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re:The Bikesmith, Seattle, shutting down
In category Racing
Written by mrswigon

I was talking to Val Kleitz at the Bikesmith in Seattle today and he told me that he will have to go out of business in a couple of weeks.
That's a real loss because he runs a very capable and responsive LBS.
Everyone in the area that can should try to get over there and give him some business as soon as you can. It may not be too late to save the business.

http://www.thebikesmith.com

PS. I am n

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re:record deraillers
In category Tech issues
Written by StickyBit

I was wondering how many miles one can expect out of a record derailleur? I think that it's over 4 years old and has somewhere between 19000 and 21000 miles on it. I've never had to rebuild it other than clean it replace the cable.

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Freewheel Problem - Helicomatic
In category Tech issues
Written by Pig41

I have an old (circa 1985) Motobecane Jubilee Sport with a six speed freewheel. I'm looking to change it out for something a little more suitable for climbing as I no longer live in the flatlands. However, two very good bike shops near me have both looked at it and stated that they cannot help me as it's not a freewheel they are familiar with and they have no tool to remove it. The only indicat

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