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Bike and accessory talk. How do I fix my brakes? What's a good fork for me? Check out this hot bling! etc.

Had any experience with Shimano BR-M445/M446 Hydraulic Disc Brakes Set ?

Looking to replace brakes on tight budget, anyone had any exp with them, I ride the normal places in sydney Dam, Red Hill etc with a slow but steady style, so not to many death defying antics.....none that are planned anyway

cheers Sam

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Axle/hub wear

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Hardtail dead?

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Hi all, sorry but I need to get something off of my chest...
I have read several "New Bike" & "New frame" forums recently where hard tail frames have all but been dismissed as a thing of the past, contributors usually say something along the lines of:
"I locked out the back end of my (insert name) duallie the other day & it felt shit, "Why would anyone buy a hard tail bike/frame these days"?

Well, if you think that's really all there is to it then I think that you should borrow a reasonable HT & give it a spin around an XC circuit.

Giant Anthem 29er or Cannondale RZ120 (2011) for Central Coast NSW

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Ok i know there have probably been a gazillion of the same question, but one more can't hurt

I am up for a new bike and i have been trying quite a few 29 ers and 26ers. Unfortunately all on the road so far only

My favourites are the Giant Anthem X1 29er and the RZ120 because of the lefty and nice components.

Mineral Oil

Hi all,

Need to top up my brakes and am hunting down some mineral Oil, have found a few other branded ( Not Shiminao) Mineral oils cheaper . Can you top up with different mineral oils ? Or will I need to do a complete bleed and get out all the old oil which is Shimano ??

Cheers Sam

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Hardcore hybrid for those without shaven legs. 700c road rubber on a 26" Mtb

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Just thought that I'd post an update on my latest creation.

Since building the 29er HT my 26" Ht has been a bit neglected so with the current weather being crap I thought about making it into something along the lines of a fast urban cruiser.

surly bush comuter

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Just sharing my build of a bush commuter

surly pacer (real steel)

changes from standard = MTB cluster (36tooth bail outs)
SLX derailer to allow for the big cogs.

double wrap bars (for comfort over the gravel)

33mm CX tires by Maxis

spds for ease of bike swaps.

I will use this for commutes from up the hiils to Midland way along the bridal trail and other fire roads. Plus road time on the flat.

I rides real well with plenty of give in the frame for the bumps. The weight is high though by it'll be pretty bomb proof.

Adaptrac - adjust tyre pressure on the fly

Just spotted this on Gizmodo. Interesting way of adjusting tyre pressures while riding, could probably be simplified to adjust shock pressures on-the-fly too.

http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2012/04/auto-inflating...

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What happened to Avid Juicy brakes?

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Hi all; long time no see...

Was hoping someone could help me out...

I have a 2008 Giant Reign 1 any my Juicy 3 brakes have kicked the bucket. Went to buy a new pair online and get the impression Juicy's aren't made anymore? Am I right assuming they have been replaced by Elixir range? Will Elixirs go onto my fork and frame okay? Can I use all the spare Juicy brake pads I have in my garage in the Elixirs? Will Elixir rotor go straight onto my wheel? I'm a bit concerned that my Juicy's are apparently 6 inch rotors (152 mm) and looks like Elixirs are sold as 160 mm...