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dErZ

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  1. I recently fitted some Heatsink CNC backed pads and they have been great, they are couple to a ground rim and have been awesome. I Pinched flatted my rear yesterday so had to take the wheel off to sort the flat but apon putting it back the brakes are naff! so i did the usual undo both sides, undo the tpa, line pads up (1 side at a time) make sure they are straight onto the rim then pull the lever slightly then nip them up. Spinning the wheel back wards i get the nice 'Chirp' sound but forwards and it just mush.... so i took the pads out again and then used brake cleaner on the rim, the back of the pads are slightly dirty but I just cant understand why they were purfect before removing the wheel. I even rode up and down the road to bed them back in but they are still mush, no chirp sound apon braking just a mushy sound.

    Should I lightly sand my pads? any other ideas...

    Pics of me bike just because I can :)

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  2. Just got a replacement wheel for me single speed bike and put me new Trialtech sprocket on but the cassette seems to come away from the freehub body. Is this normal?

    Once the wheel is in place im sure it will be ok but just wanted to ask if this is meant to happen. I have pro 2's on my Orange 5 but have never had this issue.

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    Also I bought a new chain Trialtech K810 Kool, 3/32'' but was wondering if theres a quick release link you can use thats like the sram power link ??

  3. im just glad i didnt re-brake my sternum as thats the weak part for me, luckily i stoped hes bike getting damaged by using my spine as a cushion lol, i hurt bigtime today though :unsure: but hey my collarbones are intact yeah boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii. :giggle:

    I felt like a right gheyer touching you up to see what was broken ;)

    You were in shock while i was undressing you ;) take your top off and pants so i can check for bruising mwwhhhaaaaaa

  4. after a good day on my sherco i went round a mates for a quick chat ect, had a spin on a mates bike normal rim and pads no grind or tar, went to do a few pedal hops and shazam!! 6 hours later in a&e 2 broken ribs, bruised 4 and 7 spin and a few other nastys all from slamming flat on my back on the road :ermm: the moral is normal brakes suck ass bigtime and always wear a helmet as i didnt this ocasion and my head hurts today for sure. (N) safety first kids ;)

    Glad your alright mate, I turned round just as you fell and thought thats gonna hurt. I thougth you were just winded, broken ribs suck big time!

  5. Im going to get a set of shin guards and can only really see 2 options the try all shinguards( http://tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=10438&category_id=119 ) or 661 veggie shinguards( http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30895 ).

    Can people please postage the views on both e.g. comfort, fit, easy of use, overheating issues etc....

    Are there any other guards I should look at?

  6. Remove some spacers between the caliper and the mount.

    Have you removed them?

    I did think this but those spacers form the CPS (caliper positioning system) so by removing them would render avids amazing positioning system useless.

    I run the Xt M775 on my other 2 mountain bikes and they dont have a CPS they just have left to right adjustment on the caliper/bracket and they are awesome.

  7. After contacting CRC they sent me the correct (front) 185 adapter. I have been able to install the brake. I have followed this set up http://howtosetuptheavidbb7.weebly.com/how-to-set-up-the-avid-bb7.html

    but there are 2 things that are puzzling me.

    Firstly the disc doesnt appear to be fully utiized (see picture) can other BB7 owners check the pad/disc contact.

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    The second issue is centralising the disc and then tightening up the CPS bolts. Ive had avids before and I quite rate the CPS bolts but if you follow the instructions below the outer pad is already touching the disc so it seems as if my brake mount on the fork is in the wrong place/or bent!!!!

    "Use the pad adjustment knobs to back out the pads all the way. Now turn the inner pad adjuster all the way in as far as it will go (though don't force it). Then back out again by 10 clicks.

    Now turn the outer adjuster in until the caliper is locked against the brake disc. Tighten the caliper mounting bolts. The caliper will now be centred properly. If you have Avid Speed Dial levers you should now adjust the brake lever reach (always do this BEFORE you tighten the cable pinch bolt on the caliper). Now pull the cable tight and secure it with the cable pinch bolt. Now back out both the pad adjustment knobs all the way"

  8. I have the AM40 and Mp56's both awesome shoes for trials and XC... I did buy a pair of 5 10 Karvers but they had a funny instep on the outside of the shoe which my feet didnt get on with..

    I wish they still made the Mp56's but they have been discountinued, you can buy the mp66 but they have a flap on the underside so that you can run SPD's which can get ripped off!

  9. I was bought a mad 1.3 for my birthday and I have bought some bits to upgrade it.

    The avid BB7 185 I got from chainreaction doesnt appear to fit? is this because the fork is an odd shape? or am I being a MONG!!!

    I fitted countless other brakes to my other bikes (Orange 5 and On-One Inbred) and never had a problem.

    The disc doesnt sit inside the caliper, the adapter is the right way up as you can see from the pix,

    Any help or ideas greatly appreciated.

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  10. Hi, My name is Chris im 32 have been riding ever since I was a kid.

    Love all things 2 wheeled.

    I have an Orange 5 a Single Speed On-One inbred and my misses just bought me a Mad 1.3.

    Ive been out practicing in the evenings, I can get it on the back wheel and have managed 5 hops on the same spot. Just about to upgrade rear V brake with a Mag Hs33 so im hoping I'll have more confidence in the rear while Im hoping.

    Other interests include Motorbikes, wakeboarding, snowboarding, climbing, trips to wales either mtb or mountain climbing, Wing Chun and anything else thats outdoors and dangerous.

    I ride in Surrey so if anyone wants to hook up (be nice if your still learning so we can learn together) Pm me

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