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  1. 03-31-2013, 03:30 PM #1
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    The repair list - what are you fixing now?

    Right now i need to replace my rear derailleur cable. Somehow it got frayed while riding the Pipe Dream in Moab.

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  3. 03-31-2013, 04:27 PM #2
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    I noticed that my fork seal is leaking and it drained quite a bit hanging upside down all winter.

    It seems to have quite a bit of sag now...

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    Besides the cable, I just realized you can see my on-the-trail repair job (failed) in this pic. The derailleur cable housing tore, so the cable wasn't getting the right tension and wouldn't shift. I tried taping it with a tire lever to hold it in the housing but that's probably when my cable frayed near the derailleur.


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    Quote Originally Posted by accadacca View Post
    I noticed that my fork seal is leaking and it drained quite a bit hanging upside down all winter.

    It seems to have quite a bit of sag now...

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    Thoughts? Should I just add some oil/air, then ride! It sounds like a fork rebuild is 70-80 bones. Is it worth it or should I just buy a new one? The fork is quite old and I'm not sure which kind I would need...

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    I used to spend 150.00 every 8 months getting my fork rebuilt. My italian made marzochi has been the best fork. A new fork will cost you 500-800.00 I just replaced my brake fluid in preparation for Moab at the end of this month.




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  12. 04-04-2013, 10:56 PM #11
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    Got my cable housing and cable replaced last night. Cost? A little over 5 bucks

    The rear derailleur still needs a tuneup but I can access about 7 of the 9 gears back there so it's good enough for a quick ride down in St George this weekend

    When I have some more time and aren't in a rush to get it done, I'll send it in for a proper tuneup.
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    I have an appointment this week with Go-Ride to get my fork rebuilt.

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    Just had my rear wheel relaced. They ended up only charging me $70 for new spokes / nipples and retrue, from when my DH bent and the chain got shifted into the spokes last year..
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  17. 04-20-2013, 12:36 PM #16
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  20. 04-25-2013, 09:16 PM #19
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    Not strictly a repair, but I upgraded my road bike drivetrain (inc. the BB and shifters) plus the brakes to full Ultegra. I also installed a new Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheelset.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Candace66 View Post
    Not strictly a repair, but I upgraded my road bike drivetrain (inc. the BB and shifters) plus the brakes to full Ultegra. I also installed a new Mavic Ksyrium Elite wheelset.
    Wanna sell some of your old hardware at a discount to me (looking to build up a spare loaner bike) :)
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