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- Can you convert mountain bike wheels with with thru-axle hubs to quick release? Why do you get back pain on longer downhill trails? Do you need to change your MTB crankset when installing a narrow-wide chainring? Doddy answers all of your mountain bike tech questions! 🔧
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#askGMBNTech Hi Doddy, love the show. Need help upgrading my fork, want to try to lighten up the front end best I can and upgrade but on a budget. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Fork I have at the moment is a entry level Suntour XCM-HLO lockout 100mm, poor and heavy 29er Fork.
Legend! Blake's not playing tricks, I am real, well I was last time I checked hahaha
Doddy: why did you get rid of your wig-head?
#askgmbntech what brakes are better for price, SLX, saint or zee?
5:00m on title.
I run a 1x8 on a budget hardtail too, the narrow-wide chainring works fine for chain retention, I've yet to have a drop. I'd try it out before I spent extra money on a guide if your budget is super tight, or just loop a couple zip ties, ha.
I bodged a chainguide for free by using my front derailleur removing cables etc and using the limit screws to stop it moving but staying in the same place. Works perfectly and was free
I would love to see a video about the Hammer Schmidt! I run one on my 2009 Diamondback Scape Goat and absolutely love it. I feel that is an under-rated piece of equipment.
We'll definitely look into it!
Wow Doddy! I love the specificity and detail you get into in your ask videos. I've been subscribed to GMBN for a while now, but this video earned my sub here!
Just converted my GT avalanche to a 1x with a $12 ebay narrow wide chainring i love it! No more chain drops 👐
#askgmbntech hi doddy with regards to the hammerschmidt I still have one sitting around at home, fully complete. Used it up until about a year ago. If you want to take a look and truvativ/sram aren't willing to send you one I'd be more than happy to send it over!
Wow. Finally someone else riding a Cannondale trail 5 29er. It’s a great frame but that suntour fork was cast out of liquid garbage. Having replaced most everything on my bike, if you’re going to be going 1x then just get a shimano slx 1x10. You’ll get a good range and it will be a cheap and easy conversion. Would also recommend a brand x externally routed dropper. Especially if you’re going 1x and freeing up that cockpit space. Hope you find this comment.
You can also make a front upper chain guide by using the front mech and winding the limit screws in to get it over the single ring. If the screws dont move it over enough you can use a bit of old inner cable to pull it over.
I have “vintage” 1997 Trek 800 with 26in wheels. I just found out that I might be able to fit a 27 and a half. Can I? Should I? Is it a bad idea?
Additionally, to make it happen, I’ll need to covert v-brakes to disk including a converter for it in the rear brakes.
I have quick release on my bike want to know if a front front hub wheel can be installed
Hi. Is it possible to turn regular bike wheels into hollow hub wheels for rear trike wheels ?
Can you convert a bolt on axle (front wheel) to a maxle or tru-hub set up. I want to do this for better front end
4:01 I suggest Absolute black oval chain guide, & oval chainring. on my xc bike I don't have mounts so I use adapter from Ethirteen, MRP also makes adapters, I went for E thirteen cus tha's was the fastest & easiest to get for me.
Can't go wrong with e13!
still pertinent doddamo's :) keep it up. thx for the info.
is it possible to use a 145mm hollow axle on 27.5 wheels? please let me know
can you help? I need to do this. convert qr 9x100 front hub to 15x110 thru axle
Can I convert a 9x100mm thru axle to a 15x100mm thru axle on all wheels easily or will I need to change the hubs? Or does it depend on the wheels I have? Like it’s easy for some wheels and others you need to change the hub?
I want to put a. Wheelchair hub on 26 inch mountain bike wheels.I would assume it would be two rears.They must be 3 spoke like xcore makes in 25 inch. Thanks for any input!!
Hi, can I change the rear hub from a 15 inch to a 16 inch on a Yamaha XV750 Virago 1997 - I cannot locate any decent tyres for the bike, because no one makes 15 inch rear tyres.
Hey Doddy got a scott scale it came with a dropper it is going to cost at least 200 should I get the dropper fix or get a seat post
#askGMBNTech I have a 12x142mm rear Onyx hub and considering a frame swap to a bike with a boost hub spacing, I've looked at boost spacer kits and redishing my wheel and all seems well so far, but what about the derailleur? If I used the oem hanger and just indexed it to ride a little more to the center would my shifting be the same? Or should I try and put both spacers on the brake side then buy a 3mm chainring? Thanks.
i have next mountain bike i am trying to put disc brakes on it and i am having trouble with finding a Rear Disc Brake Adapter to put the Caliper on cause my next mountain bike didn't have disc brake and i am trying to convert it over do u have any thing that may help me to concert it over
Can I change a change a rear15 inch hub to a 16 inch hub on a Yamaha XV750 Virago 1997?
