Nope, ruined that the first day getting a tyre burp and sealant all over it. then mud stuck to the sealant
What did you buy your ebike this week?
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Noticed just didn't like to mention it.
Finally got around to adding the Kiox 400C to the bike. Happy with the finish, sat in a box since dec time, should probably have done it earlier.
Now don't be so petty
Ordered a new Fox digital shock pump after the shit Lezyne one I bought in September developed a new catastrophic problem. This pos pump already has given me a ton of problems with the battery, but now the connector is stripped. I almost couldn’t ride on Tuesday because I was having difficulty keeping the pump on my shock. Let this be a warning to stay away from the Lezyne shock pump.
Amber Valley Guy
Well-known member
Lidl (UK) had electric air pumps in store for £12.79. To big to carry but ideal for your garage or keeping in the car/van/whatever. Made short work of inflating one of my bikes tyres that hadn't been ridden/rode? for months, and pretty quiet. Takes a while to figure out how to use it as it's default is the dreaded bar setting not psi (seriously who tf uses bar on bike tyres, Germans?). Anyway it's a bit heavy and bulky for carrying with you but for less than thirteen quid (with the Lidl app, or £15 without the Lidl checkout app) a great buy, has car, motorcycle, bike and inflatable settings and saves firing up my V twin air compressor (bloody loud).
JStrube
Active member
Crossing my fingers mine doesn't go the same way. Hope the Fox lasts longer for you.
Zed. (Justin is short)
Well-known member
Bought another pair of Pendulum Pedals and a spare set of bearings (current pedals origonal bearings have lasted a year) and a spare set of pivot bolts.
unfortunately thats buying from Canada and having transatlantic postage but thats the nature (& cost) of buying nice parts
Rich.
unfortunately thats buying from Canada and having transatlantic postage but thats the nature (& cost) of buying nice parts
Rich.
Hicksy 92
Active member
After reading lots of positive posts on all media platforms, I gone for the Raleigh chopper look this week , hoping it will help my knackered wrists , like a lot of riders suggest . Will see what tomorrow brings when I ride the thing .
Ibis carbon 800 mm handlebars, mainly for the profile that feels comfier than my Pivot handlebars. New XTR disc rotors came in as well. Most of my pricey mods go to the regular MTBs (BERD wheels next) since weight and wheels are most of what I upgrade. With the eMTB I have, going to fancier wheels is no real upgrade and saving weight isn't either. It is mostly about comfort.
AlsbachRyder
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In Order to complete my new Rockshox suspension setup, I ordered these ones yesterday:
- Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T 185 x 55mm damper
- Linear XL Air Cam
I‘m excited to see how this damper performs together with the new Zeb on my crafty
- Super Deluxe Ultimate RC2T 185 x 55mm damper
- Linear XL Air Cam
I‘m excited to see how this damper performs together with the new Zeb on my crafty
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Got to come clean here. Wife and I have well used and serviced (by me) Oneup Dropper V2 posts - did see the V3's but wasn't prepared to pay the list price.
However recently saw them on sale for about 15% off. So bought 2 of them to replace our V2's - happy birthday to us who both have birthdays in the next couple of weeks. That's my excuse anyway
Wife has a V2 150mm dropper in her 2022 Rail 5 Medium so will fit a 180mm V3 in her bike which should give her a bit more drop.
Same for me replacing a V2 180mm dropper with a 210mm V3 in my 2022 Rail 5 Large.
However recently saw them on sale for about 15% off. So bought 2 of them to replace our V2's - happy birthday to us who both have birthdays in the next couple of weeks. That's my excuse anyway
Wife has a V2 150mm dropper in her 2022 Rail 5 Medium so will fit a 180mm V3 in her bike which should give her a bit more drop.
Same for me replacing a V2 180mm dropper with a 210mm V3 in my 2022 Rail 5 Large.
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I have V2 in shed from last levo the cable would come out occasionally so changed it out. I think I rerouted cable wrong need to try it on new levo some time.Got to come clean here. Wife and I have well used and serviced (by me) Oneup Dropper V2 posts - did see the V3's but wasn't prepared to pay the list price.
However recently saw them on sale for about 15% off. So bought 2 of them to replace our V2's - happy birthday to us who both have birthdays in the next couple of weeks. That's my excuse anyway
Wife has a V2 150mm dropper in her 2022 Rail 5 Medium so will fit a 180mm V3 in her bike which should give her a bit more drop.
Same for me replacing a V2 180mm dropper with a 210mm V3 in my 2022 Rail 5 Large.
Couldn't find anywhere to buy what I needed, so I had to make it instead.
