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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Screw on freehubs.
    I'm seeing Shimano Tourney 14t freewheels for sale new, in a couple ranges. The 11t freewheel thing is to support the higher speeds...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Screw on freehubs.
    Grin Technology in Canada are the hubmotor experts. You might ask them or in in their forum if there are any good multispeed...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Screw on freehubs.
    It's definitely not on my bikes. I don't have any freewheel hub bikes. I'm only on the mid drive Ebike forums so no feedback on those...
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    Retrorockit reacted to bikeworkshop's post in the thread Screw on freehubs with Like Like.
    We see ebike freewheels every day now Believe me: You don't want that sh1t on your bike.
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Screw on freehubs.
    Due to the hubmotor Ebikes using freewheels there are vendors supplying 7, 8,9 ,and even 10s parts. The play in the bearings makes...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Wanted Wanted Sun rim.
    Sun Rhynolites in 26"x36h seem to always be available in the US. https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=43044...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    I don't need to check pressure on these any more often than my regular bike. I always need to add some more air. But my gauge is in the...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    My rims are 20yo Mavic Crossrides. The original version with eyelets and 24 bladed spokes. The modern RH Extralight tires are so thin...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    After a couple rides the air retention n the rear tire improved quite a bit. The front one did also after few more days.. I no longer...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    No problems with the rear tube, so I did the front also. This got rid of the silly Presta valve. So Rh Extralight slicks, and Latex...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    The Airlock sealant is not bad to work with. It's very thick so a hard push on plunger of the injector tool was required. But since the...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    If you want to try the hack I would use the Specialized 2bliss sealant. It's rated for tubeless use, and Latex tubes. It's one of the...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    I haven't had good results with Latex tubes and Latex sealants. Maybe if you set it up for each race it would last long enough. But...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    The 24 hour pressure drop was from 42psi to 31psi. This is pretty much the most efficient rolling resistance range according to RH. Not...
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    Retrorockit replied to the thread Latex inner tubes updated.
    So the Airlock sealant is isnstalled. I went with 3 oz. dose. They say it coats the inside of the tube to prevent leaking down. I...
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