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bakedpow
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I know there are more brown pow lovers on this site, yah there is pinkbike but lets be honest, newshcoolers is wayyyy cooler. so lets posts our rides, questions about components, mechanic questions etc in this thread.

I just bought this beauty and i definitely sacrificed uphill capabiltiy in order to get a beefier dh/park bike. id been on a nomad for a while and it's a huge switch in riding styles for me. definitely getting used to the weight and having to keep speed a lot more.

specs for said beauty, 2011 rc2 dh totem, 2012 dhx rc4, highrollers front and back (gona go dhf front and highroller in the back), mtx 33 wheel set, slx brakes, diablous cranks, FSA 760mm Handlebar, Shimano SLX Shifter & Shimano Deore XT Derailleur.



Alright newschoolers, post your bikes. i wanna see some sexy steeds.
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mrk127
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that last vid was a sweet line. I need to freeride more, it's so fun every time and more memorable than trail riding
Aug 2 2021 7:03PM
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ski_salmon69
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doubleblackjackThat spot looks super fun. Where is this?


i’ll pm you
Aug 2 2021 7:34PM
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WoFlowz
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Never running sram brakes voluntarily again. Already didn’t like them much but then road my dads hard tail with brand new deores and they feel so much better than these srams
Aug 2 2021 7:48PM
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BrandoComando
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WoFlowzNever running sram brakes voluntarily again. Already didn’t like them much but then road my dads hard tail with brand new deores and they feel so much better than these srams


Stopping is for quitters. Take the brakes off completely and save weight for extra speed
Aug 2 2021 8:00PM
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ski_salmon69
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WoFlowzNever running sram brakes voluntarily again. Already didn’t like them much but then road my dads hard tail with brand new deores and they feel so much better than these srams


Did you have guides or codes?
Aug 2 2021 8:36PM
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WoFlowz
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ski_salmon69Did you have guides or codes?


Sram guide T I think I want shimano SLX or Deore 4 pot
Aug 2 2021 8:57PM
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skierman
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ski_salmon69Finally hit this old quarry again today. Just wish I brought something to rake out the lines
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1007950/trim-EA489273-3235-408A-98A6-400294A6163A-MOVhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1007951/trim-0E85ECF2-F110-4B09-B124-D4ED9C06CF76-MOVhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1007950/trim-EA489273-3235-408A-98A6-400294A6163A-MOV


YEA BRO, NOTHING SAYS FREERIDE LIKE RAKING OUT THE LINES. MIGHT AS WELL TAKE A GROOMER TO THE AK SPINES, BRO.
Aug 2 2021 9:01PM
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ski_salmon69
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WoFlowzSram guide T I think I want shimano SLX or Deore 4 pot


Ya the guides kinda suck, I’ve use slx before and they were very solid and I only had the 2 pot calipers.
Aug 2 2021 9:01PM
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ski_salmon69
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skiermanYEA BRO, NOTHING SAYS FREERIDE LIKE RAKING OUT THE LINES. MIGHT AS WELL TAKE A GROOMER TO THE AK SPINES, BRO.


Ya those dig crews at rampage are fucking gapers
Aug 2 2021 9:06PM
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skierman
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ski_salmon69Ya those dig crews at rampage are fucking gapers


YEAH BRO, THOSE 5 SECOND MINI RUNS IN A GRAVEL PIT ARE TOTALLY THE SAME AS RAMPAGE LINES.
Aug 2 2021 9:08PM
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ski_salmon69
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skiermanYEAH BRO, THOSE 5 SECOND MINI RUNS IN A GRAVEL PIT ARE TOTALLY THE SAME AS RAMPAGE LINES.


That’s valid. But when you got big ass rocks rolling down all around you it would help
Aug 2 2021 9:12PM
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doubleblackjack
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WoFlowzSram guide T I think I want shimano SLX or Deore 4 pot


Shimano zee brakes have great power and are pretty affordable too. Definitely my choice for future brakes
Aug 2 2021 9:40PM
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ThaLorax
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WoFlowzSram guide T I think I want shimano SLX or Deore 4 pot


Guide T is garbage. SLX 4 pot is a huge upgrade. My DH bike came with the Guide T and I freaking hate them. And of course, no brakes are in stock to replace them, even for me who manages a shop 🤔
Aug 2 2021 10:55PM
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OCoffey
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skiermanWhy do you constantly lie about how tall you are? That's so fucking weird.

