aaron new zealand

Thanks. Got a bit worried about the idea of bonded stearer for a bit there. Any idea of their weight and if the bit extra is noticable ?

How reliable are these forks. Ive just read through search function they initially had problems with length and with bonded steerer failure but heard that they were addressing these problems. Please help as have just ordered a pair !!

I apologise if this is allready on here but couldn't find. Are wanting to know how much bb rise an 06 monty 221pr frame has. Have a zhi zm1 frame almost finished being built up and wanting to compare.

Use a threaded axle and bolt the freewheel remover to the crank with a nut either side. This locks the tool to the freewheel so no risk of rounding the edges. Then clamp the remover tool in the vice. Then get a pipe, cover the crank in a rag and slot the pipe over the crank and wrench it loose. When loosened remove axle as will stop it undoing. Is what we use in our shop. Works perfect every time with no damage to parts.

Thanks to some great advice on another topic have been informed 170mm cranks work great on mods. Iv'e only used 158mm. Longer cranks - more leverage seems worthwhile. Curious what length everyone is using ?

Could check that the bar is evenly round with verniers and that the stem face plate isn't deformed. Have seen some that have opened up a little from impacts and replacement has solved it. Also that no sharp edges around stem at contact areas. Unlikely but have seen happen before and like you hate creaks, could be worth checking ? Good luck with solving it

Will do. Really liked the look of echo and zoo cranks but aren't they only 170mm in length ie only for 26" Whats the go with echo's external bb's. Are the echo isis cranks designed for this or normal isis bb's or both ?

Cheers was wondering what length bb would be required. Any ideas what the measurement is for amount of thread on zoo / echo cranks ? If it works with them and they have same length threaded then guess should work with monty too.

May just be that the weld where the steerer connects to the fork is messy inside and rubbing as the fork flexes. I gather the headset cups and crown race have a tight fit ? Have seen a couple of frames warranteed for this problem but rare. Perhaps lightly grease around fork where axle connects. Mavic skewers for example are known for creaking at that point. Can you make that creak without using brake ie push against wall ? That could help narrow it down.

Are running square taper monty cranks at moment and had no problem, nor have my friends. We have limited stuff available here. Trials are fairly small scene here and are fairly loyal to monty importer but he isn't very clued up so wanting to know if this set up works or how much thread space is required for it to work safely ?

Chances are it is just your headset. Strip it, clean and regrease including stem bolts at stearer and at bars. If still creaks chances are is a crack

I'm wanting to get some monty isis cranks for my mod but are wanting to know if there is enough space to run a freewheel and echo bashring. Is any one out there running this set up ? How much thread space do you need to safely run this set up ? Any help would be great

Are wanting to use a front disc brake. Thinking of avid juicy 7, shimano or hope. Whats the most powerfull ?

Keep hearing about front taps but are newish to truials. Can someone explain ?

sweet, trials isnt that big over here so some feedback on good products is all good. Any idea what length bb to run on isis cranks, will be for the zhi mod frame i have on the way but since its vary similar to a zoo python frame i figure safe bet it will be the same ? and what you recommend for crank length ?

cheers was planning on getting a tensile freewheel they seem to be proving really reliable. what is the equivalent gear ratio to an 18t freewheel on crank with a 13t track cog when you run a fixed cog on front with freewheel on rear ?

as long as the pads arent resin ie for shimano deore then lightly sand the surface of the pads and sit in boiling water for a few minutes. clean the rotors with isopropyle alchohol and sand surface. if this doesnt work then your pads are shot as are too badly contaminated ie oil so check around pistons. you can clean the rotors with laundry detergent but they squeal really bad for a short bit till you burn off the film.

yea ive had a look but they all seemed like most take up too much of the thread on the crank to still run a freewheel ?

I have a ZHI mod frame on the way and are needing to work out what cranks/ bashrings are best. I still want to use my 18t freewheel on the cranks. What combo do you recommend

thats good to hear im about 5ft 8 and ride a monty at the moment and as far as i know they are on the shorter side. From the low quality image ive seen they dont look to be as tidely made but the price is a lot cheaper. any one heard about their parts forks etc ?

An importer here has a bunch of Zhi frames and parts coming available soon but i hadn't even heard of them till now and are looking for a new frame and fork. Would like to hear anyones thoughts or reviews on their mod frame and parts. They look almost identacle to zoo so whats up with that ?

the new 221pr rides really well. ive got the 2005 model and a friends got the 06, it sits up on the back end soo much easier. hopefully it wont crack at the bb/ chainstay area they are a bit prone to it iff you bash lots.

cheers guess i missed it when i looked on the on the onza site. it looks good, dont suppose youve heard any gossip when its going to be available? My monty is getting a bit tired.

Ive heard that the earlier echo cranks had a problem with bending but the new ones are fine. The new rims are ok but arent the strongest so be carefull. They do look great though

Ive heard there is a new onza limey mod coming out soon and that the chain sits entirely above the chainstay so it cant get damaged when bashing. Has any one seen this new frame as i cant work out how it is possible ?