Rings aren't matched to pistons unless your refitting the old ones
then you would make sure rings went back on the same pistons.

I wouldn't worry about balancing – it's a diesel right ? the peak
rpm's aren't really high enough to feel the benefit. (mine's a TDI btw).

Given the fuel pressures and torque figures for diesel cylinder heads
I'd leave it alone (personal choice though !)

I take my road chain off and leave to soak in white spirit
while I clean the rest of the bike …. works a treat :-]

and the elbow used indicates which side you are to
pull the rest of the line through on :-]

I think the spider is thicker than the triple version – I tried
fitting a 4mm alloy bash ring but standard triple chain ring
bolts were not long enough so back went the "monster" SLX bash
ring ….. the spiders are not listed by part number so can't confirm
this but the double does have the inserts which suggests a
different part !!!!

+1 for the FS260

AARRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ….. no, my ears …. help :-]

Although I was one of the mulleted pony tailed oddities !!

very strange noises from the headset – until I took it apart and
found one very, VERY sorry cartridge bearing !!!

Rule 1 – service my bike.
Rule 2 – see rule 1 :-]

v-moda (i have a pair) are rather good for “isolating” the music
from the surrounding sounds, but you can still hear things like
sirens !

I believe there are some “incompatibilities” but not many. I have
a Hayes Stroker set running on Avid rotors and a SLX set running on
Aztec wavy or Hayes rotors both without any problems.

busted mine several times when off road racing motor cycles so know
the feelings …. Get well soon mucker.

Bummer Ant – I know how it feels too. My first ever “real” mtb got
spirited away one night – gits ….. And I’m the “nicer” side of the
river to you, oh wait Southmeads’ just down the road !!!!!

Ruby Gloom – Kiddies cartoon !
My daughter is 6 and gets up when I do so she can watch “her” programs and
say bye to daddy at the same time.

I ride with a bunch of owners – all of which pronounce
it “psy” cotic way !!!!

I used to have triples on my hardtail then got “gifted” a SLX double
with bash. I looked at the “wear” on the 44t and realised that I never
used it ! I now benefit from increased BB clearance – the Maxlight ain’t
exactly high off the deck :-]

@tootallpaul – I know the ones I believe ….

http://www.selectbikes.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=42

7th one down ?? I got mine from the nice man at kinesis (i have an XC>120 !)

shimano mechs it’s normally the “inboard” screw of the 2 of them !
The outside one is H.

@bimbler – 8mm just in case, but lots of grease and correct torque during
installation and mine never came off/undone and could be easily “torn
down” as well !!

not so much no bike as no knee – I’ve got the beloved HT but
a bad knee so I can look but not touch :-[

HAving far too much fun in the woods :-]

Hummvee’s over bibs for me :-]

Add insult to injury – I’ve got a Truvativ Stylo AM 2.2 (2009) with
24/36T going on ebay for 70 squid having been “given” a M665 !!

Rather proud of this little “monster”

!!!!

Caught in the act of enjoying myself :-]

+2 is a fairly weak “long sighted” prescription – mines +4.50 and +4.75 !
Get to the opticians before you end up need specs like me …..

Most of the time CRC are good, but occassionally …..

Order part “A” for RM special before 1pm, …. wait 10 days !
part “a” arrives with a different tracking number !!!!

Now I’m not normally a suspicious person but … out of stock mayhap ???

@bobalong – WOW !!!!

Had one of these once …. much, MUCH fun :-]

As JoB says get in to the shop and try a few.

I ride a 48cm roadie, but Evans’ sizing table says I should be
on a 54-55cm thing which would be sooooooooooooo long in the top
tube for me I’d need arm extensions to reach the hoods !

I use muc-off all over the bike, including rotors – as long as it’s
well rinsed after I’ve not had any problems. I’d guess Fenwicks would
be about the same …. IPA for when there’s oil etc on the rotor.

just for that … My old H2 :-]

My Kinesis …

My Son’s Sintesi …