Questions tagged [mountain-bike]
Mountain bike (MTB) can mean almost any kind of off-road bicycle. Wide knobby tires, flat handlebars, maybe shocks, probably a sturdy frame...
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Tiny dent near the bottom bracket of a new hardtail - should I be concerned?
I’ve just purchased a new Trek Roscoe 7 (aluminum hardtail mountain bike) recently and I’ve noticed this tiny little dent today. It is on the drive-side chainstay near the bottom bracket.
Should I ...
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Help me decode Haro Vector serial number please
Recently acquired a Haro Vector mountain bike. Serial number V2K506004 anyone please help me decode this?
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11 speed XT mountain cassete with 105 derailleur and shifter
Will an 11 speed mountain cassette (like the CS-M8000) have the same indexing as an 11 speed shimano 105 derailleur and shifter?
I know the cassette needs a spacer to fit on an 11 speed road hub, ...
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Weight on bike vs on rider when pushing bike on steep hill
I wondering, when i ride my Gravel Bike on very steep hill on broken road/gravel i have to push my bike. My total weight on bike including bag etc almost 17kg (14kg on steel bike, 3kg on water and ...
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What type of cleats to get for these mtn bike shoes
Please forgive the beginner question, but I have a pair of old mountain bike shoes that are missing cleats. Can someone point me in the right direction of an example of what to get (on Amazon or ...
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In how many guises are MTB shorts made?
MTB-specific shorts seem to be currently made in the following guises:
Shorts from special rip-resistant fabrics and strategically placed pockets, with
no padding.
Rider can size up and wear padded ...
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Do medium-to-advanced single-track riders really care about paddings/chamois?
As a commuter-turned-road-cyclist I cannot fathom going on any ride
without padded shorts or bibs (even if I have yet to understand very
well why having the padding in the saddle is so awful compared ...
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How can I alleviate sore hands when riding a rigid mountain bike?
I would like to know of unique tips I may not be aware of. I average a distance of 15km daily on my rigid mountain bike. I have to use moderate PSI to avoid pinch flats and make wheels roll better. It'...
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UK Carrera Vengeance Mens Mountain Bike -- I can't confirm mechanical disc brake pad sizes to replace
I am trying to do something trivially easy and I can't find the information I need.
I need to replace the mechanical disc brake pads on my Carrera Vengeance Mens Mountain Bike. I bought some pads that ...
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Are cleat backing plates for protecting carbon sole?
I've just bought my first MTB shoe that has carbon sole. When I wanted to put on the SM-SH51 cleats, I saw that it has some claws, that would (in my opinion) damage the carbon sole of the shoe. So I ...
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What would you call the cable connection on a Race Face Aeffect R dropper post?
I'm very new to mountain biking, and even newer to bike maintenance. Appreciate your time on a question that I'm sure is simple; I just can't find the right words to Google it.
I have a fairly nice ...
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Compatibility of hydraulic disc brake levers with mechanical disc brakes
I have a mid-2000's MTB project bike where I changed the 3x drive train to a 1x. However the original shifters were integrated with the brake levers (Shimano BR-M465 with Shimano ST-EF35 EZ Fire STI).
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Can I fit a damper to sr Suntour spring forks?
I bought a GT avalanche 3 second hand with seized forks. When I stripped them down to clean, there is a coil spring in one side only and no damper fitted.
Can I buy a sr Suntour damper and fit that to ...
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Front derailleur installation initial cable tension
I am installing a new XT top pull band on front derailleur. The placement of the cable connection will require me to replace the shift cable too.
I am wondering when installing the derailleur what ...
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Frame and bottom bracket compatibility
I have problems with adjusting front shifting on my MTB so I suspect something is wrong elsewhere.
This is a 27.5" Merida Big Nine 100 XC MTB. Its chainset has been replaced with a Shimano FC-...
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Where should the cable be run on a front derailleur?
I'm trying to figure out the cable direction on Altus front derailleur. This is a top swing FD. It is shown as below figure on shimano's dealer manual but it's not much clear.
