Centerlock can move a little, as a treat.
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That sounds like your lockring isnāt tight.
Youāll want to use a wrench with a long handle. Those Knippex are probably half as long as you need.
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What do I do with old kit I donāt wear any more? A few years back I heard about a place that would take it and distribute it to people in poorer countries which I gather now was Africa Kit Appeal, but it does not seem to be operating any longer.
First makes a bunch of rotating stuff for us, for yeeeears. They are good people. We found the only issue with the ebb, is that you may need a 36+ tooth chainring. We found that a 34t boost flipped inward rubbed the bb cup.
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Thanks @igor good info.
Next question: yes or no?
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I foolishly bought this 16ā bike for Roliās 3rd birthday. It was way too big for him and it still is. I cut three inches off the seatpost so it could be fully slammed, but he still canāt put a foot down with his butt on the saddle. Heās ready for a pedal bike and can pedal and use the handbrake effectively. The problem is when he comes to a stop, he falls over because he canāt put a foot down.
Should I:
A.) just wait till he gets bigger and make him keep using the push bike. This option will shortly lead to him being mad at me. I think he has like two weeks before he insists on a pedal bike.
B.) buy a 12ā woom
C.) Shang some fuckin training wheels on there. I know everyone thinks theyāre evil but they would solve the problem of tipping over when stopping.
ding ding ding
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Do this and sell it for 80% of what you spent on it once heās big enough for the 16ā
No training wheels ever !
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Option D: buy a set of 12" wheels for current bike, but may lead to serious pedal strike issues. Just get the woom or islabike or similar.
I had not seen any 12 inch pedal bikes until this thread suggested they might existā¦ I did not see one from woom, but clearly has oneā¦ Ira is right on the edge of fitting a 14 inchā¦ But it might be heavy and frustrating for him. I want to let him just shred on his 12 inch as long as possible.
Get this for cheaper than the woom or clearly instead b/c it is sick.
COMMENCAL | COMMENCAL RMNS 14 PURE WHITE
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Now that Iām looking, the smallest woom pedal bike is in fact 14ā. I gotta measure that kid if heād ever stand still for a second.
Would a Tiny 12ā wheel BMX work?
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do not pass Woom, pay your $400, sell for $300 when heās done.
or find one on facebutt marketplace or wherever and sell it for what you paid.
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Any opinions on folding locks vs u-locks?
I donāt need anything crazy, just a lock for quick runs to the grocery store. Iāve been using one of those Ottolock strap locks which is fine security wise and fantastically compact but is kind of a pain to use. I want something keyed thatās easy to deploy and remove.
Iām leaning towards a basic u-lock but also donāt know what size to buy. Lots of racks around here are the ~4" tube variety.
Get a mini u lock
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Get an Abus Bordo Combo 6100 and free yourself from bike lock keys and the tyranny of a rigid shackle!
It may be āless secureā than a U lock but the way I see it, all bike locks are just a deterrent. If someone wants to steal your bike, they can, no matter what kind of lock is on it.
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honestly yeah the combo is great. itās really nice to be able to lend a lock out to friends/visitors/etc without worrying about the key. my partner has the bontrager folding version of that lock and it works fine
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Does anyone still use one of those aluminum u-locks that were Tarck Choice for a minute? Iām still using my ancient Krypto but those always appealed for their light weight.
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i use a rockymounts equivalent. looks more like a ārealā u-lock. i love telling a friend āhey check out this sweet u-lock i just gotā and tossing it to them