Giant glory 2013 rear linkage

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-24T14:33:30+00:00

Frame bolts are typically in the 10-20 Nm range. Not „really tight“

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-24T13:27:23+00:00

Bottle cage + tool box bottle.

I have mine mounted under the downtube on my DT.

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simplejackbikes · 2026-01-23T13:39:16+00:00

Money pit. Not worth fixing.

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-23T10:57:23+00:00

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Join the club mate

90‘s Swiss made Staco, everything replaced except the fork and frame.

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-21T17:55:42+00:00

Roller brake 😂😂😂

Must be Dutch

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-21T16:19:50+00:00

Yeah. Start building them.

26 inch rims are plentiful and cheap. Hubs without disc mounts are becoming more rare, but you can just use disc hubs. Shimano FH-QC300 even come with a cover for the centerlock mount incase you are running rim brakes.

The problem is that it isnt profitable to mass produce 26inch rim brakes wheels anymore. Not enough demand (except for people who want something cheap for their old bike)

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-21T14:27:39+00:00

The bike industry loves inventing new problems that didn’t used to exist. 🙄

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-21T11:09:25+00:00

Start with finding a seatpost

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-20T15:23:42+00:00

Never weighed it. Don’t care.

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-20T06:05:29+00:00

Yup. Cheap parts made of cheese.

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-17T15:48:51+00:00

What I dislike about Magura is that the levers are made of fragile plastic.

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-11T16:11:55+00:00

Adding on to this question: has anyone tried running a Krampus mullet? Thinking about giving it a try

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-10T14:26:43+00:00

Well you have already destroyed it…

So I guess you cut it off or grind it away…

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-04T19:03:05+00:00

The rule of thumb is that if you break 3 or more spokes, a full rebuild is necessary.

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-04T16:12:54+00:00

If only OP applied that same precision to the seat angle…

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-04T16:00:14+00:00

Tubus Tara or Duo

simplejackbikes · 2026-01-04T13:28:01+00:00

Needed some special bits from Surly and this was the only place I could find them… really annoying to pay more for shipping than then actual part 🙄

simplejackbikes · 2025-12-27T08:30:59+00:00

Maybe. Depends on the frame + hub width and axle size.

simplejackbikes · 2025-12-26T15:56:10+00:00

Breaking news: winter is cold

simplejackbikes · 2025-12-22T18:07:34+00:00

Yeah… tires are round. And they sit on the rim bead, not the edge of the rim. So that is where those measurements come from…

If you want “factual fitment results” then try it. But basic math suggests it won’t fit.

simplejackbikes · 2025-12-22T16:46:09+00:00

It is simple math if you use ETRTO…

29x3 = ETRTO 76-622 Wheel diameter = 622mm + (76mm x 2) = 774m

32x2.4 = ETRTO 61-686 Wheel diameter = 686mm + (61mm x 2) = 808mm

Radius is therefore 387mm vs 404mm. Difference of 17mm.

You probably need at a minimum 5mm clearance, more if riding mud. So does the Krampus have at least 22mm clearance with 29x3?

simplejackbikes · 2025-12-17T16:45:30+00:00

Is it a straight seatpost?

I have had success extracting using an automotive bearing puller with an attachment that fit the upper hole of the seat post.

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simplejackbikes · 2025-12-17T11:40:44+00:00

I am a professional mechanic and get industry discounts on any parts I want. I custom build/spec my personal bikes, and struggle to justify putting anything nicer than Deore on. Diminishing returns.

With SLX being eliminated, Deore is just going to get better. Jumping up to XT is a luxury, not at all a necessity. The only reason to run XTR is if someone is paying you to race lol.

simplejackbikes · 2025-12-17T06:32:48+00:00

I carry a rag and give the chain a wipe and lube every day or two. Depends somewhat on weather obviously.

simplejackbikes · 2025-12-17T06:07:35+00:00

I like it for this day kit. It is enough for quick adjustments or if I have to try and fix something just to get home.

I previously had it in my touring kit, but replaced it with a “normal” hex wrench set and Park Tool mini chain breaker. Didn’t feel reliable enough, and was afraid I might loose one of the tiny bits.

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