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).
This can be done without removing a wheel,...

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.

1.5 threads are pretty standard across most forks. Thread pitch typically only...

Gawd dam it, we actually get MAX though our Xfinity cable package.
I could have been watching this all along, but I also now see they have the events available on demand for replays.

Not trying to stir it up, but how are you guys watching the races?
Max? VPN with something like Eurosport?
I was thinking of buying Flow Sports (Canada) and VPN into that geolocation.

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.

Any seal driver tool will do. A cheap 3d printed one or an expensive one from Abbey Tools, they all do the same thing.

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.
-Will it ride better if serviced: yes,
-Are you...

Stans recommends 4oz for most MTB sizes and 2oz for most Road/Gravel size tires.

Edit: how the fawk do you post photos now? did something change? I know the site has been weird the last week, but...

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...

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.

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.
One of my drifts...

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.
It's immaculate, with new (4000k) winters and never installed...

Trying to find a new wagon.
Bobby can you run the VIN on this one:
WA18NAF46HA160467

I can afford the AMG shift knob.

4 slot bike rack. No trailer, DD’s mom comes to my place (and leaves) on her own.

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.
I want another Audi...

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.
...

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.

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...

Wheel building related.
This is the minutia that keeps me up at night:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5ASF1nSS2d/?igsh=eXdzZmFrMWdjcWNv

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.
Wheelsmith is basically a pipe...

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
Brass...

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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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.
I think the...

PTFE Pipe Thread Sealant from Home Depot I the plumbing aisle.
or
FIX from Wheel Fanatyk:
https://wheelfanatyk.com/collections/lacing/products/fix

Don’t tell Mrs Dee Hubbs…
She’s already making TDF spreadsheets [emoji12]

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.
I have dealt with this model on bikes with a few high mileage clients, and I’ve...

I might have a set of chainrings, let me look today.
Gawd I need to have a massive sale on TGR.

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...

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...

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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Audi Q7 limo....

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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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...

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.
I have to replace some boots that are...

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Pull his hitch pin and clip, he won't notice until he gets up top speed on the main road.

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.
We were pretty close to...

Basic Pledge with a bike/moto price tag.

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.

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. ...

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"...

My pulley is bolted to the side edge of my work bench. I set the wax crock pot on the floor below the pulley, and the wax flakes drop right back in to the pot.

The step that nobody talks about is breaking the loose wax off of the chain.
I have a jockey wheel bolted to the work bench, and I loop the stiff chain around the pulley wheel and run the chain...

Brand new, never ridden.
LIV Langara Advanced Pro Disc, size Women's Medium (5'5"-5'9" or 164cm -176cm)
Similar to this, but with some better components like better wheels, tires, cockpit, and...

Shimano's tubeless valves don't have a removable core.

European pricing on DT Swiss have pretty significant savings.
Have a look at BikeInn.com
I was backorded a DT wheel for one of my clients, and it was faster and cheaper (than US wholesale) to...

Entry price point for quality carbon road rim is Shimano's Ultregra:

Shimano Ultregra WH-R8170-C36-TL.
21 inner, 36 tall, Carbon, hooked, good hubs, cup and cone bearing.
1488g / pair
Is...

I have buddies who have done the Empire State Trail section from NYC to Montreal.
The Empire State Trail web site has a lot of good info.
Getting from Toronto to St Catherines ON, crossing the...

20/20 on ABC did a fairly decent job of recognizing Mo as a great cyclist and a a great person. It was not so tabloid'y.
you can watch it here:...

Whistler use to have a "Crud to Mud" race with a transition from Skis to Bike mid mountain. I can remember the event as early as early as 2001 (?)
Many versions of Ski boot to pedal retention were...

Won't that strap get caught on the toe buckle?