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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 10:13:58 GMT
Stripped down the old 2009 Commencal Meta 55 to give it a good clean and lube.... I noticed a few scuff marks on both sides of the rear tyre wall along with holes that were worn through.... bloody disgusted I was as it was the original Larsen TT tyre that came fitted to the bike when I bought it brand new, and there was plenty of tread left on it.........LMAO.... I also noticed that the original jockey wheels on the rear derailleur were worn down to points like a Ninja shuriken throwing star....LOL.... gears change up and down just fine and there is no slippage... so I ain't gonna change the jockey wheels...
Not bad for an auld bike that back in the day was nicknamed the "Crackencal" because the frames were cracking........   |
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Post by Mediocore on Apr 20, 2016 11:12:36 GMT
I pulled the ratchet out of my rear hub on the process after 5 rides, obviously I am bare hench with legs like pistons on a paddle steamer, but still. Its a Novatech hub, it doesnt make a clicky noise when you freewheel which is a good benchmark for deciding if a hub is crap or not, clicky ones like hope always last a lot longer.
Also my "new" KS lev seat post requires a 110kg impact to make it go up and down and mostly feels like two bits of dry nylon sliding into each other, I am glad I didnt buy it aftermarket, would be wounded.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 11:16:11 GMT
the parts on my bike were 2009 originals.... they lasted longer than I thought they would....  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 12:00:59 GMT
My KS LEV has been faultless over 18 months and is still silky smooth - all I've ever done is a normal wash and a bit of silicon spray.
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Post by Mediocore on Apr 20, 2016 12:15:31 GMT
to be fair I am nit picking here, every other part of the Kona is performing without fault. The Pikes are another level compared to other suspension forks and I have been pleasantly surprised with the X11 sram drive train
The seat post needs to go back under warranty me thinks
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Post by timbo on Apr 20, 2016 12:29:00 GMT
It's the rider that lets it down, nevermind the seatpost.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 12:42:21 GMT
to be fair I am nit picking here, every other part of the Kona is performing without fault. The Pikes are another level compared to other suspension forks and I have been pleasantly surprised with the X11 sram drive train The seat post needs to go back under warranty me thinks Deffo I would say - that ain't right at all. |
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Post by Marmite on Apr 20, 2016 13:27:41 GMT
My KS LEV has been faultless over 18 months and is still silky smooth - all I've ever done is a normal wash and a bit of silicon spray. Now which bike is this on ^^ |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 14:07:23 GMT
Da Boid.
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