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MRC01 replied to the thread Lube new chain before using?.All else equal, it's correct that wear relates to the tooth count. Yet all else is not equal. Cassette sprockets are usually made of... -
MRC01 replied to the thread Lube new chain before using?.+1 to that! I've been using chainsaw bar oil on my bike chains for over 20 years. Why so long? Because it's the best chain lube I've...
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MRC01 replied to the thread Lube new chain before using?.If you check the chain more often and replace it when it stretches 1/16 inch over 12 inches (about 0.5%), the cassette & chainrings last...
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MRC01 replied to the thread Honda GCV160 RPMs won't go down.You can also move the throttle control arm manually with your hand, not with the throttle cable, while the engine is running. This can...
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MRC01 replied to the thread KN HP-1002 NC Miata.You gonna inspect the pleats for metal or other contaminants? Of course that requires cutting open the filter carefully to avoid...
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I think that’s great! I’m a former road racer and group rides are a big part of the joy of cycling and are a meaningful and satisfying...
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MRC01 replied to the thread interesting experience at fuel/convenience station.You did nothing wrong. If they called the cops, tell them you offered $100 in cash, the store would not accept it, and you had no other...
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MRC01 replied to the thread Anything to be gained from low mile UOA?.Yes, but if you do this make sure to drive it long enough for the oil to get up to full temperature. Otherwise, you're not removing the...
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MRC01 replied to the thread Broken ribs.Been there, done that. The brighter side is that when ribs break, they are usually non-displaced fractures that heal on their own...
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MRC01 replied to the thread Third flat on the bicycle in 17,869 miles..FWIW, I ride about 5k miles per year, mix of trail & road, and average about 1 flat per year. The MTB has tubeless with sealant, the...
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MRC01 replied to the thread Video- you probably won't make it in Wyoming.Classic Wyoming pilot joke.
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MRC01 replied to the thread Lube new chain before using?.Your OP mentioned SRAM so my comment was based on their equipment. The teeth on their chainrings and derailleur jockey wheels alternate...
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MRC01 replied to the thread Lube new chain before using?.Yep [in bold face]. SRAM chainrings & pulleys do this to fit more snugly into the chain, reducing side to side engagement play. This...
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MRC01 replied to the thread Aftermarket Subaru Blue Coolant Ok?.Does Subaru still recommend the coolant additive for the 2019 models? For prior years the additive is a Subaru rebranded Holts Radweld.
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MRC01 replied to the thread Lube new chain before using?.Remember that SRAM uses the wide-fat teeth on the chainrings and derailleur jockey wheels. If you didn't align the jockey wheel teeth...
