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Alouette3

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  1. Have you checked the hanger alignment out of interest
  2. If it's holding air, ride it๐Ÿ˜ˆ I did have a rear Spank rim that starting cracking and pulling through at the nipples, so they not immune, but still like the product. Replaced with a more affordable rim which I dinged 2 rides in! Straightened out, holding air and I'll ride it till its properly wrecked!
  3. @Jbr what hub have you got? I have experienced this with DT Swiss 3pawl hubs for instance, there is a spacer tube over the axle, over time they compress just enough to cause binding. First time I replaced it, problem solved, 2 years later, same issue, chatted to my local mech and he handed me a very thin spacer washer to take up the space left by the material compressing... apparently next time it happens he has another slightly thicker washer
  4. 27.5 is not going anywhere. Much easier to get 27.5 equipement then it is to find decent 26. Doubt the upgrade from rim to disc would be worth it on an old frame, rather put the money toward a more modern upgrade from the classifieds. Most bike shops will carry so v-brakes for you in the mean time. A couple good options given above. Setup of pads is quite important for correct operation and better longevity.
  5. Many manufactures will have a demo bike available, chat to your local bike shop
  6. Quality on the Chinese ones can be a slight issue. This one is one of the better ones, steel and welded. I'll drop you a message privately.
  7. Anyone selling one of these before I go new.... no more learning the hard way!
  8. Sure I've got just the QR lever for that in the bottom of a box if needed
  9. Missed all the big boys thankfully, but we did have a decent sized mole snake on the road at the ticket office this morning. The season has begun
  10. Go Teng Tools, buy the 1/4" version and use any existing set you have or can get from any hardware store. Can also buy a 1/4" to hex bit adaptor. A good 1/4" rachet set is never wasted any way The 3/8" set linked is a little trickier to match bits too.
  11. @thebob try Stoke Suspension Works they had a bin of old wrecked Reverbs, if they can't get the parts maybe they have in the bin for you?
  12. Unfortunately not. Only just got my hands on one of those newer C1 posts recently. Have a B1 post as a donor unit, but that also has a connectamajig attachment
  13. Does anyone have or know someone with a Brezzera BZ99? Bought one cheap as chips with a pump snag that need sorting out, otherwise in good condition, so thought I'd take on a project. The previous guy fiddles and took stuff apart, so want to see what they look like under the hood, make the puzzle slightly easier.
  14. Anything will work, but that kinda kit will get stollen! Ride a beater that looks rubbish and wont attract attention. Gears in Holland are few and far between.
  15. Anyone got a spare "Ahead stem" adapter for the Thule Ride along mini? Just the adapter ring.
  16. Road Kirstenbosch yesterday, the garden section itself has just been worked on and all single tracks fixed up and relined with laterite. The Constantia Nek access on the other hand is pretty rough
  17. @droo from Stoke Suspension Works will be here in the morning I'm sure. If he can't help you.... nobody can! The cst viscosity value is the important one to match, not weight printed on the front, as this standard can vary between manufacturers. No harm in using another brand. I've use BelRay on Rockshox and Fox in the past. If memory serves me correctly, Castrol can be used for the 15W in Rockshox lowers. I'll check in the morning
  18. Shimano make a really nice 10 speed 11-46T HG cassette if you on a budget, then you also have the 11 speed option of 11-51T, this will likely need a new derailleur that can do the range up to 51T. Both work on your HG freehub. Think they in the Shimano HG500 range. On a side note, Shimano 11 speed derailleur work well on a Shimano 10 speed derailleur and cassette.... and dare I say it, I'm very impressed running a SRAM 11 speed derailleur with Shimano 11 shifter on my rig. Bit this is another rabbit hole completely.
  19. Thanks Jono, I'll drop you a PM. Going to get the Mac from Iwan too Knew there was something buried in the 70 pages of posts, thanks! I see there is an old iBert in the Classifieds, bit not sure it will work on my short stem. Feel so bad for the steerer
  20. Pack it well and send with PUDO or Postnet
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