Can I take my 700c rims and change the hub bearings to a sealed bearing? I want to do a conversion to sealed bearings. Please help and what parts would I need how would I go about doing it
I Have A Question Doddy I Have A 2009 Cannondale Rush I Was Wondering If I Can Change The Rear Hub Without Having To Change To Much?
can i convert my mavic crossride wheelset from 12x142 thru axle to 9x135 quick release? thanks in advance.
I have Fox 36 170mm Performace Elite LSC/HSC from 2018. Is it possible to up its traves to 180mm ?
I have just bought rockshox boxxer triple DH forks 200 mil. And l have hope pro 2 hubs. I have been told l need to get a hub conversion kit, but l don’t know what length of throu axel on triple forks and l don’t know what measurement of hub adapter l need for hope pro 2 front wheel! I’m running 26 inch wheel! Can you help please . The bike l have is a 2004 Kona Coiler and the suspension is coil ! Can you help with answer ASAP as l be getting new forks in the next day or so and l want to install forks on my Kona Coiler . Also what issues will l find with a full siuspension! Rear sus has 6imch travel with fox vanilla R coil rear sus. Hope all of this makes sense.
Doddy You da man! Always have such incredible answers... the amount of stuff I have learned from you is mind blowing
Thanks James!
I have a question and I know I’m two years late
I want to put a free hub on my trek marlin 7 because I don’t like how quiet it is I don’t know if this is smart or if it’s even possible but it would be helpful to know how I can do it
You have a couple of choices.
1. Disassemble the freehub and put it back together using oil or less grease on the pawls (will make it louder).
2. Try to find a new freehub. It will be difficult to find a compatible one because the mounting isn’t standardized.
3. Purchase a new hub (Hope will probably be the loudest out there) and re-lace the wheel with different spokes too. This can get quite pricy, so I would not recommend going through with it just for the sound.
Hope this helps.
The real question is how to convert an old drop out bolt up frame to be used with new through axle wheels. Took me weeks to figure this out after buying an old dh bike, being new to the sport and all. But yes, there are adapters for everything. Just have to look hard enough.
Where was the "Can You Convert Your Mountain Bike Wheel Hubs" question and reply?
5:10
With regards to the first question. I had a FSA gamma pro crankset on my new bike and found the BCD was a weird size ( 88mm ) and it was a nightmare finding chainrings for that size.
I ended up swapping my cranks to a shimano set with 104BCD so I could change my chainring.
Hope this helps.
Thanks Neilashford, that's good to know. Hopefully they're just one of the 'standards'.
Thanks for confirming my fears, I'm facing the same issue on my 2017 Trek Rosco 7. Time to go Hollowtech2...
Hi doddy im planning to upgrade my hub i got Shimano shadow tech M8000 11speed is it compatible with hope pro hub 4 thank you appreciate your help
hi is it possible to convert a front wheel axle size from standed to the 15mm axle to run a set of boxer fork
Hey, sick editing! Keep those videos coming! Anyway, I left a sub. Have a good day! All the best, Philipp from PHAM
Thanks PHAM!
My son is has autism he is 15 now and refuse to pedal his bicycle smaller bicycle the rear wheel move the pedal bigger bicycle you can stop the pedals while the wheel spin.
Can I convert this so that the pedal turns only when the rear wheel turns ?
#askGMBNTech Hi Doddy, I am currently using a two pot Shimano Deore M615 disc brakes and I am ready to upgrade to a four pot system. I am interested with the new Shimano XT M8020 four pot disc brakes. Found out that the new 4 pot XT uses the same 2 pot XT lever, so if you just upgrade the caliper to the 4 pot you would get the same performance as a new set. My question is can I do this with my Deore M615! Can I use my Deore M615 lever and upgrade the caliper to the XT M8020 4 pot and get the same performance? Thanks.
#askGMBNtech Hello Doddy. i wanted to ask, why does my bb make a weird squling noise? I do some stoppies and endos. I tried to see I the crank arms were lose or smt and the could move a little(less than a 1mm) and the movement was barely noticable.
Thanks a lot
Hi Doddy, i have a Qr front wheelset and want to upgrade my QR fork to TA fork.. what to do without changing my front QR hubs to fit to a TA fork.. thanks
Nothing. Buy TA hubs
#askgmbntech hello, im putting 2022 fox 36 e-fork on my 2022 hightower. The technician is changing my end cup hub, would that give me problem in the future?
