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love2fly

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  1. Is there something that you don't like about the rear hub? My understanding is that the FS3 is fairly entry level in its purpose. If the hubs aren't maybe causing an immediate issue, I'd look at upgrading the fork first.....In my experience, in any hobby or sport, upgrading your equipment bit by bit can be fun and "stage" the cost, but it's usually more cost effective to sell the whole bike and upgrade to the platform you'd prefer ...
  2. I've looked at going wax etc but for me changing from Squirt isn't worth the hassle. So far it's looked after my drivetrain well. Changed Eagle GX chain after about 2900km, my XX1 chain has done around 10,000km and still first cassette.
  3. Any good RC model plane shop (I used to get from Aerial Concepts in Woodmead if you're in JHB), they call it cotton flocks. I guess fibreglass suppliers would sell it.
  4. That's pretty much when I end up having to do it ...
  5. Think you're getting petty...you expressed an opinion as did I...
  6. And once per month way too often....
  7. Alex, Novatec and previously Shimano
  8. All three of my wheelsets don't hold air for days even with sealant....😬
  9. Was the rim properly cleaned between tape applications and is tape right width? It should hold fairly well without sealant but it's likely some air will get past the tape - linearly it's twice the circumference of the wheel that there is an edge to "secure". I reckon if you add sealant you should be good to go....
  10. Thanks for all the feedback. Spare BB sitting quietly in cupboard for one day...as are a few things such as an Eagle GX cassette and a few other parts my spouse shouldn't worry about.... 😁
  11. I had the 5500 blue and white USPS with Ultegra....almost bought the Lance Armstrong version of the 5900.
  12. If you're the original owner and have proof of purchase (unlikely for an older bike?)Trek will cover it under warranty. Many will cringe but for the price of a replacement fork plus paint you can get it repaired (look up Incubit Frame services). I got hit by a car and managed to ride my carbon Cannondale back to the car with one completely broken fork leg....
  13. I've never needed to replace an actual BB and just service the bearings twice and next time replace bearings. I bought a spare BB last week just for the plastic insert which I see you can buy seperate in Europe, not sure if available in SA. I could get one made up but the setup cost means the first one costs around R800 and the rest like R10 each...
  14. One BB 4 years and over 12,000km. I weigh 110 kg and ride quite big gears. I guess we're going to have to disagree...especially as it hasn't been on the market for decades ..🙂
  15. Don't last? Not by what I've experienced.
  16. What crankset are you running?
  17. It's 2437 on both sides with the insert dropping it to 22mm. I've run it with a 22mm bearing but was scared it might eat my spindle so got another insert. The OEM SRAM GXP BB's are good.
  18. Doesn't the Sram have 22 and 24 and the plastic insert on the DS to bring it down?
  19. Op product spec says 22/24?
  20. Rather go with this and either Bike Addict or Price Match at Cyclelab ..cost me R590 yesterday. Been riding one for 5 years and 13000km. I just change bearings.
  21. Plus 1 on Jake's at the above .. .
  22. Thank you for that, you saved me R240 on a BB! VERY much appreciated!
  23. Thanks for all the feedback. I've noticed the CL price matching, is it online only?
  24. Hi I'm looking at buying a cassette from Bike Addict but haven't ever dealt with them, how is their service? Am I going to receive my cassette within a few days/a week or am I better off buying local in JHB and spending more?
  25. Agreed, Cedric adds about the same value that I would ...
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