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Spoke nipple sizes

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Hi all

I am wanting to get a new spoke wrench for adjusting the spokes on my mtb

Does anyone know what size the average nipple size is, and what tool should i get to fit with the nipple?

Any suggestions would be helpful

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spokes

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Ive just noticed a loose spoke on my DT Swiss rim (tubeless) and i cant tighten it. It just seems to want to turn the spoke as well. Any ideas?

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Peak or no peak?

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Due to a little altercation with a tree down in Jarrahdale at the weekend, I'm now in the market for a new helmet.

So, what's the current thinking on that little peak/visor thingy on the MTB helmets - unnecessary fashion statement or essential accessory?

I wouldn't want to make a faux pas by turning up unsuitably attired at the Cape-to-Cape later this month....

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Advice: New Knicks for the C2C (assos Sizing)

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Hi Peeps,

Want to get some new high quality bib knicks for the C2C and have been looking at the Assos range (FI Mille S5 Long leg ), obviously great quality but they suggest a medium for my height (175cm) but with a 38inch waist, 26inch thighs and being a 100 kilos im worried these will be too small, dilemma is all my current ones are really too big now and dont want to make an expensive mistake lol.

New rims for anthem XO 2009

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Hi.

Not sure if this is the place to ask but will give it a try.

I have a Anthem XO 2009 XC mountain bike (http://www2.giant-bicycles.com/en-au/bikes/mount...) and was wanting to buy a second set of rims to use for riding to work, so that I don't have to change tyres, etc.

Currently using Maxxis Xmark UST 26x2.1 tubeless for XC and a set of Continental city tyres 26x1.5 with (with tubes) for commuting (http://www.wiggle.co.uk/continental-comfortconta...).

Ghetto Tubeless

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anyone been successful at doing this with 20inch tubes with Presta valves? keen to give it a go, a six pack in it for whoever can help me (NOR preferred.)

FYI, currently running Mavic XM117 and Schwalbe tyres.

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Unwrapping the purchases

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I don't have any questions, just wanted to brag. God I love it when the stuff you bought arrives in the post.

Plus it all turned up at the same time.

V4 Adventure light set from Ayup,which was ordered on Sunday night (thanks for the recommendation Yarg!)

Salomon XT Wings 2 shoes, Stans no tube kit and some other little bits and pieces from Wiggle.

It's like Xmas right now.

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Monarch R Rear Shock

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Just bought myself a 2012 Giant Anthem X3.....my first dual-sus bike. Rides really well and soaks up the bumps nicely but just wondered where I can get air pressure settings? The front forks have a sticker on stating my weight & recommended air pressure but I cannot find any info on what to set the rear to - can anyone help me out please?