Saturday, May 9, 2009
New Chain. Sorry KMC
I have to report that I changed the chain out for an XTR chain I had sitting around. The KMC chain that came on the bike worked well at first but now will not double shift up the cassette. I worked on the problem for and while before switching chains. I took the Fantom Team out for a ride and the shifting was perfect with the new chain. I put the tubeless tire psi up to 30 and noticed less flex which was better then the 28psi setting I had the tires/tyers at before.
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I just ordered one of these bikes today, I'm psyched to see how it works out. Your blog is great, thanks for putting so much work into it. I'm pumped about the bike after reading this.
Same issue with the chain that came with my Team Fly - it stretched beyond use in about 10 rides. Also had to change the cables which also stretched. The read of my mechanic was that BD uses some cheap components to keep the price (way) down.
I also snapped the rear axle on my Team Fly - same XRP wheels as the Fantom. My mechanic searched high and low but could not find a replacement. I ended up having to buy a new wheel; went with Mavic to ensure access to parts.
Changed the chain to an XPR, much improved shifting
I've had to remove the top pivot bolt to access the valve to put air in the rear shock. Do you need to do this also?
I have had this bike for a year now and love it. As for the valve on the back shock I too had access issues so I just took it off and repositioned the valve and no problems now. I swapped out the tires for WTB Velos and love them.
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