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That's what I did on my ti Kona when I rest-modded it to work with V brakes. I think it was an Avid one that came in a cable kit some years back, and I recall enlarging the exit hole in the dog collar a little to make it fit. Otherwise, for something like a Lava Dome, I'd silver braze a cable...

I'm sure there's many more of us! And the rugby league team I follow hasn't had a win all season thus far. Sigh...

This. Do you have a newsletter I might subscribe to? Seriously, those are wise words. There is often only so much we can do for ourselves, but we should still give those things a red hot go.

For a minute I thought someone had hacked my account... :D Married, 3 kids (2 in school, one who won't get off his arse because he "needs a year off after finishing school"), wife who thinks the house (which is brick and tile, solid, clean and not that old) is a never ending project of making...

Mmm, there you go! That's cool info. I suppose losing the "I" would stop confusion with "1" but man, what was their objection to the letter "F"?!

C corresponds to the number 3. March is the third month. Using letters saved them from the serial number having an extra digit for October (J for 10), November (K for 11) and December (L for 12). The other numbers indicate that it was made on a Tuesday just before morning tea, but I could be...

For day to day riding I have a Bell 4Forty MIPS. For retro riding I also use the Bell 4Forty MIPS. Comfortable and light. Thankfully haven't had to test it's ability to save my skull. But for true dedicated retro riding there is only one option... Hehehe, when that product was released...

The elastomers have started to degrade. They will get hot and might soften up but as soon as they cool again, they're back to firm. I'd be worried that I'd heat them up to much and end up with shorter, fatter elastomers and less travel with each stroke. If they're munted, you've got nothing...

There's stuff I have that when building a bike, I know will work and will fit and I use it - forgetting "oh that's 30 years old (or thereabouts)". Race Face I beam cranks. SRAM X0 9 speed shifters and derailleurs. Anything XT from the 90s - it's the era of bikes I like and the best groupset I...

Jaw status = dropped. I have never been a fan of Specialized, never desired to own one. Just my own view, I always gravitated to other brands and as a result I don't care for them, frankly. But... That is beyond awesome. Absolutely beautiful time capsule. Anyone, even me, would be proud...

...new set of Minions"? "Always serviced by a professional" - Hey, so are my bikes! Unfortunately that professional is an urban planner who knows sh*t all about bikes... "Curated parts spec" - Translation "I'm a wanker" "Team issue colourway" - So, like... paint? "Unmatched stiffness and...

...in the short time the part is in the vinegar bath for. Don't forget to add salt when you install them. And a lemon wedge if you want to be fancy.* It is good for removing surface rust and oxidation. *I have heard that the part can rust quicker after being vinegar'ed so a wipe with some...

That's how I've done it, alternatively a small steel rule (like one of those little 4" or 6" ones) across the slot, that way you're less likely to have a coin drop out if you go too far with the other bolt.

The cost of living crisis is hard. Not everyone has two coins, you know! :)

I'll throw this into the pile. 1990 Kerry Hopkins Reynolds 531 All Terrain. Kerry was a Sydney, Australia based builder renowned for his road and track frames. Kerry still runs a bike shop in suburban Sydney, but as far as I know, is no longer on the torches. Built with a mix of XT and...

The Kaiser Chiefs are onto it... Television's on the blink (there's nothing on it) I really want a really big coat (with words on it) What do you want for tea? (I want crisps) Why didn't you join the team? (I just didn't) It's cool to know nothing It's cool to know nothing Bloody...

1. Saved up for a Gibson Les Paul and a Marshall stack 2. Formed a band, wrote hit albums 3. Developed addictions so bad that I made Motley Crue look like choir boys 4. Rehab 5. Started MTBing and bought exactly the same stuff I have now.

...to be the place where I notice higher spec the most - better feel at the fingers. Chains and cassettes too, better quality and durability is more important than the pose value* of a rear derailleur. Grumps * having said that, I'm guilty of hoarding SRAM X0 9sp rear mechs... so pose away.

Yep. I hear you! Got to the point where I pulled the top box forward so the little shelf disappeared and the bottom drawer was no longer a sealed vault.

...the photos you have turned the wheel around so the spoke is hidden by the fork. Mate, I'm buying it anyway as agreed, but you're still a dodgy pr*ck so cut your attitude." His tone changed. He breaks down and falls to the ground apologising and begging me not to hit him. Huh? The thought...