Category: Cycling
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Brake Pads, Racing, Mud
Yesterday I raced in the second XC race of the season, and the second race in the rain and mud. While I suppose racing in the mud is “fun” it has been taking a toll on the bike. The cables are less than a month old, but I’m fairly certain they are shot. The chain…
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1×9 Update
I’ve been using the 1×9 drivetrain for about two months, and it’s time for some updates. I finally got around to weighing the Eriksen and the overall weight dropped from a 3×9 10.9kg to the now 1×9 10.3kg. The new Chain Keeper chain guide was initially jamming and rubbing. I tired realigning the guide with…
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Recent Updates
I’ve been traveling, so you’ll have to excuse the gap since the last update. For the first update, you get photos of a very foggy Eagle Park in the early winter. Next, a breif update on the BB7 brake upgrade. I’ve used the BB7s in a few races, and in dry, wet and muddy conditions.…