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Postby Toby » Mon May 16, 2022 12:30 pm
Lines shrink ?
They shrink only if twisted from what I know.
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Postby rnelias » Mon May 16, 2022 1:06 pm
Toby wrote: ↑Mon May 16, 2022 12:30 pm
Lines shrink ?
They shrink only if twisted from what I know.
they shrink as dirty get inside the fibers. AFAIK, it's more observed on the steering lines as they do not work under load and leave more "space" for the dirty penetrate in the fibers.
North made front lines slightly longer (2cm) in 2020 but after 2021 they're supposed to be equal
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=2409305&start=10
On this thread it's suggested to wash the lines with warm water and stretch them again. Let's see if it works, otherwise I'll adjust with pigtails.
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meccaloha
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Postby meccaloha » Fri Jun 02, 2023 8:17 am
gibsonandpickett wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 5:18 am
North have anew auto untwist bar coming out shortly. Saw one at my local where Marc Jacobs was kiting. Looks awesome.
Lol one year later………….
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