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  1. ratz

    The "My Feet Hurt" Thread

    Ok Starting this thread because of all the recent posts about foot pain and cleat position etc. Disclaimer unless someone proves it they aren't a Foot Doctor seek professional help if you have serious feet problems. Outside of that post your questions here and offer your N=1 solves to other...
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    Please Don't Hit Me (Unicorn) DesignShine DS-500 Lighting bundle

    So you do a lot of solo riding out in the middle of nowhere and want that approaching car driver to look up from their cell phone so they see you. If that sounds familiar, I have your back, or instead, Design Shine does. First, these are probably the hardest-to-find lights on the planet; you...
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    V20c Build Diary 2023 edition.

    Create a User account on the forum to see the hires version of the photos Ok the time has come to do it yet again. All the parts have rolled in minus two.. I am going to build a Qty 2 V20cs with detailed photo documentation over the next Month. Disclaimer: A new disclaimer this time; I don't...
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    Custom Reynolds Strike+Assault wheel-set for S/V-Series $400 - Sold

    Ok, after having to shuffle the bike plan with the Silvio 2.0 staying here for good, I now have a set of custom carbon wheels available that need a new home and make your bike ride better than good wheels. Package Qty 1 - Reynolds Strike SLG Carbon Clincher Rim Brake: 20 Spoke, 62mm Deep. 25mm...
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    One last time my dear old friend

    Funny things happen when you head in one direction and find a problem. I was getting the Silvio 2.1 (aka S29) ready to be more attractive to sell, and I discovered she'd got her last transmission permanently mounted. I was going to put a fresh Bottom Bracket in when I discovered that the bolt...
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    Quickr 3.0 - not quite AI yet

    I decided I needed some building before the big build. So I spent some time with some of the newer technology to see which of my skills needed to be improved and what new ones I needed. Here's the Parade of Parts. It only takes a few to make a big impact. SRAM XPLR 10x44T XDR Driver Cassette...
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    Question for the community

    In the Market Place Forum, when someone posts a bike for sale, and we've got a sold belief that it passes the scam test, I'm proposing that we pin that add to the top of the forum for the first 60 days. That makes finding them more accessible and gives the bikes the exposure they deserve. This...
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    From the corner of the garage: SRAM Red eTap 11-Spd RD

    Found a straggler in the garage - SRAM Red eTap 11-Speed Rear Derailleur Short Cage + XD-15 ceramic pulleys Actually, have Qty 2. The other is up on eBay. We'll see which one goes first. $300 + shipping in the forum. You will need SRAM Red or Force Gen 1 to work with this; or Modern AXS Force...
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    For Sale: Silvio 2.1 with Carbon Wheels and Shimano Di2 (yes that Silvio)

    For Sale Silvio 2.1 aka S29 (a very famous one) This decision was tough, but the new project diary is turning into multiple projects and needs more funds. To make that a reality, I'm selling my Silvio 2.1. This is the bike that started this Cruzbike journey of mine with the Bentrider Build...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....SRAM high-end 11 speed Cassettes

    I finished stripping down the rest of the wheels this week, prepping them for 12-speed upgrades. That leaves me with a bunch of these 12-speed cassettes looking for new homes: The cassettes are these single billet ones: ttps://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/cs-xg-1190-a2 I have Qty 4: 11/28T Qty...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....Grab Bag - sold out

    Ok, Last one. 1. A couple of bags that are useful for the behind-the-head setup I use on the V and S series you can still buy these wedges from Toppeak but they changed the strap design and it doesn't work as well. 2. One Fastback Pouch for the V20 frame; goes down in the triangle good for...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023..... Bottom Bracket

    Qty 1 SRAM Black BB - 24mm Spindle GXP - new taken Qty 2 SRAM Black BB - 24mm Spindle GXP - new Qty 1 Enduro XD-15 Ceramic - 24MM Spindle GXP - Used If you have had your Cruzbike for more than 4-5 years and ride a lot, it might be time for a new BB; these SRAM Blacks are new. They came with...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....11 Speed Cassettes Assorted (sale is over)

    Next up is a number of 11-speed cassettes that have gathered over the years. They are all hyper glide free-body compatible taken Qty 1 - 11 Speed 11x42 SRAM - Got for a gravel bike that showed up with a XD driver and never used Qty 1 - 11 Speed 11x36 SRAM - Tester < 100 miles Qty 2 - 11 Speed...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....Schwalbe Pro One tires - sold out

    Qty 3 - Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless Tires 700x25c Qty 1 - Schwalbe Pro One Tubeless Tire 700x23c $30 each + shipping great box stuffers to save on the shipping. Still should be 50% off of retail if you buy one and pay shipping.
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....GoPro Boom Mounts Qty 3 (sold out)

    Qty 3 - Metal Go Pro Mounts for the V20/S30/S40 Generation booms These are all aluminum boom mounts for go-pro-compatible items. These suckers are sturdy and won't break; you are more likely to break you go pro bolt than this bracket. They go on the front half of the boom by your feet and are...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....Q-Rings Qty 5 (Sold Out)

    Q-Rings to snazzy up your T50, Q-series or S/V-Series These are for the big ring position or single rings, no small rings. Qty 1 - QXL 46T - 110BCD 5-bolt low mile rings; used on the trainer for cadence training Qty 1 - Q-ring 52 - 110 BCD 5-Bolt. This is from a Silvio. I'd call it medium...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....Carbon Seat Pans Qty 3 - sold out

    It appears that I have collected a number of Carbon Seat Pans over the years. These are the standard; seats that came on the V-Series and S-Series. I know they work with all the V's and The Silvo's through the S30. I wonder if these work on the S40, as it's the bike I have never laid my hands...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....Apex 155mm Cranks - sold out

    Moved to Rotors on the race bikes; and never built T50's number 3 and 4... Therefore I have Qty 2 155m Apex GXP Cranksets for 24mm BB shortened by Mark S., been in the drawer for several years fortunately they don't go bad. $100 ea + shipping.
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....Ventisit Seat pads - soldout

    I have Qty 4 Ventisit Seat Pads; for the Stock S-Series and V-Series carbon seat. I have Qty 1 Ventisit Seat Pad for the T50 I have 2 of the thick for the S and V Series I have 2 of the rare thin versions Ventisit made for me The T50 is the thick version All are in good shape, the thin ones...
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    Ratz's Great Garage Sales 2023.....41mm/90mm carbon wheels (sold)

    Ok, with the project to do the V20c taking shape, it's time to empty the bins in the garage. You are about to see that I'm a bit of a bike part hoarder. All that engineering I do by just getting things and trying them; yeah, I have a hard time getting rid of them after the testing Wheel Set #1...
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