Can you fit boost wheels on non boost frame and forks???
#askgmbntech I have a Sram NX 1x11 11-42. I want to add an extender for less hike a bikes in the mountains(Pisgah is nearby) Sram claims these are not compatible, but the shop mechanic a few friends claim that single cogs and and extended cassettes do work , and they work good. When I contacted Sram, they said I should go to eagle nx if I want a larger range. But $380 is a lot compared to $50-100 for a cog or cassette , and works good in my budget. Why does Sram not want me to use these?
Hello mate,I have a question, i wanna change my free hub on my rear wheel couse mine it's to quite and I don't know which one to get that sounds great, I have a Massi black gold 2 back wheel and I would like to know which one is compatible..
cheers mate.
Can you put a cassett on a freewheel hub?
Can you fit a cassett to a freewheel hub?
Hi doddy i have a rockshox pike rct3 dual position air and when i put my weight on the bars the fork goes down til it bottoms out but the isn’t any air leek and the kit has been changed but stilI the same , i want to know that can i change the top part only to mrp ramp control or needs it to. Change the second part of the air side too?!
Thank love the show#askGMBNtech
#askGMBNtech hi totally gutted in September I picked up a 2021 trek fuel ex 5 last night I took my bike out the boot of my car in the dark after a great day out.
I tried to put the front wheel back on and I must of had dirt in the threads and I've slightly stripped the threads on the bolt have I destroyed this and is it going to be costly.
I feel ashamed for my stupidness
I have a question how do you fix a new hub
Hi mate can I converting 135mm hub to 142mm
Hi GMBN Tech. I've bought a second hand Merida Big Seven 300 and the rear hub shimano m475 needs replacing, what hub can I replace it with that is affordable but also good quality? #askGMBNTech
I'm about to buy a new pair of pedals, these are the oneup comp, and I was wondering how good are nylon composite pedals, Cuz I have not enough money to alloy pedals.
Generally we've had great experience with Nukeproof's Neutron nylon pedals. We can't say anything about One Up pedals, but if they're anything like Nukeproof's, they're lightweight and strong. And cheap.
@@gmbntech thanks
I have the aluminum version and they're incredible, but all the reviews on the nylon version I've read have been very positive as well. Nothing wrong with nylon pedals!
Good evening hope you guys had a good christmas
I would like your advice i have a
Specialized epic expert carbon 09
Second hand at a steal price i would like to change it to a 1 x 11 or 12 speed what would be the best cassette, chain etc to buy for this conversion
Many thanks
#askGMBNtech Hi Doddy, is it advisable to use a conversion kit for hubs? currently at TA 15X100 and my new fork is a boost at TA 15X110. Should I get the adapter or should I buy a new front hub? Thanks in advance.
Thanks for your advice Doddy, kind regards
hello gmbn im planning to buy salsa horsethief sx eagle that has 12x157 rear hub on a 29in rims, i want to change it to 27.5+ but i cannot find a wheelset with a rear hub of 12x157. is there any wheelset with this size of hubs. thanks. #askGMBNTech
Great show great advice keep up the great work Doddy.
#askgmbntech Hi, I have a 2019 Trek X-Caliber 9 with a Rockshox Judy Silver TK Solo Air fork with 100 mm of travel. Is it possible to expand that to 120mm of travel? Can I swap in longer air tubes to achieve that travel?
Is there no way to fit a 148mm hub on a 150mm frame ?
How many quid in a bushel?
Planetary gear cranks are perfect for recumbent trikes.
can i convert dt swiss hub 240 boost to super boost
I’m just want to know if I can run boost wheels (29er) on non boost frame (142x12 Rear, 15mm front). I’m from Guerrero, Mexico not much parts around 😐
No pretty sure the boost wheel wont fit the non boost frame
#askGMBNTech I'm 5.7feet, 13 years old and I've got a custom Kona cinder cone 26er, do you think it is worth upgrading it more or should I buy a whole new bike with 27.5 inch wheels?
If it fits now, wait til you stop growing then buy a new bike that fits then. Upgrade stuff that breaks or makes you more comfortable like saddle, grips, bars, pedals and you can bring them to your new bike that fits when you stop growing.
Great idea, thanks mate!!
