Just finished my own 2017 Gambler. I polished the frame and put a clear coat on. It rides like a dream.
It's sick, I only would have put some decals under the clear coat
I thought about that, but decided to put them on over the clear coat. I wanted to be able to change colour if I get bored by the current ones. Ordered some black decals wich will arrive soon.
It looks so good in raw, I am very tempted to strip mine too...
nickhugentobler wrote:
demo7jumper wrote:
nickhugentobler wrote:
Just finished my own 2017 Gambler. I polished the frame and put a clear coat on. It rides like a dream.
It's sick, I only would have put some decals under the clear coat
I thought about that, but decided to put them on over the clear coat. I wanted to be able to change colour if I get bored by the current ones. Ordered some black decals wich will arrive soon.
It looks so good in raw, I am very tempted to strip mine too...
nickhugentobler wrote:
demo7jumper wrote:
It's sick, I only would have put some decals under the clear coat
I thought about that, but decided to put them on over the clear coat. I wanted to be able to change colour if I get bored by the current ones. Ordered some black decals wich will arrive soon.
The camera doesn't do it justice, it looks even better. I tried stripping it chemically but due to EU regulations we only get the weak stuff, there is no point in even trying with that. I got it done by a professional for about 30$. I achieved the finish with Scotch-Brite pads.
I noticed that the bars of my rear linkage (2017) have some play, I'm able to twist them just a little bit.. The rear triangle itself doesnt have any side to side play. Does anyone else have this problem? If so how can i fix it?
I noticed that the bars of my rear linkage (2017) have some play, I'm able to twist them just a little bit.. The rear triangle itself doesnt have any side to side play. Does anyone else have this problem? If so how can i fix it?
Control your bearings. You are probably good to change 4 of them in the linkage rods. It could be one of your screw/axle which is a bit loose, check tightening torque too.
I noticed that the bars of my rear linkage (2017) have some play, I'm able to twist them just a little bit.. The rear triangle itself doesnt have any side to side play. Does anyone else have this problem? If so how can i fix it?
Control your bearings. You are probably good to change 4 of them in the linkage rods. It could be one of your screw/axle which is a bit loose, check tightening torque too.
The bearings are new, and I assembled everything with a torque wrench. I put the chamfered side of the red washers towards the bearings. Is that the right way ?
Any body need a new full bearing and pivot rebuild & repair kit? I've got one for sale for $200 firm plus shipping. For all models from 2013-2018, maybe more.
Damn it! I just did mine last week. You would have saved me a bit of money
I saw that bike on vitalmtb and i was in awe. Wish i could see the clear carbon a little better though, i was looking for some patterns and weaves but couldn't spot much lol.
I saw that bike on vitalmtb and i was in awe. Wish i could see the clear carbon a little better though, i was looking for some patterns and weaves but couldn't spot much lol.
Was it bought raw or did you strip the frame?
What you see is UD fiber, when you mention weaves you're talking about 12k, 6k, 3k etc... As Scott frames are extremely light they don't use an additional 'cosmetic' layer to shave few more grams. The light reflection is much brighter tho as an entire patch can be shiny with the right angle and not just a combo of tiny squares. The frame is factory coated.