Before.
After.
And my GT Speed Series.
Currently WIP.
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Thu Nov 23, 2017 11:13 ] |
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Before. After. And my GT Speed Series. Currently WIP.
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Sat Dec 16, 2017 17:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
MaliA should buy wookie's old bike frame |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Dec 25, 2017 13:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Well I finished my GT. Same frame they rode during the 2012 limpics.  And have had it out several times since. Absolutely love it. Beautiful bike to ride. I can now manage about 6 miles standing, compared to this time last year where I couldn't even stand for more than about two minutes without my back giving out. Not lost much weight, but suspect it's muscle taking its place. Still a fat bugger, but a much fitter one. One thing that niggled me was the £30 wheel set on the £1200 bike. So as a Christmas present to myself I got these. Shadow front and Proper Bike Co rear cassette.   Both sealed. Should help my fat ass to roll with the 110 PSI tyres. Also realised I didn't have a 80s freestyle bike so I built this Hutch.  Not quite finished yet but getting there. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Dec 25, 2017 20:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
£1200 for a bmx. Wow. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Tue Dec 26, 2017 15:42 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
KovacsC wrote: £1200 for a bmx. Wow. If the GT were built to the olympic spec you would be looking at 3k or more. In 2016 they came out with a carbon version. Exactly the same as mine only CF (mine is hydroformed alu using high pressure water). Mine should have carbon forks and they are £600 or more. A decent set of wheels like I bought cost a king's ransom too. The rims are around £70 each. Rear hub is £180, front hub is about £80. Then you have spoke and build fees etc. You are lucky to get change from £400 for a decent set of wheels these days. It's serious business man. Same as any other cycle sport I guess 
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 14:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Okay bike people, I want to fix my bike. It was left outside in the weather for 3 years, it looks okay but surely needs something doing to it to make it road worthy. What should I be doing? |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 14:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Bobbyaro wrote: Okay bike people, I want to fix my bike. It was left outside in the weather for 3 years, it looks okay but surely needs something doing to it to make it road worthy. What should I be doing? Give it a wipe down.with a gt85 soaked rag. Oil chain and cables. Brig a London type ypu probably have a Brooks sprung leather saddle, so treat the leather up a bit. Then buy a new one, as you now have a winter bike so you need a best bike. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 14:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
The inner tubes may have perished, so I’d change those. Your chain will be shagged, so I’d clean and lube it properly if you think it’s salvageable. Hose down the crank with gt85 or wd40 while rotating backward. If there’s corrosion on the chain, but it isn’t seized too badly, you can get some fine wire wool and some 3 in 1 oil, soak the wire wool, gently clasp the chain with it and rotate the crank backwards gently to clean the chain. If that doesn’t work, you’ll need a new chain. Check the brakes; lube the levers on the handlebars and carefully lube the calipers if they’re standard v-brakes. If they’re hydraulic discs they will probably be seized, which is a bugger of a job unless you have the right tools. Check the rims for corrosion if you have v-brakes. Test the brakes somewhere safe before venturing out on the road. Lube the hubs. Obviously if you’re using a propellant based lube, stay clear of the brakes and the rims if v-brakes, or the discs if hydraulic/cable discs. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 17:08 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
This is where I am at on my rider.  The seat post is just a stand in. I sold off one of my PCs (just the insides) and decided to go a bit mental. Glad I did, it looks beautiful. This is the post I am waiting on.  It's literally just a seat delete. I daren't sit on that carbon blade tbh. It will make me get my legs fitter 
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 19:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Bobbyaro wrote: Okay bike people, I want to fix my bike. It was left outside in the weather for 3 years, it looks okay but surely needs something doing to it to make it road worthy. What should I be doing? Take it to your independent local bike shop and support small business. Then enjoy peace of mind that it's been checked and repaired by a professional 
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| Author: | Grim... [ Wed Mar 21, 2018 23:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Buy a new one from Halfords. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 0:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Thanks folks. I got a quote from my independent bike shop, but £55 plus parts seems a bit steep. What lube should I use, something special or who 3 in 1 do? Will I need to do anything with the brake or gear cables? |
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| Author: | krazywookie [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 0:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Grim... wrote: Buy a new one from Halfords. Die in a fire |
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| Author: | myp [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 0:22 ] |
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krazywookie wrote: Grim... wrote: Buy a new one from Halfords. Die in a fire Grim... loves corporations, I'm afraid. |
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| Author: | Grim... [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:15 ] |
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krazywookie wrote: Grim... wrote: Buy a new one from Halfords. Die in a fire
