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  1. Mikey08

    2005 Trek Top Fuel 110 - Repair and Restomod

    Got my package from China. They sent me the wrong front end caps though. Also I had to get 5mm QR rear caps as they didn't have the 10 x 135mm through axle type. Might try and drill them out or just run a standard QR for now and grab the proper DT 10mm caps later down the line The 54t drive...
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    Can Carbon rims be considered Retro?

    I hope youll be showing the bike here once your new wheels are ready 👍
  3. Mikey08

    Can Carbon rims be considered Retro?

    Dont get me wrong from what ive seen and read they ride really well and weigh less than even the lightest traditional spokes. If theyre in your budget go for it. Also props to you for keeping 26" alive!
  4. Mikey08

    Can Carbon rims be considered Retro?

    Im sure BERD spokes are nice but roughly £500 a set is a joke
  5. Mikey08

    2005 Trek Top Fuel 110 - Repair and Restomod

    Bit of a rant.... This wheel upgrade is leaving a bitter taste in my mouth. Mainly due to the cost which has been way more than I think it should be. The initial outlay on the second hand hubs wasnt too bad but the rims (EUR 232.60) with the added import duty (£64) were far from cheap. Spokes...
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    Can Carbon rims be considered Retro?

    New lightweight 26" rims are almost non-existent these days. Light Bicycle carbon 26" are one option. Or if your lucky you can find some Stans Crest mk4 but its even harder to find them in anything other than 32 hole. I trawled to internet and found nothing in the UK so had to get mine from...
  7. Mikey08

    Sold 26" Mavic Crossride FTS-X wheels

    Found the original rim strips.
  8. Mikey08

    2005 Trek Top Fuel 110 - Repair and Restomod

    Selling my Mavic Crossrides in the For Sale 1998 --> section :) Edit: SOLD
  9. Mikey08

    Sold 26" Mavic Crossride FTS-X wheels

    Pair of 26" Mavic Crossride FTS-X wheels. Good condition few of the usual marks on the rims but still look good. Run true and bearings ok. Main freehub bearing changed recently. Decals removed for more stealthy look. Included front and rear skewers and front QR adapters. Front can be 5mm QR or...
  10. Mikey08

    Wheel building advice for a first timer

    Thanks for the tip on linseed oil. Straight pull spokes can spin in the hole hence the need to hold them with something while tightening
  11. Mikey08

    2005 Trek Top Fuel 110 - Repair and Restomod

    I have always thought a set of polished DT 350 straight pull hubs would look cool but they dont make them in silver. Id considered buying a pair and polishing them myself. To my surprise someone else had the same idea and I found these on eBay. For rims Ive ordered some Stans Crest Mk4. Being...
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    Wheel building advice for a first timer

    Ive decided to have a go at building my first set of wheels and jumping in at the deep end with straight pull hubs and asymmetric rims :oops: While looking up the best and lightest spokes for straight pull hubs many seemed to recommend bladed spokes as its easier to hold the spoke while...
  13. Mikey08

    Sold 26" 32mm Rockshox SID CSU

    Bumpski
  14. Mikey08

    2023 18 Bikes Ltd No 9 MX

    Stunna :cool:
  15. Mikey08

    Sold 2012 Rockshox SID XX 120mm, 26", 15mm TA, 1 1/8" steerer

    Would consider a swap for some nice light 26" disk wheels. EDIT: Sold
  16. Mikey08

    Wanted 26 inch forks

    Any good to you? https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/2012-rockshox-sid-xx-120mm-26-15mm-ta-1-1-8-steerer.484369/#post-3652029
  17. Mikey08

    Sold Bontrager Race Lite Brand New Wheels

    On second thoughts I'll pass. Great wheels for the money but I need something lighter with 100mm TA front
  18. Mikey08

    Sold Bontrager Race Lite Brand New Wheels

    Could be interested also. Have sent PM
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