What did you buy your ebike this week?

[Jasong911]

Drop the hammer on the Timber on DH runs and use the normal bell the rest of the time to notify the occasional hiker.

There are two detents on the Timber switch. All the way down is full honk(hammer), which is a free float ringer, as opposed to the half cock position which partially “mutes” the bell. When I’m pretty sure I’m by my own damn self, I’ll use the mute position so I don’t drive my self nuts with the louder bell on full loud, but gives enough of a ringer to wake most of the hikers on my trails. Colorado trails also are not, uh, smooth or rock free so the Timber is never silent long. 1000% recommend.

 

[Astro66]

Drop the hammer on the Timber on DH runs and use the normal bell the rest of the time to notify the occasional hiker.
The Timber bell is great because it can be turned on/off and it notifies people in advance that you are descending fast. I’ve had many people get out of my way before I even see them and as I pass they are thanking me for the Timber bell.
It also does a great job to help drown out the annoying Bosch rattle.

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I love what you have done, but I'm literally having OCD twitches looking at all that cockpit space taken up by bells ........

I definitely a minimalist advocate. Love the Tesla M3 and MY type ergonomics. <I drive a MY>

 

[AlumiPro]

There are two detents on the Timber switch. All the way down is full honk(hammer), which is a free float ringer, as opposed to the half cock position which partially “mutes” the bell. When I’m pretty sure I’m by my own damn self, I’ll use the mute position so I don’t drive my self nuts with the louder bell on full loud, but gives enough of a ringer to wake most of the hikers on my trails. Colorado trails also are not, uh, smooth or rock free so the Timber is never silent long. 1000

I love what you have done, but I'm literally having OCD twitches looking at all that cockpit space taken up by bells ........

I definitely a minimalist advocate. Love the Tesla M3 and MY type ergonomics. <I drive a MY>

I totally get it…..it’s crammed. But at least it’s all black and everything is at my finger tips, I don’t have to take my eyes off the trail. I’m just happy I only have two cable out front to satisfy my OCD.
I just can’t stand the hikers that act like a squirrel in the road….scurrying back and forth freaking out while attempting to get out of the way Bells seem to be the most effective, yelling at them raises there blood pressure. I try my best to be as polite as possible to all that share the trails.

 

[AlumiPro]

Interesting cost the same as the Sram replacement let us know if there are any down sides to the change or does it simply just make for a more snag free design with same or better quality then the original?

An even cheaper option would be to purchase this cage with the Ratio pulleys. In stead of going with SRAM XX SL pulleys. (You have the option to purchase the cage with or without pulleys.)
Ratio claims it’s stiffer than the SRAM as well, which makes sense because the Ratio uses 4 bolts to connect the inner and out cage, whereas the SRAM only uses 2 bolts.
I got a 2-1/2hr ride in with it today, the transmission was shifting so much better….but to be fair the old SRAM cage was bent out of spec. My new Ratio now has some scratches on the bottom so it made contact with rocks at some point. It seemed to deflect off rocks better. When the SRAM cage made contact it was noticeable because it would drag and snag, and I would hear the transmission shifting back into the correct position after getting pushed inward by the cage strike.

 

[Ou812]

Quite possibly the hardest to find part in MTB right now

 

[Arethustra]

I also ordered these clear fork lower protectors to go over my fully Ride Wrapped ZEB back in March but have not received them and get no response from Gnar Tec. Guess I got ripped off.
Has anyone else purchased these?

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If you’re still looking for a set of protectors (despite seemingly getting ripped-off), I’m looking at getting a set of these for my Zeb from Amygos just sorting out if they will fit the newer Zeb. The owner is very responsive so it seems like a good bet that you'd get what you order.

 

[AlumiPro]

If you’re still looking for a set of protectors (despite seemingly getting ripped-off), I’m looking at getting a set of these for my Zeb from Amygos just sorting out if they will fit the newer Zeb. The owner is very responsive so it seems like a good bet that you'd get what you order.

Holy shit yes! Me want, me want now!
I thought about making my own. There are currently no 29” replacement ZEB lowers right now that I can find……so better to well protect the ones I have, as they have already made rock contact!

