The QUICK question thread.....

[ausdb]

I'm doing a quick service on my sons KS E10 external dropper as it's pretty slow to return. I bought it used and have found the little plastic pins that sit next to the brass ones are missing.
The pins measure about 1.9mm OD with my shitty plastic calipers. I happen to have some ABS plastic rod about 1.6mm with the same calipers.

I was thinking of cutting some pieces of that to replace the missing pieces, or should I just put it back together as is?

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I'm doing a quick service on my sons KS E10 external dropper as it's pretty slow to return. I bought it used and have found the little plastic pins that sit next to the brass ones are missing.
The pins measure about 1.9mm OD with my shitty plastic calipers. I happen to have some ABS plastic rod about 1.6mm with the same calipers.
View attachment 392402
I was thinking of cutting some pieces of that to replace the missing pieces, or should I just put it back together as is?

The plastic spacers were originally introduced to help stop rotational play and were a little oversized compared to the brass pins. It won't hurt to put them in but if you're not worried about a bit of play you can leave them out.

 

[pink poodle]

The plastic spacers were originally introduced to help stop rotational play and were a little oversized compared to the brass pins. It won't hurt to put them in but if you're not worried about a bit of play you can leave them out.

I don't think that is the rotorburn way. @ausdb needs to cut a jig, melt down his 1.6mm abs rod, and mould some fresh 2mm pins to allow for wear. Obviously the 1.9mm pins are missing because they were under engineered.

 

[cokeonspecialtwodollars]

I don't think that is the rotorburn way. @ausdb needs to cut a jig, melt down his 1.6mm abs rod, and mould some fresh 2mm pins to allow for wear. Obviously the 1.9mm pins are missing because they were under engineered.

You're right sorry I thought I was on my Whirlpool account.

 

[ausdb]

@cokeonspecialtwodollars, @pinkpoodle Faaarkk make up your mind you're confusing me, I think I'm just go with three pieces of undersized 1.6mm and see what happens. The worst is his dropper gets stuck mid ride tomorrow and it's just one more thing to hate dad for.

 

[pink poodle]

@cokeonspecialtwodollars, @pinkpoodle Faaarkk make up your mind you're confusing me, I think I'm just go with three pieces of undersized 1.6mm and see what happens. The worst is his dropper gets stuck mid ride tomorrow and it's just one more thing to hate dad for.

You can't! Unless maybe you gold plate it out to 1.8mm.

 

[ausdb]

You can't! Unless maybe you gold plate it out to 1.8mm.

Too late it's done now

 

[pink poodle]

Too late it's done now
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Ahhh shit.

 

[DougalStrachan]

What's the point of the outer can / sleeve on the Fox Re:aktiv shock - other than giving me a heart attack when I went to screw the can back on and the bloody thing started spinning and had me convinced I'd stuffed the shock. Took me way to long to figure out it's an outer can held on with a clip. I'm pretty sure I've serviced it before and must have just screwed it back on without realising it's there. I'm assuming for future services I should actually take the sleeve off before unscrewing?

 

[link1896]

What's the point of the outer can / sleeve on the Fox Re:aktiv shock - other than giving me a heart attack when I went to screw the can back on and the bloody thing started spinning and had me convinced I'd stuffed the shock. Took me way to long to figure out it's an outer can held on with a clip. I'm pretty sure I've serviced it before and must have just screwed it back on without realising it's there. I'm assuming for future services I should actually take the sleeve off before unscrewing?

Sounds like a fox EVOL sleeve. Negative air chamber on the outside of the positive air can you can add spacers to for tuning

 

[Minlak]

Having a dumb day - Looking for something that will mount where a bottle cage mounts that will carry a tube and some co2 etc - cant seem to google the right thing up - Dont want a bottle that goes in the cage as there wont be enough space I dont think

 

[shiny]

Having a dumb day - Looking for something that will mount where a bottle cage mounts that will carry a tube and some co2 etc - cant seem to google the right thing up - Dont want a bottle that goes in the cage as there wont be enough space I dont think

Accessory mount. There is cheaper I think from Nukeproof or Granite or the Wolftooth below. I think Wolftooth also offer a version with a bag to pop things in.

Wolf Tooth B-RAD Accessory Strap Mount

Need to maximise the storage capacity on your bike? Check out the B-RAD accessory strap and mount from Wolf Tooth! B-RAD, which stands for 'Bottle Relocation and Accessory Device' is a simple solution to all your storage needs. Give all the essential gear and tools you should carry on today's...

www.mtbdirect.com.au

 

[Minlak]

Accessory mount. There is cheaper I think from Nukeproof or Granite or the Wolftooth below. I think Wolftooth also offer a version with a bag to pop things in.

Wolf Tooth B-RAD Accessory Strap Mount

Need to maximise the storage capacity on your bike? Check out the B-RAD accessory strap and mount from Wolf Tooth! B-RAD, which stands for 'Bottle Relocation and Accessory Device' is a simple solution to all your storage needs. Give all the essential gear and tools you should carry on today's...

www.mtbdirect.com.au

I knew they were a thing but just couldn't get the right terms in to find something - thanks

 

[ozzybmx]

The MEDIUM sized one is what you need. Mini is too small and XL is for a bottle of wine and a 30 pack of Winny Blues.

I have 2 of the Meds, fits a tube, Co2, plug kit, multitool etc, neatly with no overlap.

 

[DMan]

The MEDIUM sized one is what you need. Mini is too small and XL is for a bottle of wine and a 30 pack of Winny Blues.

I have 2 of the Meds, fits a tube, Co2, plug kit, multitool etc, neatly with no overlap.

So really he needs the XL?

 

[ozzybmx]

So really he needs the XL?

Little bit easier paid for from ZeeGee's at $42au.

Wolf Tooth Components B-RAD Medium Strap Mount

Clever carry system: the B-RAD mounts by Wolf Tooth Components The Wolf Tooth B-RAD™ is an innovative, flexible system for attaching bottles and accessories on your bike. With the Medium Strap and accessory mount you can attach accessories to t

www.bike-components.de

 

[DMan]

Little bit easier paid for from ZeeGee's at $42au.

Wolf Tooth Components B-RAD Medium Strap Mount

Clever carry system: the B-RAD mounts by Wolf Tooth Components The Wolf Tooth B-RAD™ is an innovative, flexible system for attaching bottles and accessories on your bike. With the Medium Strap and accessory mount you can attach accessories to t

www.bike-components.de

You're pretty good at this. So how about a mount to I fit a bottle to bike that has no mounts on it. My Xquareone has so bottle mounts at all
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/products/topeak-versamount-bottle-cage-mounts ??
So ugly.....

 

[ozzybmx]

You're pretty good at this. So how about a mount to I fit a bottle to bike that has no mounts on it. My Xquareone has so bottle mounts at all
https://www.mtbdirect.com.au/products/topeak-versamount-bottle-cage-mounts ??
So ugly.....

I have several of the SKS anywhere mounts for bikepacking, also used them on a few bikes with no bottle mounts... and one where he rooted the nutserts. Cheap and work really well.

Recently bought 2 of the Topeak versa cages that came with the versa mounts, most say to dump the mounts and cable tie them on.

https://www.bike24.com/p2132415.html

 

[safreek]

Quick one,. If this is 1 1/8 I assume it would fit most older frames with SS, cheers

 

[safreek]

Photo might help