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MikeB
Jul 29, 2020 - 10:59PM
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Re: New to MTB in the area

Thanks guys. @Tom, I’ll keep you posted. I’m having trouble finding a bike that is within my budget.

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Jul 29th, 2020 - 10:59 PM
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MikeB
Aug 22, 2020 - 5:09PM
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Re: New to MTB in the area

Hi Tom,

I have managed to track down and buy a bike. It needed work and think 3 days to remove a stuck seat post. I’ve got it all built but on the test ride, the rear hub was loose so that is tightened which had revealed the need for new pivot bearing.

I honestly had expected this and they ordered weeks ago. However, I do not have a bearing press. I was planning to go to Richardson Cycles in St Ives as they are a dealer for the bike brand so should have access to the technical guides. I was wondering if you have an opinion of the store as they seem to have good reviews? Just that feeling of entrusting someone to doing work on a carbon frame worries me.

Thanks,

Mike

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Aug 22nd, 2020 - 5:09 PM
Pale Rider
Sep 1, 2020 - 2:08PM
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Re: New to MTB in the area

Hi Mike,

Yes Richardsons are a good bike shop. I realise that I'm replying to this after some delay - did you get the service/bearing press that you were looking for?

Tom

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MikeB
Sep 11, 2020 - 10:51PM
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Re: New to MTB in the area

Hi Tom, I ended up doing it myself and then the forks needed a rebuild :(

One test ride down! Second this weekend.

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Sep 11th, 2020 - 10:51 PM
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