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    was there a problem arrrrgggggggghhhhhhh

    Arrrgggghhhhhh Third mail now from Wiggle titled " was there a problem?". Was shopping on their website and i put two bb30 wavey washers in basket, then realised i need 24 mm ones which they didnt have. Ever since been getting these emails. Arrgggghhhhhhhh Problems, the problem is you
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    How tight should a seat post bolt be?

    Re 8nm, is this carbon post in carbon frame? My carbon frame spesh epic had 5.2 nm etched on tbe clamp, and also have a tippex type pen for marking posts and saddle rail/ clamp,
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    3 x 8 transmission woes - what to do?

    I d recommend 3x9, 8 spd components are less common. My preference is sti as opposed to gripe shift.
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    Fork judder under braking

    Re brake fluid contamination, hold pad over hob gas flame and any fluid will be burnt off. .... but anyway pads are reasonably cheap. Re juddering, could be contamination, worn bushings or brake rotor type. Many lightweight rotors have big gaps in the braking surface so thr pads catch metal...
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    How tight should a seat post bolt be?

    8 Nm :o !!!! 5 Nm is what i see on many seatpost clamps, i do up to 4 Nm without problems and i weigh more than you. Use carbon paste, stops carbon post reacting with the aluminium in frame (yes, carbon frames have aluminium seat tube insery) and it contains tiny particles that grip the post...
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    Seal for M525 rear hub?

    Re: Are these any good for you? They are some cover/seal from shimano disc hubs removed to be able to fit disvs.
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    Bespoke Steel Hardtail - What's not to love?

    Ok, so was mostly right. Cables and hose could do with trimming, just noticed : rear hose should run in the inside of the chain stay.
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    2003 gt avalanche

    Can i ask how much do you think youll make in project flip? Ive bought 2 bikes in last year, cheap that very soon became non kepers so i sold on ebay and just about broke even. Doesnt seem to be any money in flipping, it certainly doesnt compensate for hours spent.
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    Bespoke Steel Hardtail - What's not to love?

    I like it but looks strange, seems to have a long wheeeeeeelbase (slack head angle?) and almost monkey hanger bars. Its 26 innit?
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    Will I finish this one? 2007 Litespeed Ocoee

    Got a nice blue theme started there. No idea why youd want a rigid fork but hey, each to their own. Blue ano post maybe?
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    Courier Help Please

    if you can take to a post office, take a look at senditnow - very cheap too.
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    20 years ago this week...

    Blimey! :o https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgTNx50ehFY
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    Which boxer are you?

    Ossie Ardiles
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    Seal for M525 rear hub?

    Will a walrus fit?
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    Laura Marling Semper Femina

    Is it new, dont recognise the title.
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    Knees

    What size knees, colour and age? I have a good pair, original owner , no crashes or repairs but may not meet the age criteria.
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    Bike postage recommendations

    Re: Re: It seems you are in N.I., do semd it now operate in GB?
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    Today's Ride

    Non matching wheel rims ??!!! :O. I just couldnt even though it makes fa difference. ^^^^^ theres a topic/poll there: can you ride with non matching components? Wheel rims/hubs/brakes/shifters....
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    Wasted youth + 20 yrs + Skateboards = pain.

    Ive never been on a skareboard, roller skates, bmx, skiing or ice skates but i did do evel knevel jumps (6 inches) on a raleigh chopper (wasnt mine, we waz too poor).
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    Lost my bushing....

    Brass and aluminium 8mm 1 mm wall are available on ebay, obviously a lathe to cut to exact length with square ends is best but a pipe cuttet is sevond best but will splay the ends slightly so tube may be slightly shorter, a couple of practice goes should see you right.
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