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Today, 11:22 AM
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If I'm having issues with tape/rim adhesion I...
If I'm having issues with tape/rim adhesion I like to warm up the rim with a heat gun.
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Yesterday, 05:55 PM
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What about desktop? Using Safari?
What about desktop? Using Safari?
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Yesterday, 03:01 PM
Thread: Gravel/Bikepack nerds enter...
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I want to build from frame up a size 49 Gravel...
I want to build from frame up a size 49 Gravel bike for my wife (I can't figure out how to post photos :fmicon: )
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Yesterday, 02:45 PM
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How does one post photos now? Bonus, who ever...
How does one post photos now?
Bonus, who ever helps me gets first pick in the the Dee Hubbs Greatest Bike Parts Sell Off.
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Read this to help with your decision. ...
Read this to help with your decision.
https://escapecollective.com/threaded-1-dont-make-me-pick-one-hex-key/
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One of the pro athletes I look after is sponsored...
One of the pro athletes I look after is sponsored by SRAM, every time I send part numbers to SRAM I add the Pad Spreader in the order, and never get it. Either its been out of stock, or specific...
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It's not often a YouTube ups me in the bike tool...
It's not often a YouTube ups me in the bike tool department, but his one hit my bank account hard.
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04-17-2024, 08:46 PM
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SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY
SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY
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04-17-2024, 12:52 PM
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Cover them with a new decal:...
Cover them with a new decal:
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04-16-2024, 06:59 AM
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Isn't the horse considered wildlife, so it's not...
Isn't the horse considered wildlife, so it's not really closed to them? :fmicon:
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04-15-2024, 01:33 PM
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Partial bleed referees to using the Shimano bleed...
Partial bleed referees to using the Shimano bleed cup in the lever only, burp out an air bubble that has made its way to the lever (highest point).
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04-15-2024, 10:20 AM
Thread: Giant/Liv Crest 34 fork axle questions
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The Crest uses a: Front 15 mm x 158 mm x M15 x...
The Crest uses a:
Front 15 mm x 158 mm x M15 x 1.5 Thread
Almost any brand that is the right length will work.
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04-15-2024, 09:10 AM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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Gawd dam it, we actually get MAX though our...
Gawd dam it, we actually get MAX though our Xfinity cable package.
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04-15-2024, 07:47 AM
Thread: 2024 UCI DH/XC/Enduro Megathread
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Not trying to stir it up, but how are you guys...
Not trying to stir it up, but how are you guys watching the races?
Max? VPN with something like Eurosport?
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04-14-2024, 12:32 PM
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You'd be surprised how bad a new fork feels...
You'd be surprised how bad a new fork feels coming out of the box, vs how good it feels after cleaning out that grease monstrosity.
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04-12-2024, 09:54 PM
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Any seal driver tool will do. A cheap 3d printed...
Any seal driver tool will do. A cheap 3d printed one or an expensive one from Abbey Tools, they all do the same thing.
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04-10-2024, 11:14 AM
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Just send it. Fox assumes 75% of their...
Just send it.
Fox assumes 75% of their suspension won't be serviced, so they over grease and over lube it so it will last years without issues.
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04-09-2024, 09:49 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Stans recommends 4oz for most MTB sizes and 2oz...
Stans recommends 4oz for most MTB sizes and 2oz for most Road/Gravel size tires.
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04-09-2024, 03:52 PM
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My house is at 8640' it sure as hell dries out...
My house is at 8640' it sure as hell dries out fast.
When I lived in Whistler the rubber on the tire would wear out before the Stans dried out, but here in the high country Colorado 4oz of Stans... -
04-08-2024, 07:03 PM
Thread: The "I'm an idiot" Thread
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I have a DIY tool I use to protect it, but for...
I have a DIY tool I use to protect it, but for some reason I went a different route and tried a drift that moved on me.
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04-07-2024, 06:29 PM
Thread: The "I'm an idiot" Thread
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Destroyed a hub on a $2400 wheel set. I was...
Destroyed a hub on a $2400 wheel set.
I was pressing out some bearings because I feel it's "safer" than DT's suggested process of hammering the axle to remove the bearings.
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04-03-2024, 08:45 AM
Thread: Wagon Stoke
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Fawking Subaru's. My wife found a local Subaru,...
Fawking Subaru's. My wife found a local Subaru, from somebody we know, an older single gentleman, who's buys a new one every 5 years.
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04-01-2024, 06:22 PM
Thread: Bobby's used car lot and Free Carfax
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Trying to find a new wagon. Bobby can you run...
Trying to find a new wagon.
Bobby can you run the VIN on this one:
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03-31-2024, 07:40 PM
Thread: Wagon Stoke
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I can afford the AMG shift knob.
I can afford the AMG shift knob.
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03-30-2024, 07:09 PM
Thread: Wagon Stoke
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Wagon Stoke
4 slot bike rack. No trailer, DD’s mom comes to my place (and leaves) on her own.
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03-30-2024, 05:09 PM
Thread: Wagon Stoke
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What new (to me) wagon do I want? I currently...
What new (to me) wagon do I want?
I currently own a 2014 Audi Allroad, I'm replacing a 2008 Subaru Outback, have owned a 2006 Impreza.
Looking for a AWD wagon. $15-25K.
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03-29-2024, 07:53 AM
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Fox should have a M3 x 8, buy a M3 x 10. Home...
