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also, @Howard, which jockey wheels are you using in your X9? I went to oil my chain last night and found them completely seized. I switched to some cheap Shimano wheels but had some trouble getting everything to index properly.
I have XO and X9. I use the stock SRAM jockeys. I believe one of them is directional, which is why the shimano ones might not play quite right.
They always seize because they have sealed bearings in them that can't cope with the amount of water and gunk they are subjected to. To fix them I just pop the wheels out, pry off the seals, blast the gunk out with brake cleaner, dry, spin them, then pack with Phil grease and re-install everything.
A bit like BB30 bearings now I come to think of it...
Need to replace all the bearings in my Novatec hubs, too. yay!
Howard-
Blast of GT85 and packed with grease and they're turning again. From the look of the bearings those seals don't do much.
In other cross related woe I hit some rubble/bricks underneath mud on Sunday and have put a large divot in my (tubular) rim. Is pressure from a vice and two pieces of wood either side of the rim the recommended course of action?
Jon.
Very much enjoyed the team race at Great Walstead today. I was never going to be competitive starting behind 100 riders with a lap that tight (and short) but it was a good technical course that seemed to fare quite well in terms of mud for the time of year. Will have to find a team so I can start up front next year.
Now to watch the elites at Tabor.
also, @Howard, which jockey wheels are you using in your X9? I went to oil my chain last night and found them completely seized. I switched to some cheap Shimano wheels but had some trouble getting everything to index properly.