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Finally arrived: :twisted:
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Time to head to my LBS tomorrow!
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I totally agree with ishaw. I love my RTS-1 (below) and have just acquired two Team RTS frames.
You can easily vary how active the rear is and love the lockout feature of the Rocker suspension.
Its a nimble bike and unlike other full suspension bikes this bike can go cross country(I...
Pics to come, retro bike is a GT RTS-1 ball burnished.
Chris King mtb classic hubs - low flange, 32H, Navy
DT Swiss Competition straight 14/15 gauge silver spokes, 3x lacing
Black brass nipples
DT Swiss XR452 rims
Thanks! I'm taking it out every chance I get, I love the exercise benefits.
Its the younger guys and some older ones, they love the finish!
I get a lot of stares at the bike on stops and questions of what year it is.
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The younger guys ask where GTs are sold and around Chicago its...
Played with some HDR pics, took the bike for a nice long 50 mile ride yesterday and tomorrow I hope to find time for a 33 mile ride.
Cleaned and ready for more rides!:
Sorry I have not kept this thread up to date but here's the latest news.
I have completed the upgrade of my RTS. Its main purpose/mission is long cross country type rides of 60 miles or more. I hope a 100 mile day ride later this year. I chose components that had this use in mind. Adding a...
I weighed both types of skewers and the Kore ones are .5 ounce lighter than their Shimano XTR counterparts.
Still considering which one to use.
Good news - I finally got new rims!
DT Swiss XR425 V Brake rims:
So rims and hubs are at the local bike shop laced up with DT Swiss championship...
Re: Please need help - replacing crank arm bolts for Shimano
Sorry for this question but I like to make sure-I understand the need for anti seize on the collar (2 holes, the one I will use the shimano tool) but should anti seize be used on the 8mm bolts?
Also - Do I just torque the both bolts...