February 28, 2013

Innotech 105 review(2)

I put Innotech 105 on the chains and the related parts:
After the two rides, the chains were still shine.
But the chains turned to rusty a few days later. The chains might need oil after each ride when the condition is mud or snow.

Hardtails again Mar.23

Hardtails again but we two only have hardtail bikes today. There are much snow left unexpectedly. Snow makes scenery very beautiful but I forgot to bring my iPhone to take some photos unfortunately.

February 22, 2013

Try to No Tube (failed)

I got new tires and wheels from Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle, so I try to add Stan's No Tube sealant in the tires.

Tires: Continental X-King 26x2.2
Wheels: 2013 Mavic Cross Trail

February 21, 2013

Stan's No Tube review

I added Stan's No tube sealant into the tires last Nov.
Time has come to check and see what is going on the inside tires.

February 20, 2013

Hardtail bikes all together

Today we got together 7 riders with all hardtail bikes. 

We are all the time enthusiastic about the-most-advanced-all-mountain bikes, such as Yeti SB66, Intense Tracer 2, Morewood Sukuma, Devinci Dixon. On the other hand, hardtail bikes are simple and made us go back basic. I thought such a day which everyone ride a hardtail bike would come someday but the day came earlier. 

February 17, 2013

Innotech 105 review

I ran on pavement and trail 25km on Feb.17. It was sunny and dry so the cassette were still clean.

February 16, 2013

Innotech 105 Tuning tips

I tried to use a new type of oil: Innotech 105 for my mountain bike chains and related parts because it is highly evaluated by road bikers.

Unauthorized 45 rpm & Revelation RLT Ti

Building a Unauthorized 45 rpm.
I start with the bleeding of hydraulic brakes.

February 10, 2013

February 7, 2013

Overhaul Rock Shox Revelation RLT Ti 15mm (added)

I finished the overhaul and stroked the fork then the noise was heard from the damper.

Overhaul Rock Shox Revelation RLT Ti 15mm (Non tapared)

The fork that is for Unauthorized 45 rpm arrived. Regarding the description of the auction, it was four-time used but actually it seems to be used to hard at four times... I removed the lower legs and put proper oil for the lower leg lubrication.

February 6, 2013

Easton Haven rear wheel overhaul

I found that the rear tire was flat after I rode on last sunday. Thanks to the sealant, the tire recovered itself in a few days.

February 4, 2013

UNAUTHORIZED 45 RPM (3)

I finished the job done.
My antirust treatment and the paint for the Unauthorized 45 rpm was not so bad.

February 3, 2013

Mt. Nebiso Feb.3

I went to Nebiso today.
Morning temperature is 4 degree Celsius and it is likely to warm beyond 10℃ during the day. Snow melt but some places are still frozen.

February 2, 2013

UNAUTHORIZED 45 RPM (2)

I want to bring back the Unauthorized 45 rpm to life. Now let's get started for operations for removing rusts. Not only are rusts are found on the chain stay and the bottom bracket, but found on spots that are rubbed by the cable housings.

I prepared a polishing compound, antirust paint and white-color paint before started.