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Great Steve Sale (GSS) of Spare Bike Parts
I have some spare bike parts to sell/giveaway at very reasonable prices. Everything must go! To deal, please refer to the Facebook page (LCSG / Ternout@SG) for the latest information.Items to giveaway...
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Light & Motion Vis 180 Rear Light
Introducing a new rear light for my Dahon Boardwalk! Yes I already have too many rear lights, but this one is different. Not just the good but common blinker rear light. Read on to learn about its...
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Torque Wrench by GIANT
Do you have carbon parts on your bike? If yes, do you know what is the recommended torque setting for tightening the bolts and clamps onto the carbon parts? Carbon parts are sensitive to excessive...
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Difference between Good and Bad QR Skewers
The quick release skewer is an often overlooked component on a bike. Despite looking small and flimsy, it plays an important role on the bike: Holding the wheels in place! Without a quick release...
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Journey of the Boardwalk: Part 31 - Elosix Front Brake Adaptor
It has been almost 2 years since I last installed the Tektro R559 Extra Long Reach caliper brakes for my Dahon Boardwalk. At that time, my Boardwalk was still a Speed Pro TT setup, with bullhorn...
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Journey of the Boardwalk: Part 32 - Mini Front Fender Modification
After removing my front fender to cater for the new front caliper brakes, I kind of miss having the front fender around. Although it is not as important as the rear fender, it is still good to have. I...
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Elosix Rear Caliper Brake Adaptor (For kickstand mounting plate)
Just a quick introduction to this Elosix rear caliper brake adaptor. This adaptor is used to mount caliper brakes behind the seat tube on 20" folding bikes, using the kickstand mounting plate. By...
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Journey of the Boardwalk: Part 33 - Ultegra BR-6800 Caliper Brakes
In the previous 2 parts of this upgrade, the Elosix front brake adaptor was used to mount a standard reach caliper brake to the Dahon Boardwalk. The front fender was then modified to be compatible with...
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3M Reflective Bicycle Spoke Clips
Just sharing a little accessory that I recently got to try out. It is a very simple add-on to your bike that can increase your side visibility at night. Authentic 3M reflective spoke clips. Comes in a...
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Tacx Brake Shoe Tuner
A quick review of a tool that I tried out recently. Normally when setting brake pads, there are two main things to look out for. Brake pad position/alignment and toe-in.First, there is the alignment of...
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Lizard Skins DSP 2.5mm Bar Tape
How many contact points do you have with your bicycle? There are 3 main contact points: The hands, the feet and the butt. For comfort over longer distances, it is important to have good components at...
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TAT Titanium QR Skewers for the Dahon Vitesse X20-TT
A couple of months ago, I wrote about the quality of different QR skewers available in the market. From the post, you will be able to see and differentiate between good and poor QR skewer designs.For...
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Super B Master Link Plier for Quick Release Chain Links
A quick introduction to a very simple but useful tool for home mechanics. I have been using a chain quick link for a few years now, and I find it to be very useful, especially when you need to remove...
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Chris King R45 11 Speed Rear Hub + Partial Disassembly
When you have upgraded every conceivable part of your bike, sometimes the only way to continue upgrading is to change out a previous upgrade. Re-look at all the previous upgrades that you have, and see...
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Novatec A551SB 74mm Front Hub + LitePro 20" Rims
After getting the Chris King R45 11 speed rear hub, my initial idea was to rebuild the rear wheel, using the new Chris King hub and the current Wheelsport rear rim. However, I figured that it would be...
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Journey of the Boardwalk: Part 34 - Custom Chris King/Novatec/LitePro Wheelset
After assembling all the parts for the new wheels, the wheelbuilding can now begin! I had already received the Chris King R45 11 speed rear hub, the Novatec 74mm front hub and also the 20" LitePro...
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Finish Line No Drip Chain Luber
Part of the regular maintenance required for a bicycle is chain lubrication. With proper and regular chain lubrication, the chain will be able to operate smoothly and quietly. Noisy chains will squeak...
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Features To Look For In An Ideal Commuting Bike
What defines a good commuting bike? To me, a good commuting bike is a bike that can move you reliably from Point A to Point B without fuss. It should allow you to carry a load on the bike without...
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Avanti Inc 3: Alfine 11 Internal Hub + Gates Carbon Belt Drive
After thinking about the features that should be found in an ideal commuting bike, I set out to find one for myself! It is not easy to find a bike that has all the features listed.Features that I look...
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Avanti Inc 3: Special Crankset Setup
After I got my new Avanti Inc 3 a few weeks ago, I have been preparing it for proper service. It is not that easy to get it ready, as it is not a normal bike. This was not helped by the fact that the...
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