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    M950 BB options.

    Been asked a million times before but what length spindle BB do I need for an M950 crank on my 73mm Zaskar BB shell?Is 105 still the only modern option for replacement?Would any in the link be suitable?https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/p/shimano-105-5500-octalink-road-bottom-bracket
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    Internal routing hateful thing rant.

    Of all the modern developments we`ve been lucky to have in this fine hobby of ours there is nothing positive I have to say about internal routing.I F**KIN HATE IT.I have 2 internal routed bikes and its a bitch for recabling/maintenance.I have just taken delivery of a new Chinese frame and it has...
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    Wanted XTR/XT 9 speed mech wanted-sorted.

    Anyone have an M97/ series XTR or XT M77/ series rear mech for sale?Its going onto my winter bike so cosmetics not really important.
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    Inline cable adjuster position query

    I recently installed a 9 speed Sun Race thumbshifter to run with an M772 XT Shadow rear mech.Neither the mech or the shifter have adjustment barrels and although I have it working well I`d like the option of an inline barrel adjuster to fine tune indexing.Can I install it directly at the...
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    Sun Race thumbies

    Has anyone used the Sun Race 9 speed thumbies,any good?
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    XTR M950 chainset install.

    I havent installed one of these in many years.Whats the procedure?Do I need a special tool to remove the little crank caps before I install?Anything else I should be aware of?
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    Wanted Shimano chainset wanted

    Anyone have an M970/980 M770/785 chainset?Either 2x or 3x will do.
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    Drop bar disc options and bars

    Ive got a 2002 Tomac hardtail,I want to fit a set of gravel bars and mechanical discs to it,problem is I want to run old 8 speed Dura Ace brifters and the original 25.4mm Tomac stem.What mechanical options are out there to suit road levers?Also,I cant find any 25.4mm gravel bars to fit the Tomac...
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    Identify the frame

    Mid 90s LX on an early 90s Boss?https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/shimano-deore-xtr-aluminium-mountain-bike-/1416182329
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    Wanted Brake cable straddle wanted

    Anyone have for sale or know where I can get purple brake straddles like the ones in the link?They were everywhere before but seem thin on the ground and the few for sale are at a ridiculous price factoring in postage and customs charges...
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    Any American Eagle info out there?

    Ive got what looks like an early 90s American Eagle(by Concorde)Big Bear.Its seems to be a half decent frame with Ritchey stamped dropouts with no rack eyelets,although there is no designation sticker I think its a Tange butted frame.Im taking off all the modern cack and older mix and going for...
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    Campag Centaur hub service.

    Im about to service a set of 89/90 Centaur hubs.Anyone have a step by step guide and what to look out for?
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    Wanted Euclid shifters and rear mech wanted

    Cheap and cheerful 6 speed Euclid shifters and mech required,cosmetics not really important.Would consider a cheaper Olympus mech also.
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    Campag wheelset query

    I recently dug out a nice Campag Euclid 6 speed wheelset(late 80s 130mm) and want to put them back into use.If using in a more modern frame with a wider rear dropout is it simply a case of redishing the rear and adding a few spacers?Also what options have I replacing the current 6 speed(screw...
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    NOS Bombers in CRC

    Looks like CRC found a shipping container full of Bombers!Z3/4/5.I wonder how warranty issues will work out once those old seals go pop....https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/s?q=bomber&cat=direct
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    92 Downhill World Cup footage

    JMC @ 4mins.
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    Gravel bars for older stems?

    Any recommendations on a modern gravel bar for an older size clamp stem?I can only find 31.8mm clamp bars.Are there any options?The stem is rare so changing it isnt an option.
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    Dura ace brifters

    Anyone recommend a good mechanical disc caliper to use with my 8 speed M7400 brifters?
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    Tioga Disc Drive/Revolver marketing video.

    Interesting bit on the Disc Drive and a build tutorial.I love the marketing blurb-"some riders dont use a Disc Drive"and it cuts straight to a guy crashing😂.
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    Tange frameset hierarchy

    I have a decent looking early 90s Tange double butted cromo frame with Ritchey dropouts and I wondering does anyone know how their framesets were graded from high end to gate?
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