TomBasic
- Member since Nov 4, 2007
- Male / 24
- Cumming , Georgia
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TomBasic henryquinney's article
Dec 21, 2023 at 18:08
Dec 21, 2023
Review: BMB Reverse Raise Stem - The Stem That Wants to Change Mountain Biking
Search my name, I posted below about an Amazon stem I'm using.
TomBasic henryquinney's article
Dec 21, 2023 at 18:07
Dec 21, 2023
Review: BMB Reverse Raise Stem - The Stem That Wants to Change Mountain Biking
Search my name, I posted below about an Amazon stem I'm using.
TomBasic henryquinney's article
Dec 21, 2023 at 18:05
Dec 21, 2023
Review: BMB Reverse Raise Stem - The Stem That Wants to Change Mountain Biking
The biggest problem is the price. Some are curious, but most won't commit a $400 experiment. $30 Solution:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B082DSKDTX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1&psc=1
While I didn't put this on my mtb I did put it on my Talaria XXX e-moto. I was fiddling with handlebar setups and realized any bar with significant rise resulted in too-long-stem-length feel. Bought the stem above and am now a huge fan of it. I didn't weigh it, but with the BMB stem at 393 grams any stem of this type is going to be weighty.
1. Super adjustable.
2. Super sturdy. The notch indentations are pretty pronounced, and when the thing is tightened there's zero discernible flex.
3. Only downside for me has been that since the thing is so sturdy and the adjustment indentations are so deep you have to loosen both adjustment bolts even if you only want to change the angle of one segment. When this happens it can be easy to lose or misadjust the particular settings of the segments.
TomBasic caldwellvisuals's article
Dec 27, 2021 at 20:23
Dec 27, 2021
Video: Off-Season Skills Training with Kade Edwards & Joe Breeden
For those wanting to get something similar but a lot cheaper check out:
https://factoryonemotorsports.com/oset-24-0r/
The Oset 24 is $4,400 USD. I picked up a used one and while it is decidedly budget compared to these bikes it is definitely not the limiting factor in what I can do. It's a bit lighter at 107 lbs (vs 163 lbs for these). Keeps me quite entertained. The rider weight limit of 198 lbs is stated solely due to stock suspension spring rates, Oset carries uprated springs that can handle heavier riders. I'm 5'11, 190 lbs and raised my handlebars an inch, fit is great.
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Feb 5, 2018 at 19:21
Feb 5, 2018
This is the rotor I bought from georgi-g (Pinkbike user) in Baltimore, Maryland. The aluminum spider was bent, there was the quite visible crack as per this pic, and there were multiple edge deformations as if someone had tried to true the rotor with an adjustable wrench. Georgi was completely unapologetic and willing only to refund the price of the rotor, not the shipping. Had to open a dispute with PayPal, they decided in my favor and gave me a refund for the rotor and the original shipping. Lost a couple dollars to return the rotor to Georgi. Throughout it all he has been an utter pain to deal with and has never admitted fault or taken responsibility for selling a shit item.
Selling
Jan 8, 2018 at 19:12
Jan 8, 2018custom inner chainguide plate E13 adapter
$15 USDThis is a custom inner chainguide that I used on my Giant STP dirtjumper. It is an E13 bottom bracket ISCG mount that has pvc plates bolted to it. The problem with 1x chainguides is that they don't prevent the chain from popping off the bottom of the chainring. If you never backpedal it's not a problem. Otherwise....
Much simpler, lighter, cleaner than a full-on chainguide system but with a lot more security than a 1x guide. This worked very well and allowed me to securely run gears on my bike without any chain issues up front. This is designed for running a 32 tooth middle ring on a triple crankset. It requires a threaded bottom bracket to sandwich the E13 mount to the frame. You cannot run a granny ring. You can possibly run a middle and big ring with a front derailleur, but I only ever ran this with a single ring, up front.
Price is firm, shipping is extra.
Selling
Dec 23, 2017 at 20:01
Dec 23, 2017Marzocchi 55 Micro Ti fork 160mm 1 1/8" 20mm axle
$120 USDThis is a 160mm fork with a straight 1 1/8" steerer (8 ½" length) with a 20mm axle.
It does have a scratched left stanchion, but I sanded it and rode it for several months without any problems. Regardless, that side is the hydraulic cartridge side, which is isolated from the bath oil. So, any leakage would only be bath oil. The air spring is on the right side, and that stanchion is fine. Even so, I have replaced the oil seals with Enduro seals specifically for this sale (reused stock dust seals as Enduros were horrible to install, one actually ripped, and it's not a problem to reuse dust seals).
It has a lot of cool adjustments:
- Air pressure.
- Toolless volume adjust for the air spring.
- Rebound.
- Micro TST: the compression damping can be dialed to various settings, and then that can be quickly switched fully on or off or any setting in-between.
I epoxied a front fender tab to the fork brace. It can probably be unbolted if you want.
The pictured plastic c things are barrel sections that can be clipped onto the air spring shaft to reduce travel (20mm each, fork does need to be disassembled in order to install).
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Selling
Dec 23, 2017 at 19:58
Dec 23, 2017Sinister Gruitr mtb frame Medium size Fox RP23
$350 USDThis is the rare but still relevant Gruitr in great shape. No cracks or dents. There are scratches throughout the finish but no significant gouges.
This was designed as a true do-it-all bike, with people running forks from 100mm all the way on up to 180mm and using the thing for XC to freeride and light downhill.
Travel was stated as 4.5" - 5.5", but I believe that's with a 57mm travel shock. This bike comes with a 50mm shock, so when mounted in the upper hole the travel is about 3.5", and when mounted in the lower hole it's a little over 4.5".
Basic geometry specs for this medium size frame are:
Head Angle 68 deg (w/120mm travel fork, I believe)
Top Tube Length 23"
Seat Tube Angle 73 deg
Seat tube length (center to end) 15.5"
BB Height 13.5"
CS length 16.5"
This uses a 10x135mm rear hub and a 1 1/8" steer-tube fork.
I previously had a 2009 Specialized Enduro SL (150mm of FSR/Horst Link travel), and this single-pivot Gruitr was better in every single scenario I used it. It climbed better, it descended better at speed (fast railing down fire roads), and it was more nimble and more poppy. Plus it's practically bullet-proof (I was relieved to get rid of my Enduro after having to replace the 14 or 16 bearings in the rear end PLUS the $70 bolt kit). This has been compared to other single-pivots like Santa Cruz Heckler, Orange Five, and Morewood whatever. I completely beg to differ. This one has the 16.5" chainstays. None of the others have chainstays that short, and it indeed makes a difference (if that's your thing; if you just like pedaling along and don't care about wheelies or popping off of stuff then it won't matter).
Included:
- Cane Creek S-3 headset.
- Kalloy Uno SP-357 seatpost 27.2mm.
- Hope seat post clamp.
- Shimano SLX front derailleur (the proper one needed for this frame).
- Shimano XT front shifter (release trigger broke and was replaced with a bic pen, which actually works better than originally).
- Proprietary ISCG mount.
- Fox RP-23 ProPedal rear shock 200x50 (weeped oil from the ProPedal lever but was otherwise fine when I used it several years, ago. However, I make no guarantees regarding the condition of the shock. It may need to be rebuilt. Hence I am including the Manitou, also.).
- Fox Float volume adjust kit.
- Cane Creek headset spacers for use inside shock for shortening travel.
- Manitou Swinger 3 Way shock (190x50) (bought used, used briefly on the Enduro SL, worked fine with zero issues).
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