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SRAM UDH Compatibility
Is there any chance that your rear dropouts on the Flaanimal 5.0 would support the SRAM Transmission drivetrain in the future? It looks like a tricky problem to solve with your design – but it would be cool if there was something in the works.
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It is on the horizon. No date set but seems possible. A simple slider revision would do it.
Follow up on SRAM UDH Compatibility -
Reason for asymmetric slider design.
I noticed that the sliders on my Flaanimal 5 Ti are asymmetric when the thru-axle is aligned. The drive-side slider is almost 1cm further forward than the non-drive slider. None of my bikes with Paragon sliding dropouts are like this.
I was told on the phone “that’s just how the sliders are” I didn’t get a reason as to why they were designed that way. It seems like the asymmetry is just leaving space on table, which is strange when one of the main selling point of the bike is its sliding dropouts.
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Over time we’ve revised both drive and non-driveside sliders on different intervals, and for a period of time the parts were as you described. Once we use(d) up those parts that we had in inventory the next batch were made symmetrical, but even after that revision the usable slider range remains the same between all versions. The frame hits all stated fore-aft slider ranges and accommodates all tire sizes no matter which slider version was used.
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How much clearance is remaining with 2.4″ tires
Hello,
Does someone have a picture of the remaining rear clearance for a flaanimal ti + 2.4″ tires (mezcal or ikon)?
Thank you so much!
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We haven’t run a 2.35″ Ikon, but we have run the 2.35 Mezcal extensively, all across the world, including by Daniel Connel in Tour Divide. Clearance has been excellent for those events. We don’t have a set mounted to measure here, but an estimate would be 6-8mm of clearance per side of the tire with the sliders all the way back. This is on our Rodeo 2.0 rim. Clearance varies per rim brand / width. Not all tires of a given measurement actually measure what the label says, and tread pattern will also affect actual real world measured size.
Will attempt to update this thread with a photo ASAP
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Aluminum wheel option
Hey – is there an option to swap out for aluminum wheels? I’m looking to allocate my budget to components instead of wheels.
thanks!
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Trevor. Yes we can use aluminum wheels and otherwise configure every build per your goals / specs.
Two ways to do this:
1. email bikes@rodeo-labs.mom and just tell us what you want and we will send you a build sheeet.
2. Use our bike configuration form to give us similar details but in a walk-through format. We will email you back with a build sheet to review after that as well.
3. Bonus way: Just give us a call. 303-477-4136Thanks!
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TD 3.1 Seatpost Slipping
Having a hard time w my Ritchey carbon seatpost slipping on my TD 3.1 Previous issues were solved by some carbon paste, no luck now. Can I torque past 4nm? The seat post is well under 27.2, leading to a substantial diff with the inner diameter of the frame.
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Yes it is ok to torque past the 4nm listed on that clamp. That is a third party clamp with an extremely conservative torque number. 6-7nm shouldn’t be an issue. We have noted a lot of variability in post diameter between different post brands as well.
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RockShox Rudy Ultimate XLPR + Flaanimal 5.0 Ti
Has anyone tried a RockShox Rudy on their Flaanimal 5.0 Ti? It looks like the crown to axle measure is 39mm greater on the RockShox (40mm version). My calcs show this will slacken the HT and ST angle by 2 degrees. I know this will change the handling, but I don’t have a reference to how much of a change I’m potentially in for. Anyone with an idea on what this change might look like?
Overall, I’m looking to make the bike a bit more capable on “rowdier” terrain that I’ll be hitting this summer and just checking out options (short of buying a hard tail mountain bike).
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Jason,
We’ve heard of people installing Rudys and nobody has complained to us about it, but we have not tried it ourselves.
Slackening it will affect handling, and you would notice it initially. It is probably within the range of what you get used to over time though, otherwise the fork wouldn’t be viable on the aftermarket because so few bikes are designed around the fork.
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Fender bridge
Hi, I am looking for a fender bridge mount for the flaanimal 5.0. Does the fender bridge for the Traildonkey fit the flaanimal? Or are there other options out there?
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We have two options now. The metal bridge works on both Flaanimal and TD3, and has to be manually shaped a little bit on either frame because it is universal, or we can 3d print a bridge exactly for your frame. Just specify which you prefer when you order and note your frame size in the notes section on the address / checkout page.
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Which is lighter?
Is the Flaanimal 5.0 Ti lighter than the 4.0 Traildonkey?
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He E.B.
Traildonkey 4 is going to be at least a pound lighter than Flaanimal Ti for the frame+fork combo.
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Pelago Front Rack
Will this rack:
https://pelagobicycles.com/commuter-front-rack-aluminium-medium/
work on Spork 3.0, or will i need to purchase the rack mount adapter tips for the spork?
Thanks
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Howdy! We have not test fit that rack on a Spork. It is possible that it would fit without the offset eyelet kit but it is more probable that the kit would work much better and ultimately make it easier to install the rack.
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Touch up paint
How do I get touch up paint for my brown 4.0? Thanks
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Hi Bill,
We no longer stock touch up paint for 4.0. The best way to get a close match easily would be to grab some brown paint swatch cards from a hardware store and hold them up to your frame to find the closest match. When you pick a color go back and order a sample size of that color and that would be more than enough paint to last a lifetime.
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