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Extreme Front Rack

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$84.95

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(12/19/10) Product ID: FREXT Description: The Jandd Extreme Front Rack is the only equipment to reach for when front panniers are a necessity. The 3/8" 6061 aluminum rod stock is double-welded for strength in the most adverse conditions, and the generous... See more

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Bikeman: Challenge Grifo XS, 700x32c White/Black Clincher

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Code: TR4426 MSRP: $79.99 Price: $64.99

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(11/04/10) Average Customer Rating Challenge Grifo XS: 700x32c, White/Black, Clincher. The Challenge Grifo XS clincher was created to give clincher users the same benefits of a light and fast racing tubular cyclocross tire. All Challenge tires are completely... See more

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ConneX 10S8 10 Speed Chain Shimano Nickel-Plated

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$49.99

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(11/02/10) Usually Ships in 2-3 Days Please Note: This product is usually available for shipment within 2 business days for orders placed before 3pm EST, Monday through Friday or within 3 business days for orders placed after 3pm EST, Monday through Friday. If... See more

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I've been using the SRAM 10-speed chain, but have been unhappy that the connector link locks -- this has a removable link, costs less, and will hopefully wear better. Posted by zow at 1:13 PM on 11/2/10

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SRAM PG-1070 10-Speed 11-28 Cassette

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$97.99

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My RED cassette appears pretty worn after just a couple thousand miles, and I don't see what it really provides over the Force, so I'm going to step down to this and see how it works. Posted by zow at 1:09 PM on 11/2/10

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SRAM 09 Force 50T 110mm Chainring (34/50) Gray

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$46.99

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My RED chainring appears pretty worn after just a couple thousand miles, and I don't see what it really provides over the Force, so I'm going to step down to this and see how it works. Posted by zow at 1:08 PM on 11/2/10

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E49 - Repair Set for PD490 Fabrics

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Price: $8.79

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(10/08/10) UtilityCycling.org is our newest blog dedicated to exploring, discussing and promoting all the ways cyclists can use their bikes. Bike Trailer Blog is where we dicuss all things bike cargo plus related topics such as commuting, advocacy and anything... See more

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Just ordered to fix a tear in my Ortlieb Classics. Posted by zow at 7:48 AM on 10/8/10

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Connex 10s1 10-speed chain

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(08/22/10) 10s1 (hollow pins, stainless steel) * extremely long-lasting * for all 10-speed drive systems on the market * 1/2 x 11/128, pin length: 5.9 mm * weight: 260 g/110 links: The lightest chain within the Connex range * 114 links incl. Connex link 10sX... See more

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The 10s1 sounds to be the best chain on the market: lightweight, long-lasting and it's got a link that can be removed and put back on (like SRAM's 9-speed and lower chains, UNLIKE SRAM's 10-speed chains). They've also got the 10s0, which still looks to be a really solid chain for a lot less muula (although it's still probably more than most people are used to paying for a chain). Posted by zow at 12:14 PM on 8/22/10

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Park Tool TB-2 Emergency Tire Boot

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$2.95

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(08/06/10) Cut, scraped, and even worn sidewalls can easily and securely be patched using the Park Tool TB-2 Tire Boot. The TB-2 is made with a thin, extra tough film that will withstand the most demanding conditions on the road or trail until the tire can be... See more

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Great temporary fix for a damaged tire. One of these saved one of our members on a big ride, and it would have been nice to have today. Posted by zow at 10:11 PM on 8/6/10

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FreeRadical BigStoker

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$628.00

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(07/30/10) The FreeRadical BigStoker extends your bike and equips you to carry one big kid (4 yrs and older) and lots of stuff. Includes: FreeRadical, Build Kit, 2010 LongTail Kit, StokerBar, MagicCarpet, & Footsies.

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WideLoader Pair

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$99.00

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(07/30/10) WideLoaders slide and lock in place with a push-button. When not needed they can be removed and stowed compactly in a FreeLoader, or left at home. Wideloaders are fully compatible with the KickBack kickstand. Watch a video of their installation under... See more

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To go with the FreeRadical, for carrying really big stuff. Posted by zow at 7:56 AM on 7/30/10

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LongLoader

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$49.00

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(07/30/10) You've found Xtracycle cargo bicycles, which is really the same thing as Xtra-cycle, Xtra Cycle, Extra-cycle or Extracycle but different. Xtracycle's LongTail innovation is a hitchless trailer that evolves the bike rack, bike bag (or pannier or... See more

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For carrying some really crazy stuff with the FreeRadical. Posted by zow at 8:02 AM on 7/30/10

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KickBack

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$139.00

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(07/30/10) KickBack in style! Stable, spring loaded center stand gives you a hand loading & unloading cargo. Chromoly main body and adjustable aluminum legs. Fits FreeRadical & Surly Big Dummy.

