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I did a 54 star ratchet upgrade to my DT Swiss 370 hub and it was amazing. You can likely find one of those super cheap and then its about $170 for the components to convert it essentially to a DT 240 hub.

 

I've got a 54T upgrade kit I can let go, only used it for a week.

 

You have to make sure it is a true 370. Some oem DT pawl hubs are not convertible.

 

How much?

 

Mine were OEM. Do you know how to tell?

 

Ah, how about $60 shipped.

 

Its for my brother. He was already pricing this stuff out so he knows thats a deal. He is working nights right now so let me send him a text and see when he responds. Just to be sure this is what you mean:
54t Star Ratchet Kit: 7630033834650
240 Ring Nut M34x1mm : 7613052165578
240s Shim Ring: 7613052115252
240 Aluminum Bushing: 840121029814

 

Hell yeah! I just got mine dialed in, and it’s sweet! Be aware that it likes a significantly longer chain than most. I screwed up and needed to buy another chain...

Nailed it. Eagle is excellent, but finicky. The rear derailleur also gets wobbly from the B screw over time, leading to shitty shifting.
Shimano feels crazy good and definitely smoother. On-power shifting is a revelation.
I was so damn close to pulling the trigger on axs, but went with xtr/xt instead. Really Eagle is good stuff, but once (if) you switch you definitely won’t regret it.

As long as you’re not trying to take a pic while bombing....

 

I'm on a Zoom call but I'll confirm that in a big when I can run out to the shop.

 

Hells yea buddy!

I ordered the longer 126ct chain. The place I ordered from didn’t have the shorter chain option. Since I don’t know exactly what frame the drivetrain will be going onto yet, I figured longer would be better anyway. No difference in removing 2 or 12 links when it comes time for a build up.

 

I've also got a virtually new XO1 rear derailer if anyone is interested.

 

Nevermind what I said about DT Swiss oem hubs, I was wrong. Looking back at my issue - it was that Specialized sell the aftermarket wheelset with dt hubs, but the same rims that came on my SJ were paired to cheap specialized hubs.

 

Okay thank you for clarifying.

 

Congratulations on NBD!!

I think you're going to love your Surly, man. That is pretty much guaranteed, and everyone needs a decent hardtail arrow in their quiver. Please post pictures of the build progress if/when you can!

#steelisreal

 

I forgot about that. Yeah, that was a little sporty. Not gonna do that again.

 

2014 stumpy carbon evo expert 29. needs fork serviced.

for 1k$.

good buy?

 

Tech guys: I'm trying to change cranks on my SS, the new XTR crank is not tapered at the non-drive side like the current crank. Can I just change the bearings or will I need a whole new eccentric BB?

 

Yes. Be thorough when checking the carbon condition. No soft spots or cracks-especially around chainstay and bottom bracket

 

will do.

do you happen to know if specialized's frame warranty goes with the bike?

 

Nah fam. But you may get lucky and they could send you a discounted newer frame