A couple of things to add here, but I thought there would be a revolt if I added anything more to my novel above.
I installed all the bearings and fittings with a good slathering of grease, and they all came out that way. Assembly was clearly top notch and the fittings are among the best I’ve used, right down to the titanium shock bolts.
Also, for the next round, and without taking photos, I’m pretty sure I could get ‘er done in an hour, now that I’ve identified tool combos and my own limitations (must listen to a podcast!)
I didn’t do any research on kits available for Yeti’s new SB models but I’m interested to know if there is an economical way to purchase the tools required. I haven’t done a recent Santa Cruz or Specialized or Trek Giant (as examples) so I can’t compare the process for those, but this makes me curious.
And let’s not forget, this is the MTB equivalent of an exotic car. An oil change for a Bugatti Veyron costs 15k. The equation for maximizing performance and balancing DIY maintenance changes as you go up the performance scale.
March 10, 2020, 10:07 a.m. - Cam McRae
A couple of things to add here, but I thought there would be a revolt if I added anything more to my novel above. I installed all the bearings and fittings with a good slathering of grease, and they all came out that way. Assembly was clearly top notch and the fittings are among the best I’ve used, right down to the titanium shock bolts. Also, for the next round, and without taking photos, I’m pretty sure I could get ‘er done in an hour, now that I’ve identified tool combos and my own limitations (must listen to a podcast!) I didn’t do any research on kits available for Yeti’s new SB models but I’m interested to know if there is an economical way to purchase the tools required. I haven’t done a recent Santa Cruz or Specialized or Trek Giant (as examples) so I can’t compare the process for those, but this makes me curious. And let’s not forget, this is the MTB equivalent of an exotic car. An oil change for a Bugatti Veyron costs 15k. The equation for maximizing performance and balancing DIY maintenance changes as you go up the performance scale.