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flag bikebroshopuk
Posted: Oct 5, 2021 at 11:13 Quote
Ahh stoked for you dude! I got one ride out of mine before I had ACL surgery.

I loved it, very confidence inspiring but surprisingly poppy despite the long stays. And this is on relatively tame local trails.
flag Rikky
Posted: Oct 6, 2021 at 1:42 Quote
Currently building up a 161. I’ll add pictures when I figure out how to.

My only concern is the clearance between the chainstays and the crank arms.

BB is hope with their DUB shim kit..1 spacer on the drive side cup
With sram GX eagle DUB 170mm cranks.

They fit ok and do spin nicely but the clearance is only 3/4mm from the frame to the crank arm.
flag undercoverfreak
Posted: Oct 6, 2021 at 1:44 Quote
Rikky wrote:
Currently building up a 161. I’ll add pictures when I figure out how to.

My only concern is the clearance between the chainstays and the crank arms.

BB is hope with their DUB shim kit..1 spacer on the drive side cup
With sram GX eagle DUB 170mm cranks.

They fit ok and do spin nicely but the clearance is only 3/4mm from the frame to the crank arm.

Pretty standard on this frame with many cranks I think. My Shimano XT cranks have a super tight clearance as well. Hasn't caused any issues in 2 full seasons.

Privateer recommend a minimum Q-factor of 168mm which is wider than some models (e.g. M9100 XTR). Especially older cranksets.
flag Rikky
Posted: Oct 6, 2021 at 1:53 Quote
undercoverfreak wrote:
Rikky wrote:
Currently building up a 161. I’ll add pictures when I figure out how to.

My only concern is the clearance between the chainstays and the crank arms.

BB is hope with their DUB shim kit..1 spacer on the drive side cup
With sram GX eagle DUB 170mm cranks.

They fit ok and do spin nicely but the clearance is only 3/4mm from the frame to the crank arm.

Pretty standard on this frame with many cranks I think. My Shimano XT cranks have a super tight clearance as well. Hasn't caused any issues in 2 full seasons.

Privateer recommend a minimum Q-factor of 168mm which is wider than some models (e.g. M9100 XTR). Especially older cranksets.

Ahh ok cheers. I was scratching my head for a while because the chain line is Bob on
flag undercoverfreak
Posted: Oct 6, 2021 at 1:57 Quote
Rikky wrote:
undercoverfreak wrote:
Rikky wrote:
Currently building up a 161. I’ll add pictures when I figure out how to.

My only concern is the clearance between the chainstays and the crank arms.

BB is hope with their DUB shim kit..1 spacer on the drive side cup
With sram GX eagle DUB 170mm cranks.

They fit ok and do spin nicely but the clearance is only 3/4mm from the frame to the crank arm.

Pretty standard on this frame with many cranks I think. My Shimano XT cranks have a super tight clearance as well. Hasn't caused any issues in 2 full seasons.

Privateer recommend a minimum Q-factor of 168mm which is wider than some models (e.g. M9100 XTR). Especially older cranksets.

Ahh ok cheers. I was scratching my head for a while because the chain line is Bob on

The one thing that may be a concern (I think this was mentioned here as well many pages ago), is the chainring clearance depending on the chainring offset. 34T or 32T Oval chainrings can be SUPER tight or potentially not work at all.
flag Serpentras
Posted: Oct 6, 2021 at 5:05 Quote
32t oval absolute black on 24mm standard bearings with Race Face aeffect won't work as an example.

I am curious about the gabaruk offset chainrings. I have the feeling that my drivetrain is really grinding down for the two most easy gear's. A better offset @30t should help
flag adespotoskyli
Posted: Oct 6, 2021 at 9:29 Quote
I used garbaruk melon 30t boost chainring and had clearance issues, now on non boost AB oval on sram 2x crank ring on the middle position and still have clearance issues, I had to space out the ds bb cup with a thin washer to clear the chainstay
flag bikebroshopuk
Posted: Oct 6, 2021 at 10:35 Quote
photo

So yeah… AB 32t oval ring… not much clearance when the oval part is by the stays.
Something like a 54mm Chain line at the moment measure from middle of BB to middle of chainring.
flag adamadey
Posted: Oct 10, 2021 at 0:33 Quote
Any advice appreciated

Can I get rid of the cracking clicking noise from the back end? (Think it’s coming from the chainstay pivot points)
Well yeah for a minute or two if I bounce on the suspension…

Seriously I’ve tried everything less for replacing bearings. I’ve greased, lowered torque values and cleaned thoroughly, thank you interneters!
flag IliasArk
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Posted: Oct 10, 2021 at 1:34 Quote
adamadey wrote:
Any advice appreciated

Can I get rid of the cracking clicking noise from the back end? (Think it’s coming from the chainstay pivot points)
Well yeah for a minute or two if I bounce on the suspension…

Seriously I’ve tried everything less for replacing bearings. I’ve greased, lowered torque values and cleaned thoroughly, thank you interneters!

I had a minor creaking/clicking noise which came from the seat post, I suggest you take it off, clean, use some anti seize paste and put it back together.
flag subwaypanda
Posted: Oct 10, 2021 at 8:10 Quote
adamadey wrote:
Any advice appreciated

Can I get rid of the cracking clicking noise from the back end? (Think it’s coming from the chainstay pivot points)
Well yeah for a minute or two if I bounce on the suspension…

Seriously I’ve tried everything less for replacing bearings. I’ve greased, lowered torque values and cleaned thoroughly, thank you interneters!

I've had terrible creaking/cracking noise after riding in really really wet or snowy conditions. Both times it was solved by greasing the rear chainstay pivot hardware. I was sure I had chewed up bearings to replace in the main pivots but a bit of grease on the very back end and they were perfect again. For some reason they seem to get dry faster than the other pivots.
flag jalopyj
O+
Posted: Oct 10, 2021 at 8:32 Quote
adamadey wrote:
Any advice appreciated

Can I get rid of the cracking clicking noise from the back end? (Think it’s coming from the chainstay pivot points)
Well yeah for a minute or two if I bounce on the suspension…

Seriously I’ve tried everything less for replacing bearings. I’ve greased, lowered torque values and cleaned thoroughly, thank you interneters!

Does it click when you pedal? I had a small clicking/creak when putting power down. Thought it was the cassette lock ring but I think it just ended up being my pedals. Took them off, re greased them and then out them back in.
flag Vincentvdk
Posted: Oct 10, 2021 at 9:57 Quote
Hi,

I’m thinking about getting a 161 but I wonder how it feels on the flatter sections. I currently have a 2019 Jeffsy and getting the 141 will probably feel similar. Therefore I would opt for the 161 instead and also keep the Jeffsy.
The trails where I would use the 161 have some flatter sections and I’m a bit worried the 161 is purely for enduro racing.

What do 161 owners think?
flag adespotoskyli
Posted: Oct 10, 2021 at 11:49 Quote
On flats the really steep st makes it a bit of a chore to ride, I had a jeffsy before the 161, similarities end at wheel size
flag rob8624
Posted: Oct 11, 2021 at 6:18 Quote
Hi guys, anyone running 180 forks on their 161?

 


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