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Today, 08:30 PM
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And you still need to use a punch to remove one...
And you still need to use a punch to remove one side of the bearing. FacePalm emoji
This us a handy trick to use a spacer to push out the second side.
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Today, 07:20 AM
Thread: FS: DT Swiss 1700 Spline Wheels
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Bump. Only getting Pinkbike offers for rear wheel...
Bump. Only getting Pinkbike offers for rear wheel only.
"Making a mullet bike, and only want the rear wheel, I get my allowance on July 1st, will you take $250 and drive them to Utah" -
Yesterday, 03:34 PM
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Her TGR TdF spreadsheets and a whiteboard have...
Her TGR TdF spreadsheets and a whiteboard have begun.
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Yesterday, 03:02 PM
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I hope Pogacar finds a black sharpie and can use...
I hope Pogacar finds a black sharpie and can use some good tires other than his sponsor correct option.
"fuck these tires suck"
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Duh, PM Rontel your invoice.
Duh, PM Rontel your invoice.
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Any ratchet spinners in that collection?
I’m in love with my Nepros 1/4” Quick Spinner Adapters.
I have a 1/4” ratchet set up with:
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4mm
5mm
6mm
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https://www.bahco.com/int_en/3-8--square-drive-spi...
https://www.bahco.com/int_en/3-8--square-drive-spinner-handles-pb_7757_.html
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06-27-2022, 07:43 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Clean thumbs. I just bend it with my thumbs while...
Clean thumbs. I just bend it with my thumbs while its on the bike, using the caliper as my guide.
Since most of the rotors are now 2 piece design I don't find myself using a tool much, just a good... -
You can’t go wrong between those 3 brands. ...
You can’t go wrong between those 3 brands.
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06-24-2022, 10:12 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Not in my bike kit, cause I don’t go that far off the beaten path….
But back in the day in Whistler everyone in my winter crew had a tab of acid in our first aid kit.
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06-24-2022, 10:59 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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9120, 8120, 7120, 7100, 6120, 6100 all work.
Only one that does not work is 9100 (Xtr race).
Right or left are comparable. The only difference between R & L is the spring. Save the spring from... -
I really like Rennsteig...
I really like Rennsteig Double Edge extractors. They bite really hard, and you can go either direction with them. I like this feature because with a stripped head sometimes you can get it to bite and...
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Left hand drill bit is my go to for stuck bolts. ...
Left hand drill bit is my go to for stuck bolts.
If my mind is working correctly the Left hand crank (NDS) is left thread, so from the back side you would spin the axle counter clockwise to remove... -
Nobody in the industry makes a pedal chase, so...
Nobody in the industry makes a pedal chase, so you need to make your own....
Find a trashed set of pedals that have a good strong hardened steel spindle with wrench flats.
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06-23-2022, 01:14 PM
Thread: Powder11 RIP
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Sticky: Toby Salin ‘s Celebration Of Life will be held at...
Toby Salin ‘s Celebration Of Life will be held at 3pm on June 29th at Daisy Lane Acres on Clover Road in Pemberton
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Dry pedals, rock strikes, inserts deforming from...
Dry pedals, rock strikes, inserts deforming from round, galvanic bonding, owner tightening the wrong way with a 12’ pipe.
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It’s burly enough, just a bit short for leverage....
It’s burly enough, just a bit short for leverage.
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06-22-2022, 08:27 PM
Thread: Powder11 RIP
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Sticky: Great Post ! He was always up for an adventure....
Great Post !
He was always up for an adventure. JM you were smart to call him when you had a crazy objective. -
I couldn't resist. You can never have too many...
I couldn't resist. You can never have too many hex tools....
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06-22-2022, 02:04 PM
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She had a computer file of "next time notes". I...
She had a computer file of "next time notes".
I caught her listening to Lances podcast last night when I came to bed. She only had a few questions for me....
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06-22-2022, 01:48 PM
Thread: Fox 34 Adjustment
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The factory assumes that the fork will never be...
The factory assumes that the fork will never be serviced. So they grease it for the worst case scenario. This is how much grease they put on the air spring:
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06-22-2022, 01:36 PM
Thread: Murder of rising cycling star
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To narcissistic to commit suicide.
To narcissistic to commit suicide.
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06-22-2022, 10:44 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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All Shimano levers and calipers are comparable....
All Shimano levers and calipers are comparable. Your 8000 levers will work with 8120 calipers.
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06-22-2022, 07:07 AM
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I'm good with that. So is Mrs Dee (what? we pay...
I'm good with that. So is Mrs Dee (what? we pay for this..)
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06-21-2022, 07:29 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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It's got a bevel on one side, so you have to pre-place the wrench on the plastic tool, and put it on the chainring with the lip facing away from the chainring.
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06-21-2022, 06:17 PM
Thread: Fox 34 Adjustment
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I hear a lot of people say "the front shock", but...
