We’re still playing with the Chinese 3d printed saddles. This is the latest one & I gotta say… I’m really digging this one! It looks the Unlike the other 3d printed saddles we’ve bought, this one isn’t full carbon. It’s 143mm wide with a hard plastic shell & CroMo railing. I got this one to […]
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I rode on Campagnolo Ekar 13 speed with thumb shifter noodles WTF? Shifter noodles? You can reach the thumb lever from everywhere on the bars… But it’s not quite comfortable from anywhere on the bars Stupid idea! Prove me wrong
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I got another new toy from AliExpress… Does it work? Yep Also… it’s bloody awesome!
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You’ve seen the preview… Now here’s the full length movie Well, maybe not full length The full rear deraileur clean is more like a trilogy No time for that… I have bikes to service! So instead of a full clean… Here’s the most satisfying bit Enjoy 🚲🚲🪥🪛🪛 🎞️📽️🎬 Some jobs are just ASMR! https://www.1226.bike/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Play-Doh-Rear-Deraileur.mp4
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Add Your Heading Text Here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNG7g83lI-s Front derailleur adjustment? More like front derailleur attitude adjustment. Seriously, who designed this thing? It’s like they took a perfectly good bicycle and said, “Let’s complicate the crap out of it.” Adjusting the front derailleur doesn’t have to feel like a game of “Operation” on steroids. One wrong move
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Rear Derailleur Adjustment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkZxPIZ1ngY This is our current #1 reference video for anyone who asks! Great rear derailleur adjustment vid from Calvin & the Park Tool Team. The absolute best in the business So now you’ve got no excuse ‘cos if you’re not tuning your bike, you’re basically riding a glorified rusty tricycle. Why settle
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Should I remove My Dork Disc?!? Great YouTube vid about the pros & cons of a dork disc from the guys at Berm Peak Their YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SethsBikeHacks
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Choosing the right brakes can be one of the most important decisions you make when it comes to getting a new road bike. Do you choose rim brakes or disc brakes? Choosing the right one can make your ride much smoother and more enjoyable. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each
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Dura Ace 7700 Groupset With Team Edition Shifters $775 Dura Ace 7700 Groupset With Team Edition Shifters. Comes without crank. We stripped this off a beautiful Ciocc a couple of years ago. The bike came with a Ritchey WCS crankset which is crazy light. This &/or a Shimano Dura Ace 7700 seatpost can be included
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