Hahahahahahaha
Aug 2 2021 10:58PM
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clindblomskier
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WoFlowzNever running sram brakes voluntarily again. Already didn’t like them much but then road my dads hard tail with brand new deores and they feel so much better than these srams


Cheap Sram sucks a lot more than cheap shimano, but nice Sram brakes ex code rsc are actually quite good and I prefer them to shimano in many ways (having had both newest and nicest models for long time each…) one thing I’ve been having trouble with shimano rn is stocking. I cannot get oem pads for my xt m8120’s no matter where I look. Also replacement parts for shimano are insane rn. I broke a lever blade on my Xt’s 2 months ago and currently using a 5 year old xt lever I had laying around because I literally could not find a replacement 20$ lever blade anywhere. You can get Sram lever blades for all their brakes on Amazon for 20$ like anytime rn. Been looking at hayes and trp options as well to replace my shimanos. Food for thought
Aug 3 2021 10:06AM
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ThaLorax
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clindblomskierCheap Sram sucks a lot more than cheap shimano, but nice Sram brakes ex code rsc are actually quite good and I prefer them to shimano in many ways (having had both newest and nicest models for long time each…) one thing I’ve been having trouble with shimano rn is stocking. I cannot get oem pads for my xt m8120’s no matter where I look. Also replacement parts for shimano are insane rn. I broke a lever blade on my Xt’s 2 months ago and currently using a 5 year old xt lever I had laying around because I literally could not find a replacement 20$ lever blade anywhere. You can get Sram lever blades for all their brakes on Amazon for 20$ like anytime rn. Been looking at hayes and trp options as well to replace my shimanos. Food for thought


Get yoself some MTX pads
Aug 4 2021 2:10AM
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cydwhit
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ThaLoraxGet yoself some MTX pads

This. They’re freaking great, and affordable. The final piece of the puzzle that’s pushing me to full Shimano brakes on all the bikes
Aug 4 2021 9:20AM
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GANDALF
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cydwhitThis. They’re freaking great, and affordable. The final piece of the puzzle that’s pushing me to full Shimano brakes on all the bikes


Ive got some red label pads in my code rsc and they are great. Curious to use them in the wet still. hasnt rained in like 50 days but that may change soon. I am considering switching to hayes dominions though. Love the feel of them and they are super powerful.
Aug 4 2021 12:54PM
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No.Quarter
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I honestly feel like half of the people shitting one brake manufacturer over another are just making excuse for lack of mechanical skills, poor braking technique, or simple bandwagoning.

It's 2021, brakes have come a long way since the brakes that failed you in 2008 and swore off forever but still lock up your rear wheel on every corner. Sram makes good brakes, Shimano makes good brakes, Sram has cheap options, Shimano has cheap options. I also know way to many people who upgrade their brakes before even considering different pads or rotor sizes.
Aug 4 2021 1:59PM
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dognuts
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rode bike park all day yesterday and today i cant hold a pencil my hands are so sore
Aug 5 2021 12:22PM
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cydwhit
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GANDALFIve got some red label pads in my code rsc and they are great. Curious to use them in the wet still. hasnt rained in like 50 days but that may change soon. I am considering switching to hayes dominions though. Love the feel of them and they are super powerful.


In a weird role reversal, I actually got to ride them in the wet last week. Can't feel a difference from stock metallic pads, even on bigger descents. I truly see no reason to ride stock pads ever again. Probably gonna throw some of the gold ones on my new bike when it comes just because.
Aug 5 2021 2:33PM
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GANDALF
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Selling my Code RSC brakes if anyone is interested.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3124895/
Aug 5 2021 5:12PM
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skierman
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GANDALFSelling my Code RSC brakes if anyone is interested.

https://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/3124895/


I've got a set of Code R brakes for sale for 1/4th that price if interested.
Aug 5 2021 5:31PM
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dognuts
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finally hit a decent sized dirt jump line ive wanted to do for a few years but never had the balls to
Aug 6 2021 5:05PM
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ThaLorax
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Lol, this is the state of the bike industry. A singular front brake came in stock to the distributor's warehouse, and it was gone in 2 minutes.


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Aug 7 2021 1:33PM
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.squirrely.
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ThaLoraxLol, this is the state of the bike industry. A singular front brake came in stock to the distributor's warehouse, and it was gone in 2 minutes.


**This post was edited on Aug 7th 2021 at 1:34:33pm

Assume you are probably looking for qbp pricing but i work for backcountry.com, we’ve got a bunch of m820 fronts in stock if you need it for someone at retail price

https://www.backcountry.com/shimano-saint-m820-disc-brakes?skid=SHI00B6-BLAGOL-FRO&ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6bTgyMDoxOjU6bTgyMA==
Aug 7 2021 1:52PM
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ThaLorax
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.squirrely.Assume you are probably looking for qbp pricing but i work for backcountry.com, we’ve got a bunch of m820 fronts in stock if you need it for someone at retail price

https://www.backcountry.com/shimano-saint-m820-disc-brakes?skid=SHI00B6-BLAGOL-FRO&ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6bTgyMDoxOjU6bTgyMA==