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 9:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Bobbyaro wrote: Thanks folks. I got a quote from my independent bike shop, but £55 plus parts seems a bit steep. What lube should I use, something special or who 3 in 1 do? Either GT85 from a bike shop, or WD40 will do for start. You’ll only want 3 in 1 for the chain. Technically, a really lightweight oil, which you can find by searching for sewing machine oil, would work on all other components including fork bushes and cables. Quote: Will I need to do anything with the brake or gear cables? Using the straw nozzle on the spray lube, squirt down the cable sheath while operating the gears/brakes. Repeat until moving freely. You may need to replace them, but it’s not a difficult job. |
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| Author: | Bobbyaro [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 10:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Thanking you. I am going to try and fix at the weekend. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Also, there should be gaiters on the ends of the cable sheaths, which you can pride out to get the lube in. There will be several places on the bike where the cable is exposed in its run, particularly on the rear derailleur — lube all exposed cable and try and get into the sheath/housing. |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:48 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
I have a bike query - I bought a new Brompton about 7 months ago. It probably does about 16-20 miles per week, the rest of the time it lives in the shed. It's already getting pretty rusty - the chain, some of the nuts and fittings. It's never got terribly dirty but I gave it a wash a few months ago with warm water and washing up liquid. Should a bike get that rusty that quickly? It doesn't feel like it should. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:09 ] |
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Findus Fop wrote: I have a bike query - I bought a new Brompton about 7 months ago. It probably does about 16-20 miles per week, the rest of the time it lives in the shed. It's already getting pretty rusty - the chain, some of the nuts and fittings. It's never got terribly dirty but I gave it a wash a few months ago with warm water and washing up liquid. Should a bike get that rusty that quickly? It doesn't feel like it should. Most of the screws, nuts and bolts will be steel, along with the chain. They shouldn’t be going rusty this soon, which means they’re penny pinching on those bits — it’s not uncommon on bikes <£1500. Bit of wire wool and some lithium grease will sort them out and some lube for the chain. Every time you wash it, hose it down with WD40. The “WD” stands for water dispersal. |
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| Author: | Findus Fop [ Thu Mar 22, 2018 12:17 ] |
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DBSnappa wrote: Findus Fop wrote: I have a bike query - I bought a new Brompton about 7 months ago. It probably does about 16-20 miles per week, the rest of the time it lives in the shed. It's already getting pretty rusty - the chain, some of the nuts and fittings. It's never got terribly dirty but I gave it a wash a few months ago with warm water and washing up liquid. Should a bike get that rusty that quickly? It doesn't feel like it should. Most of the screws, nuts and bolts will be steel, along with the chain. They shouldn’t be going rusty this soon, which means they’re penny pinching on those bits — it’s not uncommon on bikes <£1500. Bit of wire wool and some lithium grease will sort them out and some lube for the chain. Every time you wash it, hose it down with WD40. The “WD” stands for water dispersal. Thank you very much, this is superb. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Sun Jun 24, 2018 20:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
 My latest project. I will be able to ride, whilst sitting down. Will be very odd. I took one sit on it though and did not like the way I was pretty much staring down at the ground so I have ordered some taller bars. Oh and removed the quite frankly lethal fixed gear and swapped it for a freewheel. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:18 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
JC - That GT looks fucking awesome mate; how is the ride on that? I need to get back into cycling, I've not seriously cycled in nearly a year when I was cycling to and from work (I used to be a machine it was ridiculous 10k each way to work and a 10k run as well). From memory, the gears of my bike are being a dick; slipping on the third gear going either up or down. I found a shop that offers servicing literally around the corner, was going to give it a shot. I'm one of those knobheads that wear lycra by the way (or I was) |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:25 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
I have absolutely no idea lol. Not ridden it yet. I sold my PK Ripper 20" about two weeks back now. It had a rider weight limit on when I got it (a sticker) and I was well over it. Considering what it cost I decided not to ride it for a while and try and get my weight down before.  The problem is after I started riding my Cro Mo BMX I realised I was falling for it all again in a big way. So I built a carbon/alu/ti race bike.  Which is amazing. 18.5lbs :O Just one problem, you can't sit on it (carbon seat with carbon rails.. Hurts your bum lol) so I have been burst/sprint riding on it standing up. Plus I caught a reflection of myself in a shiny car and realised what a bell you look sitting down on a 20". It's fine standing up, given it was designed for tall riders but yeah... So I sold the PK Ripper above as I had never ridden it. Was poking around on Ebay and found the orange one. It's 2009 DC Shoes Fixie PK. I was inspired by one of the guys on the BMX forum I go on after he had put 700c carbon wheels on a 26" BMX  That is sorta what I am aiming for. A cruiser I can sit on that can still go fast when I want it to
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:29 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Get yourself some padded bibs and you'll be grand for sitting (But you'll end up being a lycra wanker like me). Love the wheels on that last one look awesome. I don't even remember the last time I road a BMX, a number of years ago for definite. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:37 ] |
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That is a pretty sick ride; although I only count 3 places for water wheres the fourth? |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:40 ] |
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Middle of the handlebars |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:40 ] |
