Finally got the trans am 29 going for the Allaire ride. No shake down ride before and brakes need work. But I had no other bikes to ride as they temporarily stored at work till after the New Year.
Didn't weigh the bike but it felt sluggish from the get go, tho maybe the narrower gearing for me contributed (34x20). What I surprisingly didn't like were the Chunky Monkey Enduro tires. They are super sticky, which didn't work well with the Allaire sandy trails. I'll give it a try around rockier and rooty trails to see if they perform better. The bike's quite a sight, lots of colors with no distinct scheme. Probably slapping on a new stem next after a proper cleanup of Allaire gold.
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Hooked up the Weehoo and took the girl to school. View attachment 64177
Yeah. Nice for these casual ridesDat the Brooks collapsible helmet?
How long before you destroy those carbon cranks again?View attachment 64191Old bike new wheels and my nee SS race bike.View attachment 64192
We will see. Wveryone I talked to said they are tested to DH standards and pretty indestructable. A fat ass SSer will letthe truth be known.How long before you destroy those carbon cranks again?
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Nice! If the road version is any indication, you won’t be disappointed.Some new drivetrain parts for the start of the season. I've finally given up on expensive derailleurs. Even though I was able to unbend my XO, the price to weight ratio doesn't make sense.
And @stb222, the Kogel better be better than my CK...
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Nice hardwood floorsSome new drivetrain parts for the start of the season. I've finally given up on expensive derailleurs. Even though I was able to unbend my XO, the price to weight ratio doesn't make sense.
And @stb222, the Kogel better be better than my CK...
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Ha ha, you should see how ghetto it really is...Nice hardwood floors
Which rear mech are you running there?Sunrace 11x46
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Chain is to long in the 11 tooth. There is no tension on the mechanical. (As they say in England)
Will clean and correct length tommorow.
I will say, It went in all the gears without any adjustments.
Also cleaned all pivot bearings and regreased the BB.