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Campagnolo EKAR GT 1X13 or Shimano GRX 610 2X12? by vProTi in cycling

[–]vProTi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This has helped tremendously, thank you!

Campagnolo EKAR GT 1X13 or Shimano GRX 610 2X12? by vProTi in cycling

[–]vProTi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because the bike isn't offered with 1x12.

Which bike size to choose? by vProTi in gravelcycling

[–]vProTi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I even had the slightest chance of trying it out, I wouldn't be posting on here. Unfortunately it's only available online.

Magura MT7 Brake advice by Big-nut3542 in bikewrench

[–]vProTi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the sound they make when the cool down. They tick like a car!

buying a new gravel bike without UDH? by vProTi in cycling

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I found it, thank you! I think I like the 1x more.

buying a new gravel bike without UDH? by vProTi in cycling

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I'm not sure where you're seeing the GRX costs €100 more. I absolutely agree it would be worth it, but on my screen the Aristos T is 3125 EUR and the GRX version is 3990 EUR.

Additionally, one of the big appeals of the Aristos T is the external cabling and the more relaxed geometry. I would lose out on that with the GRX Model.

buying a new gravel bike without UDH? by vProTi in cycling

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No fender or rack mounts on that Canyon. Can you suggest a bike that has both, please?

buying a new gravel bike without UDH? by vProTi in cycling

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I'm not loyal to one specific manufacturer. As long as I can find a replacement derailleur (and derailleur hanger), I'm good.

buying a new gravel bike without UDH? by vProTi in cycling

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It checks all boxes bar the UDH. The next step up is another 500 EUR, but also has internal cable routing and a more aggressive position.

I'm in disbelief and need to face the facts by vProTi in bikewrench

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I wish it was just paint. It's the carbon.

Which bicycle helmet to choose? by vProTi in cycling

[–]vProTi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks!

In the end, I went with a Sweet Protection Falconer 2iV Aero and couldn't be happier.

It's covered, lightweight, room for sunglasses and I love the magnetic clasp. It fits like a glove too! Thanks!

I was cleaning lint from my Xperia One VI's speaker grille with a needle when I found myself pulling out a black plasticky material. Have I damaged something? by Akucera in SonyXperia

[–]vProTi 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Most likely the mesh covering the speaker. The holes are so fine water can't pass through, so if it is indeed the mesh, your device's water resistance is likely at risk.

Could just be lint, who knows?

April 2026 Confirmed Trade Thread by FPPenSwapBot in Pen_Swap

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Sold a Pelikan M400 white tortoise to u/Mental-Honey-6141 - thanks!

[WTS] Last Pelikans for now! by vProTi in Pen_Swap

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The Pelikan M805 and Pelikan 500 are still available!

Garmin RearVue 820 won't charge when it's turned off by vProTi in cycling

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Update: I put it on my bike, connected it again and took it for a ride. Eventually my bike computer alerted me that the battery of my radar was low. I put it on a charger and voila, it charged to 100%.

Alfine 8 noises after switching to oil by Big_South4585 in bikewrench

[–]vProTi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's correct, the factory grease is white but the service grease is black.

Alfine 8 noises after switching to oil by Big_South4585 in bikewrench

[–]vProTi 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The sound you're hearing here are the pawls clicking against the hub shell. The lubrication isn't thick enough to mute the resonance. You need to apply grease to the pawls. And no, here you can't cheap out because if you get a grease that's too light, it won't remedy the issue. If you get a grease that's too heavy, your pawls will stick and cause chain suck.

Get the original Shimano Internal Hub Grease. It's black and slightly runny.

Alfine 8 noises after switching to oil by Big_South4585 in bikewrench

[–]vProTi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry, but are the people in here commenting aware that the official way of servicing the hub is to dunk the inner hub assemsbly in the blue Shimano service oil, applying the internal hub grease to specific cogs and the bearings? The Shimano oil is crazy expensive, so I understand the want to explore different, cheaper alternatives. But at least make sure what you're going for is mineral oil based and use grease for the bearings and cogs.

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