The_Zulu Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 (edited) So as some of you know I'm pretty new to trials and only took my bike out for the first time on Monday.. I own a Monty Kamel 219, bought it and built it straight from the box, so everything is standard. The first problem I found is that the fork and stem all wobble, only slightly (2-3 mil) everything is tight yet it still wobbles? Secondly is my damned jeans keep getting stuck in the chain and freewheel. I wear pretty tight fitting jeans that aren't baggy around the bottom(by bottom I mean around my ankles, not my backside), is there any way to move the cranks further away from the freewheel without weakening anything? Finally is the hs33's, again as standard, not water bled. The only change I've made to these is moved the front right pad away from the rim wall because it was rubbing out of the box. But since i first rode the bike the brakes seem to have become sloppy and less responsive. Don't get me wrong, they still do the intended job well but it feels like they could have a higher performance. I also do not want to hack away with an angle grinder. As always, thanks for all your help guys, Sam Edited July 18, 2013 by The_Zulu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 First thing, the headset sounds like it needs adjusting. Loosen the stem bolts around the forks steerer and tighten the bolt on the top just slightly until the movement in the headset stops (sorry if it sounds like I'm talking down to you, I don't know your level of knowledge regarding bike mechanics). Secondly, does your bike have a bashring? If not then get one as that may help, if not wear shorts (your only other option) Finally, get the rim trued so you can set the brake up properly. Make sure it is set nice and square to the rim, rebleed if needed (water or oil, whatever your preference is) and finally grind your rim if all else fails. The first time it may seem/feel like your destroying your bike but honestly you're not, the first time you do it you'll see there's nothing to worry about! For more advice you might want to post your current brake setup ie. rim, booster, frame, pad material, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Zulu Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Firstly thanks for the rapid response isitafox:) It really is a standard 219 kamel, and I don't know the specs off by heart in all honesty it was an impulse buy;) And I have no mechanical knowledge of this kind, i just poke around chainsaw engines and that's about it.. But all the bolts are as tight as they'll get by hand, and I don't want to turn the bolts any further by tapping the Allen key with a mallet, any other solutions? I spoke to Martin Rathmell about getting a bash ring and he seemed very single minded that they're not right for Monty's (I assume he knows his sh*t as he imports them) but to be honest I like the idea of a bashring over shorts because my legs are ugly as;) any ideas as I which chainring would fit on the bike? I like the look of trial tech ones but I have no clue if it'll fit:( Where can i get it trued? I can't picture kwikfit doing trials rims.. I assumed the brakes would be bled as they should be from the box? Or is that not the case? I've heard many people prefer water bled because its more responsive and higher pressure, is it much of a difference from the standard magura oil? Again, thanks for the rapid response! Yours truly, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_SPAWN Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 You havto loosen the bolts on the side of the stem so they are fully loose. Then press down on the stem and tighten up the top bolt in the stem to remove any play. Make sure its all aligned, then tighten up the bolts on the side again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Zulu Posted July 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 I'll try it tomorrow, bit late to go tinkering:P I'll let you know if it works tomorrow UK_SPAWN Thanks for all the advice and quick replies guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_SPAWN Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Try setting up the brakes again from scratch. Unwindnthe adjuster on the lever and then undo the bolts on the back, push the brake in so the pads almost touch the rim equally on each side. Re tighten bolts and then adjust the lever adjustment again. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatpro09 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Tuck your trousers into your socks like a "gangsta" or just wear lycra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_SPAWN Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I also tuck my trouser leg into sock. Not only does it stop that problem. I looks gangster especially if you wear your missus's socks like me Boom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 If you've tightened the top cap bolt and your forks still wobble then you may need a spacer under the stem to lift it a few mm. You can get your wheels trued at any local bike shop, or if you feel confident then you could do it yourself, I'm sure there is a video floating about showing how it's done. It's fairly common for newly built wheels to need tweeking after a couple of rides, this may also be contributing to your brakes feeling crap.As far as putting a bash ring on goes, I think any should fit but give tarty bikes a bell to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Zulu Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks for all the advice guys, I'll give everything a go when I get back from work! And I tried tucking my trousers into my socks, jeans still got caught so I gave up and put shorts on;) A sight for sore eyes! Again, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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