I’m also 13 and I find that 27.5 is pretty much the best to buy. I would go for a Marin hill hawk or a Vitus nucleas
#askgmbntech I have a question on brake adapters to the forks and frames. How do i figure out what type to use, 2 hole, 4 hole, post mount, top mount, or some sell longer bolts with washer type spacer/adapter. I have a 160mm mount on the pike fork and going to a 200mm sram brake setup. I know i need a 40mm adapter but theres so many options. Thank you and enjoy they show.
just buy a post mount for 200mm, no adapters needed
#askGMBNTech Hi Doddy Dude, please can you help. I am an ex road/track sprinter so i am not a small lad 120kg! I am in the process of building up a Santa Cruz tall boy. My question is around rear shock. I have a fox float ctd kashima shock but i just cannot put enough pressure to set the sag and rebound. Can you suggest a fix? Coil spring shock? Anyone else help? Thanks Garry
#askgmbntech is it bad practice to be sitting on the seat when the dropper is fully down? Sometimes I like pedalling around with the seat down when sessioning features for about an hour or so, but concerned that it might damage the dropper since it was designed for descents when you are supposed to be stood up. Cheerio
Not the dropper, but your knees. Seriously, don't bend your knees more than you have to - that's why droppers are so cool - you can adjust to the conditions. The dropper will be fine. Really. :)
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Hi Doddy, I have a 2017 Scott Spark with 120mm travel and want to increase the front suspension, can I install a 140mm fork?
You can! But we wouldn't suggest going any more than 140mm.
Hi Doddy , do you know how to install a quick release on your wheels
Hey man I been watching you a while , thanks , my question is about rear hubs , for example , the distance from the rear hub to the rims , spokes etc,
does any rear hub fit in , for example , for any 29er wheel rim ?? Regarding the cassette, sorry my ignorance
#askgmbntech Hello Doddy. Is it worth to upgrade aluminium handlebar and seatpost to carbon on a XC hardtail bike? Worry about durability during riding in the mountains.
They will be strong enough but consider spending the money on something that will have a greater difference on performance, such as upgrade to tubeless, nicer wheels, better brakes, better saddle, grips and pedals. There's a lot of things I'd upgrade before dropping a few grams by getting carbon parts. If you've already done all the important upgrades then there's no problem going to carbon bars and seatpost
I would rather go for lighter wheelsets or cranks. The effect is way bigger
#askgmbntech Hey Doddy I have a Morewood Makulu from 2012, it has a 1 1/8 headset in it but my fork is tapered. I cant seem to figure out which type of tapered bottom set Id need, could you help me out?
#askgmbntech Hi Doddy, I’m looking for a nice trail bike. I currently have a hard tail and I’m looking for a full suspension bike under 2000£. Do you have any suggestions?
#askgmbntech Hi Doddy, I run conti baron tires. They've been on my bike approx. one year, the tires are the black chilli compound. Still lots of tread on them, but the tires feel less "tacky" on the trails. Is this normal? Or is it just the reduced grip due to tire wear? Thanks!
#askgmbntech Hi doddy I have a shimano non series hub and I am trying to cknvert it into thru axle. Can I convert it?
Hi Doddy
Is iT important to rebuild a rockshock suspensionfork because I have never rebuild iT. Also my hub on has very much play and I am going to replace iT but meanwhile I still ride iT with the broken freehub, can I damage something else wile riding?
Thanks! #askGMBNTech
The Hammer Schmitt would be a sweet bike name.
#askgmbntech I’m looking to get the commencal meta ht am origin 2019. Should I get a large or a medium size bike?
Same thing with the Nukeproof Scout 275
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I want only to change my rear hub to a hopetech pro 4 hub. Is that possible?
How tall do you need to be
Can you put 27.5 on a 29? 😅
If your bottom bracket isn't SUPER low than yes. But if you have rear suspension and it goes pretty far in its travell maybe it can hit the bottom bracket shell when landing.
#askgmbntech I have vintage cranks the ones with two stell doules and they arent good can i use a different type of crankset if yes what shld i use?
Not sure what you mean by "stell doules" but you can use a crankset when its compatible with your bottom bracket. There are several types of those, like square taper, octalink, and uhh other shimano stuff)) if its vintage its probably square taper and you can chose any crankset that matches. Otherwise, proceed to replace bottom bracket too :)
#askGMBNtech why does it have to be so difficult for different wheel/hub manufactures to share clear information about how to convert their boost 148x12 hubs to Trek hub standard Boost 141x5mm QR? Best regards
#askgmbn I just bought a 2019 Giant talon 2 29er, its got an sr suntour xcm 100mm fork on it with straight 1-1/8 steerer tube, can I go up to 120mm travel and air sprung and what fork would you recommend ( it's my xc bike and my trail bike as I'm on a budget)
Bobby Hempel yep u can but the bottom bracket will be higher
Yes. You could also run different tyres front and back to help correct the head angle back to the correct postion, something with big grippy knobs on the back and something with shallower knobs on the front.
