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New Whip? New toys for the dependable steed?
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My friend could have used those last summer. When we went out west, he for some reason took the rotors off his bike and put them in his only bag - a carryon. The lady in the security check at the airport was confused and was trying to figure out what kind of weapon they were.
NSMB.com - Introducing SRAM Maven Brakes
The Maven is like Code's bigger, stronger, heavier sibling - and you'll know it right away.
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Promising, but Inconclusive: A SRAM Maven Disc Brake First-Ride Review – Travis Engel
Travis has been clamoring for a more powerful SRAM brake, and the new Maven is definitely that. But one issue in his first-ride review left him uncertain. By the time you're reading this, my focus will have already shifted from SRAM's new Maven brakes to something else entirely. I’ve got to get...
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2 reviews, 2x wandering bite point
think i‘m good for now with my xt
Is mineral oil rubbish? Evidence starts to pile in...NSMB.com - Introducing SRAM Maven Brakes
The Maven is like Code's bigger, stronger, heavier sibling - and you'll know it right away.Promising, but Inconclusive: A SRAM Maven Disc Brake First-Ride Review – Travis Engel
Travis has been clamoring for a more powerful SRAM brake, and the new Maven is definitely that. But one issue in his first-ride review left him uncertain. By the time you're reading this, my focus will have already shifted from SRAM's new Maven brakes to something else entirely. I’ve got to get...
2 reviews, 2x wandering bite point
think i‘m good for now with my xt
from the comments on NSMB:NSMB.com - Introducing SRAM Maven Brakes
The Maven is like Code's bigger, stronger, heavier sibling - and you'll know it right away.Promising, but Inconclusive: A SRAM Maven Disc Brake First-Ride Review – Travis Engel
Travis has been clamoring for a more powerful SRAM brake, and the new Maven is definitely that. But one issue in his first-ride review left him uncertain. By the time you're reading this, my focus will have already shifted from SRAM's new Maven brakes to something else entirely. I’ve got to get...
2 reviews, 2x wandering bite point
think i‘m good for now with my xt
Cam McRae from NSMB said:
can do.
The term mineral oil is sufficiently generic as to be meaningless.
I have no doubt they will eventually be great brakes, but first gen SRAM stuff, especially brakes, gives me the heebie jeebies.
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First gen anything is to be skipped in my book. The Microsoft motto "the end user is the beta tester" has been implanted in the bike industry too long ago.
Lol...WTF..oil passes a know orifice , locks fluid in line pushes out pistons and they clamp rotor...
Are they still trying to figure out ways to fuck that up...
Are they still trying to figure out ways to fuck that up...
Silver or red, they'd still be Sram brakes.
I guess Magura make brakes that work these days, maybe Sram can too....?
EDIT- I was just reading that they only have to be bled every two instead of one. How's that work?
Hygroscopic fluid in a sealed system can't just magically pull water through the lines. If anything mineral should be changed more often, if water gets past the seals in a mineral system it will most likely stay in that spot.
Maybe the Sram mineral oil comes from snakes?
Double Edit- I have some bits coming, already have the new hubs, got some bunt 35 rims, CX-Sprint Spokes , an XT 10-45 cassette and a Smanie saddle.
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From the article on Pbike
"Installation and bleeding follow similar procedures to the Code, with the notable exception of the fluid used. SRAM is very firm about the specific fluid used in the bleed, and insist that people only service the Mavens with Maxima Mineral Brake Fluid, to avoid any risk of damaging the seals. "
"Installation and bleeding follow similar procedures to the Code, with the notable exception of the fluid used. SRAM is very firm about the specific fluid used in the bleed, and insist that people only service the Mavens with Maxima Mineral Brake Fluid, to avoid any risk of damaging the seals. "
Good thing it's cheap and readily available, and the launch kit includes a bottle.
My trusty DHX RC4 got a black shaft, a little longer than the cashima one sitting before: a whopping 6mm longer
Nice that RC4s can be kept alive thanks to spare parts from Marzo bomber CR
Nice that RC4s can be kept alive thanks to spare parts from Marzo bomber CR
From the Flow review:
All three of us found it pretty straightforward using the Bleeding Edge tool and the dual syringe system. However, despite performing a thorough bleed that had each lever feeling rock-solid in the workshop, some wandering bite point crept in during the first ride, indicating that we hadn’t quite removed all of the air bubbles.
After consulting with one of SRAM’s technicians at the Cannonball festival in Thredbo, Mick’s attention was drawn to the correct torque setting for the lever hose compression nut. This needs to be tightened to 8Nm, which is often higher than what most people reach without the aid of a torque wrench. If you’re under that threshold, there’s every chance you won’t have achieved a properly airtight seal, which can cause issues with braking performance and air ingress.
Along with a secondary lever bleed, which involved cycling the pad contact adjust dial a few times, the last few pesky air bubbles were removed and the brakes were ready to rock ‘n’ roll.
Were those these?
I had these and then had Elixir CR's which fell apart if you touched them the wrong way.
had those too, with those uber nice straitline levers. why are there no aftermarket anodized levers anymore?
Yes. Levers used to go straight to the bar first run, unless you remembered to pump them a few times before dropping in.Were those these?
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I had these and then had Elixir CR's which fell apart if you touched them the wrong way.
They exist, for TRP and Magura brakes : https://oakcomponents.de/
straitline had way more colors
Dhx rc4 on the Tallboy now.
I need to adjust the shims: rebound feels slow and hsc is too high despite fully open...
I need to adjust the shims: rebound feels slow and hsc is too high despite fully open...
No spokes yet, was hoping they'd be here so I could build 'em up this weekend.
I was hoping to be rid of anything Shimano but couldn't find anyone else doing a 45t first gear on a 12speed cass.
TRP mech, KMC chain and a Shimano cassette, haha!
I was hoping to be rid of anything Shimano but couldn't find anyone else doing a 45t first gear on a 12speed cass.
TRP mech, KMC chain and a Shimano cassette, haha!
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Snagged a yt ohlins edition Capra to play on
And built another wheelset for slash that's more color coordinated
And built another wheelset for slash that's more color coordinated
I just installed a pair of 4.5" Bontrager Gnarwhals and fitted 432 45NRTH concave studs on those bad boys and they fucking tear the ice. Now installing 98g Ridenow tpu tubes to save 480g per wheel. It should make quite a difference.
Just in time for the spring melt
We've (totally abnormally) only had snow from mid-January to this week. I guess with all the +5-10C weather and rain planned, everything should melt pretty quick here. Happy for an early mtb season start though!
Just in time for the spring melt
We've (totally abnormally) only had snow from mid-January to this week. I guess with all the +5-10C weather and rain planned, everything should melt pretty quick here. Happy for an early mtb season start though!
The Airdrop Bikes Edit MX has finally arrived!
Full alloy frame with sensible geo, Lyrik w/ Vorsprung coil, Sramano 11 speed, Dominion brakes, 31.8 alloy bar.
She's going to be porky, but bombproof. Only plastic is a 2.5mm hs spacer.
Yes, full camo parts kit.
And the fork damper is the new, very desirable "blue shop towel" model.
I does not have a poppet valve.
And the fork damper is the new, very desirable "blue shop towel" model.
I does not have a poppet valve.