What did you buy your ebike this week?

I just received a surprise parcel from UPS, (late as usual according to my Wife) but on opening it, my Wife says “happy early Christmas” and this was inside 😁I hope it doesn’t rain tomorrow cause I’m going to try it out, I was going to get one after Christmas because my family always put money in cards so I can buy what I need 👍

ACF74577-3920-435B-84AA-FA6D827881D3.jpegSo much for my test ride today, woke this morning to severe pain in my back, oh well I will have to be patient and hopefully I’ll try it out along with the new magnetic mount I bought a little while ago over Christmas 🤞
 
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alleeex said:
Not for my e-bike but the other half’s - a set of those crazy Pendulum pedals (Outlier MTB — Pendulum Pedal)

He’s struggling with ankle pain and keeping his heel down after breaking it so I’m hoping these will make some sort of difference. They won’t ship for a few months but we’ll see if they work when they arrive!
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My concern with those is the short axle taking all the rider’s weight.

I bent some BMX pedals a couple of years ago and they had full axles like normal pedals. I just don’t know how they solve that problem, unless they’re super over engineered (which they likely are).
 
A lovely pair of yellow Ohlins factory race lowers for my DH38s, courtesy of the other half as my Xmas gift 😜.

They’re being fitted by J-Tech when they have the forks to do a custom tune in the New Year and I’m weirdly excited to see how they look on my KSL and my (analog) FRS.
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Another pair of Sealskinz gloves, but this time in XL, as the XXL were a little too big

Also got some Darth Vader stickers for the bike seeing as it has been nicknamed Vader
 
Stihldog said:
When I removed the Bosch motor for a full service (will send to CycloChrome) I noticed that the castle nut was loose. There was no indication other than a slight noise. The old castle nut has been R&R’d several times for different mods and service.

My only conclusion is that the blue loc-tight failed or the reverse threads on the castle nut are worn or stretched …after all it is aluminum.

History; I have less than 20K kms on this motor without any issues …until the loose castle nut incident.

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Also had my shock and forks serviced.

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I can’t really justify a new fork and shock upgrade …even though I like the new features.
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Earlier this year I splashed out on a full suspension upgrade Zeb Ultimate 3.0
and a Super Deluxe Ultimate shock.
Very plush and very easy to tune
Go for it mate you wont regret it
 
The EMF said:
Earlier this year I splashed out on a full suspension upgrade Zeb Ultimate 3.0
and a Super Deluxe Ultimate shock.
Very plush and very easy to tune
Go for it mate you wont regret it
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Yeah, I’m still trying to justify the upgrade to a Zeb Ultimate. I got the green light from Mrs Stihl for that luxury but there’s a voice that reminds me that it’s $1800 CDN. I’m not financially embarrassed for this hobby but I may have to sell one of the children.

This particular Zeb fork has a larger diameter yoke which matches the larger diameter steering tube of the Rail 9.7. Maybe this will be the year. 👍🏻

Happy New Year everyone!
 
Bought a new Garmin edge 530
Somehow lost my other 530 on Christmas Eve at chopwell only had that for couple months ffs 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
Went back to see if it was in car park nope someone possibly found it but not sure on that
Lost it at the car after ride
Annoyingly hadn’t registered it to my phone as upgraded that a few days earlier you can use Garmin connect app to see last know place don’t think it would of helped me but never know
 
I fell of mine thanks to someones dog not being on the lead.
hit the brakes, and the bike just slipped under me on an icey path...
I collected the dog on my handle bars it seems as the usb cable to my handle bar mounted phone was completelyt bent on both ends and had fur on it .

Had to straighten my handle bars, luckily I had my mini tool kit with me, I almost left it at home.


strong MTB brakes + frosty/icey paths don't mix. (shared cycle path he walked onto it blind, I had about 4ft warning before seeing the dog... I was going about 12mph only as well..)
 
Tyjay said:
Bought a new Garmin edge 530
Somehow lost my other 530 on Christmas Eve at chopwell only had that for couple months ffs 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
Went back to see if it was in car park nope someone possibly found it but not sure on that
Lost it at the car after ride
Annoyingly hadn’t registered it to my phone as upgraded that a few days earlier you can use Garmin connect app to see last know place don’t think it would of helped me but never know
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How do you find the 530? Really want to get one as struggle to see the fenix watch
 
A new bouncy thing for the levo..
Bomber Air shock
£150 from Merlin..seems like it was a decent shock at rrp £450 ish..

