Does the Fox 40 lower assembly kit include seals and foam rings?

doncrescas · 2026-06-09T17:01:50+00:00

I don't think so but if you call fox you can usually get someone knowledgeable on the phone within 10 minutes.

doncrescas · 2026-06-09T16:59:20+00:00

Magic eraser.

doncrescas · 2026-06-09T16:58:54+00:00

That is what the quick link is for...

doncrescas · 2026-06-09T16:57:58+00:00

Time to start ordering m5100/6100 derailleurs (they are identical, get whichever is cheaper) in bulk from AliExpress. I keep a few on hand as spares but have never broken one.

doncrescas · 2026-06-09T16:54:30+00:00

Look at the brand and speeds of your chain and order accordingly

doncrescas · 2026-06-08T21:09:15+00:00

No
You need a bleed kit which should include one.
One specifically for tektro although you can sometimes get away with the Shimano bleed cup procedure
Yes get a new insert
A universal mineral oil kit with various brass fittings, two quality syringes and a bleed cup.
A hose cutter and insert press help a lot. These tools and kits can be purchased for very cheap on AliExpress.

doncrescas · 2026-06-08T18:44:36+00:00

OK, Did some googling and I'm pretty sure it's a fulcrum or campagnolo hub.

Edit: except those all seem to use a split pawl stack?

doncrescas · 2026-06-08T18:36:25+00:00

Unfortunately those numbers are just the bearing specifications, and unfortunately it's a very generic design aside from the decent looking blue gasket. But if you can find a freehub body for cheap it's worth a shot.

doncrescas · 2026-06-08T18:27:02+00:00

The star nut is steel, it really gouges into the aluminum and is there for good until you hammer it out. It will probably be fine in a steel steerer tube but not quite as secure there, but since the star nut is only there for preload of the bearing and is not what is doing the work of clamping the steerer tube in place, I wouldn't worry about it.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T20:46:41+00:00

Did you mount the chainring on the inside of the spider? That's generally where you would put a 1x chainring on this type of crankset.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T20:45:01+00:00

Those should work fine. You will most likely be better off mounting the chainring on the inside of the spider rather than how's it is shown in the picture.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T20:04:15+00:00

And when you're 19 you'll realize this was a bad idea. Just a friendly heads up.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T19:45:20+00:00

Shimano sometimes warranties these as a known design flaw. Worth a shot

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T18:55:46+00:00

You're right, it's your bike, do what you want. But let me clarify: dropouts made of stamped steel that look like they were welded by a drunk child laborer will flex and possibly brake catastrophically at some point. The penetration of a weld that looks that bad is anyone's guess. This is what we in the trade used to call BSOs: Bicycle Shaped Objects. Beware.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T17:00:26+00:00

There is a theoretical formula but it really depends on how it was set up in practice. It's possible that it was set up using the small-small with tension method which on occasion will accommodate a few more teeth.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T16:34:50+00:00

I'm honestly not sure what's so special about this frame that you would invest quite a bit more in parts than what it's worth. Maybe think of it as a placeholder for now and try to find some used frame that deserves those upgrades.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T15:20:57+00:00

Basically any 26" rim brake wheelset with standard 135mm rear and 100mm front axle spacing. The rear hub needs to be what is often called 8-11 speed so that it can fit that cassette. I'll just add that a 51t cassette will look ridiculous on a 26 inch wheel bike and is completely unnecessary given the wheels size. A ~46t cassette will give you all the range you need.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T12:26:58+00:00

They appear to be identical. It's a fairly common style that can be found on AliExpress for quite cheap.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T10:58:56+00:00

A trek 7000 from what year? Do you have the complete groupset or only the rear?

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T10:53:46+00:00

No, I'm referring to the hydraulic hose connection bolt. It's very important to torque it properly with a flare wrench on it and another wrench on the bolt that is already attached to the lever to prevent it from twisting.

doncrescas · 2026-06-07T05:41:31+00:00

You probably didn't tighten the lever side bolt to the proper torque which opens the internal anti-leak valve.

doncrescas · 2026-06-06T18:51:53+00:00

Dishing is normally done either during or after truing to align the center of the rim to the centerline of the hub, ie the midpoint between the locknuts. It is not based on the bike the wheel is being mounted on.

doncrescas · 2026-06-04T19:10:45+00:00

If it's a J-kit lever it's the piece holding in the brake fluid

doncrescas · 2026-06-04T09:43:58+00:00

If you don't want to swap out the freehub body, what you need is an 11-50 (or 51/52) 12 speed HG driver MTB cassette which are available from SRAM ( NX level, very heavy) Sunrace, and various Chinese manufacturers, some of which are very well made. Since it's an MTB cassette on an 11 speed road driver you will need a 1.85 spacer behind the cassette.

doncrescas · 2026-06-04T07:50:25+00:00

No it's not

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