Those of you who were riding muddy UK trails in the 80s may remember the Crud Catcher which was an essential accessory for keeping crud from accumulating on the front of the down tube. Decades pass, I now live in France and my local trails are all natural, steep, and absolutely full of fist sized rocks. My faithful aluminium Trek Rail is covered in battle scars that show where the debris is constantly being flung up by the front wheel and knocking chunks out of the paintwork (and my legs).
I would rather that the pristine carbon fibre frame on my recent Fuel+ does not have to suffer the same abusive bombardment as we fly through the rocks, and It occurred to me that what we needed was the protection of a good ole Crud Catcher or something similar. After much interweb searching I couldn't find anything suitable, so I cut out a rectangle of high density closed cell foam and managed to fit it to the Fuel's downtube using a short strap at the top - screwed into the bottle cage mount - and with the bottom end held in place under the plastic motor cover by its retaining bolt.
It's just a quick fix to see if the idea works, but back from a 3 hour ride and it seems to have done the trick. I didn't have the usual cacophony of pings and bangs as rocks bounce off us on the downhills, and the HD foam is robust enough to keep the frame protected. Result!
Worth trying if you have the same problem as me.
Those of you who were riding muddy UK trails in the 80s may remember the Crud Catcher which was an essential accessory for keeping crud from accumulating on the front of the down tube. Decades pass, I now live in France and my local trails are all natural, steep, and absolutely full of fist sized rocks. My faithful aluminium Trek Rail is covered in battle scars that show where the debris is constantly being flung up by the front wheel and knocking chunks out of the paintwork (and my legs).
I would rather that the pristine carbon fibre frame on my recent Fuel+ does not have to suffer the same abusive bombardment as we fly through the rocks, and It occurred to me that what we needed was the protection of a good ole Crud Catcher or something similar. After much interweb searching I couldn't find anything suitable, so I cut out a rectangle of high density closed cell foam and managed to fit it to the Fuel's downtube using a short strap at the top - screwed into the bottle cage mount - and with the bottom end held in place under the plastic motor cover by its retaining bolt.
It's just a quick fix to see if the idea works, but back from a 3 hour ride and it seems to have done the trick. I didn't have the usual cacophony of pings and bangs as rocks bounce off us on the downhills, and the HD foam is robust enough to keep the frame protected. Result!
Worth trying if you have the same problem as me.
UHMW tapeCouldn't find anywhere to buy what I needed, so I had to make it instead.
Those of you who were riding muddy UK trails in the 80s may remember the Crud Catcher which was an essential accessory for keeping crud from accumulating on the front of the down tube. Decades pass, I now live in France and my local trails are all natural, steep, and absolutely full of fist sized rocks. My faithful aluminium Trek Rail is covered in battle scars that show where the debris is constantly being flung up by the front wheel and knocking chunks out of the paintwork (and my legs).
I would rather that the pristine carbon fibre frame on my recent Fuel+ does not have to suffer the same abusive bombardment as we fly through the rocks, and It occurred to me that what we needed was the protection of a good ole Crud Catcher or something similar. After much interweb searching I couldn't find anything suitable, so I cut out a rectangle of high density closed cell foam and managed to fit it to the Fuel's downtube using a short strap at the top - screwed into the bottle cage mount - and with the bottom end held in place under the plastic motor cover by its retaining bolt.
It's just a quick fix to see if the idea works, but back from a 3 hour ride and it seems to have done the trick. I didn't have the usual cacophony of pings and bangs as rocks bounce off us on the downhills, and the HD foam is robust enough to keep the frame protected. Result!
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It will work amazing on your downtube. Maybe not look as cool, but it will work.
^ I was thinking some 8 mill ppf would do the trick, easier to clean up, shave some grams, more aerodynamic, and maybe even a bit sexier to show off that gorgeous frame!
Cheap enough, and plenty of options for proper sizing:
Cheap enough, and plenty of options for proper sizing:
Yes but you won't appreciate till you've had a twat in the shin ,ankle etc from a big boulder. Whilst I don't wear body armour I always like boots lower legs are an easy target for rock gardens . Rant over.Couldn't find anywhere to buy what I needed, so I had to make it instead.
Those of you who were riding muddy UK trails in the 80s may remember the Crud Catcher which was an essential accessory for keeping crud from accumulating on the front of the down tube. Decades pass, I now live in France and my local trails are all natural, steep, and absolutely full of fist sized rocks. My faithful aluminium Trek Rail is covered in battle scars that show where the debris is constantly being flung up by the front wheel and knocking chunks out of the paintwork (and my legs).
