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Jan Marten wrote:Use a circular piece of Gorilla Tape

RobinS wrote:Don't use Gorilla tape.

Two diametrically opposed ideas. Just out of interest RobinS why wouldn't you use GT?

Use a circular piece of Gorilla Tape. Ally it with a tale of 'there I was, thought I was going to die' and consider it a badge of honour.

Unless the fly is silicone coated, in which case use Silnet
or similar as adhesive under patch of whatever you choose. Just remember the story

"Once inflated in place the tube is pushed firmly against the tyre anyway." So unless there's a long period between patch application and tube inflation inside the tyre, the adhesive/cement still has 'stick'. Although a raised patch perimeter may look unsightly, once the tube is inflated i...

Cut pieces to suit your needs from old inner tubes. Larger patches are better than smaller - more area for bonding means less stress per mm². If edges lift on a small patch it's more of a concern than on a bigger patch. Once inflated in place the tube is pushed firmly against the tyre anyway.

Something similar to this perhaps.

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/handlebars/ ... nds-black/

Disc compatible, preferably cartridge bearing hubs.
32 hole, 25-30mm internal width rims.

Wanted to BUY, RENT or BORROW Fox Talas II IFP Charging Tool. Half way through a full stripdown and rebuild of my newly acquired Fox Talas II fork and now I can't find my Charging Tool ;-( Definitely had it before I started. Two days of searching has revealed, in order of importance; dust balls; tha...

No idea about the rust matter. Traditional KOPS is really rather redundant. Modern TT riders, seeking maximum power, have a very forward position. Even modern geometry mountain bikes are adopting a steeper seatpost. Moving the saddle forward will necessitate raising the saddle height. As a starting ...

Shimano FD M615 is designed for 22-36T double. That could work.

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... 9&t=408616

Bit of fettling needed perhaps. But at £7, worth a shot.

NB I have no affiliation to this item.

What are the chances you've got one sitting forlorn and unloved?
As long as it's structurally sound, whether bare frame only or more, I'm interested.

Not interested in any other Morewoods. I'm trying to rekindle an old love affair.

FYI

Mine is the Talas II, 2006/7 model. All the online stuff I've seen is for much later models, e.g. Talas 3 - 5.

Ugly. Any chance you could provide links?

Gattonero. My serial number doesn't reflect on Fox's website because they deem this an obsolete fork.

Anyone here have technical knowledge of the 2005/6/7 Fox Talas II suspension forks? This is now an obsolete (in Fox terminology) item meaning that nothing appears in their web archives. Likewise the local commercial suspension specialists. My problem: During use air is being sucked into the oil. I c...

I've been watching this thread with regard to Trekkertent. I'm another very dissatisfied ex customer.
Promises unfulfilled and blame laid elsewhere. Completely unacceptable service.

Best avoided.

Thx for all the replies. None of the suggestions however are modern / relaxed / slack geometry.

Even the idea of fitting 26" wheelset onto modern 27.5" frame is problematic, e.g. compatibility with hub standards and chainlines.

Plenty of options if I go steel.

Thx for link. Only 16" frame available. That geometry and 68mm BB, means it's definitely more commuter/hybrid than MTB.