Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby nessbike » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:07 am
Keep me posted.
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby nessbike » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:13 am
cheers Alex
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Mon Jun 07, 2010 11:40 am
In my opinion Alex making a shorter boom is a problem because for the likes of me I need longer booms and hence it's allot easier to cut a boom than try and stretch it to make it longer which we all know is impossible. So I much prefer manufactures make long booms with instructions included to cutting a boom should it be too long for anyone. The cost to produce one boom length would be cheaper than producing two of different sizes and just let the customer decide on length when they get there bent. I don't see the point of paying close to $100 more on top of the couple of grand just to purchase a longer boom when we could cut it. Not that many bent dealers in Oz allow custom builds so choosing a boom of correct length is pretty hard here where as over seas dealers allow just about anything so they have the choice but we are limited.nessbike wrote:Re Boom length - I'm only 174 so I had to cut a couple of inches out of the boom - its more than long enough - actually going to suggest the factory might want to produce them shorter to save a bit of cost. I now run 165 mm triples on my FWD - most companies do a range of lengths - mine are truvativ so it was a straight swap. think Shimano and raceface are interchangeable on outboard bearings not sure about Truvativ and FSA.
cheers Alex
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby nessbike » Mon Jun 07, 2010 3:40 pm
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Mon Jun 07, 2010 5:41 pm
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby Storm » Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:24 pm
Ok a liitle bit more progress now, while installing the front derailuer I found there were no front cable guide under the frame like on Pauls LR (see pics)
I queried Performer and the response was as follows.
"I am afraid that our craft didn’t weld cable guide. We have made a possible solution to fix cable, as shown in attachment photo.
Thanks for your feedbacks to remind us keep improving and even to get better on quality and service.
I am really sorry to make these two troubles on you.
We will keep monitor each our production step to avoid any mistake in the future.
In order to compensate your loss and any inconvenience caused on you, we would like to give you a light bracket. This light bracket is installed on front boom to attach light or cycle computer.
The light bracket will be sent to Andy in next order."
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby Storm » Tue Jun 08, 2010 6:58 pm
How did you cut your boom Alex? I think I would get it professionally cut ($$) otherwise 1 it won't be a straight cut and 2 the paint will probably chip/scratch somehow.
I cant stand the seatpad!!! it's hard as a rocks and my bum gets sore I think I'll get some of the black Aircon foam, I already use it on SWB and IMO far more comfortable.
Riding experience: it's a smooth, solid bike for sure, no suspension and not really nesssary, the FWD chain is louder than my SWB (the tubes I recon) and the tube that runs up to the main idler has already been sucked into the idler and is a mess now.
When you cut your stem Alex did you need to cut the slit higher so it would clamp tight, how did you do that ?
As you can see in the above pic there is only one spacer so i don't think I'll bother removing it.
BTW: the gearing is way too low for my liking, and even though it rides on 451s the upgrade runs a 12t small cog so do you think 60t would fit or would 58t be the max?
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby }SkOrPn--7 » Tue Jun 08, 2010 11:16 pm
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby nessbike » Wed Jun 09, 2010 10:34 am
I cut the boom by hand (was tempted to use an angle grinder or drop saw but was concerned about possibly deforming the tube). Admittedly its not 100% straight but I've done a couple and it doesn't affect the final operation (and cutting by hand doesn't chip paint). Mind you any local engineering shop should be able to do a clean straight cut (and finish the ends with a linisher) in no time at minimal cost. I've done a couple of stems - a bit easier to cut straight as they fit in a fork steerer cutting guide. The clamping slot is easily recreated with a dremel - a wonderful tool for small job cutting and finishing. I've cut most of the return tube away at the top and I've actually zip tied the vertical tube to the fork leg (I actually went without it all together but the chain rattle was making a mess of the paint on the forks so have put it back till I get some of the frame protection plastic. Will takes some picks of setup and post later.
Cheers Alex
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby nessbike » Tue Jun 29, 2010 5:45 pm
belated update - just fitted a 56T front chain ring to my FWD. Don't think you'll get much bigger on as I'm at the ends of the post and derrailier Adjust (may squeak 58 but doubtful). Still get good clean up and down shift running 39/56 so thats a positive. Haven't managed to wind out yet so will have to stay tuned. On regular commute runs it seems to have given me at least 2 extra gears at the top while maintaining 35 km/h on a particular section so should help with long flats an downhills. Cheers Alex
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby Storm » Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:45 pm
BTW I ride when I can, not everyday but often and I have become aquainted with the torque steer and rarely notice it now, although I don't ride in as straight a line as the RWD. My initial concern of the Idler is not an issue for me, my leg does rub and my tights get slightly greasy but I'ts never pinched
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby John Lewis » Tue Jun 29, 2010 11:52 pm
Would it be possible to add a little extension to the post? I can think of a couple of ways to do it.
What do you think think the minimum X seam would be before you get an overlap of wheel and crank?
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby Storm » Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:30 am
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby John Lewis » Sat Jul 03, 2010 10:56 pm
Does the top of the deraileur tube have a plastic cap? If so you can remove it. Now get a length of Ali rod the same OD as the tube and have an inch or so turned down to the ID. This can be glued in the tube with epoxy or you could drill and rivet or thread in a short bolt.
If the top is welded shut you would have to cut it off to use this method.
Hope this makes sense.I used the same idea to extend the end of the handlebars on my lowracer a bit. I used hardwood rather than Ali as it was only an experiment. It worked well and was plenty strong.
Hope this helps,
John
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby nessbike » Mon Jul 05, 2010 4:30 pm
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer in Aus
Postby Storm » Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:58 pm
I cut ~25mm from the boom today using a cheap china mitre saw with a fine tooth blade, I'm very happy with the result and my PLR fits me now
I also shortened the chain tube running up the fork leg and removed the lower horizontal tube, its bracket restricted the small idler from sliding side/side.
Actually there is a small vent hole at the top of the post so maybe I can rivet an upside down "cap" w/=OD
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Re: Performer FWD Lowracer-cutting boom
Postby cycliste » Sun Aug 01, 2010 8:33 pm
In fact, a slightly angled cut makes insertion of the boom a lot easier. Instead of having to get the whole circumference entered square, you introduce the 'lip' and twist it in. It only needs to be a couple of mm's different - we're not talking 45 degrees here; 3 or so degrees is plenty!
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