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JTmofo

JTmofo

XC Enthusiast
Zaf said:
Oh, before you go spend the dosh, that BB needs it's own tool, and I have NFI where to buy that from and it doesn't seem to do the E*Thirteen thing where they at least ship the tool with it.
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BT180 said:
Cheers. Been looking at the Hope BBs, but confused as to what I would need to get.

(OP - Sorry for the thread derail BTW).
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BT180 said:
One of these things? http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/hope-bottom-bracket-bearing-tool/rp-prod53106
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Zaf said:
That's the bearing puller isn't it? There's another one, like a shimano BB wrench but with a wider opening to interface with the larger diameter cups.
(also, sorry for the slight hijack).
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BT180 said:
Should be this then. Install spanner for 30mm cups - https://www.bike24.com/p2157019.html
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No worries gents, no derail so all good.

I'm a Hopetech fanboi...... so If your're looking to run a Shimano or Sram cranks (ie not a 30mm spindle) you need one of these.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/hope-pf41-press-fit-stainless-bottom-bracket/rp-prod118519
with Sram adaptors http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/hope-bottom-bracket-truvativ-gxp-converter/rp-prod26899

Tool you need it this
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/hope-pf41-bottom-bracket-installation-tool/rp-prod147501
I have one, so if you're in Sydney, don't buy one. More than welcome to borrow mine.

If you're running Raceface or Hope cranks (30mm spindle) then you need this BB
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/hope-pf41-press-fit-30mm-bottom-bracket/rp-prod135904
 
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Halo1

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Do you need to rebuild the bike yourself once the frame replacement arrives or is there any service from Canyon's end for this?
 
JTmofo

JTmofo

XC Enthusiast
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Halo1 said:
Do you need to rebuild the bike yourself once the frame replacement arrives or is there any service from Canyon's end for this?
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Canyon indicated that will do the rebuild gratis, including pick up of the old frame and delivery once complete.
I have asked to complete the rebuild myself as A. It'll be quicker and B. I know it'll be done right.
As mentioned, the cable routing is a shambles, as well as the internal routing of the gear cables being a split. I'll spend a bit of time getting all that sorted the best I can.
I also want to frame skin it (again) so its easier to do on a naked frame.
 
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Zaf

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JTmofo said:
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Canyon indicated that will do the rebuild gratis, including pick up of the old frame and delivery once complete.
I have asked to complete the rebuild myself as A. It'll be quicker and B. I know it'll be done right.
As mentioned, the cable routing is a shambles, as well as the internal routing of the gear cables being a split. I'll spend a bit of time getting all that sorted the best I can.
I also want to frame skin it (again) so its easier to do on a naked frame.
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I'm almost a little jealous of you being able to get the fresh build to clean your cables up; are you going to go the whole hog and do the shrink wrap around them and such?
I've heard they're tricky to work with internally, but my frame has two little plugs just behind the BB and one on the downtube to help with it; certainly looks like it's enough to make the job manageable. . I should just spend the money, get the longer dropper and clean it all up.
 
Ddm

Ddm

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Hey JT

Been following this thread with a vested interest as I ordered a Spectral EX 9.0 late Jan, any news on the frame ETA yet? I received mine last Thursday :) After reading about whats happened to yours thought I'd better run tension wrench over all the bolts. I found that the swing arm pivot bolt(the one that broke on yours)was about 20Nm (should be 25Nm) and the drive side chain stay bolt took 1/4 turn to get to the 12Nm spec. Glad I checked! I also loosened off that swing bolt and can confirm it's heli coiled same as yours.

2 rides in and the bike awesome, still fiddling with pressures ect. I can also say the guys at Canyon Aus have been nothing but helpful. Hopefully you'll be hitting the trails again soon on yours

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JTmofo

JTmofo

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Hey mate,

Just got an email today to confirm that the frame is en route from Germany to Melbourne (complete with dhl tracking). The guys in Melbourne said they will forward it as soon as it arrives.
After the initial lack in communication, a call to them me last week promised that it will ship some time this week. True to their word...it's on the way!

I'm stoked to get it back up and running and I'm hopefull that the new replacement will be more reliable than the Monday morning lemon that I first received.

Hopefully be put back ripping it up next weekend.

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BT180

BT180

Max Pfaff
JTmofo said:
Hey mate,

Just got an email today to confirm that the frame is en route from Germany to Melbourne (complete with dhl tracking). The guys in Melbourne said they will forward it as soon as it arrives.
After the initial lack in communication, a call to them me last week promised that it will ship some time this week. True to their word...it's on the way!

I'm stoked to get it back up and running and I'm hopefull that the new replacement will be more reliable than the Monday morning lemon that I first received.

Hopefully be put back ripping it up next weekend.

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So no plans anymore to buy another frame and sell the replacement?

Great news BTW
 
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JTmofo

JTmofo

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BT180 said:
So no plans anymore to buy another frame and sell the replacement?

Great news BTW
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I was in with my local shop yesterday and nearly pulled the trigger on a frame.

Now I can see light at the end of the tunnel, I'll hang tough and put the failure down to bad luck.

Stoked to get it back... I was loving it!!!!
 
BT180

BT180

Max Pfaff
JTmofo said:
I was in with my local shop yesterday and nearly pulled the trigger on a frame.

Now I can see light at the end of the tunnel, I'll hang tough and put the failure down to bad luck.

Stoked to get it back... I was loving it!!!!
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Nice one. I look forward to seeing the build.

Is the frame a replacement another green one? The black one above in Ddm's post looks schmick.
 
JTmofo

JTmofo

XC Enthusiast
BT180 said:
Nice one. I look forward to seeing the build.

Is the frame a replacement another green one? The black one above in Ddm's post looks schmick.
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Not sure. I'll presume it's vomit coloured.... but I don't really care.

My last bike was a raw carbon frame so actually wanted something different.
 
BT180

BT180

Max Pfaff
JTmofo said:
Not sure. I'll presume it's vomit coloured.... but I don't really care.

My last bike was a raw carbon frame so actually wanted something different.
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Yeah, after what you've been through. As long as it works, it could be Barbie pink.
 
Ivan

Ivan

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20Nm seems like a lot. I'm not fitter, but i wouldn't do any pivot bolt up that tight.

I have been wrong once before though (1997).
 
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