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gears slippin
hi all,
alright problem is iv just changed cranks, cassette, chain as everything was worn and slipping now with the new gear on it it is still slipping under pressure in some off the gears. I have changed from a 34t cassette to a 32t Shimano XT M770 9 Speed Cassette and have taken a couple of links out of the chain in accordance with the cassette change, the cranks are 22 - 32 - 44 truvativ stylo's . So i thought i would throw it out to you guys for any advise before taking it to the LBS to give them a go.
thanks in advance
Matt
Fix a Camelbak Bladder
Hi Guys,
My camelbak has devloped a small hole near the top. No idea how I got it?? I'm thinking of just trying some duct tape to repair, any other ideas or experience?
Thanks,
Waratah
bb and derailleurs
i think my bottom bracket is a shimano octalink but not sure unless i take it off, and was wondering if it is compatable with any bb if i was to upgrade it or do i need to get another shimano. the bike is an avanti barracuda 2004 or 05 model- it had the red squarish frame with manitou axel fork and also how do i tell if my derailluer is a long or short cage?
Good service
Broke a spoke at Awaba the other day and took it in to a big bike shop on Griffith Rd on Wed, my wheels being Mavic SL's need spokes to be ordered generally, so I expect that but after feeling like I really was interupting the bloke that served me's day, I asked how long I might expect to get it back. Got a dunno mate we'll call you in a couple days and let you know, when I then asked how long after they got the spoke I got dunno mate depends on the workshop.
Hub grease recommendation?
I repacked my commuter front hub about a month ago and already the grease I used is thinning and getting pushed out of the hub and the new bearings are feeling 'gritty' already 
I'm about to put in a CRC order and was wondering if any of you can recommend a good grease for Shimano Hubs?
Thanks
Phil
Titanium Yeti 575
Check this out for a bike:
Titanium Yeti 575
http://www.bikerumor.com/2010/04/01/worlds-first...
How they got permission from YETI to do this I am not sure.
Put this on the wishlist for all the Yeti fans out there.
D
i-Drive stupid question?
I took my bike for a service and need new bearings for the i-Drive.
What does the idrive on the GT do?
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XTR CRANK FITTING - help
Hi, Fitting XTR cranks followed intructions - just want to double check I did it right.
I have a 68m bottom bracket so I put the two spacers on the drive side and one on the left - with the crank arm fitted there is a gap between crank arm and bearing - doesn't look right i.e. will let dirt in - and what does that adjustment nut do that sits inside the crank arm?
Thanks
3 servicing questions
I'm just about to go over my bike before the 'Angry Doctor' in a few weeks.
1 - Do I need any 'special' grease for the front neck bearing after I clean it? Or will just normal bearing grease from SCA do the same thing...
2 - Is it possible to 'service' the derailleur? Not adjusting gears, but actually applying some lubricant to springs etc.
3 - If I have to change brake pads mid-race, do you have to push the pistons back in? And if so, how do you then bleed the air out of your brakes mid-race??? I have always bled my brakes completely when changing pads.