, 02:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By XC Down Under

yeah, that's a sweet piece of kit, although not...

yeah, that's a sweet piece of kit, although not ISIS. However, I'm leaning towards a new crankset to get longer wear and tear from the BB. Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-09, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 600
Posted By XC Down Under

What bottom bracket?

I need to replace my BB on my SC Blur Classic. I'm running the ISIS model, not by choice cause I would replace it with an external crank set given half a chance, so right now I'm looking for a...
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-09, 07:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,939
Posted By XC Down Under

Thanks for your feedback. I suspect the rp23 is...

Thanks for your feedback. I suspect the rp23 is smaller, but can check out those details online. thanks again
Forum: Mountain Biking
08-16-09, 05:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,939
Posted By XC Down Under

Santa Cruz Blur (Classic) - replacement shock

I'm currently running the 5th Element air shock on my extra large SC Blur Classic. It's done me well for the last 4-5 years, after a costly rebuild 18 months ago. However, the shock needs another...
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-31-09, 11:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By XC Down Under

Just an update on this problem... it worked!! By...

Just an update on this problem... it worked!! By reducing the pivot axle 2mm I now get a snug fit with no play in the BB bearing. Thanks SC for the assistance, I was somewhat scepticle but it did...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By XC Down Under

Ok, after speaking to Danny from SC, he...

Ok, after speaking to Danny from SC, he re-affirmed the action to shave off a couple of mm from the axle ends. The reason being... the lower link arm is likely to have 'condensed' over time owing to...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-04-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By XC Down Under

More of an update to my problem for anyone who...

More of an update to my problem for anyone who experiences the same issue and turns to SC for help... I'm afraid getting any valuable assistance from SC tech crew is like extracting teeth. So far the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-09, 05:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By XC Down Under

Thanks. I appreciate all the help. I'll add a...

Thanks. I appreciate all the help. I'll add a post when I hear back from SC in the event B2B encurs the same problem.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-09, 12:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By XC Down Under

Sorry for the tardy reply... been a bit hectic up...

Sorry for the tardy reply... been a bit hectic up here with the storms off the east coast.

* It's not the brakes, these I checked. Nor is it the shock bushings or the rotor bolts.
* After...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-20-09, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By XC Down Under

Thanks again. I'll go through these tests and...

Thanks again. I'll go through these tests and report back later today.
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-19-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By XC Down Under

Cheers Pocko - * It's definitely play, and...

Cheers Pocko -

* It's definitely play, and not flex. I'm not applying any pressure to the shock, or to the bike for that matter.
* It's not the quick release or hub (I swapped out the rear...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-18-09, 10:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,007
Posted By XC Down Under

Santa Cruz Blur (Classic) - play in the pivot joints after service

Hey - I'm looking to get some feedback on a recent service I had on my Santa Cruz Blur (Classic model). At the time of the service the originally designed bearings were replaced with SC's newer line....
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
01-06-08, 10:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,471
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks for the reply Chris. Although I didn't...

thanks for the reply Chris. Although I didn't catch your reply until my return to Sydney, I appreciate you taking the time to post some suggestions. As it happens I did ride the Wilson's Creek ride...
Forum: Australia - New Zealand
12-15-07, 01:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,471
Posted By XC Down Under

Mountain biking around Byron Bay, Mullumbimby

All you mountain bikers out there... can you suggest where I might find some sweet single track up on the north coast anywhere near Mullumbimby and Byron Bay area? I'm going to be spending Christmas...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-17-07, 02:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,333
Posted By XC Down Under

Thanks very much for all your input (and yes...

Thanks very much for all your input (and yes you're right Curt, the bike is my last purchase for some time now I have a tiny mouth to feed). In the end I was torn between the Salsa and the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-16-07, 06:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,333
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks for all the input. sorry for the tardy...

thanks for all the input. sorry for the tardy reply. had to be at the birth of my son!
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-13-07, 03:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,333
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks Brian, that's really helpful. What year...

thanks Brian, that's really helpful. What year was the frame built?
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-12-07, 10:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,333
Posted By XC Down Under

XC Hardtails - what would you recommend?

