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I’m in sunny Devon.

I wax my chain using putoline in a small chip fryer.I find the wax coating lasts longer than traditional lubes in reasonably dry conditions and road dust can be hosed off without causing rust on the chain.Caveat here is that I mainly gravel bike these days.If I venture out on a mountain bike in...

The decal has a small clear area around it,including this it is 49mm from top to bottom and roughly the same side to side although it doesn’t look it when bent around the tube.Height of the printed part is 46mm.You’re welcome.

Orange endurance sealant works well and lasts a long time.It works on the higher pressures used in gravel bikes as well.

You need to register an account .Once accepted you reply from the advert.People posting on this site are very like Retrobike people,very few scammers unlike eBay

As title,hankering after a set of these for my gravel bike.700c preferably 12mm thru axle

Check eBay prices.Last year I bought a 2010 for £350 off eBay and at the time it was the cheapest I could find,others were in the £400/£600 range. The bike was advertised as having only 200-300 miles use from new and to my pleasant surprise this appeared to be true,not something you normally...

My RX4 brakes were the first hydraulic brakes I have set up from scratch.Front was easy but the rear with internal brake line was a nightmare,took five attempts before I was there.I ended up with bike suspended vertically and the calliper dangling off the bike hanging down.Best tip is to watch...

I went to RX4 from SRAM Force on my gravel bike due to a complete inability to stop brake squeal. The calipers work better than Force and have eliminated most of the brake squeal,however the big advantage is that they can be rebuilt as required and spares are available from Hope.

I tried it using a modern Specialized Ground Control 2Bliss tyre,Tesa tape and Orange sealant.It went up but only on a compressor,and held air.On the first off road run I hit a rock with the sidewall,the tyre burped and came off the rim and lost all air and sealant.So it might work on a cycle...

Got one when I was trying to get the right bike fit.As part of that process I rode the bike,the stem creaked and slipped.At least I was able to refine my sitting position. The one I have is 90mm,31mm handlebar,1 1/8” steerer.You are welcome to it karma. They are heavy enough to be used as a...

Yes,still available

From where the crown race would sit to centre of axle is about 480mm.For 26” wheels. No crown race fitted at present. Cheers Frank

Took these off a 2007 Clockwork.They are in good condition,nice and reactive over small bumps but need a service as there is some stiction on first compression.I believe these are 83mm travel,have IS disc mounts and a 225mm steerer length.The remote lockout works I will throw in a part used tin...

All finished now,apart from touching up the paint. Pace forks seem fine,very reactive over small bumps and effective travel seems to be 70mm which is sufficient for gravelly paths.Settled on an 80mm stem to get the right reach for me and changed the saddle to a fabric scoop. Rims are Mavic...

Just bought a 19” blinged up one for £500.Hope brakes and bb,Chris king headset,full xt,pace forks. There’s been one on eBay for £1000 for months now,simply not selling at that price.

Re: Happy to confess my ignorance on the subject of early forks.Mine are marked Pace RC38 Airforce LT.I read somewhere that these are 83mm travel.They do have a black crown. The forks seem to bounce up and down very happily,but with initial stiction before they get moving,hence my comment...

Re: Thanks for the quick replies.The existing Pace RC38 LT forks have 83mm travel and need a service,however can’t find RC7 fork grease anywhere,including Pace.For me 100-120mm of travel is ideal. I have not ridden the bike yet as I have decided to replace the drive train and start from a...

I’ve finally treated myself to one of these special edition beauties. Mine came with some Pace RC38 LT forks but I would prefer some 100mm travel forks.Looking at what I need it would appear that my forks are 1 1/8 straight,QR and have IS mounts (Hope brakes). Can you buy decent new forks or...

I recently cancelled my eBay account.Basically I bought a modern bike described as being in good condition but after a week of searching for a creaking sound I found a cracked chainstay under the chain set where it could not be seen. eBay rejected my claim because I had picked it up myself and...