renton en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:47:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/fs-kona-caldera-2011#post-2855759 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:15:39 +0000 bennyjamboy 2855759@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Brought from new in November.</p> <p>20" Frame</p> <p>Upgraded with following:</p> <p>Replaced handlebars with Answer Protaper Carbon Risers<br /> Thomson stem<br /> Gold hope Q/R on wheels<br /> Grips - Yeti - white<br /> Tyres - Nobby Nics</p> <p>Standard spec</p> <p>Fork Rockshox Recon TK Solo Air 100mm<br /> Crankarms FSA Comet<br /> Chainrings 44/32/22 - inner and middle need replacing as slightly bent!<br /> B/B FSA MegaExo<br /> Pedals Shimano M520 SPDs - white<br /> Chain Shimano HG53<br /> Freewheel Shimano HG50 11-34 9 spd<br /> F/D Shimano Alivio<br /> R/D Shimano XT Shadow SGS<br /> Shifters Shimano Deore<br /> Brake Calipers Avid Elixir 5 white<br /> Front Brake Rotor Avid G3 Clean Sweep 185mm<br /> Rear Brake Rotor Avid G3 Clean Sweep 160mm<br /> Brake Levers Avid Elixir 5<br /> Headset FSA<br /> Seatpost Kona Double Clamp w/offset<br /> Seat Clamp Kona QR<br /> Saddle WTB Valcon Sport SE<br /> Front Hub Shimano M475 Disc - not quite true<br /> Rear Hub Shimano M475 Disc - not quite true<br /> Spokes Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr<br /> Rims Mavic XM119<br /> Paint Color Black Beauty</p> <p>Looking for £550 ONO </p> <p>Based in Bournemouth - happy to post but will charge P&amp;P</p> <p>Email benjordan 81 (at) gmail dot com</p> <p>Photos available on request </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1560464 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:14:42 +0000 renton 1560464@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>garylake just out of interest which intercooler pipe cracked??</p> <p>cheers</p> <p>steve </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1560051 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:45:16 +0000 coffeeking 1560051@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>renton - where are you based? Anywhere near glasgow give me an email and I&#39;ll drop my diagnostics kit on it for you.</p> <p>Without being able to reset the code theres no point waiting to see if it returns, often they&#39;re intermittent/wiring/connection related but you need to be able to clear it to be sure of that and you don&#39;t awnt to put many miles on it in that condition just in case it&#39;s one of the more serious faults and prolonged use may cause further damage. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1560046 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:44:12 +0000 hora 1560046@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Rentons approach to car mechanics <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> <br /> <img src="http://www.performanceboats.com/html/youBoat/data/500/head-in-the-sand.jpg"> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1560028 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:37:02 +0000 Gary_C 1560028@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>As mentioned above, it could be any one off a number of problems.</p> <p>The engine management light on my C-Max TDCI came on, &amp; when diagnosed, it was the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) that needed recharging. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559728 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:24:11 +0000 weeble 1559728@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I had a very similar problem with my FOcus TDCi, engine management light coming on, loss of power, car grinding to a halt then starting after being left alone for 30 minutes. </p> <p>Turned out to be the camshaft sensor, cost £25 to replace and minutes to fit. </p> <p>This is a common problem. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559676 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:12:15 +0000 bigyinn 1559676@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Suspect the ECU detected an error of some sort and it went into spack mode. If it went off after shutting down, it could be intermittant.<br /> You could always disconnect the battery which will clear and reset the ECU to its default settings, but this often wipes any fault codes as well (not to mention restting the stereo settings).<br /> If you dont want to do that, then get thy ass down the ford stealership. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559674 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:11:25 +0000 trail_rat 1559674@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>if its not a company car - you will be the first one crying when you have to buy a new car or spend 5k dropping in a new engine ... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559669 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:11:01 +0000 hora 1559669@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Agree with Junkyard- you dont keep running something thinking it might have sorted itself out. </p> <p>If I even get a whiff its in and sorted. I dont want my missus and hora jnr sat on a hardshoulder waiting for the RAC with a screwed engine! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559640 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:03:42 +0000 renton 1559640@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ok i will run it to work and back tomorrow and if it happens again i will call the rac as thats who my breakdown is with and they can plug it into their computer , that way i dont have to pay ford!! