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From the video, it seems like the bushing or seal where the bolt goes through to mount it to the hangar is shot. Seems like there is more play then there should be in that area, almost as if the bolt isn't tightened all the way. Then again, it's just a video so I could be seeing things.
 
C8N said:
@1sh0t1b33r There is play at that area but the bolt going to the hanger is tight. So... time for a new RD?
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Not sure, but there shouldn't be play there. Since you're probably not getting an XTR RD and a different shifter, a new derailleur won't cost you much. Cheaper than getting a whole new bike.
 
More than likely, yes. It's probably a 8/9/10 freehub so you have the option of any. I think the 9 speed requires a spacer behind the cassette though.

I put a 10 speed on my old hardtail that started out 8 speed.
 
soundz said:
When you come by we can figure it out maybe you can put that other stuff back on the market.
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Picking up the wheels tomorrow... let me know when you are available... and do you drink tequila? Have a bottle I brought over from Mexico thats been sitting around for a bit.
Or... i can bring some OB or Jinro
 
C8N said:
Picking up the wheels tomorrow... let me know when you are available... and do you drink tequila? Have a bottle I brought over from Mexico thats been sitting around for a bit.
Or... i can bring some OB or Jinro
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Not really I stopped drinking everything. Except for Macallan 18.
 
C8N said:
Picking up the wheels tomorrow... let me know when you are available... and do you drink tequila? Have a bottle I brought over from Mexico thats been sitting around for a bit.
Or... i can bring some OB or Jinro
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Fri .. almost anytime.
Sat .. late after or evening.
Sun .. evening.
 
I checked a bunch of my RD's. For the most part they have very little or no play. I just found one (Alivio?) that might have about the same amount of play as your's. It shifted fine though the last time it was ridden.
 
soundz said:
Fri .. almost anytime.
Sat .. late after or evening.
Sun .. evening.
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I'll take friday for early evening Alex!
For me... this is great and I get to get out of the house... but sorry that you have spend a friday night with another sausage when u should be out on the town with some fresh clams.
 
So I did the ghetto split tube tubeless on my rear wheel along with Schwalbe Nobby Nic last week.
Last week, ran them at 40psi so to have an apple to apple comparison with the previous Kenda. Heck of a lot more traction and I was doing climbs I wasn't able to do before. Today, ran them at 30psi, those same climbs felt easier today with the lower air pressure. Not to mention... there were ice on the trails this morning. It felt great to be able to climb sections that I felt I had the legs for but always got knocked off the saddle from the rear spinning out. Considering, now that I am pedaling and in the saddle more, 10 miles now isn't exactly the same anymore. Also that extra gear made a lot of difference in today's ride. In my current fitness and strength, that one gear was what I was missing and it's just perfect on climbs. In addition, @soundz gave me a XT? RD and we slapped that on the Talon last night and holy moly... that thing is butter! I also had the both wheels trued and with the combination of above mentioned upgrades, the it felt like a different bike.... but familiar at the same time. Does this make sense?

I have been told that my Talon is not worth doing the upgrades and that I should buy a new bike. I agree with this statement but after having a conversation with soundz, he pointed out something that also made sense. He asked when I thought I would be able to get a new bike. My answer was that it won't be anytime soon and what i realized on today's ride was that the upgrades made me enjoy the ride that much more. So.... my decision.... no I am not going to pour tons of money on the bike. But... just like soundz said, if there are used parts coming along for a few bucks, I should jump on them. Couple of things I want to try... crankset, wider bar and eventually wheels. I guess I need to take a look at what is currently on it. All I know is that it has a square taper BB and I am thinking I need to change this out as well.

At the same time, I am going to throw the current parts from my Talon on to the Walgoose as they get replaced. Well... I guess I need to go out to the garage and work on the Walgoose. It will be getting an 8 spd drivetrain. 🙂
 
Don't knock the square taper. I still run them on my mtb's! My cranks are much better but I don't think u will see a night and day difference with crank bits.
 
soundz said:
Don't knock the square taper. I still run them on my mtb's! My cranks are much better but I don't think u will see a night and day difference with crank bits.
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The big chainring is wobbling a bit... I think it's bent. The cranks are pretty heavy too.... so I thought I would change the whole thing while I am at it.
 
No noob uses the big ring unless you are a monster. Are you a monster @C8N? The big ring is a bashguard on the mtb. Maybe you should get a bashguard although it is frowned upon by some.
 
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