on one carbon 456 onwers

jairaj
jairaj Posts: 3,009
edited April 2012 in MTB buying advice
Did you need to face the BB and head tube before installing the cranks and headset?

thanks Jai

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  • styxd
    styxd Posts: 3,234
    No you dont
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    Cool thanks for the quick reply.
  • chrisga
    chrisga Posts: 587
    As styxd said, didn't do mine and have had no issues so far.
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  • DodgeT
    DodgeT Posts: 2,255
    You ordered one then jairaj?? Mine should be arriving today....

    Regarding head sets, anyone press there own in, was it easy, or did you LBS it?
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    Yeah they have them on sale for £250 at the mo it'll be silly not too :-)

    Its a bit burly for what I wanted it for just general XC riding but its much lighter than anything else at that price. I'm hoping the geo stays relatively relaxed even with a short fork. Bike Radar seem to suggest its a bit stiff but user comments seem to contradict this. I'm hoping choosing the correct components I'll reduce some stiffness.

    Got it in bright Yellow, you'll prob be able to see me coming a mile away!
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    ps with the headset, just get the LBS to do it. It shouldn't cost too much and it'll be done right. My one will give reduced or even free fitting if you buy the headset from them.

    Its not hard you just need the correct tool which can cost a lot to buy. There are many "how to" guides on making a home made headset press if you really are watching the pennies.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    jairaj wrote:
    Yeah they have them on sale for £250 at the mo it'll be silly not too :-)

    Its a bit burly for what I wanted it for just general XC riding but its much lighter than anything else at that price. I'm hoping the geo stays relatively relaxed even with a short fork

    You could've got a Whippet for the same price
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    yes but geo looks a bit stretched out and racey. I was after something more relaxed.
  • felix.london
    felix.london Posts: 4,067
    fair enough.

    Was thinking of doing a C456 build, then changed to a Whippet, now think I've decided on a 2kg+ alu Nukeproof Snap :shock:
    "Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes

    Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build

    Trek Session 8
  • jairaj
    jairaj Posts: 3,009
    TBH I could've gone either way but the C456 is more than strong enough for those "just in case" moments and still more than light enough.

    And it comes in bight yellow ! :D

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