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How to adjust the Travel Range of a Fox Talas System

Our first editions of our “How to” workshop guides focused on products by RockShox / SRAM, this time it is the turn of the suspension experts, Fox Racing! We will guide you through how to limit the travel range of the Fox “Talas” lowering system, and so influencing the geometry of the bike and performance on the trail.

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How to reduce the Air-Volume of the RockShox Pike

The RockShox Pike is currently indisputably one of the best, if not THE best enduro fork on the market! This was also our findings in our fork group test from Issue # 009 of Enduro magazine. More and more bikes are now being sold with the fork fitted as standard, and many more riders are adding the Pike to their own bikes. However, to get the best out of the fork it needs to be set up to work in harmony with the rear end. The Pike comes with an adjustable air chamber, allowing the volume to be changed making the fork either more linear (increased volume) or more progressive (reduced volume). We will now explain how to adjust your fork to find the best setup for your bike!

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How to replace a Chain and find the Correct Length

The chain is a vital part of your drive train, however it is often neglected. Every watt of power that you produce has to be converted into thrust, and it is the job of the humble chain to transfer all this energy to the rear wheel. This constant abuse combined with external weather factors, grime, dust and mud, lead to wear, manifesting itself as an elongation of the chain. We tell you here how to replace a worn chain and cut the new one to the exact length.

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How to replace a GXP – Bottom Bracket

The winter has been a long one, muddy trails and grime have left our bikes feeling neglected and creaky. The source of dreaded mystery cracking noises can be hard to identify, but often they come from broken bearings in the bottom bracket. These bearings have a hard life, sitting in an exposed position they are subjected to the worst of the weather, and for a regular rider are often destroyed within a cycling season. In this service guide we tell you how to exchange a GXP Bottom Bracket including bearings and how to mount the crank again afterwards.

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The beginners guide to Enduro Racing #1 – Basic questions

Beginning something new can be hard – the first steps into the great world of enduro racing are no exception. That’s why we created this beginners guide to enduro racing. You may have many questions like ‘what are the requirements for a race’? ‘Am I fit enough to survive a race-packed weekend’? In this new series we’ll provide you with the answers to these – and many more – questions, getting you ready for an awesome season!

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