I would rather that the pristine carbon fibre frame on my recent Fuel+ does not have to suffer the same abusive bombardment as we fly through the rocks, and It occurred to me that what we needed was the protection of a good ole Crud Catcher or something similar. After much interweb searching I couldn't find anything suitable, so I cut out a rectangle of high density closed cell foam and managed to fit it to the Fuel's downtube using a short strap at the top - screwed into the bottle cage mount - and with the bottom end held in place under the plastic motor cover by its retaining bolt.
It's just a quick fix to see if the idea works, but back from a 3 hour ride and it seems to have done the trick. I didn't have the usual cacophony of pings and bangs as rocks bounce off us on the downhills, and the HD foam is robust enough to keep the frame protected. Result!
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FrogSkunk
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Ty for posting this. I was just about to buy the Lezyne after my RS pump had the same fate. Guess I will try the Fox.
How was your ride? I’ve gone HR and never looked back! Bike looks sick btw
Couldn't find anywhere to buy what I needed, so I had to make it instead.
Those of you who were riding muddy UK trails in the 80s may remember the Crud Catcher which was an essential accessory for keeping crud from accumulating on the front of the down tube. Decades pass, I now live in France and my local trails are all natural, steep, and absolutely full of fist sized rocks. My faithful aluminium Trek Rail is covered in battle scars that show where the debris is constantly being flung up by the front wheel and knocking chunks out of the paintwork (and my legs).
I would rather that the pristine carbon fibre frame on my recent Fuel+ does not have to suffer the same abusive bombardment as we fly through the rocks, and It occurred to me that what we needed was the protection of a good ole Crud Catcher or something similar. After much interweb searching I couldn't find anything suitable, so I cut out a rectangle of high density closed cell foam and managed to fit it to the Fuel's downtube using a short strap at the top - screwed into the bottle cage mount - and with the bottom end held in place under the plastic motor cover by its retaining bolt.
It's just a quick fix to see if the idea works, but back from a 3 hour ride and it seems to have done the trick. I didn't have the usual cacophony of pings and bangs as rocks bounce off us on the downhills, and the HD foam is robust enough to keep the frame protected. Result!
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E-Bike & Carbon Frame Protection | Frameguard
Buy Frameguard, MTB frame protection, engineered for a universal fit. Provides impact protection from rock strikes, and guards your motorcasing and downtube.
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Looks very interesting. Thanks for the heads upE-Bike & Carbon Frame Protection | Frameguard
Buy Frameguard, MTB frame protection, engineered for a universal fit. Provides impact protection from rock strikes, and guards your motorcasing and downtube.
. My only reticence is the need to stick the securing tabs onto the frame. I just don't like putting highly sticky things onto my bike frame in case I need to take them off.Looks very interesting. Thanks for the heads up
You could use some kind of citrus based "sticky stuff" remover to get rid of any residue. They're very effective without damaging paintwork/lacquer. Otherwise it looks like you could probably zip tie the guard in place, but then they may rub on the frame.
Had 4 shock pumps and they're all shite, wouldn't be surprised if they're all made in the same factory.
Now have coil forks and coil shocks so no further need for these crap devices.
You’d think someone would come out with a really high quality shock pump. I believe there’s a market for one. People like quality tools; and a shock pump would be useful for many bikes. I know I’d invest in a nice pump.Had 4 shock pumps and they're all shite, wouldn't be surprised if they're all made in the same factory.
Now have coil forks and coil shocks so no further need for these crap devices.
Wow. We’re polar opposites lol. I confirm suspension and tire pressure before every ride. I even do it at the trailhead so the bike is acclimated to ambient temperature. There’s often a large difference in temperature between my apartment and outside. Maybe I need a tank of nitrogen to fill my suspension to minimize temperature fluctuations from impacting pressures?
Never been one for pressure testing to be honest even my tyres I just feel with my hand . Maybe I just don't ride as technical as you. Tarland last year lad felt my tire too hard that he said , soldiered on no issues in fact he crashed out 2nd corner had to go home. Only bought a pressure tyre gauge 2019.Wow. We’re polar opposites lol. I confirm suspension and tire pressure before every ride. I even do it at the trailhead so the bike is acclimated to ambient temperature. There’s often a large difference in temperature between my apartment and outside. Maybe I need a tank of nitrogen to fill my suspension to minimize temperature fluctuations from impacting pressures?
Always use a bit of direct heat when removing adhesive. Soften the glue. After that Isopropyl to remove residue.Looks very interesting. Thanks for the heads up
Gila Man
Active member
Cooking oil can also be used to remove adhesive residue.
Looking at these as can't get a Mazza race on my front Fortus rim.bought some tyres today, had the offer of 5x MICHELIN E-WILD rear comp line tyres (in 29"X2.60") for a good price so stocked up
tonights job is to fit one ready for tomorrow and also replace the brake pads on the Norco
Rich.
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