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re:Seatpost strength: 27.2 vs 28.6
In category Tech issues
Written by manny15

My hardtail has a 27.2 post shimmed to 28.6.
My FS is 27.2.

I'm thinking about buying another post. Would a 28.6 post be significantly stronger than a 27.2? If so, I might opt to give up the interchangability.

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A Number of Questions Mavic Components
In category Tech issues
Written by charles_taylor

1. The Mavic hubs (8 speed) have a red plastic band around the non-drive side of the rear hub on which "Mavic" and possibly "571/2" can be read.

- Is there an online source for info re these hubs, i.e., a manual or other tech info?

- Do these have cartridge or loose bearings?

- If cartridge, are they serviceable? If loose, what size?

- Exactly how does one get inside these? They seem to have

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