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Component Deals & Selection / Frog wake F-Pro (levers)
« on: September 08, 2026, 01:27:05 AM »
Hi all,
I have ordered two of the "new" levers that Frog wake makes; they are selling them paired with their FV4 calipers as an "upgrade" to their older lever body.

Two weeks ago I broke one of my Magura MT5 levers, and considering that I didn't really like the feeling of the whole lever body (with HC lever blade), this was a good excuse to change them completely. They say to use BH59 barb and olive so this should work.

They're new and pretty unknown but if anyone knows anything more about these levers, tell me! They should be at my door in a couple of days, and I will report back

https://aliexpress.com/item/1005012812448038.html

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Component Deals & Selection / Single speed kit for XD driver?
« on: October 24, 2025, 01:53:42 AM »
I am converting my enduro bike to a single speed park bike to use in the summer. My wheels are DT swiss, and I have an XD driver. The only kit I found that could work is a Reverse components kit (https://www.bike-discount.de/en/reverse-components-single-speed-kit-xd?number=20126179-40342970&__delivery=278&__currency=1) but that is 70 euros. I can't seem to find anything on aliexpress a bit more accessible.

Is there any different way I can make this work? Like changing the freehub body?

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Brake pads for hard riding Downhill
« on: October 03, 2025, 02:36:17 AM »
well yeah I get it, but the whole reason I was writing here was to find some cheaper alternatives that work well. I don't want to spend 16 euros every 2 months for brake pads. What about the standard white galfers? Purples?

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Component Deals & Selection / Brake pads for hard riding Downhill
« on: October 03, 2025, 12:47:07 AM »
I have a Shigura setup with mt trail sport calipers and deore levers and Kingstop metal pads. The front brake pads can't take the beating I give them. They fade, and even when at the right temperature, they can't stop me well enough. A lot of talk about Coomas pink and gold, but judging from reviews they wouldn't be any better than what I currently have. I have ordered some Acid (cube) sintered pads for 8 euros just to test.

Do you guys have any recommendation on higher end metallic pads for this kind of use?

disclaimer: Brakes and rotors are NOT the issue.

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