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    Happy Easter

    Funny video 😁 well that seems to have failed 🤔
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    Ergon SM10E saddle

    According to the internet, the Ergon saddle is nice and comfy! But to my arse, it's like sitting on a brick after 20 miles. So guys, recommendations for something softer please 🙏
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    My bike in the snow ❄️

    Well I hope there's a bike in the box! And sorry about the snow but that's all I've got 🤣
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    Fox 38 grip 2 shim stack

    After reading that fox now use 4wt motorex oil instead of the 5wt Teflon oil in the damper side of the 38s. I decided to do an oil change and put the 4wt in. Upon disassembly I had a lot of shims fall out of the top damper assembly 😭 Turns out the 38s aren't full of magic and fairy dust after...
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    Ard rock and a field full of trade stands.

    I've just been to the dales bike centre near Reeth as it's the Ard rock weekend. This is just a PSA (public service announcement) that the trade stand area is full of nice new bikes to look at and possibly hire out . Bike bits on offer and loads of prizes to be won 👍 And a kids bike skill area...
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    Stif closing

    Stif Mountain Bikes has announced that it will close its doors this September. The news was revealed in an Instagram post, which reads:
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    Fox 38 air shaft bright idea 💡

    I think I've found the answer too all those out there with harsh forks! What do you reckon 🤔
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    DT Swiss rear hub bearings

    Well I've had fun trying to get the steel ring out so I can replace the bearings! Just put the tool in the vice, slot the wheel onto it and turn anticlockwise is the internet method. Not an F ING chance of me getting enough purchase on the wheel too undo it. So I resorted to plan B and got the...
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    Car Bumper protector

    Hi all. I'm wondering what people are using to protect their cars bumper when sliding bikes in and out?. I currently lay a long peice of hardboard on the floor and the bike slides nicely along it. But I've got an old coat over the bumper for protection and was wanting something better. Ideas...
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    PSA wheelbase big demo lake district

    The big demo weekend is now live for wheelbase Stavely. Various bikes to demo over the weekend at £10 a go. It soon gets filled up so don't dawdle if you want to try anything from the range on demo. Also the expert category is not that bad. Red section stuff.
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    Rear shock experts to the forum please 🙏

    Are these lower bushes a standard size or do I have to get one specifically for the shock?. It's a mustache own shock but hopefully standard mounts.
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    So I decided to give my bike a clean!

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    Specialist helmets

    Specifically the Tactic. It's my lads birthday and I was going to get him a new helmet. Seeing as I have a local specialist shop, it's going to make having to take it back a lot easier should it not fit right. There seems a few various model numbers, ranging from £45 (the amount I want to spend)...
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    My turn for error 500☹️

    Bummer, I've just returned from a couple of weeks mtbing in the Algarve on a hire bike and my bike has had a hissy fit because I left it at home! Are all error 500 codes terminal?. It's just under 3 years old with 4k miles on the clock.
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    Bent crank arm

    Question is Stiltsons or bloody great tyre lever and what torque should i apply?
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    Orange bikes

    I see they have gone tits up and are calling in the recievers 🤔 Market forces or cleverly filtered all the beer tokens away? Perhaps I am being to harsh on them 🤔
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    Geometry experts please!

    So I am experiencing the front wheel tucking under on low speed steep descents and dumping me on the deck. What I have altered is, Muller the back wheel and left the flip chip in its lower setting because I thought it would be better for recent Alps trip. I got thrown off three times yesterday...
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    Welsh 20mph speed limit

    Just remember fellow riders, that when you are passing motorists in Wales you have to give them 1.5 m of space. Don't fall foul of the law 🤣
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    Ebike on a plane without the battery

    Another question about my trip away. Can I take my bike on the plane without the battery? I was just going to stick it in the hold and say nothing, but my mate says I should check first. All well and good providing the answer is on the Internet. Its Manchester Airport security I need to ask but...
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