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@doug1e
I've had my Genesis for coming up to 10 years now and it has been by far my lowest maintanence bike, having said that it was long overdue some. I managed to get some parts for an overhaul and squeeze in a few idyllic rides including parts of King Alfreds Way before the end of the nicer weather. LBS said brakes would be more cost effective going in the bin but it felt so wasteful, so I bought new seals and a bleed kit and did it myself. I considered upgrading the drivechain but hurt my brain with reasearch on whether 1x is better, outdated quickrelease wheels, new hub body and spline standards aswell as chain line considerations. New Chain and thorough clean it was. Sourced a long 27.2 externally routed dropper post with 2 by lever (also dated) 10 years overdue and slightly bigger tyres (unknowingly got the lightweight casing and they've already got a knick in the side wall).
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