You could also run more PSI in the rear and less in the front to get the geometry near to how the bike should be when using the 100mm forks.
Suntour has an upgrade program where you can get ~$100 bucks off of a new fork, you just need to give them the serial number of your bike and your fork. I upgraded mine to the Raidon, you just have to decide what to get and how much you want to put into a new fork (I ended up getting a trail bike about 8 months later so I guess it was a good decision, but if you are going to keep the bike a while it might make sense to get the next level up). I know the Raidon 100mm I have can go up to 120mm. www.srsuntour.com/pages/upgrade
I would go for a manitou markhor
@@imnotgivingmynametoamachine683 that's what I was planning on doing.
Awesome video 👍🏻
@@nils7926 Maybe not do that dude?
#askGMBNTech Hey Doddy, I'm a weight lifter who likes to use mountain biking on cross country trails for cardio. I need a pretty robust bike but I'm on a budget, so I opted for a fully rigid fat bike with a Bluto-compatible frame for upgrading later. So far this has worked out really well. Although I'll never be an XC racer I've been having a blast climbing; the rigid frame and fat tires make good use of my strength. Descents are a different story. The rigid fork dishes out a beating and with the steep head angle (69 degrees) that has me walking some sections I used to ride.
So I'm thinking about that fork upgrade, but I've heard the Bluto fork is a bit flexy. Is there a better choice for someone my size (I weigh 18 stone)? Weight is no object; my new bike is four kilos heavier than my old one, and I don't really notice it.
#askGMBNTech Hello guys , i`ve got a Treck Roscoe 8 2020 and it has 27.5+ wheels , the thing that i want to do is to fit 29'' wheels ...i cant find any rear wheel with boost 141 QR , can you recomand a rear wheel that comes in 141QR or one that can be converted to 141QR by swapping end caps ? by the way i really love the channel , very informative . ( London area)
#askGMBNTech Doddy greetings my good man! I have a 2011 Marin Stinson which has ONLY had 4 realistic rides since purchase, due to an unrelated injury. I love the new fat bike look and I wanted to know is that doable with this bike or should I just look to purchase a fat bike and just upgrade that?
doddy rules
#AskGMBN Hi Doddy, I have put this question in to askGMBN a couple of times but no luck! Would you be able to explain how the freestroke nuts (as opposed to the reach bolts) on Shimano XT brake levers work? I find that as the pads wear out, the lever stroke gets excessive. Some people suggest on forums to bleed the brakes with the freestroke nut wound out, and then as the pads wear, wind it in to reduce the throw. But all the Shimano bleed documentation states that the brakes must be bled with this screw wound in. Could you explain? Thanks!
#askGMBNTech I want to change up the look of my bike, and i was wondering if you can vinyl wrap an entire frame or would that not work? Are there people who can do this or is that something I'd have to do myself?
There's peops out there doing magnificient wraps - but qualitiy has its price!
#askgmbntech can i convert my neo boost hub 148x12 to non boost 142x12? Thanks in advance gmbn
#askgmbntech hi doddy, i recently bought a new nukeproof scout frame which needs a boost hubs for the rear wheel. my question is , can i use a non boost hubs on my front tire since my fox34 fork is non boost? or should i buy a new for?k to match my rear wheel. thanks in advance. loving the show.
Doesn't matter, it should would with no problems
#askgmbntech got a brand new raceface dropper it has a horrible wobble that is getting worse is it because it is faulty or just wearing out
I'm going to have toast for breakfast. Should I have sausage or bacon with it?
#askgmbntech doddy I have sram guide brakes I am looking to upgrade my disc brake rotors I would like hope floating rotors however when I searched it up there were lots of mixed answers I was wondering what you think ???? Thanks and keep up the show
You may have to modify the caliper for the rotor to have enough clearance.
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Hi Doddy
Can I install hub with quick release axle on an old beach cruiser with horizontal drop out?
#askgmbntech another question what are some good lock on grips for someone with big bony hands my grips aren't comfortable as they are too skinny.
Deathgrips and get the thick version
#gmbn Is there a boost compatible hub with better engagement then standard?
Square Taper especially Shimano UN55 is defo not a downgrade especially when considering wear and longevity. Hollowtech 2 is ok but remember these were designed for Pro racing and those boys are not so much caring for long lasting parts hense why everything race is weight focused and not wear and tear. A UN55 will long out live generally Hollowtech 2 and take probably more of a battering even if the squeek freeks don't agree! I surfed and seeing a pro surfers board would tell the same story and would only be good for a season. Hope you have a fat wallet mate!