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I always use metal cutting discs

Yup, do not use them anywhere where actual clamping force is needed. I've run them on the top cap, cranks and lever bolts with no problems. But stay the hell away from the stem bolts, 4-bolt mounts, wheel bolts etc

Yes. Amazing.

Anyone seen the new show on Dave 'Lizard Lick Towing'? It's so bad but utterly addictive. I was off work yesterday and couldn't stop wathing it

Or just run a KMC Z610HX and be a winner

Andrei is a basher, a complete and utter basher.

This

The Thorn boosters mounting holes are spaced at 82mm centre to centre, each mounting hole is 12mm slotted. It's also wide enough to comfortably accept a 2.5" tyre

Soooo, about the Crewkerz move....

Our place does one really similar to the lovely (now discontinued) Salsa ones: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/thorn-carbon-fibre-brake-booster-plate-prod10362/

Seddon hasn't got a pair yet, will do soon though

I think they are hoping them to come in at around £50 per complete lever

I got 7, it's complete bollocks

He also stole weight weenie from me. I had it first

Did not see that coming

I do alot of core work, squats and powerlifts. I also have a dedicated plyometric session i do 1-2 times a week. Cardio specific session once a week and a couple of super-set sessions. I tend to go the the gym 3-5 nights a week

Engineering and construction are the first two major industries which spring to mind

It will make no noticeable difference at all

Hi Guys, So my sisters boss has had both his bikes stolen. They were taken from his shed in South Queensferry, Edinburgh. I know there are a few guys from the Edinburgh area on here, so if anyone sees them or thinks they have any info please contact Owen Williams of NewsBase Ltd, Edinburgh 01314 788547 Cheers, Bike 1: 2005 Giant Reign 2 (Thai Green) The most obvious difference is I have swapped out the Manitou Nixon Elite fork for a Marzocchi All Mountain 2. Frame & Fork (Wear and tear in the usual places – inner tube attached with cable ties on chain stay) Frame Construction TIG-welded Frame Tubing Material Aluxx SL aluminum Fork Brand & Model (Marzocchi All Mountain 2 (Bomber) Forks – All black with Red and white lettering) Fork Material Aluminum/magnesium, single crown Rear Shock Manitou Swinger 3-Way Air, 6" travel Components Component Group Mountain Mix Brakeset Hayes HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes levers Shift Levers Shimano Deore LX Front Derailleur Shimano Deore LX Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore XT Crankset (Saint Crankset (All Black with integrated bash guard) Pedals (Green DMR V8) Bottom Bracket Unspecified BB Shell Width Unspecified Rear Cogs 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth Chain Unspecified Seatpost (Easton Vice) Saddle (WTB – Black with grey and blue detail at the rear of the saddle) Handlebar Race Face Deus XC low rise Handlebar Extensions Unspecified Handlebar Stem (Easton Vice) Headset 1 1/8" integrated FSA Orbit Z Wheels Hubs DT Cerit disc Rims Alex DP-20 Tires 26 x 2.30" Hutchinson Bulldog AirLight (Maxis High Roller Downhill Front and Back) Spoke Brand Stainless steel (Two spokes missing on rear wheel) Spoke Nipples Unspecified Bike 2 Specialized Allez 16 2010 Road Bike (Silver – Yellow handle bars) The customised bits on this one are: Bright yellow handle bar tape, Continental Gator Skin Tyres Front and back Road racer MK 2 mudguards front and back. Brand new Btwin wheel on front (fitted day before nicked) Week old Raleigh wheel on back. Black elite bottle cage with red and yellow details. Large scratch on top tube Silver spd touring pedals Two cat Eye lights on seat post Frame: Specialized Allez A1 Premium aluminium, fully manipulated tubing, smooth weld compact race design, integrated headset (Large Scratch on Head Tube, Black elite bottle cage with red and yellow details). Fork: Allez carbon, carbon fibre legs, aluminium crown and steerer Front Derailleur: Shimano 2300 Rear Derailleur: Shimano 2300 Shifters: Shimano 2300 STI, flight deck compatible Chainset: Shimano 2300 Chainrings: 52 x 39T Bottom Bracket: Cr-Mo axle, 68mm x 113mm Cassette: Shimano Chain: Don’t know Pedals: Silver SPD Touring Pedals Front Brake: Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard pads Rear Brake: Light dual pivot brake, Teflon pivots, forged alloy, w/ standard pads Brake Levers: Shimano 2300 STI, flight deck compatible Handlebars: Specialized Elite, 6061 aluminium, short drop, 31.8mm Stem: Alloy, CP bolt, 31.8mm Headset: Cage bearings integrated w/ headset, 20mm of spacers w/ top cap Grips: Bright yellow handle bar tape, Rims: Brand new Btwin wheel on front (fitted day before nicked) Week old Raleigh wheel on back. Front Tyre: Continental Gator Skin Tyres Front and back Rear Tyre: Continental Gator Skin Tyres Front and back Road racer MK 2 mudguards front and back. Tubes: Standard presta valve Saddle: Body Geometry Rival road, w/ steel rails Seatpost: Alloy, two-bolt clamp, 27.2mm (Two cat Eye lights on seat post) Seat Binder: Alloy, 31.8mm Extra Features: Chain stay protector, chain catcher, derailleur hanger, clear coat, owners manual Weight: Approx. 21.94lbs (9.95kg) for the 54cm Size. (PLEASE NOTE: Weight is approximate and is provided by Evans Cycles as a guide only, actual weight may vary due to manufacturing processes and other factors)

Serves him right for wearing chinos

Chinese Shit

Nope. It was the proto Onza Genesis

That's fair enough. I was still running grippy tyres (Try All) but was on lighter Rockman forks (which did snap) and I always run dual Maggies