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Changed the disc brake rotor, now wheel doesn't spin?

I have replaced the tire and the disc brake rotor on my rear wheel and since then for some reasons my rear wheel does not spin. When I take off the disc brake rotor it freely spins: https://vimeo.com/...
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Looking for the perfect frame [closed]

I'm looking for the perfect frame for my next build and looking for suggestions. This is going to be a commuter bike. I want disc brakes with thru-axles, a classic road-ish geometry as much as ...
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4 answers
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How tight should I screw my thru-axles?

I have a new road bike with thru axle and disc brakes (Ultegra). I noticed that depending on the how tight I screw the axle in the frame, the brake disc will be closer to either side of the brake pads....
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Thru axle for rim brake road bikes

As more and more manufactures release disc versions of popular road frames, I am seeing more and more road bikes with 12mm thru axles. I was wondering if there is a reason for not just doing away ...
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Replacing Quick Release skewer with through bolt axle

I have a 2013 Pinarello Dogma 65.1 Hydro. The bike has disc brakes. The bike was built with quick release skewers on Mavic Aksium wheels. I have just read that Pinarello actually recommends 9mm ...
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