Zerode G3 3
11/19/2024 7:22pm
Nice day for a first ride
It's quite nice, actually
Found the original tensioner a little tricky, so I picked up a few hand tools and a piece of alloy, and made me a dropout tensioner style gadget for the belt.
Shifting where it should be
Prototyping the tensioner
11 years and still at it. Rebuilt the rear lever twice, front once, and calipers never, really happy with these!
I don't understand why not schrader? Also a shout out to this Light Bicycle rim I've been riding on DH since 2015! Admittedly as a front but it's already been through a season on the rear.
Parts
Brand
Model
Additional info
Parts
Frame
Zerode
G3
Frame:
Zerode G3
Rear Shock
Rock Shox
Super Deluxe Ultimate Air
Rear Shock:
Rock Shox Super Deluxe Ultimate Air
Fork
Rock Shox
Boxxer Ultimate
Fork:
Rock Shox Boxxer Ultimate
Headset
Works Components
Offset -6mm
Using Cane Creek crown race for improved sealing
Headset:
Works Components Offset -6mm.
Misc: Using Cane Creek crown race for improved sealing
Handlebar
Race Face
Atlas
Handlebar:
Race Face Atlas
Stem
Renthal
Integra 35
Stem:
Renthal Integra 35
Grips
OneUp Components
Grips:
OneUp Components
Brakes
Shimano
Saint BR-M820
Bought in 2013
Brakes:
Shimano Saint BR-M820.
Misc: Bought in 2013
Brake Levers
Shimano
Saint BL-M820
Brake Levers:
Shimano Saint BL-M820
Shifters
Other
Pinion Smart.Shift
Shifters:
Other Pinion Smart.Shift
Front Derailleur
Other
Pinion C1.9i
Front Derailleur:
Other Pinion C1.9i
Cranks
Other
Pinion Forged
165mm
Cranks:
Other Pinion Forged.
Misc: 165mm
Chainrings / Sprocket
Other
Gates CDX
32t
Chainrings / Sprocket:
Other Gates CDX.
Misc: 32t
Chain
Other
Gates Carbon Drive CDX
Chain:
Other Gates Carbon Drive CDX
Cassette / Rear Cog
Other
Gates CDX
24t
Cassette / Rear Cog:
Other Gates CDX.
Misc: 24t
Pedals
Shimano
PD-M545
Made in 1999
Pedals:
Shimano PD-M545.
Misc: Made in 1999
Front Rim
Other
Chromag BA 30
Front Rim:
Other Chromag BA 30
Rear Rim
Other
Light Bicycle
Rear Rim:
Other Light Bicycle
Hubs
DT Swiss
350
J-bend, 32h. Some random Formula in the front with a boost adapter
Hubs:
DT Swiss 350.
Misc: J-bend, 32h. Some random Formula in the front with a boost adapter
Spokes
Sapim
Race 2.0/1.8
Spokes:
Sapim Race 2.0/1.8
Front Tire
Maxxis
Minion DHF 2.5
Front Tire:
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5
Rear Tire
Maxxis
Dissector 2.4
Rear Tire:
Maxxis Dissector 2.4
Saddle
Chromag
Lynx DT
Seen better days
Saddle:
Chromag Lynx DT.
Misc: Seen better days
Seatpost
Other
Chromag Dolomite
Seatpost:
Other Chromag Dolomite
General Info
General Info
Model Year
2024
Model Year:
2024
Riding Type
Downhill
Riding Type:
Downhill
Weight
41 lb 5.4 oz (18,750 g)
Weight: 41 lb 5.4 oz (18,750 g)
Additional Info
Been dreaming about a gearbox for years. Had a chance to try one this summer, and got one as soon as I could!
Built it on a budget, but there isn't much I plan on upgrading other than a carbon rim in the front.
Building it up was a breeze given that drivetrain is already sorted out, and it felt really comfortable right away, despite my settings being far from ideal!
I get a lot of questions about the gearbox, and figured the best answer is you just gotta try it for a few rides. It took me no time to get used to it, and I feel more comfortable shifting under load on the gearbox now, than even HG+. Not having to do that odd pedal stroke to engage the next gear is something that hasn't bothered me before, but now makes so much sense to me as I can get on full throttle immediately after a corner or whatever section I need to pedal out of.
The bike started off dead silent, but after a few dusty days the headset starting putting out a little creak. It comes with a split crown race, which I was curious about as I first assembled the bike. There's a separate seal, but it's not exactly a double lip rubber seal. Once I replaced the crown race with a CC one which has the same measurements, the bike's back to quiet. Very quiet.
It's an odd sensation when you mess up and it doesn't come with a noise of any sort that you'd expect from a bike. Almost feels like you're riding better.
Additional Info:
Been dreaming about a gearbox for years. Had a chance to try one this summer, and got one as soon as I could!
Built it on a budget, but there isn't much I plan on upgrading other than a carbon rim in the front.
Building it up was a breeze given that drivetrain is already sorted out, and it felt really comfortable right away, despite my settings being far from ideal!
I get a lot of questions about the gearbox, and figured the best answer is you just gotta try it for a few rides. It took me no time to get used to it, and I feel more comfortable shifting under load on the gearbox now, than even HG+. Not having to do that odd pedal stroke to engage the next gear is something that hasn't bothered me before, but now makes so much sense to me as I can get on full throttle immediately after a corner or whatever section I need to pedal out of.
The bike started off dead silent, but after a few dusty days the headset starting putting out a little creak. It comes with a split crown race, which I was curious about as I first assembled the bike. There's a separate seal, but it's not exactly a double lip rubber seal. Once I replaced the crown race with a CC one which has the same measurements, the bike's back to quiet. Very quiet.
It's an odd sensation when you mess up and it doesn't come with a noise of any sort that you'd expect from a bike. Almost feels like you're riding better.
11/19/2024 7:22pm
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