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Roval Carbon 29er Rim

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So was just prepping my 2011 S-works for the Pemberton race tomorrow and noticed a buckle in the front wheel, on closer inspection found a large crease in the rim, right inline with a spoke! the spoke appears to be pulling through the rim slightly. So she is pretty farked I'm thinking.

What to do?? I don't have a spare 29er rim. Can I just run a 26inch rim? thoughts? anyone have a spare lying around?

Also do you think there would be any sort of warranty or crash replacement through Specialized? at least a cheaper deal "I was just rind along when...."

29ers are dead

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http://ibismaximus.com/

that is all.

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what tyre should i buy?

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I'm running the stock/standard schwalbe hobby nic tyres on my giant trance and within 400km of medium paced riding I've gone through 3 tubes and some small tears in the tire, i think i need a harder compound but not sure which tire is ideal, i am mostly riding on gravel and a small amount of tarmac to the dirt.

thanks in advance

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Sizings for bike

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Hey guys

Look i know, this may not be the best forum to post this on. But im wondering of what size frame i should go in the TCR Advanced range. Im 180cm tall

Any suggestions would be greatful

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Need some wheel advice

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Had a bit of a mishap today - managed to reverse the car, with bikes on the bike rack, into a concrete pillar in an underground carpark. Bottom line is I've completely knackered the o/h's rear wheel - the cassette is warped, and the hub is twisted as well.

internal hub gears

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I am thinking of going the internally geared hub route getting sick of sticks and crap playing with my drive train.Anyone got any thoughs pros/cons

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Which bike is best for Annaconda

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Help. I am a swimmer. I have no idea about bikes and have agreed to try to learn and do a duo for Anaconda in Augusta in November. I really need help.

1 as a mum after this event I am not so sure I will do too much off road biking (unless I LOVE it) and may do a triathlon (small fun distance) so I want a mountain bike I can use on road too if such a thing exists.

2 I am a chicken going down hill, at the moment, so want something with good brakes and that is light to help me up hills.

Can anyone tell me where to start and what to consider for my bike purchase, please.

headset...

I'd like to get a 'Cane Creek' headset for my bike. I have a tapered headset on my 29er. What specifically do I need look out for in terms of descriptions to purchase this headset?
Thanks heaps

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DT swiss suspension service

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Hi, Im moving to perth later this year from the UK, im just a bit concerned that im not going to beable to get the parts to service my bike. So i justed want to ask if theres any good bike shops that stock or can get hold of, service kits for Dt swiss exm 150mm forks and Fox rp23 kashima shock or should i stock up them before i leave ?
Cheers, and i hope to see you soon.
Brendan