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    Wheel building related. This is the minutia...

    Wheel building related.
    This is the minutia that keeps me up at night:
    https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5ASF1nSS2d/?igsh=eXdzZmFrMWdjcWNv
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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.
    Wheelsmith is basically a pipe...
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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
    Brass...
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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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    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.
    I think the...
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    PTFE Pipe Thread Sealant from Home Depot I the...

    PTFE Pipe Thread Sealant from Home Depot I the plumbing aisle.
    or
    FIX from Wheel Fanatyk:
    https://wheelfanatyk.com/collections/lacing/products/fix
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    Don’t tell Mrs Dee Hubbs… She’s already making...

    Don’t tell Mrs Dee Hubbs…
    She’s already making TDF spreadsheets [emoji12]
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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.
    I have dealt with this model on bikes with a few high mileage clients, and I’ve...
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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.
    Gawd I need to have a massive sale on TGR.
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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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    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...
  12. 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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    Audi Q7 limo....
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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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    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...
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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.
    I have to replace some boots that are...
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    489176 Pull his hitch pin and clip, he won't...

    489176

    Pull his hitch pin and clip, he won't notice until he gets up top speed on the main road.
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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.
    We were pretty close to...
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    Basic Pledge with a bike/moto price tag.

    Basic Pledge with a bike/moto price tag.
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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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    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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    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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    My pulley is bolted to the side edge of my work...

    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.
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    The step that nobody talks about is breaking the...

    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...
  24. Women's Road Bike, new, Med Liv Langma, Ultegra Di2

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

    Shimano's tubeless valves don't have a removable core.
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    European pricing on DT Swiss have pretty...

    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...
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    Entry price point for quality carbon road rim is...

    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...
  28. I have buddies who have done the Empire State...

    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...
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    20/20 on ABC did a fairly decent job of...

    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:...
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    Whistler use to have a "Crud to Mud" race with a...

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

    Won't that strap get caught on the toe buckle?
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    SPD comparable, or only flat pedals?

    SPD comparable, or only flat pedals?
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    Pump your fork until 85psi. Remove your pump. ...

    Pump your fork until 85psi.
    Remove your pump.
    Attach your pump, read the pump indicator that says 80.75psi.
    Know that your pump's volume reduces the total pressure pressure by 5%.
    Stroke it up...
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    Srm power meter

    The SRM needs a magnet to operate. The crank won’t wake up unless it passes a magnet. One of the cleanest options is to glue/epoxy the magnet the frame, it does not need to be an expensive bike...
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    Let's say your fork has 140cc of volume, or 8.50...

    Let's say your fork has 140cc of volume, or 8.50 cubic inches
    You pump it up to 85 psi, the pump reads 85 psi, and when you unscrew the pump the fork valve closes and any extra air in the hose and...
  36. Thread: Tool Time

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    Yes. That’s what I do with my compressor with a...

    Yes. That’s what I do with my compressor with a Schrader clamp.
  37. Thread: Tool Time

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    Not really, It does not need to be opened to 90*....

    Not really, It does not need to be opened to 90*.
    I open the lever to 30*-45* slip it on, and pinch it closed.
    The knurled ring is adjustable, it can spin to compress the red gasket, adjusting...
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    Transfer's cable nipple attaches at the bottom of...

    Transfer's cable nipple attaches at the bottom of the dropper post, and the cut cable is held at the bar lever with a set screw.

    I typically undo the lever from the bar, push some housing into...
  39. Thread: Tool Time

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    In my opinion these are the best fun the biz. I...

    In my opinion these are the best fun the biz.
    I have this head on my Bosch hand held electronics pump, my air compressor, and on one of my Lezyne floor pumps.
    I would pay $40-$50 for these all...
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    I've been using them on some gravel builds with...

    I've been using them on some gravel builds with 27.2mm seatposts. The only 27.2 options are the SL 50mm or 70mm. For that small of a drop a 2 position post works just fine.
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    The SL Is nice (and light), only issue with the...

    The SL Is nice (and light), only issue with the SL is that it's only a 2 position dropper, UP and DOWN. No in-between position.
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    One Up releases a new V3 dropper post. This is...

    One Up releases a new V3 dropper post.
    This is one that I'd put at the top of the list. (above the Transfer)
    QHznkWIacGKhiSBy

    https://youtu.be/0DguFh-h1k0?si=QHznkWIacGKhiSBy

    EDIT: I've...
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    Is the price really that nuts? It’s list for...

    Is the price really that nuts? It’s list for £550, so basically $700 USD for a rear hub and a disc.

    Look at top of the line hubs:
    $718 DT 180 (ceramic not fair comparison)
    $588 Chris King...
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    I have my Strava Privacy Settings on "Only You"....

    I have my Strava Privacy Settings on "Only You". Nobody see my activity until I decide to publish it. Garmin Watch or Garmin Edge on the bike automatically saves on Garmin Connect, automatically...
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    PMed.

    PMed.
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    The bots are listing....I typed that ^ at 8:40am,...

    The bots are listing....I typed that ^ at 8:40am, and got this at 9:02am:
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    I feel its just and inventory adjustment. I'm...

    I feel its just and inventory adjustment.
    I'm constantly getting emails saying "Your industry price (pro form) has be extended, increased discount, quantity increase ect.
    Fox is one of the...
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    Not just a rumor, Fox Factory Holding Corp. is...

    Not just a rumor, Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the parent company of Race Face.

    The RF Turbine R and Turbine SL are the same as Fox Transfer Performance Elite and Fox Transfer SL Performance...
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    If we listed all the dropper available, and...

    If we listed all the dropper available, and ranked them on the performance and reliability, the Fox Transfer would be pretty far up the list.
    There are so many junk OEM droppers spec'd on $5000...
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    Andeh, read this before you purchase anything...

    Andeh, read this before you purchase anything else (this should be in tool talk, but the Sprocket Rocket Forum is so small, I feel we read most post):

    WORKSHOP Threaded #6: Obsessed with smoothly...
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