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The Duckmeister replied to the thread NSW Free Avid Elixir 3 brakes.Basic design is the same for all Elixir models, main differences are in materials & details. -
The Duckmeister replied to the thread QLD Shimano caliper piston.No. Same general design, but different bits. 987 is a one-piece magnesium casting, 785 is a two-piece aluminium assembly. Pistons should...
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Little Things You Hate.Neither.
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Someone needs to learn to use the clutch when shifting!
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Replacement for XT M772 Rear Derailleur?.Only real difference is in the materials; where the XT is all aluminium, the Alivio has some steel bits in the body links.
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Replacement for XT M772 Rear Derailleur?.It's really quite good, especially for a lower mid-range bit of kit.
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No. Twat
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread How long is a bike good for?.Bikes will last a bloody sight longer than the mucketing boffins would like you to believe.......
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Recommend a carbon XC rim.Yes, USD.
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Recommend a carbon XC rim.M623 or something like that..... 26" x 23mm internal, not sure if they still do that narrow, but definitely offer wider.
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Hayes HFX-9 worth rebuilding?.Hell, even Avid Juicies almost seem good compared to Hayes!
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Recommend a carbon XC rim.I've been extremely happy with the Chinese Carbonal rims I've been on for around 4 years now.
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Do not touch anything crank bros!
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Replacement for XT M772 Rear Derailleur?.A better match is SRAM 9-sp. shifter to 11-sp. derailleur from either camp. ;)
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The Duckmeister replied to the thread Replacement for XT M772 Rear Derailleur?.Newer model 9-sp. still uses the same pull ratio as always, 10, 11 and possibly 12-sp. (not sure on that one yet) are each different.
