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My 1st Leadville Trail 100 and my 2nd | Endurance Cycling

January 24, 2022

When I first learned about the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race, it was from an article in a mountain bike magazine sometime in the mid-'90s, and it was considered one of the top five most challenging mountain bike races in the world. Bike Magazine described the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race as "high, lonesome pain." And I asked myself, why wouldn't I want to do that?

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New place. New look. New direction?

December 20, 2018

I know what you’re thinking…this looks a little different, and wow, a new post…maybe I should let John know that his site has been hacked. Well, thanks for noticing and for your concern! 

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Mavic Freehub

September 19, 2007

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Checking in...again

September 16, 2018

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Mavic Zircal Spoke and M7 Nipple...Up close

December 22, 2018

If you have been an owner of any Mavic wheel that has Zircal spokes and their FORE rim design, there’s a good chance that you have had to deal with the issue of the spokes seizing

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RogueMechanic and Campagnolo Ultra-Torque

February 16, 2022

It’s hard to believe that it has been 15 years since Campagnolo Ultra-Torque was introduced to the marketplace.  I remember the day in 2007 when I was standing in a local bike shop holding the brand new Campagnolo Record Ultra-Torque crankset and saying out loud that this won't work.  The shop owner looked at my like I was crazy.

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RogueMechanic + Mavic= :) | Mavic Wheels

February 10, 2022

I want to share some of my other thoughts about the current Mavic situation and what I offer.  It's been well over a year since Mavic replacement parts have been readily available here in the U.S., and I completely understand your frustration. 

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CampyUT BB86

November 16, 2011

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Mavic US is back!

September 26, 2023

So Mavic recently made an announcement about their return to the US market with the opening of their US headquarters in Waterbury, VT. This makes me happy on many levels. Since pretty much supporting the brand solo since Mavic ceased operations here in 2019

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About Me:

September 21, 2011

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