David Marshall

I use an ICE ID wristband. You can order online.

A couple of reasons why you only get two types of nipple in this workshop. Silver brass or black brass.

If you are going to stick with 9 speed go for a Sora crank with the offset 4 bolt design. Other speeds may work but with varying degrees of success. If you want to go 10 or 11 speed you will need a complete new groupset. Be advised that if you need to replace any parts apart from the crank on that 9 speed you will need Sora 3500 parts (or equivalent ) and not the newer Sora 3000. Minefield!

Agreed

You are basically between a rock and a hard place. Those rings are 130mm bcd so you are not likely to get a smaller than 39T to fit. Also new rings will cost close to what a new crank will. Your BB is either Octolink or square taper so you will need to change that as well. I would look at a Sora or Claris crank with compact ring set up.

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My pet hate of the day - only because I am browsing - Hubbers who don't know the difference between a rim and a wheel (or a fork and a shock).

Not that long ago a groupset included hubs as well.

When you fit a new hanger you should align it in the frame with a proper tool which makes it a more challenging DIY task. The limit screws should not need much adjustment unless you are changing the wheel as well.

Try a soft pencil eraser. It works on tyres.

FYI, this information is often hard to find for some reason. Technical guide V3 Provincials 2025.pdf

Sounds like a cable/housing or routing issue but as it is a bicycle it could be something else.

I don't know the bikes so can't comment with any certainty. That said if it is an air fork and specs as per the website then R6000 seems a good price. I wouldn't worry about the BB or hanger. If the fork is looked after it should also last a few years. The tyres are unlikely to be tubeless set up or even tubeless ready (unless stated on the rubber). As for the frame size just make sure that an L is not too big for your son. Good luck.

Those figures are impressive. Well done Nick. I thought I was good at 137 built for the year. Unfortunately my spoke tensioning equipment after 15 years as a pro is showing signs of wear and tear🤕.

Solomon's Woodmead had a charity bin. I haven't used it for a while so check with them if still active.