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    The great Ozzy Rip-off again??

    Just looking at buying some Fox volume reduction tokens for my forks. Best price in the great land of Oz - $AU20 each Average price in US/UK - about $AU4 each :eek::eek::eek: Don't know why we always seem to get the wrong end of the dunny brush with manufacturers here. Its not just bike stuff...
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    Eagle XO1 - Keep old chain on??

    I replaced the chain on my Eagle 12 speed on the weekend, as the chain checker showed it had worn. Lining up the old & new chain showed about 1/2 cm growth - so it was definitely worn - about 1%. Looking at the SRAM manual I should have replaced it at 0.75. The sand around here is brutal on...
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    Workshop Manuals - do they exist??

    I'm interested if anyone knows whether bike manufacturers produce full workshop manuals for their bikes. The owners manuals that come with the bikes I've bought recently are a joke - only the most basic information in them. At a minimum I would like a list of parts & part numbers for the...
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    Cheap valve cores?

    I'm interested in anyone's experience of using cheap valve cores from the likes of FleaBay, compared to buying the "name brand"items. A 10-pack from China is about $5 including shipping. This is compared to $14 from Chain Reaction, or $20 -$40 (depending on brand) from local suppliers, then...
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    Swissstop brake pad safety recall - ouch!

    Just saw this!! Rex Articoli Tecnini SA has issued a recall notice for all SwissStop EXOTherm disc brake pad models due to potential separation of the friction compound from the backplate. You may have a bicycle equipped with SwissStop EXOTherm disc brake pads. PLEASE STOP RIDING YOUR BIKE...
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    Jagwire shift kit review - wow!

    I was having issues getting shifting to run reliably on Eagle. Cleaned everything, checked & adjusted dérailleur alignment, set cable tension, carefully adjusted B-limit under sag, checked & re-lubed shifter etc. etc. Still was having issues. The only thing left was the cable & housing. I was...
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    Your next bike for those hot summer days...

    ... and cool off as global warming starts to bite! And a video: https://youtu.be/Ihc92mldu60 More details here: https://manta5.com
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    Change gear without pedalling - HxR EasyShift

    Anyone else seen this? Or ridden it?? http://hxr-components.com/en/products/464-pedalier-hxr-components-easy-shift-kit-3.html Interesting concept - move the free hub from rear wheel to the crank & fix the rear hub. So the chain is always running & you can then shift without putting in...
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    Chain Guide suggestions for 2x 11 Shimano?

    Anyone have suggestions for a chain guide for a 2x11 Shimano XT? MRP 2x says 2x9/10 but not 11. BlackSpire Twinty the same. Can't seem to find anyone with 11 speed compatibility :frown:
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