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    Internal headset problem

    The first issue is whether the new headset and frame are compatible. There are a few headset standards out there and the headset and headtube must be on the same system. Next make sure that the stack is such that the stem or spacer press only on the centering cone, and not touch the upper...
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    Freewheels?

    On a standard track hub you can mount a 12t fixed (no freewheel) cog. If you want a SS freewheel, you either need to move up to 13t, or use a special hub to accommodate 12t. I know you've got your heart set on a small chainring, but going to a larger chainring will give you more freedom to...
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    Need help identifying brake levers.

    Sorry, I can't tell you the brand with any reliability, but they're high-end levers with variable leverage (cable pull) similar in concept to Avid speed-dial levers. The benefit is they can be adjusted for caliper, V-type, or canto brakes, or fine tuned to personal taste. Hope this helps...
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    Colored spokes???

    Most quality spokes are made of stainless steel which cannot be anodized. Black SS spokes are made using an oxide process, or plating followed by an oxide process, either way no blue. There are some titanium spokes available in colors, including blue and at the high end of the range some...
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    Can you help out a new Roadie?

    I agree with the others. $700.00 buys a hell of a lot road bike these days, and you're far better off with current product since parts support for older stuff tends to be short-lived. Before you make this deal, do the due diligence of shopping around and see what all your options are.
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    i need help pulling my crank arm off

    I'm assuming that this is not one of the current designs whereby the spindle is permanantly affixed to the right crank, in which case there won't be threads in the arm for the puller. The system is symetrical right and left, take a second and check whether you somehow left the pusher pad from...
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    sram x0 shifter rear 9spd skipping

    If he were using a Shimano RD with sram levers his problem would be over, not under shifting. Having elimanated the cable it sounds like an internal ratchet engagement problem. Possibly the engagement spring is damaged/defective. Disconnect the cable and try shifting the levers against...
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    brake levers

    There's no one answer. When I started riding 40+ years ago, I set up my bike with the front brake lever in my left hand because it was my stronger hand, and I felt this gave me better proportioning of brake forces. Right hand for control, left for strength in hard stops. Back then I was a...
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    What's made in the US these days?

    Not for long, they're closing (may already be closed by now) the factory and going to 100% asian production starting with 2010 models Meanwhile, virtually the entire lube and bike care category is US made, including: Pedros Finish Line Rock n' Roll ProGold Boeshield Tri-flow and...
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    sram x0 shifter rear 9spd skipping

    No offense if this is too obvious. Before taking the lever apart did you try to manually pull cable down after a sticky shift? Often the problem with sticky levers isn't in the lever but friction in the cable run. The RD return spring isn't strong enough to pull the cable fully on...