And are they bulky? I would use skiing gloves, quite warm but it was difficult to operate the levers.
What did you buy your ebike this week?
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They're a bit bulky but at least fingers stay warm and function, cold fingers don't.
Have some very bulky Hestra gloves which use when very cold, also have some "Racer Softshell Hipora" gloves, don't know if they're still made but great on a bike.
I think the winter ski gloves make sense. The winter Mtb gloves that I have seem to absorb water (Bontrager brand I think).
Do I have to worry about the grip?, …with a good pair of ski gloves.
Swapped out the wheels today and then decided to also do the hard tail. The emtb is on Magic Mary and Tacky Chan now. I also took it upon myself to remove the bearings in the frame, give them a good clean and get them greased up again to keep them in check over the winter as I’ll swap out for new just before the Easter. Going to do a lower leg service too on the morning, al being well nothing goes wrong this time! 
As for the hard tail, the tyres remain wicked wills but will likely see a change over to a set of Magic Mary and Tacky Chan too. I did however swap the wheels out to a set of Carbon Ghost wheels a why not although I’m sure I’ll be ditching them in favour of some Roval Traverse at some point if this wet weather doesn’t improve!
As for the hard tail, the tyres remain wicked wills but will likely see a change over to a set of Magic Mary and Tacky Chan too. I did however swap the wheels out to a set of Carbon Ghost wheels a why not although I’m sure I’ll be ditching them in favour of some Roval Traverse at some point if this wet weather doesn’t improve!
Last year I bought Bertschat heated bicycle gloves, as I get really cold hands during the winter months. I only use them when temperature falls below freezing. They are a bit bulky but no more than my ski gloves. I generally use them at low/med heat setting which is good enough for a few hours of continuous heat.
Picked up the Outbound Lighting Portal Downhill Package with the Evo bike light and Portal helmet light. Going to try the setup early tomorrow morning.
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The Intend Trinity's have arrived! Got to love the 'boutique' style packaging... some shredded magazines and a toilet roll!
They made it into the UK with no import duties, so that was a nice surprise.
Hopefully get them on for the weekend... and I can be free of Magura issues!
They made it into the UK with no import duties, so that was a nice surprise.
Hopefully get them on for the weekend... and I can be free of Magura issues!
Rode my Rail yesterday morning first time with Zeb A2's with Smashpot V2 on a trail I know well. Normally lumpy as hell and tough on the hands, but now easy on the hands - couldn't believe it. My air spring days are done.
Then in the evening felt decidedly dodgy and suddenly got "rigors". Never had that before but medical wife knew what it was, and was gone after a couple of hours. Weird as fuck and feeling a bit fragile today, think I got some nasty mutant virus so taking it easy for a few days.
Then in the evening felt decidedly dodgy and suddenly got "rigors". Never had that before but medical wife knew what it was, and was gone after a couple of hours. Weird as fuck and feeling a bit fragile today, think I got some nasty mutant virus so taking it easy for a few days.
I got the same Portal Downhill package a couple of weeks ago with £50 off for Black Friday. From Chicago US to Kinross Scotland in just under 5 days. Used them on 2 night rides on local trails so far, like them, Evo on bars is really bright, Portal helmet light good too. Adaptive Mode is good but not done a ride long enough to test run times yet.
I may have mentioned before, but my neighbour has rigours in his feet. He doesn’t ride in mid December to February. It’s too painful for him. He’s tried different boots and different socks, but nothing seems to help.
Just picked up the Kärcher OC 4 portable low-pressure washer and it’s easily the best buy I’ve made for my eMTB in the last couple of years. It's compact enough to throw in the car, easy to set up, and powerful enough to get trail gunk off, but not too powerful to introduce water to your engine, bearings, etc. It has 22 minutes of running time on the battery and an 8-liter tank. If you’re washing at the trailhead or live in apartment, this thing just works.
I like that little battery washer
useful in many applications. I use this. Made it for RC racing, works for bikes too. Homemade 8 gallons, air pressurized. Full pressure house flow if needed (on a tiny nozzle it lasts forever)
I have the foldable version, it has a rubber bucket that can fold so the overall height is around 5 cm! Fantastic for storing.
With it I carry a 10l foldable canister, plenty for one extremely muddy bike or two not so filthy ones!
But a word of caution, you can still push water inside the motor! That has happened this summer to me, since then I experience occasional crankshaft stickiness. If you take care around the cranks and actually maintain the grease seal, you should be fine.
