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Sam Wells Mondraker video 1

I might be able to make it.

My mistake, i was comparing a very old worn out chain with a new one which is why i noticed a difference. But still a 1/8" chain is less likely to stretch as a 3/32".

Yeah i know that but the chain is thicker vertically so the internal circumference of x number of links is slightly smaller on a 1/8" chain than a 3/32", therefore fitting more tightly onto the sprockets.

Another thing to consider is that running a 1/8" chain will be tighter than running a 3/32" chain, it actually makes quite a big difference. I'm running 22-19 with 405mm stays and a 1/8" chain and its perfect.

How about a Norco Manifesto?

I have been using a pair of marzocchi mx pro LO's for a few months now and they're still going strong. They are quite light and cheap (around £150 rrp), although they have developed quite alot of play in the bushings.

I didn't really want to bring this up but i've 'sold' a number of items to a certain TJ for somewhere in the region of £100, this was a few months ago and i still haven't recieved a single penny. I believe that he has already sold some of these parts on to other people, i'm really getting fed up of his endless excuses......

I'm pretty sure it has a 73mm bb shell.

A shorter/higher rise stem and/or higher rise/narrower bar would help, but it would compromise other moves.

I use ODI Ruffian lock ons, they're nice and thin and obviously never slip.

He used to use the mx pro's but now uses the new chassis of the XC series. I use the 2008 mx pro LO's with the lock out cartridge removed, and the travel reduced to around 50mm. (To reduce the travel you need to add a spacer to the pumping rods - a section of seatpost or similar tube works well. Just cut it to the length you want to reduce them by. You can go up to around 40mm without needing a new spring.) I also run the air pressure quite high - around 90psi, and the rebound quite fast. Hope that helped.

I've been using the same pair of CRM's for ages, super long lasting and good performance too.

Formula oro puro-super powerful and ultra light

Another advantage of high bb's is that obviously there's alot more ground clearance, which really helps with moves such as hooks. However a lower bb is alot more stable when riding on two wheels due to the lower centre of gravity.

Another advantage of using braided hoses is that they make brakes feel a bit stiffer due to their zero expansion properties.

Maxxis minion rears have a more 'all over' tread pattern than high rollers, so tend to be grippier on most surfaces.