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The New Toys Arrived:



  • Tires: Schwalbe Racing Ralph EVO's 2.25"
  • Brakes / Shifters: Shimano XTR M975 Dual Control
  • Brake Hose: Goodridge Hydraulic Brake Hose
  • Hydraulic Fluid: Shimano Mineral Oil

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James Elliott - Jan 30, 2009 9:57 AM

New bike bits on the way!
Unfortunately they are currently held up at Canadian customs in Montreal.

James Elliott - Jan 30, 2009 9:59 AM

Shipping Link: https://em.canadapost.ca/emo/basicPinPool.do
Tracking Number: EE356665937GB

James Elliott - Feb 2, 2009 5:44 AM

"2009/02/02 07:42 GLOUCESTER, ON Item out for delivery"

James Elliott - Feb 5, 2009 6:00 AM

Note to all - Goodridge brake hose and Shimano brakes DO NOT play together well.
I'm going to head down to my LBS and buy a few meter's of Shimano brake hose, and a bag full of olives and inserts.

James Elliott - Feb 6, 2009 7:21 AM

I replaced the Goodridge hose with a JagWire, and this was no picnic either, but I have installed the brakes successfully.
I wish Shimano would step up and sell LBS's their brake/deraillure hose/housing in bulk. It would have been soo much easier if I could have bought a few meters of Shimano brake hose.

James Elliott - May 31, 2009 7:51 PM

2009-May-21 My Klein Adroit Race was stolen in Ottawa.
2009-May-29 I ordered a Cannondale F29er 1 (expected delivery ~ 30 June)