Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Share #1 Posted January 17, 2020 Handlebars hanging from the cables. All of the components are off. All are neatly stacked on cardboard to be cleaned and reinstalled. He is naked. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted January 17, 2020 Share #2 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: Handlebars hanging from the cables. All of the components are off. All are neatly stacked on cardboard to be cleaned and reinstalled. He is naked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted January 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #4 Posted January 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: she said "He" is naked, NTTIAWWT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted January 17, 2020 Maybe you guys ride girl bikes, but I don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #6 Posted January 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: He is naked I hope you didn't leave him out in the cold like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rattlecan said: I hope you didn't leave him out in the cold like that. Of course not. He would be completely embarrassed around the other bikes. This is the annual tear down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted January 17, 2020 My seat is camo. I love that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #9 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: Of course not. He would be completely embarrassed around the other bikes. This is the annual tear down. I imagine your bike sees as much trail use in a year as many do in their entire lifetime, so I guess an annual teardown is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted January 17, 2020 Two pivot rings, and a bearing needs replacement. Rear shock is going in again. We ride our bikes. The dirt and mud get into everything. You have to do this if you ride in the dirt. Some of the places we go, we really can't afford to have bike failures from lack of maintenance. Some of the camp/ride spots take hours to just drive into. If you don't like camping, your mountain biking will not get really far. There are lots of places that are just out there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #11 Posted January 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: He is naked. Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Dottie said: Why? Annual tear down for the bikes. Every piece is cleaned and reinstalled. Both shocks are going in to Cascade for rebuild and maintenance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #13 Posted January 17, 2020 @Dirtyhip do you replace brake pads? I'd like to do them myself on my fatso. I watched a youtube video and it seems straight forward. Sram Guide R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #14 Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: @Dirtyhip do you replace brake pads? I'd like to do them myself on my fatso. I watched a youtube video and it seems straight forward. Sram Guide R It's fairly simple. You can do it. Clean your rotors too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jsharr ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Popular Post Share #15 Posted January 17, 2020 I will remind you this is a family forum. Please do not post pics of nudity without covering the naughty bits. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #16 Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, dennis said: It's fairly simple. You can do it. Clean your rotors too. The video showed a dude using Park piston press tool to push in the pistons because the new pads is thicker. Needed, or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #17 Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: The video showed a dude using Park piston press tool to push in the pistons because the new pads is thicker. Needed, or not? Mine are BB7 so I do not need to do that. Were yous warrantied ever? I thought most guides had a defect. I've got a set in a box here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #18 Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, dennis said: Were yous warrantied ever? I thought most guides had a defect. I've got a set in a box here. Don't get me started on sram Yes, and the defect is still present. The piston in the master cylinder expands in hot weather, ≈>80°F and prohibits the brakes from releasing. Cooling the lever w/ water or ice will retract it. Sram replaced them at no cost, out of warranty, but never fixed the issue. I don't fat bike often in hot weather, but eventually I'll replace them w/ Shimano. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #19 Posted January 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: Don't get me started on sram Yes, and the defect is still present. The piston in the master cylinder expands in hot weather, ≈>80°F and prohibits the brakes from releasing. Cooling the lever w/ water or ice will retract it. Sram replaced them at no cost, out of warranty, but never fixed the issue. I don't fat bike often in hot weather, but eventually I'll replace them w/ Shimano. You suffer from guiditis. One of the Sram founders lives here. I see him fairly often. Should I mention it to him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #20 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, dennis said: You suffer from guiditis. One of the Sram founders lives here. I see him fairly often. Should I mention it to him? Yes. A friend of mine who I ride w/ a lot also has Guide R on his fat bike, and had/has the same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #21 Posted January 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: Yes. A friend of mine who I ride w/ a lot also has Guide R on his fat bike, and had/has the same problem. I think everyone does. My GF's failed while we were on vacation. That sucked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #22 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, dennis said: I think everyone does. My GF's failed while we were on vacation. That sucked. I know, it's a common known problem. I'd say every pair of Guide R will or have failed. I know a couple people looking for fat bikes, and I warn them not to get one w/ these brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #23 Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: I know, it's a common known problem. I'd say every pair of Guide R will or have failed. I know a couple people looking for fat bikes, and I warn them not to get one w/ these brakes. Did they replace yours or just fix them? My GF bought Shimano brakes in Canada. Frickin' expensive, but we were about 100 yards into our first ride when they failed. I thought I could fix them, not a clue. She went to a shop and the mechanic didn't touch them. He just said they are defective. He was right. I have her Guides in a box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #24 Posted January 17, 2020 There's a parody in here somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #25 Posted January 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, dennis said: Did they replace yours or just fix them? Sram replaced the levers. My LBS installed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted January 17, 2020 Share #26 Posted January 17, 2020 19 minutes ago, bikeman564™ said: Sram replaced the levers. My LBS installed them. Had a similar recall replacement on my Level’s. I actually like the feel of them and they have been trouble free. To an earlier question, I bought replacement pads for my SLX brakes and the wrench showed me how to do it. He gave me an extra little plastic doohickey he had to slide in the caliper to push the pads in. He said it needed to be done to prevent rubbing as the pads self adjust due to wear. I actually never replaced them tho as I gave the bike away shortly after but my cousin said it was easy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #27 Posted January 17, 2020 4 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: @Dirtyhip do you replace brake pads? I'd like to do them myself on my fatso. I watched a youtube video and it seems straight forward. Sram Guide R Of course. I like to stop. My husband does all my wrenching. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #28 Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, Dirtyhip said: Of course. I like to stop. My husband does all my wrenching. Are you done with the job yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #29 Posted January 17, 2020 Just now, Razors Edge said: Are you done with the job yet? LOL I tool that pic this morning, so no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #30 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: LOL I tool that pic this morning, so no. There's a new standard in town! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #31 Posted January 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: There's a new standard in town! A dropper seat on a non-suspended bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted January 17, 2020 Share #32 Posted January 17, 2020 are your disc brakes hydraulic? I ask because my Trek Domane SL 6 has disc brakes. I replaced the pads myself, but had to pay to have the brake lines bled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted January 17, 2020 3 hours ago, bikeman564™ said: Don't get me started on sram Yes, and the defect is still present. The piston in the master cylinder expands in hot weather, ≈>80°F and prohibits the brakes from releasing. Cooling the lever w/ water or ice will retract it. Sram replaced them at no cost, out of warranty, but never fixed the issue. I don't fat bike often in hot weather, but eventually I'll replace them w/ Shimano. I didn't like those brakes after the heat arrived. Saw one dude in the field running dual ice packs on his handlebars. It's a known defect that SRAM is doing nothing about. My husband repaired mine by modifying the piston. Don't ask me how to explain what kind of magical dude stuff he did to it, but the brakes worked after he took some modification tools to it. My new codes seem ok, but I am wary. Brutus has XTR and they work great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #34 Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, az_cyclist said: are your disc brakes hydraulic? I ask because my Trek Domane SL 6 has disc brakes. I replaced the pads myself, but had to pay to have the brake lines bled. Mine are hydro. My husband bleeds them when it needs it. He does all of that. He is sending in the shock. He does the oil changes but the rebuilds, he tends to send that in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #35 Posted January 17, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: A dropper seat on a non-suspended bike? @dennis might have insight into "why" but they are popping up more often on the gravel bikes I see reviewed (not actually ridden) so they probably serve a purpose and certainly could be useful, I would think, regardless of suspension. I've never really thought too much about dropper posts, but I'm not a Down Hill Demon like you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az_cyclist Posted January 17, 2020 Share #36 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Dirtyhip said: Mine are hydro. My husband bleeds them when it needs it. He does all of that. He is sending in the shock. He does the oil changes but the rebuilds, he tends to send that in. The bike shop mechanic told me Trek uses an oil similar to mineral oil. I like the disk brakes, but, had to have the rotors replaced after 8600 miles. The pads dont seem to last as long as rim brake pads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #37 Posted January 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Razors Edge said: @dennis might have insight into "why" but they are popping up more often on the gravel bikes I see reviewed (not actually ridden) so they probably serve a purpose and certainly could be useful, I would think, regardless of suspension. I've never really thought too much about dropper posts, but I'm not a Down Hill Demon like you. There were some CX races where I could have used that. My meat was way way back behind my seat. It was straight down. I would have appreciated some cushion that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted January 17, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted January 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, az_cyclist said: The bike shop mechanic told me Trek uses an oil similar to mineral oil. I like the disk brakes, but, had to have the rotors replaced after 8600 miles. The pads dont seem to last as long as rim brake pads. Correct. It's mineral oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeman564™ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #39 Posted January 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Dirtyhip said: I didn't like those brakes after the heat arrived. Saw one dude in the field running dual ice packs on his handlebars. It's a known defect that SRAM is doing nothing about. My husband repaired mine by modifying the piston. Don't ask me how to explain what kind of magical dude stuff he did to it, but the brakes worked after he took some modification tools to it. My new codes seem ok, but I am wary. Brutus has XTR and they work great. I seen a video on youtube of how to modify them not to stick. One diameter of the piston needs to be lightly sanded. SRAM sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinneR ★ Posted January 17, 2020 Share #40 Posted January 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Razors Edge said: @dennis might have insight into "why" but they are popping up more often on the gravel bikes I see reviewed (not actually ridden) so they probably serve a purpose and certainly could be useful, I would think, regardless of suspension. I've never really thought too much about dropper posts, but I'm not a Down Hill Demon like you. They are showing up everywhere. Remember Joe Breeze's height rite? That was on rigid mt bikes. I would be handy descending anything sketchy, but you can't put a bikepacking seat bag on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted January 17, 2020 Share #41 Posted January 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, dennis said: They are showing up everywhere. Remember Joe Breeze's height rite? That was on rigid mt bikes. I would be handy descending anything sketchy, but you can't put a bikepacking seat bag on there. Droppers are hit & miss, mostly miss on gravel & Cross. XC MTB for sure though. That Evil is more of a monster cross so a dropper makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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