It's both for me personally, and for backstock
Aug 7 2021 5:56PM
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danbrown
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.squirrely.Assume you are probably looking for qbp pricing but i work for backcountry.com, we’ve got a bunch of m820 fronts in stock if you need it for someone at retail price

https://www.backcountry.com/shimano-saint-m820-disc-brakes?skid=SHI00B6-BLAGOL-FRO&ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6bTgyMDoxOjU6bTgyMA==


is tyler your boss
Aug 7 2021 7:05PM
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partyandBS
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.squirrely.Assume you are probably looking for qbp pricing but i work for backcountry.com, we’ve got a bunch of m820 fronts in stock if you need it for someone at retail price

https://www.backcountry.com/shimano-saint-m820-disc-brakes?skid=SHI00B6-BLAGOL-FRO&ti=U2VhcmNoIFJlc3VsdHM6bTgyMDoxOjU6bTgyMA==


Is the internet over the whole lawsuits with smaller companies thing already or are we still mad??


Just trying to stay trendy
Aug 7 2021 7:58PM
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.squirrely.
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partyandBSIs the internet over the whole lawsuits with smaller companies thing already or are we still mad??


Just trying to stay trendy

pays the bills and lets me ski and bike a bunch mannn I’m no lawyer.

@danbrown tyler doesnt ring any bells… who’s tyler ?
Aug 7 2021 10:01PM
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maaattt
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Post surf ride in a very cool spot



Aug 7 2021 10:38PM
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danbrown
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.squirrely.pays the bills and lets me ski and bike a bunch mannn I’m no lawyer.

@danbrown tyler doesnt ring any bells… who’s tyler ?


tyler thunnell, used to run one of the bike teams while I was there. my roommate is also the director of fulfillment
Aug 8 2021 9:35AM
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cydwhit
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Poindexter.V2Post surf ride in a very cool spot




Dang, what a pretty bike!
Aug 8 2021 10:39AM
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No.Quarter
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Had a few vehicular hiccups but that weekend was a solid couple days of riding. Found a good campsite and woke up to a flat tire on my friend's car, but we swapped on the donut and put the slashed wheel in the back of my truck and was able to get it replaced while we rode Deer Valley. Fire Swamp and NCS were a blast and it felt so good to get some lift laps with good friends I haven't seen in too long. Got back to the campsite and put the wheel with a new tire on and then made some BLTs and drank and smoked and reminisced until bed. Started the next day with some coffee and donuts and had the intention of getting a lift at Park City for a bigger ride, but was heading down the trail from the campsite and my front left wheel locked up, was able to get it rolling but by the time we got into the town near our campsite the wheel bearing was destroyed, brake was locked up, was smoking like crazy, and the wheel was cambered and hanging on by a thread. I had stopped about a half mile from the shop just to make sure nothing was on fire, and just decided to keep moving to prevent the risk of something completely seizing up. Made it to a shop and the wheel was so hot that the plastic center cap was starting to melt and was being pushed off of the bolts. I thought we were fucked and I was going to be stranded for a couple days, but the shop was awesome and was able to get the wheel bearing, cv axle and both front brakes replaced while went for a burger and a bike ride. Ended up riding High Star Ranch in Kamas, UT and found some damn good trails, and by the time we had finished our ride and rode back to town my truck was done.
8/10, would recommend breaking down in Kamas Utah
Aug 9 2021 10:59AM
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Funnel
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Any of you in Park City? Heading there next week. Planning on a day at DV, Woodward, and Wasatch Crest. Would be fun to link up with someone local on the trails or at the bar.
Aug 9 2021 12:05PM
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No.Quarter
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FunnelAny of you in Park City? Heading there next week. Planning on a day at DV, Woodward, and Wasatch Crest. Would be fun to link up with someone local on the trails or at the bar.


I was just there and had a grand old time, at DV the last couple sections of Fire Swamp were so much fun and I ended the day on NCS. If you are trying to stay on a budget bring your own lunch to DV because the cheapest option was a $20 chicken sandwich. Didn't go quite to plan but was still great, I'd highly recommend getting a quick ride in at High Star Ranch in Kamas if you find yourself out that way.
Aug 9 2021 12:30PM
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Funnel
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No.QuarterI was just there and had a grand old time, at DV the last couple sections of Fire Swamp were so much fun and I ended the day on NCS. If you are trying to stay on a budget bring your own lunch to DV because the cheapest option was a $20 chicken sandwich. Didn't go quite to plan but was still great, I'd highly recommend getting a quick ride in at High Star Ranch in Kamas if you find yourself out that way.