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To go with the FreeRadical. Kickstands may be uncool, but really necessary when dealing with cargo. Posted by zow at 7:54 AM on 7/30/10

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18oz 532ml Klean Kanteen Classic

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(06/09/10) Whether you're heading out for a short hike or giving that big presentation at work, the 18oz Klean Kanteen® Classic holds enough to keep you hydrated, but is also small and compact so it fits easily into your bag, pack or briefcase. Just like every... See more

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On my second water bottle holder I don't have as much capacity because of my shoulder bag, but this is still a bit of an improvement over the one I'm using now. Posted by zow at 7:28 AM on 6/9/10

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27oz 800ml Klean Kanteen Classic

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$19.95

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(06/09/10) Our most popular size, the 27oz Klean Kanteen® Classic is perfect for your on-the-go life. Whether you're trying to juggle a full day of classes or work, the kids' extracurricular schedules, or a trip to dog park between your workout and happy hour,... See more

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I think the whole BPA thing might be overblown, but I need a new bottle for my bike, and it would be nice to get the 100ml more capacity this has over the bottle I'm using right now. Posted by zow at 7:27 AM on 6/9/10

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Specialized S-WORKS Pavé SL Carbon Seat Post

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$140.00

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(05/30/10) This lightweight and comfortable vibration-damping post allows you to fine-tune your saddle position with a single-bolt adjustable head. * FACT 3k SL high-strength carbon construction blends high durability, stiffness and comfort * Cylindrical... See more

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This is the post that came with my Tri-cross Carbon Frame, and it's great. When I got my road bike fit, the guy said my saddle was too far back and I needed a post with zero set back. They make a zero set back version of this, but turn it around 180 degrees, and it has a negative set back, making it even better for me. Posted by zow at 10:58 AM on 5/30/10

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SRAM PC-991 HollowPin 9-Speed PowerChain II™ Chains

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$40

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(05/29/10) PC-991 HollowPin * Compatibility: 9-speed * Push Pin Power: 200 kgf, Chrome Hardened Pins * Technology: PowerChain II™, PowerLink™ Gold * Weight: 279g / 114 Links

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I really need a new chain for my road bike, and I really don't like the Shimano HG it came with (can't easily take it off for cleaning), so I'm going back to the SRAM chains that have worked so well for me (just in the 9-speed version). Posted by zow at 10:11 PM on 5/29/10

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Serfas Seca RS Road Tires

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$37.50

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(05/29/10) The seca-rs is a non-stop, no-nonsense tire. Don't hesitate on this one, I have already done your homework for you. No flats after 2500 miles. They are similar to the hutchison carbon comp at half the price. After you mount them, ride your first 50... See more

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New tires for my Tarmac Comp. The Grey and Black should go with the Silver and Black paint job of my bike a bit better. We'll see how the performance is. Posted by zow at 10:10 PM on 5/29/10

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Planet Bike Quick Stop Combo Lock - 10mm

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$16.49 (on sale: 25% off $22.00)

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(05/29/10) The Planet bike Quick Stop self-coiling cable lock is great for the cyclist on the go—for use in low- to medium-risk theft areas.

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New lock for my commute bike. Got tired of remembering to take my key with me and my current lock seems to be failing in the lock mechanism, so I'm hoping a combo will weather better. Posted by zow at 9:57 PM on 5/29/10

You seem to have expensive tastes, isn't this type of lock less secure than a U-lock? I just keep my bike key on my regular keyring at all times. Posted by firetrucks at 6:47 AM on 7/28/11 Report Spam

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OnGuard Terrier Combo Cable Lock - 6mm

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$6.69 (on sale: 25% off $9.00)

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(05/29/10) * Designed to help you secure your bike, skis, snowboard, backpack, luggage and other adventure gear * Combo lock lets you set your own 4-digit combination in a few easy steps; raised dials can be used even when you are wearing gloves * Tough-duty... See more

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Wanted a lightweight lock to take on my road bike to lock it up when we make meal stops or something like that on weekend group rides. Combo lock means I don't have to carry around a key. Posted by zow at 9:56 PM on 5/29/10

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Ortlieb Backroller Classic Panniers - Pair

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$119.99 (on sale from $165.00)

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(05/29/10) * Constructed with welded seams for strength * Designed with an easy access, roll-top closure * Replaceable, adjustable, quick-release mounts panniers quickly and easily on racks--also removed easily * Lifting on pannier carrying strap automatically... See more

