Sports MTB Madness!

[Bob Kazamakis]

Yea don't get fluid on the pads. They'll be ruined. Just find something that fits in there without pads. Piece of wood, plastic, Lego block....something.

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/tech-tuesday-bleeding-avid-brakes-2010.html

 

[DanJ]

Right. They come with a block that fits in there. Just was hoping to not have to pull the wheels again :lazy:.

 

[DanJ]

I don't even know if they need a bleed. I did not lose one drop of fluid except for the stuff that came out of the section of hose that was cut off (and i almost took my finger tip off as well).

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Sweet (well not losing a finger). Try 'em as is and if later they feel mushy then bleed them.


You made it sound like you didn't have the blocks. Taking wheels off isn't too bad. Try having maxle out front pain in the ass

 

[DanJ]

I just don't like playing with the derailleur. And of course now that i really feel them, the rear needs it, but the front feels great.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

It's not bad. Just click down to the lowest gear and pull it back.

My friend at SRAM said that video I posted is the best way to do it. Usually you bleed other disk brakes like a car.

I'm still waiting for my lever mounts. I also need to bring my bike to the shop to swap bottom brackets to put my new cranks on.

 

[DanJ]

I'll check the video, i have the directions that came with the bleed kit.

The garbage can actually came from Waste Management like that

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

those look sweet. your bike came with all those red cables?

 

[DanJ]

Yep, bike was white/red/black theme. I'm keeping the frame white and going with mostly black/red parts as they need to be replaced.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

i didnt realize how tiny pics are using tapatalk uploader

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

i need some tires for this thing. something smooth i think

 

[DanJ]

Smoother than a micro knobby?

I just bled the front per that video and it wasn't too bad. I think the brake feels stronger, the rear is what really needs it. Could probably do it in 20 minutes taking my time, now that i have done it once.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

No the bike posted above; my zebdi. It's got some junk Hutchinson Scorpions on it I got for free. Too bumpy for probably only seeing pavement.

 

[DanJ]

Right, so you want to go with something like a Maxxis Hookworm.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Maybe; or a holy roller (if it exists still) or I think Kenda makes something similar

 

[DanJ]

Holy Roller still exists. I just looked. Did my rear brake this morning and it was real easy. I think i have a leaking rear tire and I am kind of contemplating throwing my 2.35" tire on the rear instead of the 2.1". Not sure how much more rolling resistance that would be though.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I just looked too. It's heavy. The hookworm is giant at 2.5 and weighing over 1000 grams.

The Kenda K-rad is what I was thinking of. Lightish and cheap.

My rear on the zebdi goes flat overnight.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Just bought some shifters so I can go geared on the zebdi.

 

[DanJ]

Didn't even notice it was a SS. Are you going with a 1x9 or a 2x9?

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Probably 1x9. I've got an xtr short cage rear derailleur laying around and an e13 chain guide.

It's good for jumping set up as is but 32/14 is a bit tough for much else. This will probably be my street/rays bike and the other one will be the cross country/single track bike.

 

[DanJ]

I want to ride Palos perhaps tomorrow, but i think this weather has other ideas.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Rain rides are good in the middle of July. Probably a bit cold for it this week.

I've been bringing my bike to work and riding inside on lunch. It's been interesting

 

[DanJ]

Trail advocacy frowns upon riding wet trails.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Oh yea that's right. Palos closes trails down for stuff like that. Last time I went there I rode the closed trail cause it's the best one. I forget what it's called but it's real rocky.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I saw those small block 8 tires at performance yesterday. They seem pretty awesome. Those blocks are so tiny; I bet those would be great on a fast single track