It's official........Sliders are better

[DeeZee]

On my 5th SS frame and finally have one that does not require constant chain adjustment.

Some riders do not have problems with EBB’s but I am a heavier rider and mash. After every ride (over 15 miles) I would have to adjust the chain.

This slider design has set screws that keep the sliders from moving. Once I got it dialed in the chain tension has remained the same.


That’s my story and I am sticking to it

[foofighter]

:clapping: i think my next SS frame will have that

[dstepper]

Not disagreeing with you, I have EBB problems. I just don’t like the looks of sliders….love the clean look of the EBB. If I ever replace my One-9 it will be a ti frame split shell bike.

Dean

[surlygal]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

On my 5th SS frame and finally have one that does not require constant chain adjustment.

Some riders do not have problems with EBB’s but I am a heavier rider and mash. After every ride (over 15 miles) I would have to adjust the chain.

This slider design has set screws that keep the sliders from moving. Once I got it dialed in the chain tension has remained the same.


That’s my story and I am sticking to it

Neil would strongly disagree

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by dstepper

Not disagreeing with you, I have EBB problems. I just don’t like the looks of sliders….love the clean look of the EBB. If I ever replace my One-9 it will be a ti frame split shell bike.

Dean

but I will always choose function over fashion. I like the looks of my old SIR better than my current bike but.......my current bike is less fussy.

A split shell maybe better than a set screw or wedge EBB

[Fired Yo Momma]

When you said sliders I was thinking White Castle burgers

[Abui]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

On my 5th SS frame and finally have one that does not require constant chain adjustment.

Some riders do not have problems with EBB’s but I am a heavier rider and mash. After every ride (over 15 miles) I would have to adjust the chain.

This slider design has set screws that keep the sliders from moving. Once I got it dialed in the chain tension has remained the same.
That’s my story and I am sticking to it

I haven't seen the manual for your sliders but I would say the set screws are for adjusting the tension and should be backed out after the slider is bolted down. If the bolts slip the set screw will be stripped.

My Kona Unit sliders would slip until I bored my own holes for through-bolts with nuts.

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by Fired Yo Momma

When you said sliders I was thinking White Castle burgers

That's why I'm here.

Damn. Now I'm hungry for some sliders.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Abui

I haven't seen the manual for your sliders but I would say the set screws are for adjusting the tension and should be backed out after the slider is bolted down. If the bolts slip the set screw will be stripped.

My Kona Unit sliders would slip until I bored my own holes for through-bolts with nuts.

I actually added 8mm nuts to the bolts

ps. My Kona's would also slip

[houseofmusic]

Originally Posted by foofighter

:clapping: i think my next SS frame will have that

when will that happen? next week? aren't you on your third ss frame in like 3 weeks?

Originally Posted by DeeZee

On my 5th SS frame and finally have one that does not require constant chain adjustment.

Some riders do not have problems with EBB’s but I am a heavier rider and mash. After every ride (over 15 miles) I would have to adjust the chain.

This slider design has set screws that keep the sliders from moving. Once I got it dialed in the chain tension has remained the same.


That’s my story and I am sticking to it

Does EBB make your bottom bracket lower in general? or is it just the frame design?

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by houseofmusic

when will that happen? next week? aren't you on your third ss frame in like 3 weeks?

Foo's bikes get dirty he sells them and get's a new one

[2wheel_lee]

What's wrong with good ol' slotted dropouts? Other than a simple chain tensioner, there is no funky hardware to deal with, and no areas for potential creaks. I've been using bikes with slotted dropouts for over 30 years without any problems relating to the design.

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by 2wheel_lee

What's wrong with good ol' slotted dropouts? Other than a simple chain tensioner, there is no funky hardware to deal with, and no areas for potential creaks. I've been using bikes with slotted dropouts for over 30 years without any problems relating to the design.

can be a challange

[HUGH]

I have had split shell,wedge, and set screw EBBs and now that I have Paragon sliders on the Moots no more EBBs for me! The sliders are a true set it and forget it setup. EBBs are great(wedge type) but do need attention. I don't know about lighter riders but when you are over the 200lbs mark ALL EBBs move! So I'm with DeeZee on this one!

HUGH

[Pho'dUp]

Originally Posted by Abui

My Kona Unit sliders would slip until I bored my own holes for through-bolts with nuts.

I put bigger diameter washers on my bolts of my Unit. No slippage so far.

[DeeZee]

Does EBB make your bottom bracket lower in general? or is it just the frame design?[/quote]

but being able to adjust the BB height is a nice function with EBB's

[CPATCRASH]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

but I will always choose function over fashion. I like the looks of my old SIR better than my current bike but.......my current bike is less fussy.

A split shell maybe better than a set screw or wedge EBB

Sliders rock!!!! Almost two years and not one problem!!!

[DeeZee]

Originally Posted by Pho'dUp

I put bigger diameter washers on my bolts of my Unit. No slippage so far.

A also scraped the paint and it seemed to help

[2wheel_lee]

Originally Posted by DeeZee

can be a challange

I was removing and reinstalling wheels on my Sting-Ray as early as 7 or 8 (I repainted it when I was about 9 or 10), and I didn't have a problem - and I had to work with a coaster brake arm. How are slotted dropouts a challenge?