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The Ortlieb Panniers are consistently ranked the best panniers out there. These are the classic design: lots of storage and waterproof! Not just water resistant, but take them out in the driving rain, ride through some streams that weren't there yesterday, and still get to work with your change of clothes dry waterproof. This is the best price I've ever seen on these, so it seemed like a great opportunity to use my REI dividend. Posted by zow at 9:56 PM on 5/29/10

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Crank Brothers Egg Beater Ti Pedals

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(05/03/10) The first time we saw these pedals around Mountains Plus, we all had a 'V-8 moment.' Why didn't we think of that?! Very simple design that sheds mud and gunk like nobody's business. And they are easy to engage and release as well! This version is... See more

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Picked these up to go on my new commuter bike. I like them better than the insanely priced 4Ti's just because the red will go perfectly with them. My egg beater C's just broke though, so they're going on my road bike until I can get replacements. Posted by zow at 7:34 PM on 5/3/10

No, no, no -- that's the Continuum Flux Transfunctioner. Not to be confused with the Continuum Transmuxer, seen here, whose energy is exceeded only by its myth. Posted by zow at 10:14 PM on 5/3/10 Report Spam

Whoa, it's the Continuum Transfunctioner, a device whose mystery is only exceeded by its power! Posted by hrothgars at 8:35 PM on 5/3/10 Report Spam

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BIKE LIGHTS by MonkeyLectric

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$65

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(04/11/10) The Monkey Light sets a new standard for bike lighting with outstanding visibility and a rugged, practical design made for daily use in all weather conditions. It's easy to mount on the spokes of nearly any bike wheel - Road, City, Cruiser, Mountain... See more

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Oh, that's just the lighting they used for the picture. The unit itself is super-cool because the LEDs are full color, so they can do -- in theory -- any color you want (it's limited to what they pre-program it for though). Posted by zow at 7:26 PM on 5/1/10 Report Spam

Follow the link to the manufacturer website and click on "graphics" to see the different patterns and colors that it can do -- they're really cool! Posted by zow at 9:30 PM on 5/1/10 Report Spam

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SPECIALIZED PROPERO HELMET LRG RED

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(11/29/09) This race-inspired design is known for its great fit and great value. With similar features to the S-WORKS helmet, like the ProFit 360 fit system and 4th Dimension Cooling, the Propero lives up to the most intense efforts on the tarmac. Features: *... See more

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Since my old one is toast, this is the replacement. Posted by zow at 6:33 PM on 11/29/09

If you look at my blogazine from back in November, you'll see what led to this purchase. My old helmet was a Specialized and uncountably saved my life (it's now proudly displayed on a shelf in my office) -- in fact I didn't get a concussion or anything, so naturally, I got another Specialized. Posted by zow at 7:28 PM on 5/1/10 Report Spam

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XPORT Bikes Aloft 2 Storage Rack

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(08/16/09) This free-standing rack is perfect for a garage, storage room, apartment or just about any place where you have some extra room. * Incredibly stable, steel frame * Adjustable arms hold two bikes and can even accommodate frames with steep sloping top... See more

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Right now my bike is leaning up against a wall at home, and the dry wall isn't taking too nicely too that. This would be great for having a place to put it without any more damage to the house. Posted by zow at 7:33 PM on 8/16/09

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Ritchey Tom Slick MTB Tire

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(08/16/09) Convert your favorite mountain machine into a road-worthy ride! * Perfect for MTB riders who want to take their bike on the road or train using a resistance unit * Super narrow design is light, fast and quiet * Smooth surface with high traction... See more

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My hybrid bike is looking more and more like a road bike over time -- this is yet another step in that direction. I'm thinking about the 1" tires. I think they'll provide the low rolling resistance I want, yet still have enough tread for the rainy season. The only reason I don't want to pick them up right now is I've still got a bunch of tubes for wider tires that I should go through first (not to mention a few wider tires). Posted by zow at 7:27 PM on 8/16/09

Definitely! I think a lot of people bought mountain bikes because it was the thing to do, or the way they're set up was more comfortable (especially prior to the resurgence of cruiser bikes about five years ago), but the tires really suck if you're just bopping around town, so I think this is a great way to remedy that. Posted by zow at 7:31 PM on 5/1/10 Report Spam

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TransIt Grocery Bag Pannier

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Our Price: $44.99

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(08/16/09) Give your CAR a rest; turn your BIKE into the "grocery getter!" * Fits securely on any rack that can carry a pannier * Holds a standard paper grocery bag full of goodies and it folds up when not in use * Includes a shoulder strap so you can take it... See more

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Great idea if you are needing to bring stuff along with you. Pretty sexy addition if you ask me too =] Posted by dreapuff at 9:28 PM on 10/23/09 Report Spam