I hear a lot of people say "the front shock", but I don't hear very many say "the rear fork"
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06-21-2022, 03:37 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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My point was if you can’t find the Chainring...
My point was if you can’t find the Chainring tool, this adapter works in a pinch.
It’s the only other tool that fits over the Shimano 24mm spindle.
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06-21-2022, 12:58 PM
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Photo for clarity. The $5 adapter (left top) and...
Photo for clarity.
The $5 adapter (left top) and a standard BB wrench (left bottom) will work the save way as the proper tool(right)
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"Craft cutting mats" "hobby cutting mats" "self...
"Craft cutting mats"
"hobby cutting mats"
"self healing cutting mats"
Bob Vila has a good article about what to look for, and what qualities you want when choosing a mat:... -
06-21-2022, 11:39 AM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Rear wheel is going to have a different length...
Rear wheel is going to have a different length for each side.
You can put the rim ERD and hub type in a spoke calculator like DT Swiss'
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06-20-2022, 06:58 PM
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Where are you, I have a few. Edit: We are...
Where are you, I have a few.
Edit: We are talking about XTR?
I have the Shimano TL-FC41, and the Park Tool Shimano TL-FC41.
I should have a spareFC41 in a drawer if I really looked hard.
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06-20-2022, 12:53 PM
Thread: Powder11 RIP
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Sticky: A nice article in the Whistler Newspaper....
A nice article in the Whistler Newspaper.
"a really dry sense of humor".... thats an understatement.
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I'm trying to curb my tool buying and use what I...
I'm trying to curb my tool buying and use what I have, BUT with few high end wheel builds in the works I picked up a new Wheel Fanatyk Tensiometers.
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I really like the 45* Knipex flush cutters. 72 11...
I really like the 45* Knipex flush cutters. 72 11 160
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the Park Tool one
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06-20-2022, 11:20 AM
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Second in line...
Second in line...
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06-19-2022, 10:10 AM
Thread: Murder of rising cycling star
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Murder of rising cycling star
The pandemic has skewed the last few years of results because of minimal court proceedings, and no jury being able to be called.
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06-19-2022, 09:12 AM
Thread: Whistler 21/22
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Whistler 21/22
Internal demons are tough.
Check in with your friends, tell them you’re available to them.
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06-18-2022, 10:51 PM
Thread: Murder of rising cycling star
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Overview of Texas First Degree Murder Laws ...
Overview of Texas First Degree Murder Laws
-Texas does not officially use the term "first degree murder".
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06-18-2022, 08:28 PM
Thread: Fox 34 Adjustment
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The Compression Damping knob (right side) is...
The Compression Damping knob (right side) is closed (fork locked out, or stiff) when it is turned towards your crank, and open (fork can compress) when turned towards the front of the bike.
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Everything on https://drpd.cc was 20% off last...
Everything on https://drpd.cc was 20% off last week.
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06-17-2022, 12:22 PM
Thread: Ask the experts
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Yes, video is pretty straight forward. They...
Yes, video is pretty straight forward.
They have 3 diaphragms,
9100 levers
x120 series
And Mechanical Road levers
No Di2 road levers at this point.
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06-17-2022, 08:33 AM
Thread: PF92 BB options
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More watts... :fm: But in all seriousness, some...
More watts... :fm:
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06-17-2022, 07:30 AM
Thread: PF92 BB options
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My Rocky Instinct has BB92 with a Race Face Next...
My Rocky Instinct has BB92 with a Race Face Next SL 30mm crank.
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06-17-2022, 06:50 AM
Thread: PF92 BB options
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Hambini does not make a BB86/BB92 to 30mm spindle...
Hambini does not make a BB86/BB92 to 30mm spindle bottom bracket. It goes against everything that he believes in.
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06-17-2022, 05:10 AM
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FYI: Shimano now offer bladder replacements, both...
FYI: Shimano now offer bladder replacements, both MTB and Road.
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06-16-2022, 02:13 PM
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I'm in NYC in Aug/Sept. The first 2 Saturdays in...
I'm in NYC in Aug/Sept. The first 2 Saturdays in August they close Park Avenue to cars from the Brooklyn Bridge to Park Avenue.
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06-16-2022, 06:52 AM
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My bike I leave at work in NYC is 53-21 . Thats a...
My bike I leave at work in NYC is 53-21 . Thats a great gearing combo.
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06-15-2022, 09:36 AM
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All weights are for the same crank length with...
All weights are for the same crank length with same size chainring:
XTR - 541g
XT - 634g
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Maybe you can upgrade your pocket to fit modern...
Maybe you can upgrade your pocket to fit modern technology?
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Going backwards to a regular hex key (especially...
Going backwards to a regular hex key (especially a cheaper brand) after using the hex plus feels weak and sloppy.
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