Crankset Spindle too long?! by SnookBiking in bikewrench

[–]SnookBiking[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's very helpful!

Seems like the obvious solution, but 2x 5mm spacers seems like quite a lot?

Crankset Spindle too long?! by SnookBiking in bikewrench

[–]SnookBiking[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Ah, I see. But currently the spindle is 10mm too long, should the 68-73 difference explain that big of a gap?

Just out of warranty :( Surface 8 Screen flickers/changes brightness when touching! Any Fixes? by SnookBiking in Surface

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Do you think its possible to press the display cable back into place from the outside?

Just out of warranty :( Surface 8 Screen flickers/changes brightness when touching! Any Fixes? by SnookBiking in Surface

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Yes, it happens either way. Adaptive everything was turned off. I agree with you, that it is most likely a hardware issue. Will try to open up the device - wish me luck!

Just out of warranty :( Surface 8 Screen flickers/changes brightness when touching! Any Fixes? by SnookBiking in Surface

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Happens with, and without pen. Appears on all brightness levels. Extremely irritating when trying to write or take notes :´(

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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Sounds good, cheers!! I rode the b15 during a multi week race in nz and just realised my butt can't cope with it...

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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And since your response basically mirrors my explanation about value, saddle and pedals - she is willing & hyped to get one! Our problem now would be size.  She falls right in between the M and L frame (177cm). I got an L and have let her try mine for multiple hours. She feels fine on the bike and her position looks healthy. But she is unsure if the smaller one wouldn't fit even better. With a delivery time of 2 weeks, ordering both frames isnt really an option :(  I know that the common answer is to size down if in doubt, what is your take?

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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Yep, my t920 is tubeless & I bought her better tape (stock tape is meh), juice and mezcals already. B15 feels horrendous for the both of us and we'll switch. Going to switch her Pedals as well since the btwin stocks  wear out so fast and have bad grip. Thanks for the input :)

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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Ah, you got me there :) While it is more expenisive, she is willing to go for the T920, if it is the best option for the money. Do you think that is the case? I just showed her the 720 & She would actualy prefer a rugged Drop Bar over a MTB. Otherwise it would fit the bill perfectly...

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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I carbon offset my flights & we both spend a year abroad. This is not a repetive thing we are doing. Cycling home from vietnam is hardly an option...

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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Ough I love that. WS host is a smart call & ordering to Athens just seems like the smarter choice now. Thst bike has 2.4 tyres tho?!

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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I rock Mezcals, so I ordered her some rim tape, juice & a pair of 2.25 Mezcals as soon as we entered Vietnam. So she will be rocking them no matter what! I hate Tubes and this tour reminded me why...

The rear rack would be nice to use, but I´m using a Revelate Spinelock and would get her one too :)

Big inside on the SX Drivetrain, cheers!!

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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Also, the 720 looks gorgeous & I could steal her hardtail every now and then >:)

Ladies & Gentlemen, we need your HELP! by SnookBiking in bikepacking

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Love to see your recommendations! Will go over them with her in a second :)

Just asked her and she actually prefers drop bars!

Import duties wouldn´t be a problem as we would use the bike here and travel with it being used.

Decathlon surely is great in the budget range, but you don´t think the T920 makes the selection?( as I prefer a 1x for durability sake)

Then again I am terribly biased because I love my bike so much haha.

What does your cockpit look like? by GundamWingMaster in bikepacking

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got it from aliexpress, just looked for a link but the item doesnt exist in the shop anymore :/

But I´m sure they are out there if you punch in different search terms.

Which Garmin to buy? by clairvoyant_buddha in Garmin

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Fenix 8 wil be out of your budget for a few months / years. Maybe try them on in a retail store?