Never thought of it _that_ way -- I mean, they're made to be able to carry more junk in the trunk. :-) But I suppose from the viewpoint of eco-conscience being sexy, yeah, definitely. Posted by zow at 10:51 PM on 10/23/09 Report Spam

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TransIt Rack

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(08/16/09) Our best selling rack! * TIG welded, powder coated aluminum with a 40lb. load capacity * Provides protection from road spray * Fits most bikes This product is part of the following package:

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Crank Brothers Eggbeater C Pedal

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(08/16/09) SHOE COMPATIBILITY: 2-bolt SPD-Style | WEIGHT: 294g

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Not quite as light as the Eggbeater SL's I've got on my bike right now, but still a great pedal, and for $45 on sale, it's a deal that can't be beaten. Posted by zow at 7:08 PM on 8/16/09

These are actually the pedals. Whereas your standard consumer bikes just have flat pedals that you wear normal shoes with, one of the best upgrades you can make is putting on "clipless" pedals (so named because they don't have toe clips to go over the tops of your shoes), where you have a cleat on the bottom of each shoe that clips into the pedal. That gives you power spinning all the way around, not just on the down-stroke. Many people are scared by the idea of being physically attached to their bike, but it's really very natural -- kicking out of them when you need to is really intuitive, and you stay in them when that's better. Just last week I went down on wet pavement, but I didn't get a scratch, in part because my feet stayed in place, so the pedal hit the ground instead of my leg. I love the eggbeater pedals because you can clip into them on any of the four sides, and it's very easy to find the mount point -- much more so than the two-sided SPD pedals I replaced with them. Posted by zow at 10:58 PM on 10/23/09 Report Spam

So what is this again? Posted by dreapuff at 9:28 PM on 10/23/09 Report Spam

dreapuff: It's a bike pedal. You wear special shoes that clip in to it. It makes you more efficient. Posted by firetrucks at 6:48 AM on 7/28/11 Report Spam

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SRAM 8-Speed PowerGlide II™ Cassettes

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(03/08/09) * Technology: PowerGlide II * Gear Ratios: 11-32, 11-30, 11-28 * Speed:8 * Weight: 300g (11-30) * Material: Steel

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I wore out my SRAM PG850 much too quick because failed to replace the chain when I should have. My LBS had the PG830 here in stock to replace it, which is a touch heavier, but sitting right on the axle, I probably won't notice. Posted by zow at 7:50 PM on 3/8/09

For how much I depend on my bike(s), I've been learning how to fix more and more on them. Now, cassettes are still something I'm not going to do because I don't have a cassette tool, but the next time I need to replace one, I think that might be worth picking up. I guess another way to put it is that for how many miles I put in, I don't have the time or the money for someone else to do all the work on my bikes -- especially when I can pick up the parts online for a fraction of what I pay at the bike shop (even after my discount). Posted by zow at 7:35 PM on 5/1/10 Report Spam

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RST RST Neon T9 700c 60mm Fork Black No steerer Sale Price: $ 81.31 RST RST Capa T9 26" 76mm Fork Black No Steerer Sale Price: $ 74.36 RST RST Capa T9 24" 50mm Fork Black No Steerer Sale Price: $ 74.36

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(03/08/09) Manufacturer: RST Item Number: Neon T9 26" Black In Stock? : Yes Sale Price: $81.31 Item ships in 3 to 4 business days for orders received before 3:00 PM CST

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Just had this installed to replace my completely worn Specialized FutureShock (which I think was actually a rebranded Rock Shox). It rides like a dream. Since most of my riding is on pavement, I have the preload cranked way up, which has increased my average speed by a good MPH or so. I really notice it on wet pavement because I'm now going so fast I'm kicking up all the spray into my face. The only downside to this fork was that it doesn't have a lockout, but the preload goes high enough that I don't really notice, plus if I actually hit something, there's no pain to me, the fork, or the bike. The reason I went with this one is that the steerer tube is sold separately, so I could still get a 1" threaded tube for my increasingly antiquated ride. Posted by zow at 7:45 PM on 3/8/09

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This list is very helpful to me because I have a lot of friends who cycle, and I'm always trying to think of great gifts for them. Thanks! Posted by parnell at 12:58 PM on 4/7/09 Report Spam

Yes, quite a great list of all the bike needs out there. Posted by dreapuff at 9:31 PM on 10/23/09 Report Spam

Oh, Gloria -- you certainly shouldn't feel inadequate! This is something I average doing over an hour a day, every day (my three to four hour Saturday rides make up for my day off on Sunday). Whenever anyone does something that much, I hope they learn a good deal about it! Posted by zow at 7:52 PM on 5/1/10 Report Spam

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