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How to mount dropper post to Scott Scale without removing BB?
Do you know an easy way to install a dropper to Scott Scale 920 without removing bottom bracket?
The frame looks like this:
https://www.scott-sports.com/dk/en/product/scott-scale-920-bike
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Are my rims "tubeless-ready"?
Currently using a 27.5x2.10 tube tires and I'm planning to convert my mountain bike wheels into tubeless system but I can't tell if my rims are tubeless ready since there's no indicated label if it is ...
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identify my giant rainier seriel number GK287424 [closed]
Please help me with any info on my Giant Rainier, serial number GK287424; it was gifted to me recently.
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Do carbon MTB frames crack easily?
I have been looking to buy a new full sus mtb (Vitus sommet 29 Cr) and saw that the main frame is carbon fibre with the rear triangle being aluminium. I love the bikes specs and aesthetics but can't ...
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popping sound when pedaling
I locate the source of the popping noise to be around the hub. So far I think I lubricated everything I can get my hands on. The noise is constant and it happens at all gears. I know it's not the ...
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Air that escapes from tire smells really bad
I’m trying to get an old bike I had in storage up to riding condition. I’ve washed it and there is no foul odor from the bike normally, however when I pump the back tire, the air leak smells really ...
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Help identifying frame brand/model
My friend gave me this frame and the old paint job was covered with spray paint so I decided to paint, strip and run it raw.
I need help with identifying the frame. The pictures provided show the ...
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Why do most full suspension MTBs have a kink in the down tube?
Back in the time... bikes did not have (rear) suspension and the most common frame design was the "diamond frame", with straight pipes. Today, mostly in full suspension bikes, there is ...
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Why is my brake lever loose on my hydraulic disc brake i took my wheel off and pressed the brake now the brake lever is loose and touches the grips
What i did in order :
cleaned the brake pads
-put them back in
pressed the brake lever
pushed the brake pads inwards
put the front wheel on
Now as a result of this the brake lever is loose
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Beginner MTB ramp
When I google "ramp for MTB", I get some rather serious products
and other lavish constructions.
Do you have other, simpler, ideas to build a beginner's ramp to
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Manitou Minute Expert fork oil?
What oil viscosity is needed for a Manitou Minute Expert fork? Some people say it's 5w some say it’s 15wt and what weight is best to use?
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Is it possible to compensate a small frame size with a long stem and high saddle height?
I'm 174 cm (5 feet 8½ inches). Major bicycle manufacturers recommend a medium or medium to large frame size MTB's with an effective top tube length of 59-62 cm for my height. However my bike (a 26&...
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Need help identifying vintage Moor (?) MTB
Trying to gather more info on this vintage MTB, this is what I managed to find so far:
SFMK sticker is associated with a Swiss bicycle company called Moor
Seems like it's an 70/80s ATB
Lugged steel ...
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Why are mountain bike tires rated for so much lower pressure than road bikes?
Road bikes with their sleek, thin and flimsy looking tires are designed to take extremely high pressures, going up to 130 PSI (900 kPa). Mountain bikes have much more solid looking, broader tires. And ...
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What kinds of rear wheel hubs are compatible with my MTB?
I am looking at a rear wheel replacement. I have a Scott Scale 980 with a standard wheel on the rear. Will I need a longer freehub to interface with the wide 12 speed cassette? Or are there general ...
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Need advice on the best type of mountain biking cycling shoes for comfort?
Hello fellow mountain bikers!
I'm relatively new to mountain biking and have been thoroughly enjoying the thrilling off-road adventures. However, my current footwear is causing me some serious blister ...
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Upgrading 2021 Giant Roam 2 Disc (wheels, groupset, chain) [closed]
I'm planning to upgrade my 2021 Giant Roam 2 Disc. Not looking at high-end components. Hope someone could verify if these parts will fit? Also appreciate recommendations for wheels. In case I missed ...
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26' Maxxis Ikon 2.35 Bike slipped while pedalling
Long story short bought a new bike, went to bring it inside so hopped on it to ride it to the door, Pedaled hard on the pavement, and then all of a sudden the bike slipped under me.
