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    ARGHHHHH F'kin headset....

    I will take a look that may hold water, it came with the bike and the guy I brought from was happy to spend his money so I suspect it is reasonably new. The bearings are still smooth and I can't say I noticed anything obvious in terms of wear. If I do go down the new headset route am I...
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    ARGHHHHH F'kin headset....

    Nope steers okay it just has around 5mm movement when I rock the bike on the front brake. Cups are in the frame tight as well, no cracks in the steerer tube either. :roll: it's never easy!
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    ARGHHHHH F'kin headset....

    I must confess I wouldn't know if the race is correct as I purchased the bike second hand with everything connected, I dont recall there being so much movement in the bike previously. (the headset was a little lose and when I went to tighten it I found the Star nut thread had snapped which is...
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    ARGHHHHH F'kin headset....

    Help! I am running a Orange X1 with a FSA orbitxtreme headset I managed to find an exploded diagram and have all of the parts required but no matter how much I crank it down it will not stop rocking, even now my bike is difficult to turn and it rocks! I purchased a Azzonic head lock so...
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    Recommend a mud tyre.

    Specialized Adrenalin, come to think of it any chunky specialized!
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    Orange X1's

    X1 I am the proud owner of a X1 she has been well looked after treated to pace rc36's, FSA headset, new cassette, mavic rims etc etc etc. I may be open to selling her if you may be interested let me know I will send some pics. By the way the updated rear shock (rock shox) does give good...
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    Sorry guys a bit more detail...

    I'm not sure on frame sizes for DJ bikes but his kid is 5' 9" so I suspect a 14" will be too small. I'm not looking to piss anyone about the maximum he has to spend on a complete bike is £185.00 I'm happy to assemble it for him if it's a frankenstien assuming the parts are all functioning etc...
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    New fangled DJ bike...

    Hi Guys Long shot here my boss's son is after a dirt jump bike the boss know's im in to bikes and figures anything on two wheels is the same! I tried to explain our forum is a little different but... If any of you happen to know of a GT Chucker or similar for sale I would appreciate a heads...
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    Raleigh Peak - Circa 1995, RTS 3 bits/Seat tube swap.

    Peak Guys the peak is still up for sale any takers this time round? Cheers Mark.
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    Anal question about bearings...

    Good man! thank you, you have saved me the hassle of purchasing and squeezing in an 11th bearing :lol:
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    Anal question about bearings...

    Sorry guys I need to rebuild my Deore XT front hub they were a set I picked up second hand so I cant be sure they haven't been opened previously, does any one know how many bearings I should have each side. I have ten in each but there is room to sit 11. I don't want to build them up only...
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    Need some advice please... Chains and drivetrains.

    Thank you... Thanks for all your help guys a PC-870 and new cassette are on route, I think Dead rats wins the worst crash competition, well on the mend now and to be honest given the two crash stories feeling a little lame :) my injuries will heal with no permanent scars thank fully.
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    Need some advice please... Chains and drivetrains.

    Morning Guys I am not a happy camper this morning chain snapped on the way to work and dumped me on the road im looking a lot like I have done 10 rounds with rocky :x So I need to replace the chain, do I also need to swap the cassette etc? Also I would like to make use of a Sram powerlink...
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    26" x 1.5" wheels

    Despite being a muppet on Rim Width I have sorted out a set of wheels thanks for your offers guys. M
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    RED breakaway, shimano Dual SPD, red flite Ti saddle.

    With that in mind tall blonde etc etc, :lol:
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    26" x 1.5" wheels

    ARRGGHHHHH! :oops: your right the rim is 1" what a tit. I picked up a set of M400 Mavic rims as I thought I would have to compromise to find something. Should have got the ruler out to double check. Any opinions on M400 rims?
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    RED breakaway, shimano Dual SPD, red flite Ti saddle.

    My search is over I am now the owner of a set of Mavic 400's. :D
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    Rear Wheel Mavic 221 XT hub Pics Added

    Doh! Thanks anyway.
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    RED breakaway, shimano Dual SPD, red flite Ti saddle.

    I thought you were sorted Danob how many wheels does one man need? :lol:
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    RED breakaway, shimano Dual SPD, red flite Ti saddle.

    I will take the wheels off your hands please £40.00 posted sound fair? Cheers Mark.
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