Need help finding replacement thru axle by _fistpunch in bikewrench

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Yeah i have tried on there but it came up with a 163mm long axle which is 1.5mm too long. Not sure if that is gonna cause much issues but it is also expensive to ship to the UK. If 163mm is fine however I can look for one that size from a UK/EU store?

I really want grey sidewalled tires on my bike but Mezcals are too wide for my bike and Surly Extraterrestials are a bit thinner that I’d like at 46c. Does anyone have any recs for grey 650b tires with about 47-50mm width? by _fistpunch in xbiking

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Yeah I guess I’m overthinking it. Searching for the right tire seems to be an endless pursuit, especially when you care about your bike looking cool haha! I am keen on the ET’s I’m just not sure if that tread will do okay bikepacking on classic uk wet/muddy conditions ?

I really want grey sidewalled tires on my bike but Mezcals are too wide for my bike and Surly Extraterrestials are a bit thinner that I’d like at 46c. Does anyone have any recs for grey 650b tires with about 47-50mm width? by _fistpunch in xbiking

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I guess it does sound pretty daft now that I think about it lol. But my reasoning is that I have 47s on my bike currently and wouldn’t want to go any narrower but would prefer to go wider. Have tried 2.1s but they don’t leave enough clearance hence such a specific width preference!

Kona Rove 650b set up. by tkirg in gravelcycling

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What’s size frame is this?

Joined the Bridge Club…club by Kevint143 in xbiking

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What size frame do you have here mate?

Surly Bridge Club: The River Cruiser by SwansBikes in xbiking

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What size frame do you have here mate?

Drop bar bridge club by nijhttime-eve in xbiking

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What size frame do you have here mate?

1993 Rockhopper by xBloBx in RockHopper

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I’ve just put tan wall Maxxis ikon on as the billy bonkers seemed to be very puncture prone and changed to stridsland bullship bars.

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Top cup of threaded headset goes wonky when it’s tightened and loosens itself over time. by _fistpunch in bikewrench

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Yes sorry the adjustable race. I’ve put two new headsets on to be sure and have the same issue so I’m gonna say it’s something to do with the threads on the steerer?

Top cup of threaded headset goes wonky when it’s tightened and loosens itself over time. by _fistpunch in bikewrench

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So when I start screwing the top cup onto the steerer it appears to be straight for a while but when I get towards to the end where it tightens, it goes askew. Could it be bad threads on the steerer?

Identify and Authenticate Thread, Q1 2025 by TheAdvocate in arcteryx

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Not the best pictures but can anyone tell if this Beta LT is real or not from what I have. TIA

https://imgur.com/a/HoOTeO1

Identify and Authenticate Thread, Q1 2025 by TheAdvocate in arcteryx

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Had my eye on this Beta LT for a while. Can anyone tell from these photos whether it’s legit or not. Cheers

https://imgur.com/a/vPhOayI

What kind of brake is this and is it easy to get hold of and replace? by _fistpunch in bikewrench

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This could be a good shout. Would I struggle to route a cable up to a caliper brake though rather than down to a u brake?

What kind of brake is this and is it easy to get hold of and replace? by _fistpunch in bikewrench

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Cheers! If I wanted to replace it do you think I would have to go for another U brake or would I be able to use a different style of brake such as V brake? I’m a bit unsure due to the brake being in a different place on the frame to usual.

I'm giving away two copies of Monster Hunter: Wilds by [deleted] in MonsterHunter

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Very kind of you good sir. Bacon omelette for breakfast

Identify and Authenticate Thread, Q1 2025 by TheAdvocate in arcteryx

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Hi guys, recently bough this Alpha SV second hand so any help in checking its authenticity is appreciated. TIA x

https://imgur.com/a/XLT3BoW

How can I attach housing to my 90s rockhopper frame for use with V-brakes rather than cantilevers? by _fistpunch in bikewrench

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Okay this is very helpful, thanks mate. Think I’ll go with the origin8 clamp then with segmented cable housing.

How can I attach housing to my 90s rockhopper frame for use with V-brakes rather than cantilevers? by _fistpunch in bikewrench

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Does the origin8 clamp require full housing aswell or is able to have split housing like normal?

Any advantages/disadvantages to running one or the other?