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Maximum cassette size for 24 inch wheel and 20 inch wheel
I think 42 teeth is the maximum cassette size for a 20” bike. I built my son a 20” bike with 2.125” tyres and an 11-42T cassette driven by a Box 4 derailleur and 32 tooth chainring, and it works ...
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need a 24/34/42 crankset but can only find 24/34/44 is that ok?
I'm trying to find a 24/34/42 175mm square tapered crankset for a 7 speed mtb rebuild but can only find a 24/34/44 crankset. Will the 2 extra teeth on the large chainring be a problem for me? would I ...
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1x9 wide range cassette
I am curious to find out if anyone has figured out a viable solution for a 1x9 wide range eg; 11 to 46 or 11 to 50 setup without using a derailleur hanger extension? I have a FS mtb and am not too ...
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What steps to minimize corrosion in mountain bike in non-climate controlled storage
I will be putting my mountain bike into a non-climate controlled storage space.
I will be there about 90 days.
Is there anything I can do to minimize rust and corrosion?
Thanks.
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Restoring an old Trek 820 with a modern groupset
I have an old Trek 820 frame (from 1999-2000, I believe this is the one), which has some sentimental value to my wife. I'd like to use it to put together a working bicycle.
I can wrap my head around ...
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Problems installing new suspension fork
My new fork is considerably smaller where the crown race sits and does not sit in the bike frame snug.
If I cut and install all the way will it work?
My bike is a Carrera Sulcata 1 with a Suntour XCM ...
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Cube Stereo 150: Loose fitting bolt makes the entire ride wobbly and dangerous
The issue
My 2019 cube stereo 150 rides very wobbly, to the point where it's outright dangerous on speeds above 40km/h. I pinpointed the issue to the lower bolt that connects the springed rear part of ...
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Etiquette (and common sense) rules for MTB cyclists
There must be a collection of established wisdom for what not to do on the trails when riding with a small group of 2-4 cyclists.
One example is following. If you're behind someone who's going into a ...
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Currie mid-drive Pedal assist works sporadically
I have a Raleigh Route with a Curry Electro Drive trans x 350 watt pedal. Assist only motor. Pedal assist starts and stops almost immediately over and over the entire time I ride. Sometimes it doesn't ...
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What bike + carrier combo for navigating hills with a toddler?
Recently moved to TX and there's a state park near our home with hilly terrain. I'd like to ride around with my toddler. What carrier + bike combo would make the most sense? I have a commuter bike but ...
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Bleeding Promax Decipher Hydraulic Brakes
I have a Promax Decipher Hydraulic Rear Brake on a bike I am trying to repair, but no idea how to bleed the brakes. I have tried to find something out there in internet land but the two videos I found ...
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Question about durability of a hardtail
Having an mtb hardtail KTM ultra fire 27.5 (2015 model year) I wonder what it’s capable of in terms of jumping. I do get that it’s not designed for things of such sort but still want to know more ...
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Clicking / cracking noise rotating crank MTB
Suddenly during the ride, strange cracking noise started to happen. It happens even without a chain. The crank seems to rotate smoothly otherwise. There are more cracking noises when rotating forward. ...
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14 "Trashed" bikes acquired for free. Worth repairing and reselling? What do I look for?
Very new to this, bike repair specifically. I tried my best with the tags. I'm mechanically inclined, like to tinker, and have many tools (not bike specific). Learning and time aren't really an issue. ...
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Looking to put my 40-year-old mtn bike on a smart trainer
I would like to upgrade my basic wind trainer to a Zwift Hub smart trainer. I'm using a 1980s 18-speed Mongoose Hilltopper with a thru axle (148mm). The Hub offers Shimano 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 speed ...
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Can I upgrade my Montra Madrock 27.5T Orange from MTB to Hybrid
Bike details can be checked from below page
https://www.trackandtrail.in/cycles/montra/montra-madrock-275t-29t-2021
https://montra.in/bikes/mtb/montra-madrock-29t/
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