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MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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Laughing Grass said:
That's in really nice shape for a 20+ year old bike. I didn't see any rust on the bolts or anything. Need some purple anodized parts to bling it out. That fork still goes for $400 US on ebay
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I use a product called Boeshield T-9. The absolute best performance lubricant and protectant PERIOD. A good lube of all cables and exposed metal twice a season and it doesn't rust. I live in a swamp for a state. Lot's of water adventures. Bit , no, over priced. But worth every penny. And indoor storage is a must. Preferably hung. P.S. I lube the chain, sprockets and derailers every couple rides. My chain is stretched. Need anew one. But no rust.

The forks were like $75 dollars after a mix up in orders. Had to rebuild my head to accept them. Not standard diameter anymore. 007.jpg
 
MICHI-CAN

MICHI-CAN

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Metasynth said:
Yeah, it will cost $15-20 to replace that derailleur all together, so IF i can get the frame where it attaches straight, should be all good. I'm just hoping since it's all steel, i can monkey it back into place.


After all, it was a bullshit bike I bought as cheap donor bike for a project...lol. It's main selling point was that it has a heavy steel frame.
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Bust out the torch and hammers. Hope that works for you. Steel is pretty forgiving. Just arduous.
 
Laughing Grass

Laughing Grass

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Metasynth said:
@Laughing Grass

Don't be too disappointed for me, this bike may have cost less than the wheelset on the mountain bike...lol. As disappointed as I am, I think it was downright awesome of them to give me a full refund and let me keep the bike. I'm just hoping it's something I can repair...Since it's an integrated derailleur hanger, if I can't fix it and I have to replace it, it shouldn't be too expensive for the BOTTOM of shimanos range of components.
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I'm glad you're not too disappointed, it just sucks waiting for something new and shiny only to receive it broken, even if it's not terribly expensive. >:( Can't beat the service tho.

Metasynth said:
Yeah, it will cost $15-20 to replace that derailleur all together, so IF i can get the frame where it attaches straight, should be all good. I'm just hoping since it's all steel, i can monkey it back into place.


After all, it was a bullshit bike I bought as cheap donor bike for a project...lol. It's main selling point was that it has a heavy steel frame.
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Is steel more forgiving to bending? I guess worst case scenario you could make it a single speed.

Looking for the hanger, I came across a video that Seth did on the dolomite.

 
Metasynth

Metasynth

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MICHI-CAN said:
Bust out the torch and hammers. Hope that works for you. Steel is pretty forgiving. Just arduous.
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I'm just gonna bend it cold with an adjustable crescent wrench. My right arm is a beast ;):)

Laughing Grass said:
I'm glad you're not too disappointed, it just sucks waiting for something new and shiny only to receive it broken, even if it's not terribly expensive. Can't beat the service tho.



Is steel more forgiving to bending? I guess worst case scenario you could make it a single speed.

Looking for the hanger, I came across a video that Seth did on the dolomite.

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Yeah, steel is way more forgiving. Aluminum is brittle and tends to break when repeatedly stressed in the same area.

I was thinking I could make it a single speed in worst case scenario too, lol...funny you had the same thought

I love Seth. I watched that video recently when I was considering buying the bike. He takes it for a swim in another video...lol. I just figured for the price i couldn't go wrong. It was cheap when I bought it, but now that it's free, I'm pretty stoked. The initial disappointment of having my new toy arrive broken has worn off, and now that it is free? I mean, can't really beat that, eh?


Slight edit to merge my last two posts into this one where both quotes are in the same response.
 
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IrkinBollikans

IrkinBollikans

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Laughing Grass said:
First time I've seen anyone go from full suspension to hardtail. Do you find that you have to be more careful choosing lines and hitting features? I used to have a cannondale fsi that was like riding a bucking bronco.
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I only notice line choice mistakes when climbing. This thing pretty much goes on autopilot when pointing downward. The biggest difference I noticed was the hardtail is I had more fun. A little harder on the feet at the end of a ride, but I put some sheet aluminum under the soles of my 510s and it helped a lot. I'm really just a hack rider who can barely breathe. I love the thrill, not the work haha
 
Laughing Grass

Laughing Grass

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DustyDuke said:
I’d be right on a pushie but not a motorbike. It would take a bit, I would be pulling the clutch in instead of braking. I’d eat shit for sure
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if the clutch is one of your levers, do you operate both brakes with with the other?

I think I'd be fine on a road bike with reversed levers, on mountain I use my rear brake for control and sliding around corners, not necessarily stopping.
 
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