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    Take it to a trusted bike shop to assist you. They will be able to identify a replacement frame, as well as which components will or won't fit. You might also have luck contacting Silverback and seeing if they have framesets available - might be an easier fix.
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    Often the expiry date is not on the product but the packaging. From a food safety perspective, nothing in Gels is at risk of bacterial contamination as long as the sachet is sealed. Bacteria need FATTOM to grow: Food (protein is best) Acidity (low acid pH) Time Temperature (5-60 degrees C) Oxygen Moisture So you should be good with that on most sealed foods that don't have ingredients that will naturally break down inside the container.
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    I'm riding the "adventure" gravel bike from Spez - the sequoia... Im so glad i went with it over the diverge - just so many more options, and honestly, I'm not fast enough to justify the cost in comfort and versatility - and im sure that's the case for 95% of the market. Gravel bikes are great, but they're even better when you can race them, and tour them, and enjoy them.
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    Im sure his comment was tongue in cheek boss
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    The conversion freaks me out as i prefer the drop bars and STI shifters, but its been done well, nice one Dawie!
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    Do it on the gravel bike.... You'll love the experience, they're just so awesome on these kinds of longer dirt rides....
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    Sorry, heres the actual image...
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    In case you dont want to do it yourself... Here's a decent deal considering tyres, sealant, and fitment. And I've enjoyed Vittoria tyres myself...
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    From my not so perfect social circle... Seems that, if you stay on top of your maintenance items, and you have a lower mid to higher mid end bike, it seems that around 300-500 per month is a healthy budget. This assumes you've checked the chain regularly and avoided any corrective maintenence... I think it goes way up with higher end bikes and groupsets...
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    Nah they won't damage the car, but the bikes are another story - just make sure contact points are always padded, moat I've seen use a pool noodle to prevent damage between bike and rack, and bike and bike... If you travel on dirt roads often, then dirt can also get between the contact points and the bike and do some damage. Some people mind, some dont... It's your call. Also get yourself a good lock that can lock the bikes onto the rack, and even better, lock rack and bikes to the car. The standard locks are never meant for theft prevention, but for securing the bikes.
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    Shimano should have stock. So ask your *good* LBS to put a word in and get you one. Otherwise shimming is easy - go to your local engineering workshop and explain your predicament. They can cut you shimstock of varying thicknesses to sort it out. Best is to take the clamp and the frame with you.
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    The Lyne uses a Sram bearing setup if im not mistaken. It'll fit the shell fine but you'll need a Shimano/24mm BB to make it work
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    The wavy washer is necessary... The cranks won't overtighten as they tighten to the end of the thread - the wavy washer is there to take up any slack in that arrangement.
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    Thanks fellas, Yeah the racks and bike carriers are insured for sure... I'll take the wheel chocks off as thats a quick job... 700 bucks a pop doesn't sound like something i want to do often!
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    Just wanted some feedback from those with more experience - i recently popped some roof racks and thule pro rides on top of the car, so that when we tow we can still carry bikes. I'm aware of all the hassles that can come with roof mounted carriers, but one thing im not sure of is - A) leaving the racks on the car? I know the thule locks are just for display really, so are these like an oft stolen item? B) the wheel chocks are a slide off system - is it safe to leave these on? Thanks!
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    Probably the same okes who find no issue driving oger their bikes to claim from insurance come upgrade time.. Planks will always be planks.
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    This Facebook group has very regular postings of used trailers... If that's what you're planning to go with... The conqueror compact posted today is a winner - a little older but should have all the bells and whistles you're looking for.... https://m.facebook.com/groups/Kampwa/?paipv=0
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    On the used market, you're looking at around 50-60k for something that'll have all those things. Jurgens, campmaster/challenger, Venter, will all have options. I think most sellers heavily over value their trailers too so i would negotiate fairly hard.
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    Oh yeah.... Last, and biggest reason - it keeps the mrs haopy cause she sleeps comfortable and off the ground, ans we hage the space for nice tables and comfy chairs... This alone means we go camping more often... I learned quickly that a happy wife will mean more camping and exploration!
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    Its been an interesting one, and i dont think that one solution fita everyone. For us, i need my car to be a car during the week, as its a key part of the work i do. Adding a bunch of stuff with big roof racks and storage would null that. Then, we live in a complex. So no garage to quickly take things off, hell, even going from flat to car park is a walk... So having the trailer packed and ready to go is amazing. We literally carry down clothing, food, and pillows. Everything else is packed. We just this past weekend got roof racks for bike, as i dont want them on the trailer. The trailer can be a haale but we decided early on that we wouldn't try to fill it to the brim, so packed its only 600kgs and is braked, so it tows like a dream... I think there are so many 4x4 and overland okes who dislike trailers, and for good reason. But for us it works perfectly...
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    I tow a simple camp trailer with my fortuner. Dual battery and solar with the fridge in the car. Trailer carries everything else and has a rooftop tent on top. Its super comfortable, loads of space, stays packed and ready to go. I can highly recommend. Yes, there's an additional thing to maintain and licence, but its so simple and comfortable that we camp way more often than we even planned to. Its just too quick, cheap, and easy to get out of town for a few days, and enjoy the scenery and the bikes...
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    Most engineering places can insert a helicoil if its just the threads that are stripped. If the metallic insert has become unbonded with the carbon cranks, then there are some attempts but it's not a good prognosis. The Rapide and Lyne cranks are pretty great options. Had Lyne, and absolutely no complaints from them. Good luck man!
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    This may sound wierd, but i had the same issue setting up a ghetto tubeless setup on my fat bike. It just wouldn't seat the bead... So, after much trying, soapy water wouldn't help, i tried some, ahem, personal lubricant. Its latex and rubber safe, and stays really slippery for a long time, at least, much longer working window than the soapy water would. Just gave the bead and the tube underneath a light coating, and they seated first try without having to go past 40 psi...
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    I personally go as high as i can without my hips rocking side to side on the saddle. If you're not sure though, just pay the small amount it costs for a basic bike fit. I prefer the fit Spez stores do, but that's up to you. They're well worth it for more than just the sadddle height.
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