Took half hr to fit due to having to remove all the bushes and fit the specialized specific ones from the oe shock..flip chip so no bushes needed at the bottom end.
Got the 210x55 so a little more travel than the original...needed 210psi to get the sag..seems very nice 👌 210x52.5..fitted to the 2019 model.

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Bought yesterday, for quick after ride bike cleaning, battery powered MultiJet spraying system:

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Had been trying before with a Gloria Garden Sprayer (FM30 with modified spraying nozzle) but this did not really impress the mud on the bike to make it get off.

This has good comments for the remote bike cleaning in tests and forums. It can provide not to high water pressure and works with PET bottles / canisters. Smaller and less bulky than other systems, less expensive and can be used around the house & garden. Will see. 🙂
 
kefconstruction said:
How do you find the 530? Really want to get one as struggle to see the fenix watch
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Yeah love it. Does everything I need and more
Bought the 130+ and that did what I needed but the screen was slightly too small so had the chance to upgrade and pleased I did much better screen. Can see it haha plus mapping. Which I’ve not used yet. But have some routes from Strava to test it on
Connects to my turbo Levo and Axs shifting for info
Yeah I like it
 
Levo-Lon said:
A new bouncy thing for the levo..
Bomber Air shock
£150 from Merlin..seems like it was a decent shock at rrp £450 ish..

Took half hr to fit due to having to remove all the bushes and fit the specialized specific ones from the oe shock..flip chip so no bushes needed at the bottom end.
Got the 210x55 so a little more travel than the original...needed 210psi to get the sag..seems very nice 👌 210x52.5..fitted to the 2019 model.

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The writing is mirrored, is that why you got such a tasty discount? 😉
 
Tyjay said:
Yeah love it. Does everything I need and more
Bought the 130+ and that did what I needed but the screen was slightly too small so had the chance to upgrade and pleased I did much better screen. Can see it haha plus mapping. Which I’ve not used yet. But have some routes from Strava to test it on
Connects to my turbo Levo and Axs shifting for info
Yeah I like it
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@kefconstruction, throwing in my 10c (worth about 8p to you, I guess!) - the Edge 830 has a touchscreen, which I've found makes it much easier to use (I've had both 530 and 830).
 
Gary said:
A Minion SS after broken glass killed the one I've been happily running for 2600 miles ;)
I HATE WANKERS WHO BREAK GLASS AND DON'T CLEAN IT UP!
Patched it from inside with an automotive patch like I always do if sealant won't plug a hole/tear but the threads are now weakened meaning it'll bulge like one of those frogs necks if run tubeless at 50psi (would have still worked fine with a tube). Binned it anyway though and fitted a new DHRII I already had
I won't be fitting the SS until spring now as I have spare wheels slicked up for the commute. Just bought it ass they're a good price just now (£25)
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2600 miles! :)
 
Fivetones said:
I agree, I actually always preferred the under the seat pack, or seeing if I could stuff everything under the seat rails.

I hate anything extra attached to the bike these days, preferring a small backpack. I know from the popularity of bottle mounts that others don’t feel the same :)
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Under the seat Burrito wrap bag is neat and light :)
 
Gary? Is he back?

See post #6779 (Apologies to those who had followed my previous mistype)
 
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Bought some chain lube while at the trail centre the other day.

Bike was making an awful racket and I realised I haven’t lubed the chain in a while which is most unlike me.

Looked in my toolkit and the kids had nicked my lube (surprise surprise - they also take my tools without putting them back).

Got Rock n Roll Extreme Blue.

Seems to be doing a good job.
 
steve_sordy said:
Gary? Is he back?

See post #6679
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You wasted a full minute of my life there Steve ..scrolling back that far ..don't you mean 6779?
@palmer365 ..who only joined on Sunday ..must be starting at the very beginning and working his way through all the posts 😂..its got to be well over a year now since Gary posted anything ..and where that quoted post has come from must be waaayy back in time ..
 
The Hodge said:
You wasted a full minute of my life there Steve ..scrolling back that far ..don't you mean 6779?
@palmer365 ..who only joined on Sunday ..must be starting at the very beginning and working his way through all the posts 😂..its got to be well over a year now since Gary posted anything ..and where that quoted post has come from must be waaayy back in time ..
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What can I say - is like a good book you cant put down :D
 
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