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    Dura-Ace 9200 compatibility?

    Yes, thanks, you're right I had it confirmed by bettershifting.com The firmware is the problem. Shimano do not appear to allow backward compatibility. Currently looking at getting an old Ultegra RD-8050 GS which can accommodate an 11-34 but it seems that they're rarer than hens' teeth at the...
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    Dura-Ace 9200 compatibility?

    Hi all, I'm a long time user of Dura-Ace groupsets and wanted to upgrade to the relative new 9200 series. I'm perfectly happy with my 11 speed set- up but would especially like to accommodate an 11-34 cassette. I therefore would like to install the new 9200 Rear Derailleur. Up to now, most...
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    Question Campagnolo carbon rim melt

    This is the new wheel.
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    Question Campagnolo carbon rim melt

    Just as a follow up to help others in this situation, should someone google this same issue. I've just had Campagnolo Japan hand deliver me a new wheel. It's an upgrade to a Bora Ultra from the Bora One I melted. Initially, Campagnolo Japan did not respond to my emails, so I copied in Velotech...
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    Question Permanent big toe numbness?

    Yes... it's starting to go now but has taken ages to get the proper feeling back.
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    Question Campagnolo carbon rim melt

    Thank you so much. That's invaluable information. I haven't got the original receipt, mind. I think I got them from Merlin Cycles but alas can't find any trace on my emails. I will ring them to see if they still have any record of the transaction. The brake blocks are indeed the red...
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    Question Campagnolo carbon rim melt

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    Question Campagnolo carbon rim melt

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    Question Campagnolo carbon rim melt

    I've just managed to melt my Campagnolo Bora One front wheel on a descent from Mt. Fuji. What are my options? Suck it up? Repair the rim? Replace the rim? Plead "not fit for purpose" to Campag? I've had them 2.5 years so they are no longer under warranty. I've contacted Campag here in Tokyo...
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    Question Permanent big toe numbness?

    Just for the record, the numbness in both toes has subsided now, 8 weeks after. It does seem as though I damaged the nerves, either through the constant use of cycling shoes over two weeks or badly positioned cleats. Strangely, the numbness seemed to clear up on my return to cycling a couple...
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    Question Permanent big toe numbness?

    Yes. Thanks for that sentiment. It was a pretty intense expedition and so some sort of injury isn't beyond the realms of possibility. I'm doing the Jordan Bike Trail in November so have time to rest it. It's just hard to know whether rest or exercise will help and I'm not in a position to...
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    Question Permanent big toe numbness?

    Thanks. I'll give it a couple more weeks and see.
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    Question Permanent big toe numbness?

    Thanks for the reply. Much appreciated. The toes can be moved and are a normal colour but it's the sensation I get when I press the toes, either against the floor or with my hand, that's not. The feeling in both toes is deadened somewhat, especially to the outer side. It feels as though there...
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    Question Permanent big toe numbness?

    Luckily, I've never suffered from numbness of any kind on road or off road. However, I've just returned from an extended 750km backpacking trip to Mexico. After the 2nd day, I experienced numbness in both my big toes, potentially caused by new -ish cycling shoes and badly positioned cleats...
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