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I used to do this a lot bitd when cranks got too many marks, or were black LX and could look like xtr with paint remover and a polish...

It's such a satisfying and rewarding process.

Bloody hell. I need to get on the polishing bus. I have a set of RS1's that are showing their age, and this has inspired me to get...

Aye markoc,just thinking the same ,even if it is (relatively) short lived :)

Excellent work d8mok 👍:)

I’ve had good success using Poor Boys wheel sealant wax which protects the finish for months.

Yep still a thing.

Is it still a thing? I have far too many hanging up in the shed, so it got me thinking about ways to tart them up and bring back into...

@Canuckbiker takes his second win of the year with his refurbished Brodie Romax. The frame needed some structural and cosmetic repairs...

So after snapping my breaker bar and killing my biggest ratchet, I employed the big guns. Hot air gun, set of stilsons and a car jack...

Take a step back for a minute or two. Can you soak it overnight and get hold of a better socket? Don't rush in with too much brute force...

Have you tried soaking it with penetrant?

Jagwire (I would say) are a better cable,with a good choice of colours now. Also,as bikeworkshop says,the Nokon/Alligator links don't...

Had them on my bike gear cables for years - they are gone now and I won't replace them. Ifryou ride in wet mud, grit gets in the gaps...

Been a big fan of Nokon and Alligator cable sets for a while. They do tight turns very well, especially with some rear mechs. Oh, and...