Good looks, hadn’t heard of High Star and looks pretty close on the map. Road tripping from So Cal so I’ll have my car. Planning to stop in Cedar City on the way back south. Stoked to get some riding in up there!
Aug 9 2021 3:12PM
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No.Quarter
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FunnelGood looks, hadn’t heard of High Star and looks pretty close on the map. Road tripping from So Cal so I’ll have my car. Planning to stop in Cedar City on the way back south. Stoked to get some riding in up there!


Honestly some of the most well built trails I've ridden in a while, I rode down The Chase, which has some insanely good corners, and RADke which is filled with some really great rock features, and every single trail I rode at High Star had better flow than most of the trails at DV. Pretty quick ride for just a single lap or you could do a few climbs easily and try out a few different trails, definitely a hidden gem.
Aug 9 2021 4:31PM
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Funnel
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No.QuarterHonestly some of the most well built trails I've ridden in a while, I rode down The Chase, which has some insanely good corners, and RADke which is filled with some really great rock features, and every single trail I rode at High Star had better flow than most of the trails at DV. Pretty quick ride for just a single lap or you could do a few climbs easily and try out a few different trails, definitely a hidden gem.


Appreciate the tip, this place looks rad! I’ll definitely log a day there.
Aug 9 2021 5:20PM
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PaperClipSteeze
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Started enduro racing a little this year, if you want to be humbled give it a try haha
Aug 10 2021 2:32PM
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maaattt
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Hey shop guys what's the order time on a Shimano Zee lever lol
Aug 10 2021 5:29PM
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.squirrely.
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danbrowntyler thunnell, used to run one of the bike teams while I was there. my roommate is also the director of fulfillment


Ohh yeah, Tyler was on our team last summer maybe into the fall. Pretty sure he does something with merchandising and site content now
Aug 10 2021 5:42PM
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ThaLorax
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As of a few days ago, they have a couple Zee levers right now. It's like the only thing in stock actually. Talk to a local shop with a Shimano account.
Poindexter.V2Hey shop guys what's the order time on a Shimano Zee lever lol
Aug 10 2021 8:01PM
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Chron_Rabbit
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FunnelGood looks, hadn’t heard of High Star and looks pretty close on the map. Road tripping from So Cal so I’ll have my car. Planning to stop in Cedar City on the way back south. Stoked to get some riding in up there!


you should check out richfield utah. pahvant is an amazing trail system, specifically spinal tap.
Aug 10 2021 11:22PM
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doubleblackjack
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So my bike is pretty old and doesn’t have a hole for internal dropper routing. I have an external post now but it is pretty finicky and relies on a nylon string which breaks all the time.

could i drill a hole for an internal dropper? The frame seems super over built and it has a brace right above the spot i want to drill.





I think i would drill it towards the bottom of the seat tube about an inch below the brace
Aug 11 2021 1:39PM
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BrandoComando
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doubleblackjackSo my bike is pretty old and doesn’t have a hole for internal dropper routing. I have an external post now but it is pretty finicky and relies on a nylon string which breaks all the time.

could i drill a hole for an internal dropper? The frame seems super over built and it has a brace right above the spot i want to drill.





I think i would drill it towards the bottom of the seat tube about an inch below the brace


I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work. Keep it an inch or so from the closest welds and it shouldn't significantly impact the frame structure. Metal tubes are super strong and your bike has lots of reinforcement in its design
Aug 11 2021 1:49PM
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ASSholebomber22
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doubleblackjackSo my bike is pretty old and doesn’t have a hole for internal dropper routing. I have an external post now but it is pretty finicky and relies on a nylon string which breaks all the time.

could i drill a hole for an internal dropper? The frame seems super over built and it has a brace right above the spot i want to drill.





I think i would drill it towards the bottom of the seat tube about an inch below the brace


Just buy a better external dropper. Nylon string? Could you replace it with a proper cable?
Aug 11 2021 1:49PM
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skierman
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BiffbarfJust buy a better external dropper. Nylon string? Could you replace it with a proper cable?


No and he's no different than the stupid fucks that purchase a brand new $40 wheel and they get upset the hub isn't the best quality.
Aug 11 2021 2:20PM
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ThaLorax
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doubleblackjackSo my bike is pretty old and doesn’t have a hole for internal dropper routing. I have an external post now but it is pretty finicky and relies on a nylon string which breaks all the time.

could i drill a hole for an internal dropper? The frame seems super over built and it has a brace right above the spot i want to drill.





I think i would drill it towards the bottom of the seat tube about an inch below the brace


Just get the external PNW post (in the correct diameter of course)
Aug 11 2021 2:38PM
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doubleblackjack
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ThaLoraxJust get the external PNW post (in the correct diameter of course)


Same construction and internals as the tranzx one i have :(

i believe tranzx actually makes pnw droppers too
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