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    Warranty on Campagnolo Eurus wheels

    Thanks veganrob for your comments. Surprise, surprise. The nipples were not seized after all. Supposedly when they loosened one nipple the others all were able to be loosened as well! Mind you this information came after they were questioned why the repairs (apart from the broken spoke...
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    Warranty on Campagnolo Eurus wheels

    Hi everyone I'm after some advice regarding my Campag Eurus 2 way fit wheels bought in Sept 2015. A rear spoke broke last weekend and my wife has taken it in to be replaced. Today she received a phone call to say that all the nipples are seized and that they will need to be replaced. The cost...
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    Familiar Sight For Aussie Cyclists In Spring

    And another magpie swoop! And another example of our vicious wildlife here in oz :) The look on her face is precious during the second run. Down my way alot of older riders attach plastic zip ties to their helmet, which is not too different to the branches used in this video. I never thought...
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    The most hyped rider in the off season only to not perform for season 2012 is ?

    Philippe Gilbert Mainly because of one or more of the following A - How can he repeat the success of 2011 B - He will have some real competition again i.e. Valverde C - I can't mention this one or we'll end up in The Clinic!
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    Cycling photo awesomeness

    That's only a puddle! :) http://scubastevewanaka.webs.com/driftbikediving.htm