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dibs ritchey 27.2

Oh fair, thanks for the advice!

@Pifko @Dogtemple @Lolo @Ndeipi

Hey guys, just wanted to give you a quick update. So I was going at the internal cable guide with a really fine, small saw, basically cutting into it in order to get to the bolt better. Slowly started to get there and pulled off parts of the parts of the guide using pliers until finally I freed the screw. Tried a number of different avenues amongst others, torx, sawing a straight line into the bolt in order use a flathead, tried grabbing it with some pliers and turning. Anyway, the head totally came off so now I've got a rounded bolt stuck in there, so I'll just epoxy a new cable guide on top. Obviously not as great an outcome as getting the whole bolt coming out but all in all I'm actually quite happy with the result. Thanks for all your help and for anyone stuck with a similar problem - godspeed.

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@Dogtemple Basically, my lbs said he couldn't get the internal cable routing done bc he couldn't take the hoods off. My rationale for taking them off right this moment is that it will probably only get worse with time and even harder to get off haha. I also generally hate things being stuck.

I've soaked bolt and creases with WD40 over the weekend and will give it another proper go today, I also just moved, meaning i've now got access to my proper tools again which will no doubt increase my chances of success.

Failing that, I'll try the epoxy route. Failing that, I'll try grabbits.

Thank you all, I'll keep you updated!

@Pifko that’s kind of what I was thinking. My optimism around getting them in a good state out are pretty low as I’m worried that the screw and thread are bonded by rust/corrosion. So I think that could be an option.

@Ndeipi that’s very kind of you to offer. I think that could be a good port of call before researching more into drilling.

Thanks all for your suggestions - as always, much appreciated.

Hi guys, gotten into a slight pickle here. Bought a carbon frame off eBay from a seller assuring me that the port screws on the cable routing housing were merely 'rusty'. Well after cleaning them up with some WD40, I've realised they're not only rust as hell, they're also rounded. Completely. I managed to get 1/4 off, and interestingly, it screws into a steel casing/housing - this leads me to think that drilling them out might be an option? But you need a 2mm hex to get them out, which makes me worried that there won't be left handed drill piece small enough to fit. Anyone had this problem happen to them? If so, what did you do? Any shops in London that could drill this out?

London based - would prefer pickup but also open to postage.

Oh, I'd like one of those. Dm incoming!

Very interested in some of the other components (headset, etc.). Will dm you in the coming days!

dibs ambrosio

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I'd be interested in the stem-mounted (Garmin?) mount but equally can't see them listed. Let me know :)

wow, beaut. glws

Hello hello, after the above. Just the frameset. Would love to hear from you if you have one you're getting rid of.

@Brommers this is perfect. Thanks so much

hey wheelbuilders! I've been so lucky to pick up some Araya Gold 16B tubular rims on the forum and am really keen to build them up as a track set. I'm a complete novice when it comes to wheelbuilding, and to avoid the inevitable ordering of a ton of wrong size/shape/compatibility, I was hoping to pick some tubular shaped brains. My first question was around spokes, given that these are tubular, not clincher rims, do I need spokes that specifically cater to tubs? Has anyone got any good recommendations? My second question is around tools, what are the essentials, nice to haves, make your life slightly more painfree? Hubs, I was leaning toward buying campag - are there any compatibility issues I should be aware of? Equally, if someone has good hub reccos, I'm very happy to listen. Reading through this thread I'm sensing a lot of very expert and experienced builders, so do excuse if my questions are novice.

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would be interested in the stem if you were selling?

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dibs pls! will message you

thanks man, imagine flying past everyone on the track while maintaining perfect posture

more pics. bars got a bit tape residue which ill scrub off.