 

[AlumiPro]

If you’re still looking for a set of protectors (despite seemingly getting ripped-off), I’m looking at getting a set of these for my Zeb from Amygos just sorting out if they will fit the newer Zeb. The owner is very responsive so it seems like a good bet that you'd get what you order.

The ZEB sprung lower is approx 47mm while the damping lower is approx 45mm. My Secus is 44mm. I may buy two sets of these guards and cut one guard down to 5” to cover my Secus too…..although I have an extra Secus on stand-by.
While black 1.5” ABS plumbing pipe is 40mm

 

[Nomad1]

An even cheaper option would be to purchase this cage with the Ratio pulleys. In stead of going with SRAM XX SL pulleys. (You have the option to purchase the cage with or without pulleys.)
Ratio claims it’s stiffer than the SRAM as well, which makes sense because the Ratio uses 4 bolts to connect the inner and out cage, whereas the SRAM only uses 2 bolts.
I got a 2-1/2hr ride in with it today, the transmission was shifting so much better….but to be fair the old SRAM cage was bent out of spec. My new Ratio now has some scratches on the bottom so it made contact with rocks at some point. It seemed to deflect off rocks better. When the SRAM cage made contact it was noticeable because it would drag and snag, and I would hear the transmission shifting back into the correct position after getting pushed inward by the cage strike.

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Thanks for the info and the pics look like a more refined setup than stock.

 

[Mik3F]

A new bike

Should be wth me by the end of the week

Can't wait

 

[Stihldog]

A new bike

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Should be wth me by the end of the week

Can't wait

WTF? It’s got no air values for the tires …how?

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Very nice, miles of smiles coming your way.

 

[Base]

New rear derailluer since old one was twisted then straightened and was causing bad shifting at times. Also new chain and now cassette too since new chain was skipping in a gear.

Also got new DT swiss wheels and soon conti tires coming since the Deore rear hub drive side failed on me and fixing it only to have it fail again is a real downer.

 

[The Hodge]

A new bike

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Should be wth me by the end of the week

Can't wait

Great choice ..I've had my Whyte E160rs for about 3.5 years now one of the first released.. (27.5wheels..don't like 29ers ) ..and still love the thing to bits despite being on the 3rd Bosch motor...grrr

 

[VWsurfbum]

This was last week, apologies I was away.

Range extender and some fresh rubber, pleasantly surprised with both.

 

[Polar]

GX AXS transmission with 155mm 5Dev crankarms.

 

[Mik3F]

HKT Full Monty Frame Protection kit in Black
Crank Protectors
Raceface Crankboots

got to keep the new bike protected

 

[Mik3F]

Sram T Type Quick links

 

[BangorPootsy]

New DT-Swiss Back Wheel, Chain, Rotor and Pads arriving tomorrow. Couldn't find a replacement freehub for my Newman wheel so bought a new wheel and will take apart my Newman and take my time looking fir the correct parts or I'll buy a Hub and try wheel re-building. In the end I'll have a set of Winter Rims anyway.

 

[Defmech]

This!

 

[irie]

This!
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Big spender

 

[Stihldog]

This!
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I got one of those …they’re priceless.

 

[BangorPootsy]

This!
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Is that one of the cable joiners to allow you to pull a new cable through the frame while joined to the old one?

 

[Defmech]

Is that one of the cable joiners to allow you to pull a new cable through the frame while joined to the old one?

Yes. Beats gaffer tape and praying.

 

[BangorPootsy]

Yes. Beats gaffer tape and praying.

I need one of those. My dropper post cable replacement nearly made me give up on the whole idea of EMTBing

 

[Ribinrobin]

Got myself a new vivid this week, excited to see how it performs on weekend.

 

[irie]

Bought two Bosch 4A chargers for our Rails @ £49.99 each from Merlin Cycles. Very much faster than the 2A chargers which came with our bikes, couldn't resist at that price.

 

[RustyMTB]

Full rebuild kit for my shock. Should keep me greasy for a while.

 

[#lazy]

A 10mm snap in rubber plug to replace a top motor bolt as the bracket thingy broke and spesh won’t fix a known issue !

 

[Hattori-Hanzo]

A new roly poly spinny whoosh and some rubber.

Little tip, if you don't have a compressor or a tyre air shot inflator you can use zip ties to help squash the bead onto the rim and then you can use a normal bike pump to seat the tyre