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Shimano Shadow + deraulier failure

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Just cleaning the bike the other day. An found there was know difference with the switch engaged or off.

Looks like the clutch is gone. Can you get the parts to repair it?
Less than 2 years old.

Anyone else had these problems?

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Nobby Nic Trailstar and Pacestar

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OK. Just rode the KC circuit this morning and it's time to hang up my very worn tires - it was like riding on ice (frozen water not Meth).

I'm about to buy some Nobby Nics and just wanted to know which compound to use on the front and back.

Cheers.

PS. Saw an awful lot of blokes clad head to toe in lycra this morning on the trails....sinister.

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Dvo diamond

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Gday all, im interested in the dvo diamond fork,just wondering if anyone has one and what they think of it...its this or a pike,thanks in advance

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Bike bag QR to Tru Axle conversion

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Does anyone have any suggestions for converting a Scicon bikebag with a QR system to fit my MTB with Tru Axle's? I see there is a Thule add on but it's a bit steep at $80.
Thanks

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Bike warranty

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Could anyone tell me if professionally painting your bike would void your frame warranty?
I'm talking about painting the bike when new, custom paint job.

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Camelbak Palos (bum bag) what are your thoughts?

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I've just been reading about Camelbak's new pack.

I'm trying to transition to riding without a backpack but this could be an interesting alternative.

http://www.camelbak.com/en/International/Sports-...

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Reverb post stuck

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Upgraded my dropper post to a 150mm reverb stealth.

First ride today, worked fine until almost at the end, it wouldn't come back up. Even pulling did nothing.

Had a look tonight, and managed to pull it out by hand with a little force, but now it won't go down.
I've tried the following:

Bled the remote
Bled the entire system
Topped up the air
Let all the air out
And generally checked over everything I can think of, still no joy.

The system bled fine, and the remote had a reasonable amount of pressure to it.

Any ideas?

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Fulcrum Red Power XL wheels

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Hard to find information on whether these wheels are tubeless ready or require conversion. Can anyone assist as I have seen differing opinions?

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Saddles

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I broke the saddle on my Scalpel awhile back, and bought a WTB Silverado carbon as a replacement but I can't get on with it. Nice and light but too firm for my soft butt.

The Prologo X8 that broke was very comfortable, but having broken one I'm a bit wary of getting the same again. Spesh are great for road use and I have one on the roadie but a bit wide for mtb riding for me. Anything over 135mm and I bang up my inside thighs too much.