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Bent Chain Ring Replacement.

July 29, 2010, 2:22 p.m.
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Hone. Or stop trying to ride logs.

July 29, 2010, 2:58 p.m.
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What do the experts this of these? How can I tell if they will fit my frame?

http://buysell.nsmb.com/showproduct.php/product/28328/cat/20/limit/recent/date/1152745416

July 29, 2010, 3:36 p.m.
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I think the wifee has Evolve DH cranks, or a very similar Raceface crank on her Enduro (same style as yours I think). They're quite good, don't need adjusting, and that price sure is right! She runs a stinger underneath as well.

July 29, 2010, 3:38 p.m.
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they'll likely be heavier than the XTR's. Look it up.

July 29, 2010, 3:40 p.m.
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Weight has stopped being an issue for me. That bike is getting heavier and heavier each time I break something. I basically exclusively ride DH. I'd love a bigger bike but can't afford it. It handles most of what I throw at it for now. Except failed log rides apparently.

July 29, 2010, 3:45 p.m.
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If your BB is good, I've got a set of older Saints that you could have for cheap.

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July 29, 2010, 5:14 p.m.
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Well Sports Swap on the North Shore has the RaceFace Evolve DH crank set with BB for $100.00. Which seems to be about half price if I'm not on crack.

July 30, 2010, 12:18 a.m.
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Well Sports Swap on the North Shore has the RaceFace Evolve DH crank set with BB for $100.00. Which seems to be about half price if I'm not on crack.

Do it.

Change the chain; get one from there, or MEC (basic SRAM isn't too much). Only worry would be if the cassette is too worn, in which case you'll get skips when you pedal.

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July 30, 2010, 1:09 p.m.
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I'd go connor's over the evolves. Either set is basically indestructible, but the Saints are much easier to install/remove. Probably cheaper too.

WTB Frequency i23 rim, 650b NEW - $40

July 30, 2010, 1:13 p.m.
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http://buysell.nsmb.com/showproduct.php/product/27779/cat/20

this is also a smokin deal but 170mm and not indestructible

WTB Frequency i23 rim, 650b NEW - $40

July 30, 2010, 1:23 p.m.
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Got the Race Face Evolve DH for $100. The dude said my rear cassette was in good shape along with my chain so I put that off for next time. An XT cassette was $130 and the $39 steel cassette weighed a ton so I put replacing that off for a few months. Dude said new chain and cassette wasn't required when replacing the front chain rings.

July 30, 2010, 1:39 p.m.
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That's because your rings, which are of a softer metal, will wear to match your chain and cog set. I'd be careful the first time you really crank down you might still get some chain skipping until you rings are worn to match the rest of the drivetrain.

July 30, 2010, 1:46 p.m.
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I rarely pedal anyway.

July 30, 2010, 1:49 p.m.
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That's because your rings, which are of a softer metal, will wear to match your chain and cog set. I'd be careful the first time you really crank down you might still get some chain skipping until you rings are worn to match the rest of the drivetrain.

hard to decide who knows less, you or Dude

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July 30, 2010, 2:03 p.m.
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How so?

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