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09-19-2023, 10:07 AM
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Anyone have a preferred product for pivot axles...
Anyone have a preferred product for pivot axles and pivot bearings?
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11-08-2022, 01:01 PM
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Thanks ,probably in most common applications...
Thanks ,probably in most common applications thatd be the thingYes that must be it. It was a glue/epoxy type product and that description fits with what they used. Thanks for that
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11-08-2022, 10:39 AM
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Anyone ever use any adhesive with a new headset...
Anyone ever use any adhesive with a new headset install? I cant remember what the old lbs said they used. One lbs put my works hs in crooked and the next lbs reinstalled it with some type of...
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10-02-2022, 06:31 AM
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Thsts entirely possible. I havent done any number...
Thsts entirely possible. I havent done any number crunching apart from less squeaking for more days. Works for me. One less thing to f around with
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10-01-2022, 08:14 PM
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This shit is pretty good. Not sure about their...
This shit is pretty good. Not sure about their 500mile claim but it lasts quite a while. Put it on a clean chain and reapply after a long time. Chain stays pretty much quiet and clean. 28cad. Ive...
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10-11-2021, 11:02 PM
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Ya sounds like ac seperation. Did minr last...
Ya sounds like ac seperation. Did minr last spring. Rested for a week, road work for a couple weeks then careful on the dirt for awhile until i forgot about it. Usually it'll swell and youll have a...
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09-17-2021, 06:39 PM
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Copy that. I only play a dr on the interwebz ...
Copy that. I only play a dr on the interwebz
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09-17-2021, 03:07 PM
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On 2nd thought i think i need oury grips, long...
On 2nd thought i think i need oury grips, long necks, ya oury's. Ultra longs......
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09-17-2021, 03:05 PM
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Possible. I was piggybacking off xxxers reply to...
Possible. I was piggybacking off xxxers reply to you but a friend just had surgery to his tennis elbow and they operated on the nerve at the wrist
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09-17-2021, 02:26 PM
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Push ons are still thinner. A little bit goes a...
Push ons are still thinner. A little bit goes a long way for comfort. Lock ons do offer that convenience but the push ons are so cheap that i can just throw another one or 2 on if for some reason i...
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09-17-2021, 01:27 PM
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Ive gone back to thin push on grips and its made...
Ive gone back to thin push on grips and its made a big difference in forearm pump. Long downhills use to get scary near the end and not fun. No plaumying on the bike at all just survival. Glued on...
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08-30-2021, 11:30 AM
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Probably good to have their eyes on it. Piece of...
Probably good to have their eyes on it. Piece of mind kind of thing at the very least. Curious how it ends up
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08-29-2021, 01:43 PM
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If that ding didnt have a crack forming out of it...
If that ding didnt have a crack forming out of it you might be ok. I dont think that crack is going to stay as is. At the very least od put epoxy on it and hit it with a heat gun so the epoxy runs...
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08-29-2021, 12:41 PM
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It would have to be at the far outside of one end...
It would have to be at the far outside of one end of the pedal, crank side or outer edge. Its to stop water/dirt ingress. The size and fit should be obvious. Looking at the size from your pic id say...
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08-28-2021, 10:48 PM
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Oh sorry i missed your final question on your op,...
Oh sorry i missed your final question on your op, i would say the 500-610 would be what youre after. Sounds like the best option too
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08-28-2021, 10:33 PM
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Thats interesting to know. Ive heard a lot of...
Thats interesting to know. Ive heard a lot of springs can be off. Thats been part of SAR and ROS' selling point. They both use eibach springs and go in 25lb increments. SAR doesnt have progressive...
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08-28-2021, 07:34 PM
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If i had to do it again id look at spindrex. Best...
If i had to do it again id look at spindrex. Best price and has some adjustment.
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08-07-2021, 10:08 PM
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^^expert Sent from my SM-G950W using TGR...
^^expert
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08-07-2021, 04:47 PM
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2016 isnt really that slack of a seat...
2016 isnt really that slack of a seat angle(75.5?). Newer offset 160 29 fork and wheel will slacken ha/sa about a degree to 64.5ha/74.5sa. Add in a flush bottom cup -1 degree headset and that would...
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08-02-2021, 04:36 PM
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Im not positive but a friend had it done when he...
Im not positive but a friend had it done when he got a shock service. I think the suspension service had a machine shop cut the spacer for accurate tolerance. I guess you could disassemble the shock...
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07-31-2021, 10:56 PM
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I figured straight pulls were ez to replace or...
I figured straight pulls were ez to replace or atleast easier than j bends. They eerent on my dt wheels. PITA, had to loosen all the spokes to change one. I dont see the point. LBS did have stock of...
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07-31-2021, 09:18 PM
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Someone should buy a couple of these. Loosen the...
Someone should buy a couple of these. Loosen the wheel tension on one and compare for compliance
https://www.bikeradar.com/features/hope-hb-tt-time-trial-bike-prototype/
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07-31-2021, 08:25 PM
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Thats them. Still not sold on them. Not sure i...
Thats them. Still not sold on them. Not sure i want my tire and tread twisting. Thinking it might feel like a flexy bead on a tire. It does indicate that people are recognizing carbon rims, or rims...
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07-31-2021, 06:54 PM
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Thats them. They might be good. Sent from my...
Thats them. They might be good.
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07-31-2021, 05:55 PM
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Every world cup dh team that is sponsored by a...
Every world cup dh team that is sponsored by a carbon rim manufacturer is running 28 spokes or less and their mechanic has the spokes with substantially less tension than most anyone would run for a...
