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I have a friend that rides at Erwin Park in McKinney and they have built it up pretty well with features.

 

I had bicycle wheel warehouse build me a set of their Pure XCR 26" wheelsets. It was really reasonably priced. Under $400 for the pair IIRC. Blue rims, black spokes, blue nipples, and blue hubs.

 

You should not have to disconnect the trans from the engine, but not a bad idea to at least loosen the bottom side of the trans mount to be sure you don't rip it when lifting the engine. You probably only have an inch or two to lift up. It looks like 05's had an issue where the part on the frame that the motor mount bolts to can crack. Have you inspected the frame and mount?

 

Sounds sexy....



I am thinking of changing over my drivetrain to a 1x11 setup and was recommended to look at Box Components, just not sure where to start yet or if I want to throw down the money on a new drive train. But I would like to get rid of the 2x setup I have now.


I just purchased new pedals, new seat, and got some other stuff for maintenance and cleaning of the bike I have put off...

 

I swapped to 1x10 and have never looked back, i kept the rear end the same but did a narrow-wide front sprocket to prevent chain hop

 

What front end did you go with?

 

I did the same recently but 1x11, I love it.

 

My bike is on a 2008 frame so its pretty old but I built it so its got decent components for 2008.

I went with raceface 32t narrow-wide i think. Rear is an x-7 rd, XT 10sp cog, XTR chain

I ran a standard front sprocket with a chain keeper but it still hopped, hasnt hopped once on the narrow-wide with no keeperp

 

In case anyone needs an OHV sticker 4 wheel parts in Ft Worth has them for $20 each

 

Nice! I did an order today for some new parts for the bike.

Guess I need to start looking for a 1x11 drivetrain setup...


Just got these in after ordering them from the REI Used Gear site... $49 shipped to me for practically brand new Pearl Izumi X-Alp Flow... had to get them in 47EU size, but they fit perfectly and have a great arch support in them.

 

Wheels sold yesterday and he installed them today.

Took some of that money and donated to The Love Pit for North Texas Giving Day. They are at $37k so far. Trying to hit $40k

 

Here is the parts I used minus the valve stem covers

 

Good man

 

Yeah I’ve checked it and they are both fine. I just have a clicking in the driving side when I accelerate or hit a bump. I was going to just go ahead and order the reinforcement kit and install it while I had my skid plate off.

 

HICKORY CREEK COP STRIKES AGAIN!

This morning the damn guy pulled someone over and he didn't pull off the road he blocked the entire right lane so it back up all the way to swisher road trying to get onto 35.

 

Me making a donation for the wrong that I did

 

Another black HC taco! If you see me driving around I'm the one with the Fake Pro grille and the OEM roofrack! At least you looked good paying off that fine!

 

My roommate works at a bike shop....

 

My battery lasted 3 years and 3 months. Not bad for the Texas heat and 45k miles.