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  1. blacksim549

    Repair fork stanchion marks is it possible?

    If they have sharp edges (that could damage the seals and bushings) sand them with a very fine sand paper (600). Only sand the scratch and not the area around. I heard stories about putting on nail polish but that doesn't seem to but the consensus here. Personally if they don't cause leaks I...
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    Oh this is rich

    There seems to be a rule that forbid the wear of a helmet also.
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    Quite chain guide for Devinci Wilson?

    ^^This. I ran the Silentguide half the season until I exploded it (and my crank) on a rock. Then I put up a LG1+ and wow that was noisy. Going back with a Silentguide no doubt.
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    steel dh frame of epic proportions

    The top linkage isn't just there for stiffness. Look carefully. The shock is not attached on the swingarm.
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    Shameless self promotion: New Photo Website is live.... Enjoy

    I'm with the man.
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    How good really is the Straitline Silent guide ?

    I ran the Silentguide for the most of my summer (until I gently exploded it, my crank and chainring on a rock at MSA, but that's another story) and never had trouble except one or two times when it feathered a rock (damn those Wilsons are low) and it rotated. But it was pretty much a...
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    Springs in 25 pound increments?

    When I bought my '11 Wilson large frameset there was a 325lbs Fox coil spring on my RC4. And a 275lbs coil spring on my friend's medium frameset. Fox doesn't sell them?
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    2012 Devinci Wilson

    I heard that the carbon seatstay wasn't really lighter than the aluminium. Maybe stiffer? Definetly better looking! (And that is really important).
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    Shimano outboard BB ok with replacement for Truvativ GXP BB?

    It won't fit. You really need Truvativ's GXP bb. EDIT: Shimano/RaceFace/FSA bottom brackets are all interchangeable. But not Truvativ.
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    Cane Creek Double Barrel Air

    I saw it on Sicklines.com too.
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    Just came in....Xprezo Furax.

    With 2 seasons with the Furax, I can say that it's not a bike that will stick to the ground, it prefers to jump over it. Pedaling is very efficient and maintenance can be done once a year. Very short, handling to the max. Overall it is a very fun bike to ride, and the customer service is...
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    What Grease Gun to buy?

    I've got the Finish Line and it does the job pretty well.
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    Metric tap sizes?

    You mean you want the most common threads on a bike? I'd say dropout, pedal and M4/M5/M6 taps. Or buy a metric tap and die kit.
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    Damaged sliders

    What I did when I scratched my RS Pike was to sand it with a 600 grit. This way it won't damage the seals. If it is deep and oil is leaking get some nail polish and fill it.
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    Post your 2011 rides!

    Weight? I'm curious...
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    OMFG! Its the new Devinci

    The frameset is 2900$ CAD with Fox RC4. EDIT: Choice of 3 colors (XP, SL, RC).
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    Bring back old X9 rear derailleur.

    It may be a repost, but am I the only one who think the updated X9 are sh1t? No more heavy duty plastic cage, Low bolt is limiting the High and the cable is behind the body. Please SRAM...
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    anyone use a "fork up"

    I used to install it vertical, but with my old Faith of 45 pounds, broke one on the weld. Now I install it (near) horizontal. Leverage ratio is less and never had problems since.
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    Cyclists taken out by a pick-up truck today

    3 deaths by now and 2 between life and death.
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    post your 2010 rides!

    Still missing my integrated stem but...
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