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Two on the saddle |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:41 ] |
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I was wrong
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:44 ] |
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DavPaz wrote: Middle of the handlebars That is for food
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Aaaah; it was sideways on. Longest ride I did was about 70 miles in about 5 hours on this dreadful trail; all my friends were on mountain bikes and there was me with my cyclocross bike and spd pedals. There were some bits that we were next to this VERY green pond and I unclipped to make sure I could jump to freedom. Did you get yourself some humourous tan lines? |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:45 ] |
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Yup. Sorry |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:46 ] |
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Did you just take that or happen to have it on your phone? |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:47 ] |
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Hahaha! When I did my cycle; the shorts on my right leg had folded up slightly and I didn't realise until we'd got to the destination so my tan lines were lopsided for weeks. |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:47 ] |
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Great core strength to stand like that
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:49 ] |
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MaliA wrote: Did you just take that or happen to have it on your phone? Took it this morning, after my shower |
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:54 ] |
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You been running strava getting some KOM on your rides? |
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| Author: | DavPaz [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:55 ] |
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Kris wrote: You been running strava getting some KOM on your rides? Urg, I hope it wipes off. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
Kris wrote: Get yourself some padded bibs and you'll be grand for sitting (But you'll end up being a lycra wanker like me). Love the wheels on that last one look awesome. I don't even remember the last time I road a BMX, a number of years ago for definite. You can get MTB shorts that are padded with panel pockets if you don’t want to wear a bib. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
I do carry a back pack. I have two bottles and a motorcycle lock. If I am just going somewhere close I put the lock around my neck haha. I've just bought some 700c 35c tubes. I don't fancy getting miles away, then getting a puncture lol. I would imagine that would suck a bit. |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak Why? In a race, you swap empty bottles for full ones |
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| Author: | MaliA [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:07 ] |
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DBSnappa wrote: Kris wrote: Get yourself some padded bibs and you'll be grand for sitting (But you'll end up being a lycra wanker like me). Love the wheels on that last one look awesome. I don't even remember the last time I road a BMX, a number of years ago for definite. You can get MTB shorts that are padded with panel pockets if you don’t want to wear a bib. On the mtb I wear bib shorts with shorts over them. |
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| Author: | DBSnappa [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:08 ] |
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KovacsC wrote: DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak Why? In a race, you swap empty bottles for full ones |
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| Author: | KovacsC [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:10 ] |
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DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: DBSnappa wrote: KovacsC wrote: She is race ready now. 11/32 gears on the back. She shifts up hills. Can carry 4 water bottles. Which is great for the long rides. Get a camelbak Why? In a race, you swap empty bottles for full ones The saddle bag has my spares.. C02 pump x2 cansiters 2 tubes 2 speed links for chain 3 x tyre levers. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 11:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obJyIz7s6MQ One of my regular rides. It's roughly 3 miles out, stop for a coffee, ride back. I start out in Aldwick and head through Bognor Regis into Felpham. Past the pier and all that. It's pretty flat here (thank god) and that path goes for about 9 miles (hence the bigger bike). The only problem is when you turn around you have the wind in your face, so the 3 miles back is a real workout. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 13:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
 I have to use shims as the bike has a very strange size stem. So I added a dob of glue to hold them in place so I can mount it without needing four hands. Still need the front brake (not arrived yet) but have everything else. Hopefully it is what I missed over the weekend so should come in the morning
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| Author: | Kris [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 13:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bikes |
In the weather like this, there is nothing I'd like to do more than go for a nice cycle have a cheeky beer then cycle home. Someone send me large amounts of cash so I can quit my job. |
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| Author: | JohnCoffey [ Mon Jun 25, 2018 13:29 ] |
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Kris wrote: In the weather like this, there is nothing I'd like to do more than go for a nice cycle have a cheeky beer then cycle home. Someone send me large amounts of cash so I can quit my job. I am so lucky tbh. One cycle path goes about 2/3 mile one way to a lovely little oasis on boards that sells coffee etc. Then the other direction goes for 9 miles or so. However, they are currently building a 10 mile path that goes all the way to Littlehampton. IDK if I would make it there and back right now, but I can always hop a train home. Local station is only a mile up the road. |
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