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weescott said:
Make sure there is no grease on the post and that it is dry. Put some chalk on the post to stop it slipping. If that fails...new QR clamp, if that fails...new post, if that fails...
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i was wondering about the grease. I recently got the bike, and there was a copious amount of grease on the seat post, but i haven't wiped it off as i wasn't sure if it was there for a reason
 
I should have said to make sure there is only a small amount of grease on the post. it's there to stop it from seizing, too much and it can slip. :o

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Alu to Alu: use grease
Carbon to Alu: no grease
Carbon to Carbon: carbon paste
 
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Arghh had to send my bike to LBS to get the brake lever repaired as the washer popped out when i come off it! its been 8 days now and they still haven't received the part yet!

the weather here atm is amazing and all i wanna do is go ride my bikeeeeeeeeee! cryyyyyyyy!
 
The LBS has told me this morning to MTFU ;) looks like the nick to my carbon seat stay is nothing to worry about. They gave me some touch up paint/lacquer and I have some helicopter tape now, so I'm happier now.
 
[DOD]Asprilla;16569067 said:
If I hadn't just bought an S1 and that purchasing this would lead to divorce I would have it in a heatbeat.
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I must be reading that wrong, to me it sounds like you value your marrige more than a shiney new bike :confused:

Wish i could afford that. Although, it's probably a bit too small for me anyway.
 
Can someone recommend me a good bag <£30 just for taking drinks in? Looking at camelbacks but won't really be any use since I wear a full face. Preferably as small as possible so it isn't too restrictive.
 
shauncr91 said:
Can someone recommend me a good bag <£30 just for taking drinks in? Looking at camelbacks but won't really be any use since I wear a full face. Preferably as small as possible so it isn't too restrictive.
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Get a camelbak anyway. I'v got an old hydrobak. You dont have to use it with the reservoir, mine is long gone but it's a great little bag without it. It fits a 750ml water bottle and a sandwich perfectly and is much more comfortable than carrying a big bag around. Means you have the option of using it with the reservoir for other things as well (xc, walking, skiing/snowboarding, etc)
 
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Looks like Gee is happy about losing out with 0.25sec
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shauncr91 said:
Can someone recommend me a good bag <£30 just for taking drinks in? Looking at camelbacks but won't really be any use since I wear a full face. Preferably as small as possible so it isn't too restrictive.
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The Chaos (as Supercow pointed out) or the Mule.
If you don't want the reservoir - take it out :) Leaves you plenty of room for spares etc..
 
Great photo! :D

I've decided to go the whole hogg with buying new bits. I'm going to buy a set of Juicy 3's to replace the Giant Root brakes that came as standard on my bike. If Bikeradar is anything to go by, they are a worthwhile upgrade.

My LBS have talked me through replacing them and say that because they are the exact same size rotors etc that I should just use a 5ml allan key to remove the old ones (after checking cable length) and secure the new ones in place.....is it really that simple? Or is there anything I need to watch out for
 
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