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559634 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:01:48 +0000 Junkyard 1559634@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>the car wasnt running any different to normal apart from<strong> the one time it lost power and the slight hesitancy?? </strong></p> <p>So not normal ! I know you are trying to save money but probably better to spend some money now to get it fixed /checked than carry on and really break it IMHO </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559633 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:01:10 +0000 hora 1559633@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>It might not be a dramatic loss or noticeable difference in power to you. It might not be as dramatic as the limp-home settings that some cars have. </p> <p>Take it in- better safe than sorry. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559632 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:01:03 +0000 GaryLake 1559632@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>renton: have you checked my suggestion? I only ask because I&#39;m talking about the same car which I still own which had the same symptoms. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559617 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:56:54 +0000 renton 1559617@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>hora although the light was on the car wasnt running any different to normal apart from the one time it lost power and the slight hesitancy?? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559613 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:55:54 +0000 Junkyard 1559613@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hora is talking sense </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559604 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:52:56 +0000 hora 1559604@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>This is a WIDE open guess but the ECU might have defaulted to a factory &#39;safe&#39; programme and your faults been stored in the ECU history. </p> <p>I&#39;d still get it taken in for diagnostics. </p> <p>Do you want to be in the middle of a 100mile riding trip upto Scotland and suddenly the light comes on again as your engines been running to lean and fuel has detonated in your Cat etc? </p> <p>Get it taken in to a Ford specialist!</p> <p>I&#39;ve seen an engine light come on 3 times- once on a MX5 due to removing the passenger seat, another for changing the stereo and blowing a fuse and finally for a faulty fuel/air sensor that could have led to the above scenario. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1559587 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 14:48:36 +0000 renton 1559587@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>well just an update..........</p> <p>light was still on when i went to work this morning.</p> <p>had a nosey around at lunch to see if i couod se any loose wires but nothing spotted.</p> <p>i gave the egr valve pipe a good bash though just in case.</p> <p>the light has gone off on my way home?? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1558079 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:17:18 +0000 hora 1558079@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>MAF? Can you clean them on the TDCI? </p> <p>Jump on a Ford forum or post on pistonheads. Could be alittle electrical contact cleaner bought from Halfords could be worth a try. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1558060 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:03:21 +0000 renton 1558060@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>but that costs money <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_mrgreen.gif" title=":mrgreen:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1558028 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:17:47 +0000 Luminous 1558028@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Return to Ford dealer for proper fault diagnosis, they can access the fault codes stored in the ECU. Then you&#39;ll know exactly what the issue is and can take things from there.</p> <p>L. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1558023 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:08:21 +0000 GaryLake 1558023@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Mine did that and it was a cracked intercooler pipe. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1558017 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:48:07 +0000 luke 1558017@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>We had the same thing with our mondeo, it turned out to be a little sensor of some sort. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1558012 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:39:45 +0000 spooky_b329 1558012@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>&#39;Could be&#39; lots of things!</p> <p>The Mondeo is renowned for the EGR valve getting gummed up, mine was bad and caused hesitation (but not power loss) and it had only done 60k. Dealer will just replace it, it is an easy but messy job to unbolt it and clean it with clutch cleaner and a toothbrush <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>There is probably a CMAX owners forum somewhere, they are usually pretty good. If not, I bet its the same engine in the S-Max/Mondeo etc, I know there is a couple of good Ford Mondeo forums. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1557960 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:13:01 +0000 nicolaisam 1557960@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Catalytic converter could be disintegrating and blocking the exhaust </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/ford-cmax-engine-managment-light-20-tdci-help#post-1557915 Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:36:26 +0000 renton 1557915@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>ok so i need some help!!<br /> my cmax seems to running like a bit of a dog.</p> <p>all day it has been jerky as though its got fuel starvation or a missfire.</p> <p>i was accelerating from traffic lights earlier and lost all power, as though the pedal wasnt connected at all.</p> <p>when this happened i pulled over an turned the engine off and left it 30 secs nd turned it back on and it was fine , back to full power.