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Post by king on May 8, 2007 12:53:09 GMT 8
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mzmn
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Post by mzmn on May 8, 2007 13:12:42 GMT 8
How difficult (or easy) is it to find 29" tires and tubes here? If I were to go single speed, it would be on a 29er, just to make it special  . It's one nice bike, though the gearing is a bit on the heavier side... so is the price. 33 x 20 would be nice. |
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Post by king on May 8, 2007 13:19:44 GMT 8
i think you can use a 26" tube. tires would be hard to find though.
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Post by 32by18 on May 8, 2007 14:29:34 GMT 8
you can use a 26" tube with no problems
as for 29er tires, YKK will be bringing in some next month, when I dropped by (and saw the Exile 29er) in Cebu last month.
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Post by cherrybomber on May 22, 2007 14:40:19 GMT 8
sold!
woohooo another SS on the road. niner pa!
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Post by 32by18 on May 22, 2007 15:30:19 GMT 8
make that on the trail!
hehe
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Post by baboinsky on May 22, 2007 17:35:52 GMT 8
Can this be converted to a geared bike?
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Post by king on May 22, 2007 19:04:35 GMT 8
yup. you'll need to change the rear hub though.
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Post by 32by18 on May 22, 2007 21:28:05 GMT 8
and add a derailleur hanger
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Post by cherrybomber on May 23, 2007 14:21:11 GMT 8
i think it comes with a RD hanger already as an accesory.
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Post by baboinsky on May 23, 2007 20:11:10 GMT 8
i think it comes with a RD hanger already as an accesory. Jay, did you buy one? Pa test ride naman. ;D |
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Post by cherrybomber on May 25, 2007 18:16:05 GMT 8
nope it was manitou.. text him  |
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Post by manitou on Jul 13, 2007 15:10:28 GMT 8
its a fun bike, first time on a SS and am enjoying it. funny though, the model I got had a 33x18 gear which is better than 33x16. looking at getting lighter hubs and better brakes in the future
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Post by 32by18 on Jul 13, 2007 16:53:48 GMT 8
my brad got one too. I dig the geometry!
as Manitou said, hubs and brakes are the two things that would be on an upgrade list (as expected, based on its bang-for-the-buck price!)
Ride on!
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Post by baboinsky on Jul 14, 2007 7:51:48 GMT 8
Manitou: I'll gladly buy the hubs and brakes if ever you'll be upgrading. ;D
can't wait to unleash the monkey hehehehe
P.A.
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Post by manitou on Jul 17, 2007 12:51:37 GMT 8
hey baboinsky, cge will let you know. anyone know how much brand new hayes sole are? so i know how much to sell it as 2nd hand. just trying to find a nice cog and spacer set  |
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Post by baboinsky on Jul 19, 2007 7:00:28 GMT 8
Ohhhhhh I'm also looking for a good looking cog. Tell me where you're getting yours.
Thanks!
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Post by manitou on Jul 24, 2007 21:45:08 GMT 8
hey baboinsky, hubs and cog from my jamis are up for sale, just trying to figure out how much to sell it, it comes with an 18t cog. AS for the hayes brakes, will let you know by next week |
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Post by Alphabolt on Jul 24, 2007 22:02:22 GMT 8
I just saw two Jamis Exile 29ers at Grantrails today..one single speed (Manitou's) and the other geared (Angelo B.'s)
NIce but the geometry s intimidating . and the fork ! oh my the rigid fork is good for a 31er if theres a wheel for that
why is the fork like that ...a 29er wheel not tall enough? kinda crazy when you see about 4 inches of air between the tire and the lower crown of the fork
well not that I can ride a 29er (Im too short for it)
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Post by 32by18 on Jul 25, 2007 15:58:06 GMT 8
I know two other guys with Exile29ers (my brad and my friend Benj)... The Exile29 can accommodate 100mm front shocks (for 29ers of course), and I think the slender tubes give it an illusion of height... As for riding a 29er, if the bike is properly designed, even a 5' tall lady can pedal around on one (this was a custom ride in the States of course). A lady friend of mine took my Voodoo out for a spin - she's close to 5'6", and my frame was a 17". So a 15" or 16" would suit her (or you) fine Try it, you'll like it! hehe |
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Post by baboinsky on Jul 25, 2007 16:41:55 GMT 8
hey baboinsky, hubs and cog from my jamis are up for sale, just trying to figure out how much to sell it, it comes with an 18t cog. AS for the hayes brakes, will let you know by next week Manito, I forgot to tell you that I need a 32H hubs. The dual duty's that I ordered are 32 holes pala. I'd be more interested in getting the disc brakes |
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Post by manitou on Jul 26, 2007 23:12:52 GMT 8
Hey Pa. i have decided to sell the hubs, cog, and brakes for 6k. if you can help me sell the hubs, at the same time, no worries on the brakes. usap kayo ni sup. he seems intrested also. just need to sell them both to get some cash back from the upgrades hehehehe
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Post by jason on Sept 9, 2007 20:57:47 GMT 8
what height minimum can 29ers still accommodate? what's wrong with hayes sole hydraulics? seems like nobody likes them. kawawa. and can you put road bike tires on the stock wtb wheelset? thanks! |
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Post by 32by18 on Sept 10, 2007 9:27:09 GMT 8
jason-
minimum height is dictated by frame size and design. best to check out geometry specs of the manufacturer's website to find out. As I said above, 29ers are coming in smaller sizes, with little or no compromises on fit, effectively dispelling the "29ers are for tall people" notion.
As with ANY bike, 29er, 700c, 26er, 26.5er...if it's properly designed, it will fit.
I'm not sure road tires are wide enough, but if you can compare the rim widths (inner lip to inner lip), you'd get a better idea. You may have a better chance looking for wider road or touring tires (700c x 32 or 35)...
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Post by baboinsky on Sept 10, 2007 10:31:02 GMT 8
what height minimum can 29ers still accommodate? what's wrong with hayes sole hydraulics? seems like nobody likes them. kawawa. and can you put road bike tires on the stock wtb wheelset? thanks! I bought manitou's Hayes Sole and so far they are pretty ok. They were a little weak at first, but they improved after a few rides (they haven't been broken in yet.) I haven't had any experience with other hydro brakes so I really can't make a comparison about performance. It's already a good deal for the price I got them for and their performance. Plus, I don't want to spoil myself by buying Juicy's on my other bike because I know the Sole's will feel like @#$% after. ;d |
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Post by 32by18 on Sept 10, 2007 12:41:20 GMT 8
P.A. - sometimes all they need is some good ol' TLC from a mechanic. Proper bleeding and maybe better brake pads may help.
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Post by 32by18 on Sept 24, 2007 9:58:24 GMT 8
 Might be a good idea to wait for the 2008 models, which, aside from a redesigned front end (Jamis had some durability issues with the down-tube/head tube junction), also have Avid Juicy 3 brakes (instead of Hayes Soles), Shimano hubs, and fatter tires (not that the Ignitors were bad, in fact, I love mine and am saving them for summer hehe) |
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Post by bleachstreak on Sept 24, 2007 20:54:30 GMT 8
sweet bike! ags are u still selling ur spare crankset? :-D
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. It's one nice bike, though the gearing is a bit on the heavier side... so is the price.
