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Looking for a front rack that’ll fit a Genesis Croix de Fer and some Ortlieb Sport Roller bags. Something like the attached photos (Nitto 34F) . I have zero experience with these types of front racks. Aside from this Nitto one, what are some other brands I should look at, please?
Also, are there any rear racks which offer greater heel clearance? I have giant feet.
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Thanks for all the replies and info. Useful tips.
Also, a question about Bilt Hamber, either S50 or UB/UC:
Is it included in any long-term comparison tests vs other products? All I can find online is people in forums and on YouTube saying it works, but then ACF-50 has many people saying it works too, but performed poorly in the Bennetts test.So unless I can see some evidence that BH products are better than XCP Rust Blocker, I might go with that.
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Does anyone have a code for Merlin, or know of any general / first order type codes they have? Want to buy a few tyres but would be nice to get them for a bit less than £80.
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Have some 531, 653, and 725 frames that I would like to protect.
Has anyone tried this stuff in their frame and fork?
Watching some YouTube comparisons this seems to be one of the best:
https://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/279751
https://www.bennetts.co.uk/bikesocial/reviews/products/motorcycle-maintenance-and-servicing/best-rust-corrosion-preventer-inhibitorApparently this is the same as Dinitrol:
https://www.silmid.com/coatings/corrosion-preventatives/Ardrox-AV8-Corrosion-Preventative-in-various-sizes/These also look interesting and seem to have excellent reviews. I guess the S50 or UB would be fine for inside a bike frame (UC is clear, but it's not going to be seen anyway, inside the frame):
https://bilthamber.com/product/dynax-s50/
https://bilthamber.com/product/dynax-ub/
https://bilthamber.com/product/dynax-uc/Also, sorry if this is stupid, but should I remove the headset and BB when applying something like this to the inside of the frame and fork, so it's the bare frame with nothing installed? Or just the BB? And if it is applied to the frame without anything installed, what do you need to do to the BB threads and headtube before greasing them, once the products above are applied? Just put the grease on top? I am guessing that won't work.
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You mean another 35? Even with the current Kenda 35s and the SKS mudguards there’s still a bit of rubbing. It’s very tight. I’ll try the 38mm Vredestein Aventura (none of the reviews I read had anything bad to say about them), and then some new guards to fit them. Agree that it’ll be nice to see the difference with how they feel. I’ll try the Kendas until the Vredesteins arrive.
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Oh yep. Didn’t see those before. Would be nice in a silver colour but black is ok too. I wonder if the section that goes between the chainstays will fit in my frame. If so then they could be a good option.
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Thank you I’ll have a look.
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Just got this, and would like to eventually upgrade the wheels to something nicer / stronger.
They're labelled Genesis Sr24. Apparently this is the spec:
Rims: Jalco SR240D / 32h
Hubs: Joytech D341RCC/D342RCC 32h / front / rear / 6-bolt
Spokes: Steel 14gNeed QR hubs, rims suitable for 35 or 38mm tyres, and for a fat guy of about 100kg + some panniers (maybe 15-20kg max). Bike weighs about 13kg in the XL size, complete with the wheels above.
Would this be a nice set-up? Or not strong enough for my weight + bags? I know nothing about tubeless, but I guess these rims can be used with or without tubes.
HED Belgium G, 700c, 32h
DT Swiss Alpine III spokes
Hope Pro 5 Centrelock hubs, 32hOther suggestions welcome. There’s also these, which would be much cheaper, but they only have 24 spokes:
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-wh-rx830-clincher-disc-gravel-wheelset-700c-79690.html
Also related: Shimano XT MT800 rotors, on centrelock hubs, should fit fine with the calipers and frame, assuming they're the same 160mm as the current rotors?
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A good idea but keen to just use the one set of wheels and not need to swap them out. Mudguards aren't super important, just wanted to explore options.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196900441683
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156548184059