</p> <p>so i continued on my journey down the mway and as i pulled off at the junction i needed i slowed for the island at the top, seen it was clear and accelerated away in 3rd and this is when the eml came on the dash??</p> <p>car still has full power , apart from being a little jerky and hesistant it runs fine .</p> <p>the only other thing ive noticed is the mpg has dropped by some 15 mpg.</p> <p>any ideas??</p> <p>car is a 54 plate and has done 112000 miles</p> <p>cheers</p> <p>steve </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1105252 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:49:42 +0000 singletracksurfer 1105252@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>oh yeah, forgot to say I got the old(ish) one. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1105219 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:42:25 +0000 mountaincarrot 1105219@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>The new Gobi has gone flatter and wider. - They lost the plot a little IMO. It used to be one of the few saddles about in a proper old-school humped shape without daft cut-outs, and it worked very well for many. </p> <p>The spoon is a little flatter agin isn&#39;t it, so not really a fair comparison. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1105043 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:50:44 +0000 singletracksurfer 1105043@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>phew, lucky I rarely clean my bike. Got Gobi. It is thin/narrow, but seems pretty good so far and its long, so allows a good deal of moving around on it. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104960 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:27:48 +0000 Alcopop 1104960@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Spoon well comfy saddle<br /> never tried the Gobi </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104933 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:20:15 +0000 bikewhisperer 1104933@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>As far as I could work out, all the disintegrating Gobis were due to bike wash killing the glue. We had a load of them returned. I tried to make a point of asking whoever I could.</p> <p>Anyway.. My tuppence worth:<br /> Old Gobi: yes!<br /> New Gobi: hmmm. not so much.<br /> Spoon: not tried. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104805 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:53:27 +0000 MrCrushrider 1104805@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>i found my gobi very uncomfy - ive had a spoon for about a year now and its far superior.</p> <p>depends on the shape of your body tho </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104798 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:51:54 +0000 tang 1104798@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>gobi, bit narrow for my bum. spoon better for me. must get my backside on the spesh bg bum gauge at the lbs, </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104682 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:25:27 +0000 whytetrash 1104682@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Gobi was great while it lasted (18months) just wore through the leather on the nose...damn those muscly thighs..went back to a flite cos I&#39;ve got them on all my bikes but not much between then...not tried the spoons sorry </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104578 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 13:02:21 +0000 couldashouldawoulda 1104578@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Got a spoon that I cannot get on with. Since got a Spec Phenom BG which is fine for 6 hours. Just got a new Gobi but only been on it once for a 3 hour spin and it seems fine - but it&#39;s physically narrow so may not suit your bones / butt. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104558 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:58:19 +0000 Whos_Daddy 1104558@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Gobi, fine here!! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104539 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:53:25 +0000 anotherdeadhero 1104539@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I had a gobi which came apart fairly quickly, and it wasn&#39;t all that comfy. I like the speccy BG ones a lot but off road they also tend to fall apart pronto, so I got a spoon. A match made in heaven.</p> <p>But then I didn&#39;t seem to get on with the Gobi shape, too domed, it put too much pressure on the parts between my sit bones. I have a couple of nisene&#39;s on my commuter and hack, and in comparison they&#39;re much comfier. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104523 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:49:01 +0000 mr potatohead 1104523@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>i have a fizik gobi which came with my bike and i think they are really over-rated.badly made to the point i had to glue mine back together and not that comfy after a couple of hours. the spoon is cheap and cheerful but if you want a better quality item the specialized bodyform are good as is the bontrager [ which is guaranteed comfortable or you can return it </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/charge-spoon-v-fizik-gobi#post-1104422 Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:15:38 +0000 karnali 1104422@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Anyone ridden on both (obvioulsy not at the same time) how do they comapre. Currently have a spoon on the mtb, did have them on the cross and road bike as well. put ariones on the cross and road bike and find them much better, that may be due to the extra range of movement from the fizik. Just wondered if the gobi offers similar for the mtb. My suspicion is no as you are out of the saddle more anyway but would be interested to here comments</p> <p>thanks </p>