Fox should have a M3 x 8, buy a M3 x 10.
Home Depot should have one if you don’t have a good bolt supply shop.
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03-29-2024, 07:08 AM
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The stock bolt only catches a few threads, the...
The stock bolt only catches a few threads, the fork has depth for 7-8 more threads, so you can just need to source a longer bolt, and turn past the bad threads.
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03-28-2024, 03:20 PM
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Those should have had a conical washer on top. ...
Those should have had a conical washer on top.
Anytime a caliper adapter is used to account for a larger rotor, it changes the angle that the bolt heads sit on the adapter, thus the need for a the... -
03-27-2024, 08:15 AM
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Wheel building related. This is the minutia...
Wheel building related.
This is the minutia that keeps me up at night:
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03-26-2024, 01:46 PM
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Because the majority of "bike" products are...
Because the majority of "bike" products are industry products that are just rebranded bike specific.
FIX is a basically Purple LOCTITE 222MS with PTFE intergraded.
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03-26-2024, 10:43 AM
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I typically use brass for the strength of the...
I typically use brass for the strength of the nipple material. The weight difference in DT Squorx is +/-25g per 32 spoke wheel.
Aluminum version: 32 nipples weigh 13.5g; 0.42g / nipple
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03-25-2024, 01:41 PM
Thread: ISO: 26" kids bike
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LIV Obsessed, XS 27.5? I can dumb this down and...
LIV Obsessed, XS 27.5?
I can dumb this down and remove all fancy AXS parts for you. Provide you a rolling chassis, and you spec it out with used bits.
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03-25-2024, 08:11 AM
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I mostly build with DT Pro Lock nipples, so I...
I mostly build with DT Pro Lock nipples, so I don't use the thread dope all that often. When building with WAO rims I use the recommend Sapim Polyax nipples with the Secure Lock system.
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03-24-2024, 05:11 PM
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PTFE Pipe Thread Sealant from Home Depot I the...
PTFE Pipe Thread Sealant from Home Depot I the plumbing aisle.
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FIX from Wheel Fanatyk:
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03-18-2024, 04:58 PM
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Don’t tell Mrs Dee Hubbs… She’s already making...
Don’t tell Mrs Dee Hubbs…
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03-10-2024, 09:34 PM
Thread: PSA/Deals Thread
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PSA/Deals Thread
Those DT’s are pretty narrow at 25mm. But they are a great wheel set if you don’t plan on running too wide of a tire.
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03-09-2024, 11:17 AM
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I might have a set of chainrings, let me look...
I might have a set of chainrings, let me look today.
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03-08-2024, 11:41 AM
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SRAMs Matchmaker clamp will work. The silver...
SRAMs Matchmaker clamp will work. The silver square nut can be filed down a fraction on the sides to reduce its width and then it should fit inside the 8120 XT lever bracket opening. I like to use a...
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03-07-2024, 09:22 PM
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If the pads look like the attached photos, there...
If the pads look like the attached photos, there is a problem, but SRAM already knows about it. Even World Cup mechanics with SRAM factory support complain about this issue. (Brad Copeland on Kate...
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03-07-2024, 01:24 PM
Thread: Wagon Stoke
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I've been looking for a used Audi allroad-...
I've been looking for a used Audi allroad- 2014-2019 range, and this thing keeps poping up in my search:
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03-06-2024, 04:15 PM
Thread: Visma TT helmet
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When you see the helmet in action it makes...
When you see the helmet in action it makes perfect sense, and it looks fast.
Filling that open void of turbulent air with the helmet.
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03-06-2024, 03:29 PM
Thread: Maxima SC1 product
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Don't get me wrong I love SC1, and use it all the...
Don't get me wrong I love SC1, and use it all the time.
But Pledge works well too.
I don't make my own sealant from hobby lobby, but I use to add glitter to Stans Original formula, before they... -
03-05-2024, 10:22 AM
Thread: Arcteryx form/code
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Arcteryx form/code
Anybody have access to an Arcteryx F&F or P-form?
I’m asking here because I’m most connected to Sproket Rockets and have helped out many mags in this forum.
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03-04-2024, 04:52 PM
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489176 Pull his hitch pin and clip, he won't...
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03-04-2024, 10:39 AM
Thread: going nordic = going ghay?
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Pretty cool for the American Cross Country Ski...
Pretty cool for the American Cross Country Ski community. I've been working on this project for 1.5 years, and was in Minneapolis for 8 weeks leading up to the event.
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03-03-2024, 03:23 PM
Thread: Maxima SC1 product
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Basic Pledge with a bike/moto price tag.
Basic Pledge with a bike/moto price tag.
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03-02-2024, 09:40 PM
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Use a L-style Allen key with the long way in the...
Use a L-style Allen key with the long way in the bolt, and the short way in your hand. You wont be able to produce more 6-8Nm with the Allen key held that way.
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02-29-2024, 10:47 AM
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If somebody is reading this thread because they...
If somebody is reading this thread because they are looking for a XS Woman's bike, I have a a LIV Carbon Hardtail World Cup Race bike I need to sell for my non-profit company. Brand new, new ridden. ...
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02-28-2024, 08:47 PM
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I'd start with Women specific brands, their sizes...
I'd start with Women specific brands, their sizes are typically one size smaller than mens sizing, so their Women's XS is really a XXS.
Liv Pique 29er in XS has a 399mm reach. Suited for 4'10"...
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