Amber Valley Guy
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Tested the lace up Wellies, better than I expected, feet keep dry, ankle support is acceptable, they don't flap or chafe and they have a warm lining. Great for tootling along wet and muddy UK bridleways and crossing streams and they fit under my riding trousers. Good grip on pedal studs., better than expected TBH. Cons, a pain to get on, you need a long shoehorn , not so great on steep hill starts when you need to stomp on the pedals immediately and adjust your feet afterwards as they aren't flats, and the heel can get in the way. Also feel bulky although they don't catch the cranks at all, they just feel bulky. I wouldn't wear them if you're bag is charging full speed downhill like a pro, but for relaxed winter UK riding/ bridleway bashing in the Peak District or wherever, to just get outside and ride and keep dry then yeh, they're great. Worth a look if you gulp at spending gazillions on winter waterproof riding shoes, as usual buy a size larger. For around £25 or under, shop around, mine cost £17.
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If mine was that clean, I sure would not be washing it!
Out of cable ties eh? SHAME shame shame …
I use those crappy Velcro stripes as protection from rubbing of the zip-ties. It’s a bit of a hassle but it protects the paint and frame while securing the mud flap …especially the rear triangle.
Besides zip-ties I also use small plastic wrap for the rats-nest of cables in the cockpit area.
That is just a broken tooth, THIS is wear! (Good one on the right!)
I hadn't detected any shifting problems, I just happened to notice the worn jockeys when I was cleaning the bike (no idea why I hadn't seen it before!). Both upper and lower were as bad. Once I had replaced the jockeys for proper toothed ones, the shifting was improved.
How securely does it hold water? Safe to assume it’s watertight?
Currently I just use a pump spray bottle but I’m not opposed to stepping up my game! lol
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Received a new wheelset from Hunt, they were on sale (DEC20 for an extra 20% off) Might be a mistake as I’ve never owned their wheels, never mind that I got the Proven v3 carbon ones (never tried carbon either). New tires to fit too, Schwalbe Radial front and back, but I’ve had them a few months and not had time to fit them.
Be interested to hear your feedback.
The 8 L tank is very securely attached to the base with two large clamps. They close so tight that the first time I used it I honestly worried I might break them while locking everything in place.
In normal use it’s completely watertight. I fill it up, throw it straight in the trunk, and I’ve never had a single drop leak out. The only situation where I could imagine water spilling is if it tipped onto its side, because then the filler plug could potentially open. But you’d have to drive like a lunatic for that to happen. When it’s full, it’s quite stable and doesn’t move around. Hope it helps.
I’ve had the older version for at least 8 years or so and it’s been a solid purchase. The newer looks a bit better from design POV, so I think one can’t go wrong with that one.
I'm back in the game, four down, ninety six to go.Out of cable ties eh? SHAME shame shame …
Whew,
. I was gonna send you a couple zip-ties …tragedy averted. I buy those in bulk also. A few different sizes. However I don’t open the top, or bottom, of the plastic packaging. I slice an opening across the middle. Then I simply pull what I need. The zip-ties always stay in the original packaging that way.
I got one of these for the days I don't want to take a backpack/waist-pack.
Blackburn MTB Seat Bag
It was cheap, easy to fit and holds enough to make me comfortable (multitool, tubeless repair kit, CO2 inflator, Energy bar, tyre levers, Patches).
After I removed the factory Merida saddle with its built-in multitool holder, I have always felt like I was missing something, so if I wanted to truly feel comfortable I had to take a bag of some sort.
My local trail centre has a couple of refill stations for bottles, so I don't need the bladder in my Backpack/Waist-pack when I am there.
Blackburn MTB Seat Bag
It was cheap, easy to fit and holds enough to make me comfortable (multitool, tubeless repair kit, CO2 inflator, Energy bar, tyre levers, Patches).
After I removed the factory Merida saddle with its built-in multitool holder, I have always felt like I was missing something, so if I wanted to truly feel comfortable I had to take a bag of some sort.
My local trail centre has a couple of refill stations for bottles, so I don't need the bladder in my Backpack/Waist-pack when I am there.
I picked a new sibling up for my Scott Lumen 905 and Pinarello Nytro. A Marin LombardE2 is scheduled to be delivered on the 24th.
While wife's away skiing* with daughter, am putting a 160mm Smashpot into her D1 Lyriks. First ride after she returns will be interesting to hear what she says ~ or even notices **
* left ACL has cried 'enough' so my skiing days are over
** another time she was away upgraded her brakes. After the first ride asked her how her brakes felt. "Very nice thanks".
*** left ACL has cried 'enough' so my skiing days are over
** another time she was away upgraded her brakes. After the first ride asked her how her brakes felt. "Very nice thanks".
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