A new bike!

Discussion in 'Chai' started by Chai, May 2, 2012.

  1. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    Yes typically it's just cheaper to replace the whole hub, but I think BMW's rear wheel bearings are press-fitted...
     
  2. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    All bearings have to be press fitted first, even if they sell you the whole package.

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  3. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    I know, I'm saying sometimes you can get the whole hub & bearing assembly, but for the rear bearing on BMWs, you can't get the whole assembly. You'll have to press-fit them.
     
  4. Trinity

    Trinity Little Kiki Staff Member

     
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  5. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Replaced with nice looking KMC X10SL chains. It looks nice and works equally well. Shifts nice and quiet.
     

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  6. Trinity

    Trinity Little Kiki Staff Member

    Just Googled it, Wow, pretty expensive!:o
     
  7. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Yea, I was using the cheaper KMC X9, and it didn't last and it's already rusting when I got it!

    I got the X10SL for US $27.50 which isn't too bad I guess.
     
  8. Trinity

    Trinity Little Kiki Staff Member

  9. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I'm not crazy enough to buy those. :nuts: I just want something with consistency and longevity. :thumb:

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  10. Trinity

    Trinity Little Kiki Staff Member


    Oh, I Googled X10SL and that's just what came up.
     
  11. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    You can almost buy a Wal-Mart bike at that price :haha:

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  12. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    You didn't get the colored ones?? :angel:
     
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  13. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Waiting for you to sponsor...

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  14. zy

    zy zynine.com Staff Member

    I think I'm using the same chain... :angel::angel::angel::angel:
     
  15. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I got another one as spare because it was dirt cheap. :haha:

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  16. Trinity

    Trinity Little Kiki Staff Member

    Had a few nice rides over the last few weeks. Weather is looking nice again for this weekend.:pray:

    How about you?:)
     
  17. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    I'm not sure how I missed all the new posts. I'm facing a lot of bike issues, front fork is leaking air, one of the rear wheel spoke broke. Paid USD$100 to service the fork, and swapped a wheelset from another bike. I suspect it's due to some jumps I've been doing lately. :p
     
  18. Trinity

    Trinity Little Kiki Staff Member

    Nice to hear your riding a lot!:cool:

    If cash was no issue, what would be your bike of choice?:think:
     
  19. Chai

    Chai Administrator Staff Member

    Not as much as I used to ride though. Just once a week.

    Hmm...tough question. There are so many good and expensive bikes out there. I would probably buy an aluminium bike, with around 140mm suspension travel bike (aka trail bikes). Currently, I'm riding a lower end Santa Cruz which is decent. I probably won't upgrade unless it breaks. :haha:
     
  20. Trinity

    Trinity Little Kiki Staff Member


    Yeah, I'm still pretty happy with my current set up. But if I had cash to burn,,, I sure would love to have some Profile cranks and their Elite hubs. Titanium spokes and a set of Odyessy hazard lite rims.:drool:
     

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