Have not tried soap. I DID use a generous amount of talcom powder however. I'll try some dish detergent with water and see if that works. Thanks for the advice.
This issue has been a thorn in my side now for several weeks now. Bought a new WTB race tire 26 x 2.2 in preparation for a race a few weeks back. When I inflated it, the tire did not bead uniformly onto the wheel - there was a HUGE wobble in the tire (approx 1/2" runnout). I retried mounting...
Looking for advice on replacement brake pads for a Hayes 6 inch MTB setup. Lots of aftermarket choices. I'm pretty aggressive with the brakes and prefer quick grabbing and max braking power over longer pad/rotor life. What are the pros and cons between metallic, sintered, and organic?
Purchased a brand new chain EXACTLY like the one I've had on my bike since I bought it. The chain that came with the bike when it was brand new was a Shimano HG53 and its worked fine for a couple of years with frequent cleaning. I purchased the exact same chain (according to whats stamped on...
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