Archive for the 'Mechanics Q&A / Gear Tech' Category


05 (or 04?) Fox Float R rebound knob

I guess on one of my rides the set screw that holds this knob in place came lose . Thus the whole knob fell out. The problem is, I cant for the life of me get it back in. The pin that controls the rebound is sping loaded (or is it the oil pressure?) and trying to hold that pin back and getting the…

DT Swiss Spokes Calculator / Technical

http://www.dtswiss.com/SpokesCalc/Welcome.aspx?language=en

No login needed for the public stuff, just select the anonymous login, as the sign in’s for certified techs only. *Anything you need if it isn’t showing (like Nexus/Alfine) just ask and I’ll get it for you. :)

Mavic Technical Manual / Instructions

http://www.tech-mavic.com/tech-mavic/technical_manual/data/index.php#

login: mavic-com
password: dealer

Sram Rock-Shox Avid Technical Manual / Instructions

:D Scroll and click to download. :)

http://www.sram.com/en/service/rockshox/view.php?catID=1&subcatID=11

Shimano Technical Manual / Instructions

Good link for those who need reference to installing Shimano parts.

http://techdocs.shimano.com/techdocs/index.jsp

I usually throw away those stupid manuals, but needed help on how to install some xtr m960 cranks =)

Cheers,

Ivan

40rc2 Problem

So, my 40 makes this clicking noise when it is compressed to about 3-4". this noise occurs at the same point, every time compressed. Also, it makes a rattling noise as if something inside the fork may be loose or worn out. Normally I do all my bike maintenence myself and have rebuilt a boxxer fork…

Help finding DJ rim

I was at the aptos post office jumps last week and i was doin the main set and clipped the landing on the last jump really hard. I was just riding my bike today and realized that my rim was bent. So if anyone knows wich type of rim would be best for dirt jumping and affordable please let me…

woodbike, wood freewheel

Check it:
http://www.leevalley.com/newsletters/Woodworking/2/3/article1.htm
go to pg 3 of the article to check out the freewheel construction.
-Rich

Azonic speaker helmet

Hey, Im considering getting one of those Azonic suround sound helmets. They dont have very good reviews on MTBR. My ear buds keep falling out and this seems like an easy fix. Has anyone used and liked the helmet? Thanks.

marzocchi 4x

im curious what the differences are between the 08 marzocchi 4x and the 07. i know the 08 is lighter but anything thats that different thatll change how it feels drastically?