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Someone has a terrible case of Upgraditus =D
What have you bought for the bike today ?
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Someone has a terrible case of Upgraditus =D
chriswoody
Legendary Member
- Location
- Northern Germany
I swapped the calipers over from SRAM Rival to Hope RX4's a few years back, but still retained the old SRAM rotors. Given the much larger surface area of the pads in the Hope calipers it was never ideal and I would often suffer rotor warpage from heat on long descents. So I finally decided to purchase a 180mm Hope floating rotor for the front. I'll get around to the rear one later, but for now I'll see how I get on with the front one.
I also bought two new Schwalbe Kojaks for the Tern along with some Lube, Cables and other bits and bobs for general upkeep and maintenance on the bikes.
I also bought two new Schwalbe Kojaks for the Tern along with some Lube, Cables and other bits and bobs for general upkeep and maintenance on the bikes.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Ive had success with the Squirt stuff. I have it on my good bike, gravel bikes and commuter. I think I've only applied it on my commuter twice this year. Its best to wipe it down after a wet ride but I've forgotten most times and its been fine. Components (chain / cassette) last longer and its a lot cleaner. Ive found a clean/ degreased chain prior to use (I use Peaty's foaming degreaser) and really shaking the bottle before applying gets the best out of it. Its a while since I've used it but I used to go through the FinishLine ceramic lube at the same rate.
I've also used the previously mentioned Tru Tungsten and whilst its got the great component life and cleanliness benefits too after a wet ride unless things were wiped and it was reapplied, ugly brown specs of surface rust would appear on the chain (easily wiped off but unsightly until you do).
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Gwylan
Guru
- Location
- All at sea⛵
Oh, yes. That'll work, hopefully.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
A 9 speed chain for the Giant FSR plus a pair of Dura-Ace 7900 hoods. Oh, and a Bar-Fly mount for Fizik stems to test - picked up second-hand.
mustang1
Legendary Member
- Location
- London, UK
A new saddle from Giant. The previous one broke at them rails because over been lifting the bike up from the sale(it's a rather heavy e-bike).
bikingdad90
Guru
A pair of vision team DB30 wheels from Mango Bikes eBay shop.
They were from a liquidated goods auction, brand new and cost me £84.83.
They are brand new with the protective packaging on still.
I’ve just bought a set of used Shimano RT70 rotors to fit on the wheels. The lock rings are included too. The front is a 160mm and rear is a 140mm as I didn’t want to pay for an adapter to raise the height on the caliper.
I am now on the look out for a pair of tyres to fit to the wheels. I’ve gone cheap in the past and regretted it when the bead has come away from the tyre or the tyre has cracked after low mileage. I’m after 700c tyres in 35 or 38, ideally folding as they seem to roll better than rigid ones with a semi slick tread for the occasional tow path/champagne gravel ride but mostly road.
They were from a liquidated goods auction, brand new and cost me £84.83.
They are brand new with the protective packaging on still.
I’ve just bought a set of used Shimano RT70 rotors to fit on the wheels. The lock rings are included too. The front is a 160mm and rear is a 140mm as I didn’t want to pay for an adapter to raise the height on the caliper.
I am now on the look out for a pair of tyres to fit to the wheels. I’ve gone cheap in the past and regretted it when the bead has come away from the tyre or the tyre has cracked after low mileage. I’m after 700c tyres in 35 or 38, ideally folding as they seem to roll better than rigid ones with a semi slick tread for the occasional tow path/champagne gravel ride but mostly road.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Caved in and bought a Selle Italia SLR (All Black) from Banana Industries for the CX Bike. Current saddle is white and getting tatty so gone for 'all black'. The bike is black and white. I already have an SLR on the best bike, but with cut out. This one doesn't because of the mud flingage on the CX. Bargain for £55.99 delivered. OK it's not a bargain compared to Charge Spoons (which are on two bikes).
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Pduk
Senior Member
- Location
- Rugby, Earth
Last weekend I had an impulse buy whilst at my local bike shop, wasn't expecting to buy this particular item but sometimes they're the best buys right...
Anyhoo, figured you only live once, so dug deep into my pocket and bought and brand new....bottle cage
Anyhoo, figured you only live once, so dug deep into my pocket and bought and brand new....bottle cage
I'm expecting a new bike. Week on Monday. It will be coming already set up tubeless, not had tubeless before. So, I got myself a little plug tool and some plug thingy. Along with a bottle cage, I've already got two matching ones for water but I wanted a third for carrying my tools.
Can't wait to get out on the bike.
Can't wait to get out on the bike.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A Park Tools hub bearing press set. I got asked to replace some wheel bearings for a friend of a friend. It's a big investment but with cartridge bearings becoming more common I'd have to get a set eventually. I did look at cheaper alternatives but this one does look like it will be more flexible with the different types of axle.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Saddle arrived, and it's the 'flow' model with a small cut out. Don't mind really as my other is the same model, although it looks slightly more retro with 'perforations in the fabric. This one is black with black logos.
You don't get much for your money - i.e. it doesn't weigh much. 215g or there abouts.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
I have a 'stock' of 7400 Uniglide Dura Ace sprockets for my best bike - going to see me out, and a spare headset.
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