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07-31-2021, 02:51 PM
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I didnt like the feel of my carbon wheels. LB's...
I didnt like the feel of my carbon wheels. LB's but i bet theyre all similar to some degree. Wasnt just vertical compliance either. They were harsh side to side. Definitely noticed them pinging off...
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07-29-2021, 12:42 PM
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^^this. New pads and torch the old ones and put...
^^this. New pads and torch the old ones and put those in a container in your truck along with the half used and spares in case you get somewhere, like the pRk, and your current pads are worn out
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07-28-2021, 06:19 PM
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My slx 12spd snapped off like a tiny twig. Hanger...
My slx 12spd snapped off like a tiny twig. Hanger is straight as an arrow. Deore on the other bike steel cage bends super ez. Only shifted good the first week, pre bend despite being new level...
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07-25-2021, 06:57 AM
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Murdered !!! Man thats nice Sent from my...
Murdered !!! Man thats nice
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07-22-2021, 09:25 PM
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Mich dh 34 or 22 with the wire bead. One strip of...
Mich dh 34 or 22 with the wire bead. One strip of tape, hit it lightly with the heat gun and put the tires on by hand. Off and on as many times as you want and that wire bead pops to perfection...
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07-22-2021, 01:40 PM
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Ive posted this a couple times but its a great...
Ive posted this a couple times but its a great application for this set up. Glue the excess tube to the sidewall as well. You can run it with less air for a kid and he'll never burp it. Im guessing...
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07-02-2021, 10:57 PM
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Too funny. User name checks out. Glad...
Too funny. User name checks out.
Glad you found it j jong. Thatll teach for asking the "experts"
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07-01-2021, 07:49 PM
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Price point, weight, drop and durability seem to...
Price point, weight, drop and durability seem to be one up or pnw and they both have good levers. I really like my friends wolftooth lever. Thing is butter smooth.
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06-30-2021, 03:08 PM
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I havent had finned pads after the stock finned...
I havent had finned pads after the stock finned pads wore out. 4 packs of nukeproof sintered pads work well and are half the price
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06-27-2021, 09:11 AM
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Bit of heat might do it Sent from my SM-G950W...
Bit of heat might do it
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06-26-2021, 08:07 PM
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Im not looking for bibs, just been curious on the...
Im not looking for bibs, just been curious on the new rapha stuff. Looks quality. Atm im in need of just liner shorts. PI used to be my go to and they start off plush and then turn into flooring...
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06-26-2021, 03:11 PM
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Curious to hear more on their stuff. Never...
Curious to hear more on their stuff. Never considered them before but their new mtb stuff looks nice. No flash and quality looking stuff with modern cuts
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06-26-2021, 12:37 AM
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Could be a few things. I just traced one to my...
Could be a few things. I just traced one to my seat/seatpost. Kind of wierd that they used blue loctite on the seatpost bolts. I havent seen that. I put grsase on both and retightened it. Easier to...
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06-26-2021, 12:19 AM
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Just a thought. Thats only happened to me once...
Just a thought. Thats only happened to me once years ago. Head scratcher that turned out to be an ez fix. LBS figured it out. Maybe an ez thing to cross of the possibilities
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06-24-2021, 01:50 PM
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Did you check the air valve. They come loose...
Did you check the air valve. They come loose occasionally or might have some crap in there not allowing the core to retract fully
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06-20-2021, 11:35 PM
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Holy shit dood! So rad. Id still be a total hack...
Holy shit dood! So rad. Id still be a total hack but i would really like something like that some day. Of course youd be bombarded with even more questions then though
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06-20-2021, 08:28 PM
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Deehubs always has the beta Sent from my...
Deehubs always has the beta
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06-20-2021, 04:06 PM
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511 is a great rim. Youre builder has u covered....
511 is a great rim. Youre builder has u covered. I think youll be fine with dbl butted. I prefer dt over sapim but others may have more experience w sapim
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06-20-2021, 03:47 PM
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Hg. You might want to buy a hub thats easily...
Hg. You might want to buy a hub thats easily future proof. A lot are nowadays. I like hope. Super ez to swap the freehub body when necessary. Decent price, run forever, ez to rebuild and find parts....
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06-11-2021, 01:21 PM
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Tannus or vittoria. They both work well and are a...
Tannus or vittoria. They both work well and are a similar and reasonable weight.
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06-09-2021, 01:39 PM
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I occasionally rub a tree but thats just getting...
I occasionally rub a tree but thats just getting greedy on the inside. I think youll just get used to where your hands are. You brain might be still thinking 760 on occasion
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06-09-2021, 10:28 AM
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Thanks.Looks like i had the length right the...
Thanks.Looks like i had the length right the first go. Took 4 out after the initial install to try and get that top pulley and cage away from the 50t , after i had the b tension all the way in.
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06-09-2021, 12:35 AM
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Oh that could be it/fingers crossed. Ill check in...
Oh that could be it/fingers crossed. Ill check in the morning. Thanks
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06-08-2021, 08:07 PM
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Wondering if i need a new derailleur hanger or...
Wondering if i need a new derailleur hanger or maybe theres an adapter? Switched from 11spd 11-46 full xt to 12 spd 10-51 shimano. The cage on the der rubs on the 51 with b tension screwed all the...
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05-31-2021, 02:41 PM
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I order/ship a fair bit cross border. Never had a...
I order/ship a fair bit cross border. Never had a problem in hundreds of transactions. Get him to pay by paypal and his address listed in paypal must match the addtess youre shipping to. Insure it...
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