The seat tube cracked on my old hard tail (Big Sur) and I'm now looking for a replacement. I own a duallie but looking to get a different ride. I'm tossing up between Specialized S-Works M5 HT, Kona...
Forum: Mountain Biking
04-01-07, 11:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,116
Posted By XC Down Under

Replacement shock on Santa Cruz Blur (Classic)

I'm looking to replace the Progressive 5th Element shock on my XL Santa Cruz Blur (Classic) 2005 with the Fox RP23 shock. I see there are different length/stroke sizes, how do I determine the right...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-05-07, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks for all the feedback.

thanks for all the feedback.
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-03-07, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,925
Posted By XC Down Under

Truvativ Stylo cranks with Raceface chainrings?

G'Day, I need to reploace my aluminium 4 bolt middle chain ring, Truvativ Trushfit (32T). Rather than replacing with another Trushift I would prefer to go with a more quality brand (Race Face, 4BLT,...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-07-06, 02:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 415
Posted By XC Down Under

camcorder for those MTB rides

This may be the wrong forum for such a question so my apologies... a buddy of mine has been taking some great digital video footage on his camcorder through a helmet cam device of the XC riding we do...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-13-06, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks for the feedback

thanks for the feedback
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-06, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By XC Down Under

...I read the comments posted on mtbr.com...

...I read the comments posted on mtbr.com regarding these two BB, but there are few posts on the Ti model. I am hoping to get a better handle on this component, it's reliablity.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-12-06, 07:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By XC Down Under

BB question - Gigapipe Team Ti BB

Anyone XC riders running a bottom bracket by Truvativ - Gigapipe Team Ti? I would appreciate any replies on its performance and reliablity, along with the style of riding you do, and the rig you have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-09-06, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks Thor, this news has made my day. Regards.

thanks Thor, this news has made my day. Regards.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-08-06, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 334
Posted By XC Down Under

need another chain on my Shimano setup

I soon have to replace my chain (possibly cassette) on my 27 speed SC Blur (Truvativ Stylo crankset, Shimano XT cassette and HG-something-or-other chain).

I have read good things about Sachs and...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-02-06, 10:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

Can I put the Truvativ GigaPipe Team DH BB on my...

Can I put the Truvativ GigaPipe Team DH BB on my 2004/2005 Truvativ Stylo crankset?
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-02-06, 08:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

Gotchya, thanks

Gotchya, thanks
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-02-06, 07:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

thanks for all the comments - I've assumed from...

thanks for all the comments - I've assumed from the posts (Never and Scrublover) that it's possible to set up the Race Face Evolve XC BB to run on the Truvativ stylo crank. The feedback I've had...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-01-06, 11:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

Cheers Nav, will look into that too.

Cheers Nav, will look into that too.
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-01-06, 06:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

Just a note on the Race Face Evolve XC - most of...

Just a note on the Race Face Evolve XC - most of the comments on mtbr refer to a good bb and crank but poor
chain rings, unlike it's DH brother. Would you consider these over the XC's. Are there...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-01-06, 06:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

Cheers, great suggestion. A buddy of mine...

Cheers, great suggestion. A buddy of mine suggested I look at the RaceFace Evolve series - any reason why you prefer the XC external over another of the Race Face series?
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-06, 11:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

I'm a slight fellow, all of 80kgs, so I would...

I'm a slight fellow, all of 80kgs, so I would prefer not to add the extra weight, not that I'm a weight-wheeny, I just want the right setup for the bike. Thanks Chop . Have just got off the phone...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-06, 11:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

Thanks Chop, will look it up and compare against...

Thanks Chop, will look it up and compare against similar using MTBR.com
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-31-06, 11:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,394
Posted By XC Down Under

Yes sorry, although the second post was a mistake...

Yes sorry, although the second post was a mistake after I belted my computer because it wasn't behaving itself and submitted the same post
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