Recent content by mxh

Item: Boost rear hub, 32H, preferably with XD driver. Looking for something of reasonable quality, but doesn't have to be top end. Location: Can pick up in Sydney, but anywhere if you're prepared to post Item Condition: Used is fine, but running smoothly would be good. Reason: Looking to build...

I thought it was quite an interesting article with some plausible arguments (to a layman, anyway). Which parts do you think are incorrect or misrepresented?

Have noticed this for years now. My theory is that when you arrive and they attempt to demonstrate the problem, they actually do what they're supposed to, rather than the "I'm in a hurry so I'll just ignore those unimportant steps in the instructions" method they've been using up to now. It's...

Thanks - I had considered the centrifugal force issue, but the axle height in comparison to the BB is something I hadn't thought through. That makes a bit more sense as to WHY it might feel different, even though the geometry, wheelbase etc are the same. You'd like to think that there is some...

Why would it have better maneuverability? I thought that was a feature of smaller wheeled bikes because they could run shorter chain stays. But if the chain stays stay the same length, would this change anything?

I'm not really suggesting this as an option. I'm interested in mullet experiences in general, but most specifically the current trend of companies selling a 29er, then also offering a flip chip or link to enable you to put a 27.5 on the rear whilst keeping the same geometry. What can be...

Yes - my wording wasn't great. Most of the bikes with this option seem to be 29ers as standard, with the option to mullet by putting a 27.5on the rear. So I was asking what would be your reasoning for choosing the bigger or smaller rear wheel option.

Well, yes - that's what I'm thinking. I can understand that changing the wheel size (front or rear) without changing any other components will also change the geometry of the bike, so you'd expect some differences in the handling. But I can't really get my head around what you'd expect to gain...

Quite a few bikes are now coming with the option to 'mullet' them - the manufacturer supplying links / flip chips etc so that you can run different size rear wheels but keep the same (or similar) geometry. So what would make you choose a bigger or smaller wheel on the back? What difference...

I don't think they're small enough - I've got some similar sets (although not with the tri wing) and none of the torx, flat head etc bits are small enough to fit, so don't think the tri wings would be either.

My XT Di2 derailleur is not shifting so I'd like to strip it down to have a look and see if there's anything I can repair. It's a longshot, as it's probably a circuit board or something unserviceable, but no harm in looking. However, I can't get in as it uses tri-wing heads on the screws for...

I recently sold my 2011 Glory, in pretty good condition, for $900, but it took a couple of weeks to go. I then saw it relisted on Gumtree and Facebook a couple of weeks later for $2500, was quickly reduced to $2100 and then disappeared. Can only assume it got sold with a good profit in there...

Item: 2015 Specialized Enduro S-Works, 650b, Large Location: St Ives, Sydney Item Condition: Good Reason for selling: New bike Price and price conditions: $2750 ono Extra Info: Spec is mainly unchanged from original (see...

Item: Giant Glory 01 Location: St Ives, Sydney Item Condition: Pretty good Reason for selling: Doesn't get used Price and price conditions: $1200 - open to offers Extra Info: Hasn't had a great deal of use, so it's in reasonably good condition. Everything is stock apart from the rear wheel...

With all the rain on the north side of Sydney I'm thinking of heading south for a ride - Kentlyn always seemed to hold up to the weather well, and there seems to have been less rain there recently. Anyone been over there this week - how's it looking?