AntonioGG Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 7:20 PM, AntonioGG said: This is driving me mad. I serviced the lowers on my fork and I can’t seem to put together the squid lock such that it unlocks out correctly. This is a push to unlock system and it controls both shock and fork. The shock has plenty of return strength but the fork does not. I can pretension the spring and that has enough to close the valve when I release it, but as soon as I put the wire on, it just won’t close all the way back. I’ve spent hours on this multiple days here and there. I’ve used about 7 wires. I’m glad I have saved the short wires from projects past. I checked the original wire thickness and the replacements are no wider than the original. anyone got any tips? If it helps anyone, I ended up taking my bike to velorangutan, and it turns out you need a special tool to preload the return spring. I can’t believe I spent so much time and that this wasn’t documented anywhere I could find. I’m still waiting on my bike for them to get this tool and headset bearings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Man Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 On 6/7/2022 at 8:09 AM, Taco Man said: I use this for seating but I don't keep my compressor on and rigged up for everyday use/ general inflation. It took me a few tries to get these to work... because my dumba$$ was screwing them all the way down which closed the presta valve and wouldnt allow inflation. Once I backed it off some it works flawlessly. Well the adaptor didnt work last night, tried for an hour. Went and borrowed buddies park inflator and still cant get the damn tire to mount. Air just leaks out wont bite. Inflator is pushing ~50 psi its just a stream of air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 (edited) When I've had issues getting a bead to seat I've removed the valve core to increase the air flow. Once the beads are seated you can deflate and resinstall the core. Spraying soapy water around the bead is another trick that has had good results. I think it fills small gaps just enough to get things started. I'll hang the rim from a handlebar end so the fit is not biased by one side sitting on the floor. When all that fails my next step is use the air compressor (similar hassle factor as you describe) that offers enough volume to slap the bead into submission. Edited June 27, 2022 by Ridenfool 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Man Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Ridenfool said: When I've had issues getting a bead to seat I've removed the valve core to increase the air flow. Once the beads are seated you can deflate and resinstall the core. I like this option- the compressor can push much more air this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taco Man Posted June 27, 2022 Share Posted June 27, 2022 3 hours ago, Taco Man said: I like this option- the compressor can push much more air this way. Still didnt work, tape is now marred. Calling in the Professionals tomorrow... 2.5 hours was way too much time spent on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafeend Posted July 5, 2022 Share Posted July 5, 2022 This reminds me, I took AustinBike's advice , as well as some others and for very little money used the tool from Harbor Freight and a Silca chuck and I was good to go. Worked great, thanks for the advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted August 24, 2022 Share Posted August 24, 2022 (edited) Going to attempt a DIY stanchion repair on my pike. Had a pretty gnarly crash that ended up sending myself and the bike ricocheting off rocks down a hillside. Fork surprisingly was the only real damage. A new CSU is way overpriced right now, and finding a 40mm offset model is impossible. Tried to order a sendhit repair kit but the shipping to BFE Canada was insane. Ended up ordering some jewelers files, metal polish, sandpaper and epoxy from Amazon. We shall see Air B&B bike shop🤣 Edited August 24, 2022 by ATXZJ 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 Luckily I brought tools with me on this trip, but unluckily I did not bring cone wrenches. Tightened up my rear hub out in the yard at the hotel but was not going to tear it all the way down without a workbench and all the right tools. Also swapped tires, all of the street riding was chewing up my tread and on the trails today there was not a lot of grip. Lesson for the future, always bring more tools than you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 On 8/27/2022 at 3:36 PM, AustinBike said: I did not bring cone wrenches. What's a cone wrench?🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Chief said: What's a cone wrench?🤣 Funny you mention that. Was at the bike park and one of the guys I was riding with was complaining about shifting issues. After some inspection he discovered the cassette was loose. Pulled the wheel and it wasn't the cassette. Out came the cone wrenches LoL Edited August 29, 2022 by ATXZJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted August 29, 2022 Author Share Posted August 29, 2022 Just now, ATXZJ said: Out came the cone wrenches LoL They make multi tools with cone wrenches now?😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WLemke Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Chief said: What's a cone wrench?