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### [Technical FAQ: Mavic tubeless tires, 12-speed chain on 11-speed group](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-mavic-tubeless-tires-12-speed-chain-on-11-speed-group)

 Lennard Zinn discusses tubeless tire standards, drivetrains, stainless steel frames, fork flex, and more. Read the full article at Technical...

 Lennard Zinn  Sep 22, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: Custom steel recommendations, more on tubeless plugs, and sodium hydroxide cautions](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-custom-steel-recommendations-more-on-tubeless-plugs-and-sodium-hydroxide-cautions)

 Options for custom steel frames, more advice about tubeless repair plugs, and un-sticking sticky components. Read the full article at Techni...

 Lennard Zinn  Sep 15, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: Handlebar aerodynamics, frozen seatposts, wide tires, and more](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-handlebar-aerodynamics-frozen-seatposts-wide-tires-and-more)

 Lennard Zinn answers questions about cockpit aerodynamics, wide tires, and sticky components. Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Handle...

 Lennard Zinn  Sep 08, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: Bike geometry, more about high-speed shimmy, and differing experiences with tire plugs](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-bike-geometry-more-about-high-speed-shimmy-and-differing-experiences-with-tire-plugs)

 Technical advice about bike geometry, high-speed shimmy, and plugging tubeless tires. Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Bike geometry,...

 Lennard Zinn  Sep 01, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: Tubeless tire plugs](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-tubeless-tire-plugs)

 Can tubeless tire plugs be shed? Lennard Zinn has answers. Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Tubeless tire plugs on VeloNews.com.

 Lennard Zinn  Aug 25, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: The future of tubular tires and the physics of high-speed shimmy](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-the-future-of-tubular-tires-and-the-physics-of-high-speed-shimmy)

 VeloNews technical expert answers questions about the future of tubular tires, and the science behind ‘tank-slappers.’ Read the full article...

 Lennard Zinn  Aug 18, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: Carbon component lifespan, future of tubular tire tech](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-carbon-component-lifespan-future-of-tubular-tire-tech)

 Technical expert Lennard Zinn offers his views regarding carbon fiber longevity and the future of tire tech. Read the full article at Techni...

 Lennard Zinn  Aug 11, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: Campy year of manufacture, SRAM flattop-compatible chainrings, brake rotors](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-campy-year-of-manufacture-sram-flattop-compatible-chainrings-brake-rotors)

 Lennard Zinn answers questions about dating Campy components, SRAM chainring compatibility, and tolerances for new TRP brake rotors. Read th...

 Lennard Zinn  Aug 04, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: Rotor travel protection, tubeless tire retention, yellow equipment](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-rotor-travel-protection-tubeless-tire-retention-yellow-equipment)

 Tips for traveling with disc brakes, road tubeless safety, and bespoke yellow cycling kits. Read the full article at Technical FAQ: Rotor tr...

 Lennard Zinn  Jul 28, 2021

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### [Technical FAQ: More about stopping high-speed shimmy](https://blog.zinn.bike/technical-faq-more-about-stopping-high-speed-shimmy)

 More tips and tricks for limiting high-speed wobble, mixing drivetrain components, and more. Read the full article at Technical FAQ: More ab...

 Lennard Zinn  Jul 21, 2021

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