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Shimano Dura-Ace R9120 lever leaking

My bike's Dura-Ace R9120 rear-brake/front derailleur shifter (left shifter in UK) leaks brake fluid when I pull hard on the lever. It leaks from this specific place: I understand this lever is ...
6 votes
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Shimano road bike lever leaking mineral oil

I have a leak in my Shimano DA 9170 (right) shifter. When I do a bleed, everything seems to work for a ride or two and then I start to lose braking power and the underside of the brake hood is wet ...
3 votes
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Help identifying brand of road bike frame

Last year I bought this second-hand bike, but I was a total newbie and didn't realize that the branding was just stickers until I received it. It's still a good bike and I'm having fun with it, but I'...
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What could the source of this ticking sound be?

I have an annoying ticking sound that I need some help with. I've read through a lot of suggestions online and two bike shops have failed to solve it. The bike is a brand new custom build (Trek Emonda ...
3 votes
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Just hoping someone out there recognizes this bike and can help identify it

Assuming this is a 90s era aluminum frame with only a head badge sticker to identify it, no name or model printed anywhere. RX100 RD, DeoreXT FD, Sugino triple crank and Exage500EX brakes. the fork is ...
2 votes
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Surface scratch on carbon steerer

Following my previous post, I managed to find an identical new fork replacement from a reseller since the communication with the company was absolutely terrible... When I unpacked the fork though, I ...
2 votes
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Identify this Bianchi - possibly 80s

Can someone please help me identify this Bianchi model? My uncle has had it in storage for since years – I believe it's from the 80's. Here are some photos, to help identify the model. Cheers, Alex
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Identifying this road bike brand

Can someone help me identify this frame? It was given to me in Switzerland. My uncle and cousin bought it already painted grey. I noticed an engraved logo in the dropout, but it does not look like it ...
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Pirelli tires (mixing 700X23c and 70025c)

A bike shop (whom I trust) replaced my tires with new 700X25c Pirelli P Zero Zello 4S front and rear, the rear tire did not clear the fork/frame for some reason, they switched the rear 700X25c with ...
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Why is my bar tape wearing out quicker on one side?

My bar tape has been wearing out on the left where my palm meets the bar with I ride on the hoods, but not on the right. I've noticed the same thing on the gloves I usually wear. Is this cause by how ...
2 votes
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Grinding noise from headset

I have a 5 year old Merida Ride 100, which has done about 5000km. It mostly has been in dry conditions, but has seen some wet conditions once in a while. After the last ride, I noticed some grinding ...
2 votes
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What type of frame could this be?

Recently purchased this 1x11 rebuild. Decals have been removed and it has a fresh powder coat. The stripes are coloured electrical tape so don't go by that... I've heard it could be a Miyata or ...
2 votes
1 answer
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Old bike: replaced rear axle but the tire goes off the axis when I get on it

I just broke and then replaced my rear axle on an old timey race bike I bought online. Everything seems to go smoothly when the bike is up on a stand or on at my side, but once I get on it and try to ...
2 votes
1 answer
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Is this a real Concorde or just a replica?

I'm confused with this, the lugs in this bike look identical with another Concorde but the tubing sticker clearly says "Reynolds". (Concorde only uses Colombus, right?)
1 vote
1 answer
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Can a 37 total capacity setup do good with a 37 total capacity shortcage ss rear derailleur?

I've been asking this question for a few days now and I've been so curious about it My setup is a 11-32t sprocket and a 50-34t crankset, the total of that is 37 The main question is in the title but ...

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