My 129-s hasnt had look in since I got my on-one fatty. I should take it out this weekend.
Avid brakes are known for the noise .....prob something to do with there fixing setup ..lots of conical washers under the calliper .....tends to let the calliper move around (vibrate) under braking .......most other calipers fit close to the mounts
I could live with the noise. It's the vibration that's the problem. Whole fork vibrates and rear end. You can see the fork vibrating forwards and backwards under braking! Best way to describe it is as if the disc is made up of grippy sections and spaces. So you get an abs like effect.
So the pestering has paid off, my lbs has been in contact with ATB (whyte distributor) and they've agreed to swap my elixir 5's for some shimano slx's with a matchmaker adapter. yay! just waiting for them to arrive at the shop then they'll fit them. well chuffed.
I went out last week, and landed a "small" jump on a nasty rock, blew my tyre off and flat spotted my rear rim big time. I've ordered some stans flows to get swapped on. Just wondering if anyone's running flows yet and whats the biggest tyre they can fit on the back?
I'm running flows .....tbh I think 2.25/2.3 is max on the rear
I'm in the process of getting some flows with pro 2's for my 129s. I initally though the rims were quite stiff but noticed after a bit of riding that they do have a lot of flex after settling in. The rear wheel has a slight buckle in it.
I've noticed on mine that the paint chips really easy and the cable retainers that run along the underside of the down tube need some locktite.
Have you tried tightening the spokes on the wheels? I'm a 200lb rider and they are fine for me but I did need to tighten them up. I also had to tighten the Flow Hoops on my HT.
Tried my Hoops on the bike, but the rear never seemed to fit properly in the T129s.
Have you tried tightening the spokes on the wheels? I'm a 200lb rider and they are fine for me but I did need to tighten them up. I also had to tighten the Flow Hoops on my HT.Tried my Hoops on the bike, but the rear never seemed to fit properly in the T129s.
I am going to drop it in to a local bike shop close to where I am at the moment to sort the back wheel out, I will also get them to check and tighten the spokes on the front if needed too. I need it good to go for Saturday for a ride I have planned.
What back wheel was that? Was that a hope hoop? What rim was it was was wrong with the fit?
Haha, the "Friday" bike saga continues! My reverb gave up on me last night and won't hold air anymore! Won't go up anymore. Off it goes for another rockshox component warranty claim. Forks, brakes and now reverb!?!
I bought a T129s to replace by Board FS Team earlier this year and thought I would drop a few notes on my overall experience. Overall I'd recommend the bike as its a fab ride, but Whyte's service isn't great and some of the components may needs upgrading earlier than Ii expected.
THE POSITIVES
- great looking bike - added Superstar gold pedals and everyone comments on the bikes looks
- rides really well, the reviews do it justice on this front (although I think the tyres will need changing for winter conditions as they will clog with mud when it gets wet)
- very balanced and helps me do things beyond my capabilities
- reverb seat is a bonus
THINGS I AM THOUGHTFUL ABOUT
- SRAM GXP bottom bracket has worn out very quickly - the bracket on my old Boardman lasted a year, this bracket lasted around 5 months of light summer use (with most of my riding in the dry) and I have used the road bike much more than this bike. The bracket shouldn't in my opinion wear so quickly. When I contacted Rutland cycling where I bought it they felt SRAM (Fishers) would say it is a wearable item.
- Whyte (ATB's) service is not good - spoke to them about it and they just told me to contact SRAM (this is how it works apparently)
- Headset bearing has also worn out
- Elixir 5 brakes can be very good but can also have days (particularly in the wet when they don't perform brilliantly)
- the dropper post cable can get caught on the saddle locking collar as it drops (need to be monitored)
- the black paintwork chips very easily
As I said, I'd recommend but bit of a shock for me to be having to spend money so early into its life to replace components.
Rear Maxle continuously came loose on mine , whyte replaced it all with a shimano system, much better .
Rear tire is too fragile for rocky welsh rides, Chen shin tubes don't help either! Spesh ground control on now , so far so good. Brilliant bike for the money , came off a transition covert, feels just as capable on the decents, and climbs great. Wider rims on the shopping list, some wtb frequency i23 could be the go. It's a silent killer 🙂
Bit of thread resurrection as very tempted to get a 2014 t129 for my local Surrey hills riding but the only thing really putting me off is tyre clearance.
Anyone know if it improved for 2014 bikes? My favourite rear tyre is the onone smorgasbord (running currently on my Scandal 29er): will this fit?
As I said, I'd recommend but bit of a shock for me to be having to spend money so early into its life to replace components.
I got burnt by this feeling with my Pitch, from then on I decided even if it doesnt look so much of a brgain it's better to build things up from parts. At lest that way you're free to spec it how you like, and it's not that expensive as you'll have a few spare bits already like saddles etc that are personal preferance anyway so would be extras on the complete bike price regardless.
FWIW, my T129 Works is 13 months old now and nothing has worn out or is showing signs of wearing out. Very good, in my opinion. I sold the Reverb straight away, so can't comment on that. Bike is fab, except maybe the forks, which don't have very good small bump performance.
I picked up a 2014 t129s this week from winstanleys.
Swapped a couple of things. Std rear tyre and f&r wheels replaced with a Easton haven and spec purg. At 2:3 size clearance is about 4-5mm on drive side is quite tight.
Not ridden in anger yet as fitting an invisiframe kit over weekend, first impression is a lot of bike for the money ( especially with the year end discount winstanleys offered)
Richard
Second thread resurrection time. I am thinking about one of these, very interesting thread. Doesn't anyone know if the 2015 models are different, and if so anyone got one?
Cheers
I have a 2015 T129S. The frame is slightly different now, shorter top tube by a smidgen.
I suspect you are riding a large given your name - very briefly, big enough? Happy with it? Cheers!
I am 6' with 32" inside leg it's not as stretched out as some large frames, fit is excellent. Very happy with it. Wheels are tubeless and set up easily with a track pump literally 10 mins each wheel. Quality is good like whyte should be. The seatpost clamp is a nice touch.Colour is lovely in the flesh more apple green than full on neon.
Cheers big bloke. 6'2" and 34" inside leg here so I think I need to ride one first. Have emailed cycle works to se if they have a demo. Thanks for the info.
You may be pushing it on a large do they do a bigger size?
I think there's an XL, but don't want to be on a gate. Need to demo clearly!
I've had a Large in all my old bikes found the large cramped on the 2015 T 129 after demoing a l and xl i went with an xl fits great I'm 6ft2 , I'd say it compared to a large on other model bikes
Wow. Thanks sia20. And there was me thinking of trying a medium too.....!
