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MacPac
Jun 2, 2006

Grimey Drawer
do any of you have some weird old tricks for unseating tight beads from rims? Im getting a wicked forearm workout from trying to remove this conti gp 5000 tire, but its not coming off :(

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MacPac
Jun 2, 2006

Grimey Drawer

Salt Fish posted:

Did you drink a beer? One beer per rim.

this seems like it warrants further research and test trials

MacPac
Jun 2, 2006

Grimey Drawer
i got some shimano hubs with cup and cone bearings that feel really crunchy if you spin them around, but still function correctly. Will new ball bearings and grease make them good to go for some more years or is it time to buy new wheels? This is for a commuter beater hybrid

MacPac
Jun 2, 2006

Grimey Drawer

VideoGameVet posted:

I'd like to build a decent (mechanical) 1x12 setup on a bike with a 135mm rear spacing.

Thinking of a 10-52 SRAM Cassette and a 40t chainring.

Does that make sense? Will that work on a typical gravel 650B wheel?

https://www.bikecalc.com/speed_at_cadence



ymmv but seems okay, i got a touch higher gearing then that on my gravel bike and manage to get up some pretty gnarly hills.

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