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Tech Mailbag #8: Can I turn an old mountain bike into a gravel bike?

Tech Mailbag #8: Can I turn an old mountain bike into a gravel bike?

Also: quelling crosswind instability with wider tires, and how to measure chain wear without a chain checker tool.

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Tech Mailbag #7: How many times can I reuse a 12-speed master link?

Tech Mailbag #7: How many times can I reuse a 12-speed master link?

Also: running a worn chain and alternatives to SRAM AXS Flat-Top chains.

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Tech Mailbag #6: How do I know if my chainrings are worn?

Tech Mailbag #6: How do I know if my chainrings are worn?

Also: how to tackle mystery flats and freehub body swaps, and a follow-up on tubeless wheels and maximum inflation pressures.

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Tech Mailbag #5: Does hookless road tubeless have a weight limit?

Tech Mailbag #5: Does hookless road tubeless have a weight limit?

Plus how to read tyre wear indicators, and what to do with super tight fitting rims.

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CyclingTips Tech Mailbag #4: How long is too long?

CyclingTips Tech Mailbag #4: How long is too long?

Washers and water and steerer tubes, oh my!

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