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Starting to feel a lot like xmas

Old 10-01-04, 07:11 PM
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Starting to feel a lot like xmas

Seriously it isn't. But still some new toys to install on my bike have. Even got a FREEEEEBIE!!! Spare deraileur x.9 I didn't order and a free upgrade to x.9 on my existing order.

Maybe now my shifting will be fixed by replacing all the broken parts I have worn through haha.
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Sram shorty front shifter
x.7 rapid fire non rapid rise
2* x.9 rear deraileurs
Flack jacket deraileur kit

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For being a dumbass and opening mouth before engaging brain and/or using tool
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Old 10-01-04, 08:26 PM
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Mounted on the bike. Very smooth so far, but I already knew that. My concern is durability. I have done many short term tests and by far and away prefer the shifting of sram to shimano...will it last...I hope so
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those derailleurs look pretty sweet
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I have found the SRAM to hold up to alot of abuse and still not miss a shift. All our bikes have been switched over. Enjoy
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Pedro cable cutter (please buy something else. This is a very cheap tool)

Whhhaat? The Pedros is the best I have ever used!
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Old 10-01-04, 09:35 PM
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IT had a cheap feel to it. I am removing my above statement. I was very surprised by how well it has cut tonight. My good is thoroughly in my mouth,..I am sorry.
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Originally Posted by dirtbikedude
I have found the SRAM to hold up to alot of abuse and still not miss a shift. All our bikes have been switched over. Enjoy
Initial impressions are incredible. Totally different feel to shimano and so much crisper initially. I won't give a real review till I drag it up and then down a mountain though, thats the real test.
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...I won't give a real review till I drag it up and then down a mountain though, thats the real test.
That is why you are not as good as you would like to be... you are supposed to ride your bike not drag it.

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Haahha...cause lots of problems when I jump...I can NEVER get enough speed...hahaha
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Haahha...cause lots of problems when I jump...I can NEVER get enough speed...hahaha
Mael, we all know you can't jump...don't lie. Go ride.
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Hey Maelstrom would you tell Brown Santa to drop some bike junk off at my place too??? I haven't bought bike parts in so long that I've forgotten the rush of shiny parts.
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wanna send me the spare x.9 mech? haha
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I will do what I can seely. I don't get much pull with the santa man

Tfunk, I need it just in case I break it too. Not having luck with deraileurs this year. Been a busy year for ya?
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