NSMB - 2014 – Hardtail Thread

Do tell.

What's to tell? It's a friction system -- as long as the smallest cog and largest cog are in the same position the number of cogs in between are irrelevant and the cable pull ratio of the derailleur (Shimano or SRAM compatible) has a limited effect on shifter feel.

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What's to tell? It's a friction system -- as long as the smallest cog and largest cog are in the same position the number of cogs in between are irrelevant and the cable pull ratio of the derailleur (Shimano or SRAM compatible) has a limited effect on shifter feel.

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No I meant a steel 11-40 XT cassette. The XTR one isn't available yet. How much farther out could XT be?

No I meant a steel 11-40 XT cassette. The XTR one isn't available yet. How much farther out could XT be?

Probably a 2016 product? XT is usually one year behind in development. I have a couple 10spd cassettes to wear out first so no rush.

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I was being a dick; It's obviously a Dura-Ace bar-con shifter on a Thumbie Plate. Shifting is friction.

It is hard to explain the super light action (no clutch resistance) ability to quickly drop/gain gears, the smoothness of the shifting, and the allure of being outside compatibility requirements of indexed set-ups (to run 11spd when Shimano's steel XT 11-40 cassette comes out you just need a chain/cassette) to someone who hasn't gone through the learning curve of riding it.

I ~ never miss a shift and personally love the set-up.

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I [HTML_REMOVED]3 thumbies.

Barham told me back in 2009 after the fire if I built up another bike with thumbies he'd refuse to invite me out to shoot photo's.

Pretty sure my next hardtail build will be running a set of these or maybe these if I run 2x9.

I [HTML_REMOVED]3 thumbies.

Barham told me back in 2009 after the fire if I built up another bike with thumbies he'd refuse to invite me out to shoot photo's.

Pretty sure my next hardtail build will be running a set of these or maybe these if I run 2x9.

Do that and I'll de-friend you. You gonna run toe clips and straps too?

I [HTML_REMOVED]3 thumbies.

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set of these or maybe these if I run 2x9.

The only thing I'd say is if you are going to do it go friction and just to commit to the learning curve.

Shifting is lighter, smoother, quieter, quicker compared to pushing through the indexed ratchet.

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Do that and I'll de-friend you. You gonna run toe clips and straps too?

Nope no toe clips.

I do have a wicked retro looking - modern geo bike envisioned.

^yes! get a set of ritchey bullmoose bars, some modern skinwalls…

^yes! get a set of ritchey bullmoose bars, some modern skinwalls…

Yep really want a pair of those new Ritchey carbon bullmoose bars. Should be a 60mm version that is 760mm wide for 2015. Some thumbies on them.

Not sure anyone does a skinwall in 27.5. A custom Dugast tubular set of DHF's would be pretty out there.

Not sure anyone does a skinwall in 27.5. A custom Dugast tubular set of DHF's would be pretty out there.

onza does:

i thought you were sold on 29" wheels for hardtails? then you can run ardents :idea:

i thought you were sold on 29" wheels for hardtails? then you can run ardents :idea:

Oh snap and I really liked those Onza's I rode oh Dan's bike for the EWS.

I do think 29'er is the better ht choice…but parts compatibility is going to win out. It would expand the budget past what I want. Already built up a nice set of 27.5 wheels and have two forks that fit it.

Speaking of thumbies. My XT one died 3 days ago..

The little pins finally gave up.

This talk of thumbies has me thinking of removing this,

Dammed basterds

Fresh stuff! Any other projects in 'the works'? Who's Vic ?

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For my basically annual post on the forum.

Some really gorgeous rides in this thread.

Changes for this year are 1X10 (from 1X9) with a X9 Clutch and a 34T NW, made it most of the way up frisby ridge, can see why a manual granny or a 40-42T cog would be a good idea.

Also got a Gravity Dropper, which has been flawless, and put on the serious tires (2.5 DH casing DHFs)

Still love this bike and don't want to change it. Anyone know if there are options for a new fork besides the new 36? Needs 1 1/8th, 150mm travel and ideally 20mm hub. My fork is fine right now but I can see a viable replacement being a limiting factor for the bike in the near future. Also might be an excuse for a saurai 65!