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Si whitby

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  1. What’s happened to the British competitive scene?

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    Spot on! And for the record I love a good ramble. I agree that it is a hard spot to master and that is probably one of the main causes.

    Like you said peoples ability to commit to a sport and stick with it when the trends change is extremely difficult in an age where social media provide the next in thing at the touch of a button.

    One thing I would like to see is British cycling helping the riders that qualify to represent our country at the World championships. Seeming that the UCI is half way through a 3 year deal to be hosted by China, means that very few of the UK riders eligiable to compete can afford the trip. The bursary handed out by BC wouldn’t even pay for a quarter of the flight costs. So like you said if there are younger guys and girls looking to push themselves further, and aspire to represent the country then generally they would never make it a realility.

    Lets hope that it doesn’t decline to the point where people see it as tricks and stunts again rather than a disciplined sport.  

     

  11. Stan's Ti leaking help.

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    Hi guys I've got a problem with leaking on my Ti maggie fittings. Firstly does anyone suffer from a similar problem. I have to Rebleed my brakes before I go on every ride. It seems as if the bore is too small to compress the olive onto the hose. I've tried using the old fitting to crimp the olives at one end then slid the new one on. But you can only do this on one end meaning that the end fitted just the Ti part is the leaking point. Cheers for any help. (Bet Craig has in idea)

  14. Carbon handlebar branding/graphics....

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    I did it to my tryall carbon bars and I think they look really good! Just do as Craig said but don't worry about going soft as it will take a couple of stokes to heat up the lacquer before it comes off. Once you start on an area just keep going passed the stage where it turns white then it will suddenly go really smooth and give you the perfect matt finish. I spent around 2 hours on mine but well worth it especially if your graphics are starting to look tried. Hope this helps

  18. Best Way To Clean Your Disc And Pads?

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    If you have to clean them then.

    clean the pads with alcohol wipes and then you could heat them up with a blowtorch. that will get out any oil etc.

    clean the rotors with soapy water and then when dry and back on the bike give them a wipe down with alcohol wipes. you should wipe them with alcohol wipes each time you touch the rotor

    Cheers mate sounds like a plan!!

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