Azonic DS1 fitted to Marzocchi Shiver SC

[chrzanek]

This is the latest update. The bike spent some time in the workshop as there was an issue with rebound. Today we have fixed the issue.

Finally it seems to be complete now, but I'm thinking about changing tires, pedals to silver and seatpost to straight one. And I'm also looking for a better Marzocchi axle solution, the current one is absolutely annoying. Maybe there is an improved substitute.

 

[Dr-Zocchi]

This is the latest update. The bike spent some time in the workshop as there was an issue with rebound. Today we have fixed the issue.

Finally it seems to be complete now, but I'm thinking about changing tires, pedals to silver and seatpost to straight one. And I'm also looking for a better Marzocchi axle solution, the current one is absolutely annoying. Maybe there is an improved substitute.

What is the problem with the axle?

 

[chrzanek]

I think the problem is more with me than with the axle. The axle works as it was designed, but time flights and better solutions were developed afterwards (e.g. 20mm axle from BOS Idylle or Deville).

The original axle is imprecise and unanodized and requires some grease, otherwise doesn't want to come our easy. Quite often I use my car’s trunk to carry a bike into some nice place, hence I prefer axles that are easy and clean in operation.

@kraeMit , thanks for your post, I see there are precise and anodized axles available in your store. That's perfect!

 

[Dr-Zocchi]

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The original axle is imprecise and unanodized and requires some grease, otherwise doesn't want to come our easy. Quite often I use my car’s trunk to carry a bike into some nice place, hence I prefer axles that are easy and clean in operation.

@kraeMit , thanks for your post, I see there are precise and anodized axles available in your store. That's perfect!

Yeah, I had some forks with older axles that got stuck and when they became rare I decided to do some myself including anodizing.
I'm always open for giving some RetroBike discount.

There are some other parts you can use for your SHIVER like knobs, I also created 3D models of the protector guards and will do some red/black/silver top caps and a project is running about a lot of Marzochi foot nuts.

I just bought one myself and I think I will do stickers also, the one aon the market are very costly.

 

[chrzanek]

Yeah, I had some forks with older axles that got stuck and when they became rare I decided to do some myself including anodizing.
I'm always open for giving some RetroBike discount.

There are some other parts you can use for your SHIVER like knobs, I also created 3D models of the protector guards and will do some red/black/silver top caps and a project is running about a lot of Marzochi foot nuts.

I just bought one myself and I think I will do stickers also, the one aon the market are very costly.

You do a great job for our small community. Definitely I'll visit your store and buy some sweets

I think, in case of using Shiver SC would be great if some aftermarket brake cable guides would be available. Like these below:

 

[rich860]

This is the latest update. The bike spent some time in the workshop as there was an issue with rebound. Today we have fixed the issue.

Finally it seems to be complete now, but I'm thinking about changing tires, pedals to silver and seatpost to straight one. And I'm also looking for a better Marzocchi axle solution, the current one is absolutely annoying. Maybe there is an improved substitute.

I really like that, you've done a great job. Love the single speed, such a clean look.

I also built a DS1 with Shivers a few years ago.