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  1. 3rd January 2014, 20:14 #286
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    Quote Originally Posted by R650R View Post
    Interesting, I suppose they would spend more time with suspension extended and wheel skimming mud/dirt...

    Pretty happy with knocking out a 25km ride in the 29 deg heat today at Eskdale. Click link to GPS track sat view of ride.

    https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...d8860461&msa=0
    That does look like a decent ride...
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    Quote Originally Posted by NordieBoy View Post
    That does look like a decent ride...
    Yep, my legs still feeling it today, didn't swim too far off the beach today just in case lol...

    Altitude profile from mytracks app, not 100% accurate but good indication.


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    Does anyone know of a decent cheap wheel truing stand? I know I know, decent and cheap, but it's purely for straightening my own and mates wheels. Don't want to spend a huge amount, but the little adapter I have works great on the rear frame on a hardtail, but then there is nowhere to mount it for front suspension. Figure a stand would be a better bet, for 26-29...

    On that note, does anyone know how many nipple sizes there are? Fortunately the one I had in a multi-tool worked for the one job I needed...
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.
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    Got my truing stand from Cash Converters for about $30...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    Does anyone know of a decent cheap wheel truing stand? ...
    Old roadbike forks upside down in the vice?

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    Quote Originally Posted by clint640 View Post
    Old roadbike forks upside down in the vice?
    Don't have either Also thinking mobile as such, so when we go on trips, we can take a small workshop. The $80 stand I got from T7 was very handy over Christmas / New Year.

    Seems I need a steal like Nordie then... Even the likes of T7 doesn't seem to offer one.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    Don't have either Also thinking mobile as such, so when we go on trips, we can take a small workshop. The $80 stand I got from T7 was very handy over Christmas / New Year.

    Seems I need a steal like Nordie then... Even the likes of T7 doesn't seem to offer one.
    Two cable ties cut down to meet the rim. Done on bike. Easy.

    Go to your LBS and buy a multi size spoke tool.
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    Quote Originally Posted by nzspokes View Post
    Two cable ties cut down to meet the rim. Done on bike. Easy.

    Go to your LBS and buy a multi size spoke tool.
    I'd like something a bit better than zip ties

    Woo, Bike Barn showed a spoke wrench on special for $9.99 when I had a look last night (cheers for the tip, that's exactly what I remember). Went in today... special over, $20. Bah, I'll wait for the next special then...
    Quote Originally Posted by Jane Omorogbe from UK MSN on the KTM990SM
    It's barking mad and if it doesn't turn you into a complete loon within half an hour of cocking a leg over the lofty 875mm seat height, I'll eat my Arai.
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    Why on earth do you want straight wheels for, their not pointed straight ahead very often when mtb... The Bentrager Dusters on Trek are like butter and its a lost cause straightening them, probably -+ 5mm both sides all the time, don't seem to matter lol... When they get bad I just use the Zen method and bang sidewall on ground with high tyre pressure to get em back in ballpark settings
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gremlin View Post
    I'd like something a bit better than zip ties
    Why? Ive used that system a lot and works fine. Trail side its great.
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    Quote Originally Posted by marks View Post
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    Dude... step away from the air compressor! I think you've overinflated those tyres a bit

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    Toooo much birthday cake for those tyres...
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    The perfect accompaniment for the discerning KLR rider- if you did really buy it well done they are awesome - I had a quick spin on one in hanmer
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    Quote Originally Posted by clint640 View Post
    Dude... step away from the air compressor! I think you've overinflated those tyres a bit

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    15psi is the magic number for those 3x29 hoops of goodness

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    Toooo much birthday cake for those tyres...
    they're cuddly not fat

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    The perfect accompaniment for the discerning KLR rider- if you did really buy it well done they are awesome - I had a quick spin on one in hanmer
    certainley is the klr of pushies - a bit heavy and a bit slow but very planted and stable
    I've been riding one over the last week and had a blast so I've ordered one.
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