🤣 Are you talking about the rubber coated metal plate that is great for resetting caliper pistons? Edited August 29, 2022 by WLemke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted August 29, 2022 Share Posted August 29, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, Chief said: They make multi tools with cone wrenches now?😂 Jesus....how freaking big are those? Edited August 29, 2022 by ATXZJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Going into mountain mode, swapping out the stock link on the druid for a cascade one. It'll give me another 12mm of travel boosting it to 142. Also makes the platform a bit more progressive which should be really nice. Will probably stretch the fork to 150mm once i finish repairing the CSU. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 PSA: Check your cleats. Getting ready for a trip and thought I should check out mine and make sure they were ok. Apparently I don't check often enough: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridenfool Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Cleats? What are cleats? 🙄 Those look like you might get a couple thousand more miles out of them before they are completely toast. Go ahead, push the envelope. Go where no man has gone before! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 37 minutes ago, Ridenfool said: Go ahead, push the envelope. Go where no man has gone before! I always carry new spare cleats on a trip, and I have a single used cleat and bolt in my osprey pack and saddle bags. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 44 minutes ago, Ridenfool said: Cleats? What are cleats? 🙄 Those look like you might get a couple thousand more miles out of them before they are completely toast. Go ahead, push the envelope. Go where no man has gone before! What are you, a dentist? 5 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: I always carry new spare cleats on a trip, and I have a single used cleat and bolt in my osprey pack and saddle bags. Sadly, Time cleats are side specific so you have to bring a pair. I noticed mine as I was packing my parts bin for the trip. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobra Kai MTB Guy Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Good morning everyone. I serviced my switch infinity link yesterday (bike purchased 3 months ago) and one of the stansions had some scratches where it connects to the bike (top left of the picture). Do you guys think this will cause a problem? I feel like it had to have occurred during the building of the bike as this is the first time I've taken it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 3 hours ago, Kobra Kai MTB Guy said: Good morning everyone. I serviced my switch infinity link yesterday (bike purchased 3 months ago) and one of the stansions had some scratches where it connects to the bike (top left of the picture). Do you guys think this will cause a problem? I feel like it had to have occurred during the building of the bike as this is the first time I've taken it off. No issues on the stanchions so not an immediate concern. I'd contact yeti and get their thoughts on how this occurred and if it's a potential long term issue.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 That is a really weird place to have scratches. The scratches themselves shouldn't affect anything as long as it still sits flush. Your picture is blurry, but what is this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kobra Kai MTB Guy Posted October 21, 2022 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Thanks! I’m not sure what that is. It may just be some dirt I missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbike85 Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Finally got around some maintenance and new parts I've accumulated recently. Brake bleed, new rotors, new pads, new tires, pnw dropper + pnw drop bar lever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted November 19, 2022 Share Posted November 19, 2022 Nice result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted March 8, 2023 Share Posted March 8, 2023 (edited) when was the last time you calibrated your torque wrench(es)? If you're not using a torque wrench at all, you're either fooling yourself to think that your wrist is calibrated, or you're riding with parts that are going to slip loose eventually or are on the verge of stripping out. I just did mine! pretty easy stuff. I did a few things a little different from the video above. I weighed the item I was using as a weight for the test. In my case, it was a pair of 10-pound dumbbells in a cloth bag for the foot-pound tool and a single 10-pound dumbbell in a cloth bag for the inch-pound tool. however, they don't really weigh exactly 10 pounds according to my kitchen scale (assuming that is accurate as well!) so I based the calculation on the weight that I got from the scale. when clamping the square end of the tool in the vice, the vice would twist a bit at full clamping force. to counteract that, I clamped the same size hex key in the other end of the vice. this is tricky with only two hands, but I get it to work. Edited March 9, 2023 by mack_turtle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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