Posts by boldharbor48

Jeffrey Garcia11 said:Haha, but that was my saw🙂 That guy you photographed has been sitting right there by the ferry terminal for 6 or 8 days now; nobody’s even touching him. Pretty strange, isn't it?

// From SGS2 & TapaTalk2
caplja

It is odd that some buddy isn't driving it. 🤣😉

boldcanyon14 said:The bike itself is solid, and I don't see any reason to sell it—not that anyone suggested you should. If the brakes are the issue, I’d suggest looking for some MX4s or BB5 mechanical discs on Craigslist. They perform well without breaking the bank. Alternatively, grab a decent budget hydraulic set; if you're running Avid Elixir 3s now, you could find a fresh pair for $167. That would solve your braking issues, leaving you to swap out other parts only when they actually fail.
I saw both front and rear Hayes MX2s for sale recently—brand new, pads at 100%, including adapters and levers for $100. You can find deals like that if you have enough patience.

I agree with my colleague here. Don't mess around with mechanical setups; just get yourself some hydraulics like an Elixir and call it a day. If money is tight, Tektro Draco or Auriga models are fantastic for entry-level hydraulics. I run Tektro Auriga on my Kon and I'm more than happy with them. They have plenty of bite, though as Charles Bailey45 pointed out, the modulation isn't quite there. 😉