Moots YBB 29er

[Ottoreni]

Howdy,

Looking for some input / help.

Just picked up a used Moots YBB 29er.

Have a couple of questions for YBB owners.

How much of the slider on the rear should be showing? I know Moots mentions 1 1/8 inches of travel on their site. Should I have 1 1/8 inches showing? Right now I have about 3/4 of an inch. Is this normal?

Second, when I compress the YBB, by pushing down on the seat-tube, it makes a creaking noise? Does it need lube?

Thanks in advance!

[sbsbiker]

The rear wheel moves 11/8, the slider does not move the full distance. Creaking is normal for the ybb, you can lightly lube the slider with some Tri-flow or similar light duty oil, or disassemble the whole unit and repack it with grease. Oil works on the short term, grease works longer. Also as the slider wears, it asks for more lube by creaking, if you notice wear over just normal scoring, replace the slider. It will keep the rear end tracking up and down and less side to side.

[Mojo Man]

You should see about 3/4" of travel on the slider, which equates to full travel at the rear wheel. You should have NO creaks form the slider or the frame for that matter. I've got a custom YBB built up as a SS and ride it very hard, it is absolutely the quiestest bike I've ever riden. It may be your seat post creaking.

Mojo

[woodforbiking]

hello, in the market for a new ride and probably taking the plunge on a custom ybb soon. Couple questions:

I've read the rear can only handle a 2.1 tire, tire sizes range so much by manufacturer, has anyone been able to squeeze a 2.2 maxxis ikon on there by any chance?

Also planning on going sram 1x11, any potential issues?

Thanks..

[xhala_debru]

Hi,

Look there, it's mine.
Veloptimal.com • Afficher le sujet - Le sujet des Moots YBB & YBB SL et de leurs amis (Rigor,...)

On the last pic, you'll see the tire clearance with a Rara 2.25.
There isn't much space left and I think that in muddy conditions (I live in Belgium) this can be an issue.
On the picyures, front derrailleur was still not placed and rear brake needed to be bled.
Bleeding needed as the hose was too short and anyway circuit has to be opened to pass the hose through the fully closed ring for the rear brakes (silly)

I just got it back this wednesday and this sunday I'll do my first ride on it.
Don't know if I'll change the tire before, I would have to find a maxxis beaver 2.1 (muddy these times in Belgium)