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Specialized Ruby 2012 replacement Front Crank/Chainring/Hub

I would like to convert SRAM Power Spline with 50/34 POWERGLIDE chainrings to a 50/30 T combo. It has 110mm so will not accept 30T. What crank assembly/bottom bracket and chainrings should I use to ...
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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 ...
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Lubricate between spoke nipples and carbon rim?

When building wheels, nipples should be lubricated so they can still turn easily under tension, towards the end of the build. When building a wheel using carbon rims, do you also lubricate the contact ...
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Searching for vintage piece

I'm trying to repair my vintage gazelle impala bike and I'm missing just one piece :( Does anyone know where I can find the piece seen in the photo? It's part of the brake cable anchor bolt. Thank you!...
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Carbon seatpost stuck due to damaged grub screw

I have an Orbea Orca 2024 with Di2 and the grub screw for adjusting seat height has potential thread damage and it won't come out. The bike mechanic explained that the reason the grub screw went so ...
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Weird noise when pedalling

I noticed a weird noise when pedalling. I had my road bike with me when traveling (airplane), and I just came back from a trip. I only had to take the wheels off when packing it. Once I assembled the ...
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Considering an Upgrade: Mounting the Magicshine RN3000 on the RAVEMEN FR160 – A Practical Solution?

The RN3000 features an aluminum housing, contrasting with the plastic composition of the FR160. Why consider this configuration? Presently, my RN3000 is affixed to the MJ-627, yet it encounters ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Front wheel making a tick noise with each rotation ans the wheel does not run freely when spun by hand, stops soon after the click noise

I just bought a new Triban 500 from Decathlon. During the first ride I noticed a click sound with each rotation of the wheel (sounds like a car indicator being on). When I spin the wheel by hand it ...
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What is my Bianchi Model?

I've been looking for awhile on this Bianchi model number. My parents had this bike since before 2004 but they can't remember when exactly. Unfortunately there's no Bianchi official store in my ...
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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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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 ...

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