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    1999 Rock Shox SID XC compatibility with modern disc brakes?

    They are an IS mount. 51mm between centres. other standards existed at the time including formula which was a smaller distance between centres and post mount where the holes are turned and threaded. SID didn't come with formula mounts, not many forks did and not in 99. you need the adapter...
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    for £20 I couldn`t resist

    yep, and occasionally she lets me play with it (or she's not here and I get to play with it without her permission).
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    for £20 I couldn`t resist

    Does that mean that you plugged her in to the stereo and she let you play your best nurse music?
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    - 2006 - GT Avalanche 1.0 - Work Horse 👀

    yep. long story, don't ask. heres where mine finished up. https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/g-t-average-lance-2008ish-gravel-%F0%9F%A4%A2-bike.464307/
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    disc mounts on to a retro frame? am i out of order?

    This is how I made my disc brake adapters to run 210mm rotors on IS mounts to IS caliper (Formula B4) when the brake was designed for 180 front and 160 rear. obviously without the brazing. I made the cardboard template in plywood though, so it could be tested (ish) before milling it from...
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    - 2006 - GT Avalanche 1.0 - Work Horse 👀

    you took a slightly different route to me, but wow it's come out lovely. love the fork.
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    disc mounts on to a retro frame? am i out of order?

    are you finished doing it yet?
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    Is Chain Reaction / Wiggle no more?

    they were the same company. they are now blowing in the wind.
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    Motorcycle recommission project - Suzuki GS750

    VIN plate and E11 can ( and should be) removed using IPA (wash it down the tube so it gets behind the vin or use a syringe and needle) and dental floss pulled down to get behind the sticker.
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    Is anyone else still riding a DOGS BOLX?

    I suspect you'll find a fair few still on the trails. Alas I'm not one of them, but they will be along shortly to chat I'm sure.
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    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    you sprayed the bars with hairspray? ya daft bugger, it's meant to go in the grip. 🤣
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    2015 Austro-Daimler TT Carbon Limited.

    How to install grips 101. Air compressor. That is all. 😝 Looking good, if somewhat unneeded.
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    Thick as Thieves

    They don't care anymore. Rock up with a battery grinder in Broad daylight and take 60 seconds to destroy any lock. It's why I also go with making it look unworthy of the effort or two locks, so the bike next to it looks easier. 🤣
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    Thick as Thieves

    Over the seatstays and through the wheel with the upright of the post as well obvs. Make it as hard to get to the D and the shackle as possible. It's why I like the 3/4 size locks they don't leave enough space to get a lever in.
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