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New steed

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Here it is in the bike shop awaiting a few changeover bits to arrive and Frameskin to be applied. Pickup is middle of the week.

A question for those more knowledgeable about Stan's wheels, if I may.

MTB Jerseys

Does anyone know of any good companies to get custom made mtb jerseys? Ideally more than just placing a a graphic on various selections of template jerseys.

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Well I remember reading here that these tyres should be run contrary to the recommended direction (as per the tyre itself) and manufacturers recommendations. I have these on the front of my bike and have been running them conventionally ( as recommended). Does any one have anecdotal evidence or real evidence that running them contrary works better for this tyre.

So far I'm really enjoying it upfront...given me heaps of confidence on the bendz, great shedder and roll OK.

Love to hear your input.
Cheers

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Which carbon 29er?

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With the Aussie heading south against the greenback as the US economy starts to wake up, I'm looking to bring forward my purchase of a 29er dually.

I've narrowed it down to two candidates, one I've ridden the other not.

auto shifting

NB: Originally posted elsewhere on the Global Riders Network and appears via syndication.

so i got my new bike, all is fine except its auto shifting gears ( i think)
when i stand up and pedal hard or sit and pedal uphill it seems to change gear but doesnt change fully. ive googled and it seems like it could be a chain or derailleur problem. is it an easy fix or should i take it into my lbs and get them to sort it out?

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New chain. What do you do?

So, I've just fitted a whole new drive chain (cassette, chain, crankset) and naturally, I want to keep it new for as long as possible. My question is, what does everyone do with a new chain? Keep the sticky factory grease and add your own lube, degrease it and re-oil with your own stuff or you have some other tip?

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Has anyone used a Bionicon C.Guide V.02 Chain Guide

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Has anyone used a Bionicon C.Guide V.02 Chain Guide http://bionicon.com/parts/c-guide/c-guide-v02.html#main? The reviews seem to be VERY polarizing, and that says to me that they may not be genuine (insiders or competitors).