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Mountain bike (MTB) can mean almost any kind of off-road bicycle. Wide knobby tires, flat handlebars, maybe shocks, probably a sturdy frame...

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Help identifying MTB frame

Apologies making ANOTHER one of these threads...Anyhows: Bought a bike third hand, frame has been stripped and painted. Trying to find make & model so I can get some offset bushings for the shock. ...
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Warped MTB Tyres

I recently bought a used Canyon Spectral, which came with Maxxis minion and highroller 27.5 x 2.3 TR tyres. Both tyres appear to be warped. The rims are fine and I’ve tried installing with several ...
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HELP Identifying a vintage MTB frame

I only have three clues: "3.0 Aluminum" on the top tube Serial Number on the frame itself "Designed in the USA" flag decal Can anyone help me identify this vintage MTB frame?
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Do Silverfox have a website?

I about 12-13 years ago I bought a Silverfox Slither mountain bike on a whim, and after the initial excitement wore off, I have rarely used it over the years. Fast forward to today, I've got back ...
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SRAM Hydraulic brake stuck (with a changed bite point) after landing/impact

I experienced a weird problem on my SRAM level t 2 piston brakes. I like hopping my bike around, e.g. bunny hopping onto curbs. Sometimes, if the impact is hard, the brake lever would have reduced ...
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Normal MTB trigger shifters and hydraulic brake levers on a bullhorn handlebar

Was wondering if mounting Altus shifters and hydraulic brake levers on the vertical sides of a bullhorn handlebar would work or would be possible? I tried holding one of my grips on my flat bar while ...
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Freehub with sealed/cartridge bearings

I decided to buy a new freehub and replace it myself, as the one I had broke down (started spinning to both sides). However, I didn't realize the new freehub has sealed/cartridge bearings as opposed ...
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Shimano MTB (SM-SH51) Cleats moving vertically in pedal

My new shoes/cleats seem to have "vertical" movement (not lateral float) and I can't figure out why, or how to fix it. I recently got new shoes (Shimano XC-7) that use the same SM-SH51 standard ...
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What's the type of polymer material used in friction bushings in Sram rear derailleurs clutches?

The friction bushing of an (older) Sram rear derailleur clutch is shown below. What type of polymer material are these made out of? I'm also interested to know what friction materials are used in the ...
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Tightened the bolts on the bottom of my suspension fork -- What now?

So... a few hours ago I did a bolt check on my bike. As I was about finished I checked the 2 bolts on the bottom of each of the fork's legs. They were kinda easy to tighten so I said to myself go for ...
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Running DUB wide crank with 52mm chainline

I have a set of sram xx1 carbon cranks that are DUB wide. My bike (2023 Specialized Epic Evo) is DUB crank 52mm chainline. If I add BB spacers to the DUB wide crank and use a 6mm offset chainring ...
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In how many guises are MTB shorts made?

MTB-specific shorts seem to be currently made in the following guises: Shorts from special rip-resistant fabrics and strategically placed pockets, with no padding. Rider can size up and wear padded ...
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How to mount dropper post to Scott Scale without removing BB?

Do you know an easy way to install a dropper to Scott Scale 920 without removing bottom bracket? The frame looks like this: https://www.scott-sports.com/dk/en/product/scott-scale-920-bike And the ...
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popping sound when pedaling

I locate the source of the popping noise to be around the hub. So far I think I lubricated everything I can get my hands on. The noise is constant and it happens at all gears. I know it's not the ...
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Currie mid-drive Pedal assist works sporadically

I have a Raleigh Route with a Curry Electro Drive trans x 350 watt pedal. Assist only motor. Pedal assist starts and stops almost immediately over and over the entire time I ride. Sometimes it doesn't ...
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