TANK Race Team frame (Part 2)

~:: Don't actually know how to start this post ::~

Jumping right into it...

Here it is...


To continue from where I stopped in Part 1.. As it was posted, I entrusted Project Maheez in building my Tank Fobia (YUP ! For obvious reasons, I'm gonna name it Tank Fobia). Took quite awhile actually for Jason to complete building my bike. Sigh...

When I went to Project Maheez to collect the bike, sorry to say but then Jason didn't do quite a good job in building my Tank Fobia. 1st up, he didn't straighten out my rims. Though just alittle bit bengkok only, but thought that since bike already in. Better just get it done lor. Secondly, my rear disc was giving so much squeaking ! As if got a rat stuck in between the pads. :( Really sad.. Actually it is the rotor that is rubbing against the brake housing / calipers. Go when u brake, the vibration travels all the way to the seat - gives a funny sensation to your ass and balls.. But anyway... After some tweaking from Jason Tan, he managed to solve the squeaking disc brakes - temporarily.

Coming out of Project Maheez, I got myself a new seatpost clamp - Salsa.. Good, easier to close than the previous one I was using.

Also... On my right, in the RED corner, weighing in at 28.34lbs.. The newly built, newly fixed and like that lar.. Tank Fobia !!

Now... remember I mentioned that the squeaking rear disc was just temporary fixed. The moment I put the bike on the ground, started to pedal and as you have guessed it. The squeaking sounds came back !! ARGHH !!! Also hor.. bottom bracket also making sound. Sigh... Thankfully, CS managed to solve my rear disc problem. A matter of adding thicker washer to the brake calipers..

Have I tested the bike ? YES ! And the result ? Easton tubing is FLEXY ! No joke man... Last time CS told me that flex frame is quite hard to handle, didn't believe him until I actually rode one myself. Can consider power lost.. Coz during uphill climb, though pedaled hard, but then like not moving much. It was kind of exhausting reaching to the Steroid Junction.

But tell you, downhill time.. Very different ! I know the rear stay (or the whole rear triangle) is flexing, so at certain speed, at certain terrain.. The rear disc gives out squeaks, which indicates that the calipers / housing are touching the rotor. Flexing lar !
Also... When I was on the MERIDA Matts Pro, after very drop.. I'll have to anticipate a loud thump when the rear wheel drops. With the Tank Fobia (Easton tubing).. No such thing, rear landing is smooth...

Lastly.. Got myself a new saddle also. Actually, the new saddle and my current saddle, there is no difference in terms of the design. But then the new saddle is more comfortable. Noticable difference.. The cover material used, current saddle is some rough material, NEW saddle is like leather (PVC probably). Also I suppose the base or core of the NEW saddle is made of carbon, as it is written on the saddle. Now.. the railing for the NEW saddle is also much errr higher.. Provides extra plushness i think.

Do in actual fact, I think the overall weight of Tank Fobia would have been reduce by maybe 10 - 30grams. Doesn't really matter to me, cause me ain't a Weight Weenie ! Oh yes, upcoming also.. NEW wheelset.. Hope that the deal goes through with the seller.

Looking forward to the next ride.. Wanna feel that nice flexy downhill. But (more importantly) I have to overcome my phobia of using clipless pedal... Thus the name, Tank Fobia..

~> Lost that after ride joy <~

~::NK the wOOfer::~