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How to fix a 2008 Colnago World Cup front brake mount failure? (Cantilever brakes)
I have the following bike:
https://bikeindex.org/bikes/495724
Colnago World Cup 2008 1st generation (rim brakes, aluminum fork).
The front brake has failed in a way that the sleeve or insert that's ...
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What is this tiny part for on the RST 790 fork?
The following picture shows an RST 790 fork from 2010. Anyone knows what the tiny part pointed by the red arrow is for? This part is also present on the RST 777 fork.
From another angle and zoomed in:...
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Restoring motion to old front fork suspension?
I purchased an old used ebike recently and was initially excited that it had front suspension. On close inspection though I've discovered that the suspension appears to be broken. The sliders (bottom ...
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How to enlarge dropout slots?
I have a Raleigh Grand Prix and was trying to put a modern wheelset on it, but the front dropout slots are too narrow to fit the axle. Is it safe or possible to enlarge the slots? The fork is chrome ...
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Bent fork, is it replaceable?
I got into an accident on my Raleigh Revenio 1.0 nearly 5 years ago. I've ridden it 400-500km since then with no problems. I don't see any damage to my top tube, down tube, or head tube. It turns out ...
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How should I install the front wheel of a Muddyfox Bike (UK)
This is my first bike ordered online and I don't have much experience in assembling. My problem is with the front wheel, which according to the assembly guide just fit into the fork.
However there ...
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Want to adjust/replace front fork suspension on a Next Break Point pro 26" bike. Has no access at the axle.
Very 'low end' fork, bottoms are pinched at axle point, so no access there. Is there a way to clean, adjust these or is fork replacement my only option?
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Front shock Absorbers
I bought a second-hand Chevrolet folding mountain bike with 26" wheels
I have had it a few days and the front shocks are making noise when they absorb. The Previous Owner said its normal.
Today I ...
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what is difference between remote lockout and hydraulic lockout?
hey does anybody know if a hydraulic lockout can be used with a remote?
like if a bicycle has an option of remote lockout.
does that mean the remote has been added to mechanical or hydraulic lockout?...
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Brand new Trek X-Caliber 7 - RockShox 30 Silver lockout not working
I just bought a brand new bike fitted with RockShox 30 Silver front forks and took it for a ride on disused railway gravel cycle track. The lockout dial does not seem to do anything. This is my first ...
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Right fork mounting point
I was given an old racer frame and some parts which I am converting into a single speed commuter.
The front right fork has a small toothed mounting point, it looks a bit like it could have held a ...
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When is using a suspension fork worth it?
I've recently picked up biking again since my childhood years, so I'm quite the newbie. I've figured out most of the features I'd need so far but I'm at a loss at this one.
Why would you pick front ...
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What maintenance does a front suspension fork need?
I've just bought a used bike on eBay, its a 2002 Marin Bobcat Trail. It has 'In-Sync 266' suspension forks. This is my first suspension bike so I need some guidance in the use and maintenance of these ...
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