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General Gear (stuff for any rider)
Seat Bottle Opener
Some bikes already have built in bottle openers (shaped into their drop outs for example) but for those without such luxurious frames one can now add this feature to just about any saddle:
Perfect for your SS races.
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Mavic freehub issue?
Had an interesting experience scooting down Duck Holes today. There was this huge buzzing noise like i had a stick or leaf or something caught in my back suspension and it was rubbing on the tyre, so I stopped to pull offending item out. Nothing there. Happened a few more times, including one time when I couldn't hear it due to wind noise, but could feel it through the frame.
Bendable Bike Anyone?
No... it's serious:
http://bicycledesign.net/2010/07/bendable-bike/
For a commuter the concept is probably sound. I mean, keeping the frame under load might even make it stiffer - so long as the ratchet system is up to the job. Maybe?
Fluid Trainer
I'm thinking about getting a Jet Black fluid trainer... found a website that has them for $250. Does anyone else have one of these? Are they quiet enough to use while watching TV?
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Kinetic Rock n' Roll Bike Trainer?
Seeing as it's a slow news day and raining here 
Check this out... gimmick or of some real use?
FWIW, I also saw a clip about Kinetic resistance units. They claim to be the only ones in the business using magnetically coupled drive, which means there are no seals to leak fluid out of. They also claim to be unique in using silicone based fluid that doesn't change viscosity with heat. Sounds good, but doesn't most marketing speak?
Seat Post QR Clamps
When buying a QR seat post clamp. Is the dimension of the clamp the inner diameter of the clamp (outside dimension of the seat tube)?