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@chakaping - I've just put an Ascend Flight SL on my new Cotic Rocket Max C2 size, so needed a short insertion dropper. Only used it for one ride so far but it does what you want it to. looks like a nice bit of kit.
I've just put an Ascend Flight SL on my new Cotic Rocket Max C2 size, so needed a short insertion dropper. Only used it for one ride so far but it does what you want it to. looks like a nice bit of kit.
Good to hear.
When you get a tick, could you fully compress the post and measure from bottom of seatpost collar (where it would sit against the frame/seatpost clamp) to middle of saddle rails?
It'll be interesting to compare the actual stack height to a OneUp.
I've just put an Ascend Flight SL on my new Cotic Rocket Max C2 size, so needed a short insertion dropper. Only used it for one ride so far but it does what you want it to. looks like a nice bit of kit.
Good to hear.
When you get a tick, could you fully compress the post and measure from bottom of seatpost collar (where it would sit against the frame/seatpost clamp) to middle of saddle rails?
It'll be interesting to compare the actual stack height to a OneUp.
👍 I'll nip out to the garage at lunch.
Nice one, just measured my OneUp and it's something like 33mm for the same measurement.
Most of the difference is in the saddle clamp part being higher.
@chakaping - you may be able to fit the OneUp clamp to that post. I seem to remember others doing that on the old Brand X ones.
Massive sale at YT, website keeps crashing but big savings on pretty much every bike, Decoy SN, Capra, Jeffsy , Decoy.
Nice one, just measured my OneUp and it's something like 33mm for the same measurement.
Most of the difference is in the saddle clamp part being higher.
I've also been looking at these, good to get confirmation on the numbers. I'd tried to calculate it from the dimensions given on the website which suggested 43mm but I wasn't certain it'd be accurate.
https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/products/giro-merit-spherical-dirt-helmet
If you find Giro helmets a good fit then the good folk at banana industries have a good price to match.
Mega deal this one, this is a very high end trail helmet. Just picked up a direct replacement for my fantastic but now bio-hazard level stinky original from a year or so ago.
Banana Industries must have a lot of polystyrene they need to get rid of as the helmet box was packed full of the stuff.
These may be open box returns. The rear adjustment dial on mine was really hard to turn, but I noticed there is three position adjustment to allow the inner cradle to extend further down the back of your head. When I moved the strap to the third position the dial is easy to use as there’s plenty of room around it.
Thanks op for finding the deal. Price has gone up by a tenner now
literally just sent an email about nobby nic 29x2.4's for 12.99, madness
Schwalbe Nobby Nic 29 x 2.40 Performance Addix Folding — bananaindustries
literally just sent an email about nobby nic 29x2.4's for 12.99, madness
Not tubeless though, a PSA for those jumping at the PSA without reading the spec.
Not tubeless though, a PSA for those jumping at the PSA without reading the spec.
It's also the "Performance" range, I don't know if they've improved that in recent years or not, but the last Schwalbe Performance tyre I had had the gripping capability of teflon.
ah thanks for the heads up, i didn't realise they weren't fancy ones
The Benji approved Specialized Hillbilly (in 29x2.4 T9 Grid Trail flavour) is 23quid at Tredz at the mo.
The Benji approved Specialized Hillbilly (in 29x2.4 T9 Grid Trail flavour) is 23quid at Tredz at the mo.
I've gone through winter with the Trail version of this on the front of one bike. Brilliant, brilliant tyre. Might keep it on for 'summer'!
The Benji approved Specialized Hillbilly (in 29x2.4 T9 Grid Trail flavour) is 23quid at Tredz at the mo.
Same for 26mm tubed S-works road tyres.
Yes it's not tubeless
Yes it doesn't say GP5000 on the sidewall
Yes it won't last much more than 2000miles on the rear.
But for the average STW'er riding an older bike a few hundred miles a year that's a bargain. I've just picked some up for when the Cannondale get's demoted* to summer duty. I'll have to black out the logos though 😂.
*because really winter is 9 months of the year and deserves a nice bike!
The Benji approved Specialized Hillbilly (in 29x2.4 T9 Grid Trail flavour) is 23quid at Tredz at the mo.
I've gone through winter with the Trail version of this on the front of one bike. Brilliant, brilliant tyre. Might keep it on for 'summer'!
I had one on a couple of weeks ago and an Assegai the day after. The Assegai was the better choice in the dryer conditions.
Yep, following advice from here, and mate who has far more riding exerience than me, order cancelled.
He offered the 3 he has in bits to see if I could make a functioning one out of them.
I've gone through winter with the Trail version of this on the front of one bike. Brilliant, brilliant tyre. Might keep it on for 'summer'!
likewise, and still quite happy that I paid £35 for mine
Has anyone seen any especially good deals on 29" current gen Rockshox Lyriks? Either Charger 3 or 3.1?
RockShox Lyrik Select+ Charger 3 Boost Forks - 29" | Merlin Cycles
Not peanuts, but fairly reasonable and probably cheaper if you have loyalty points.
To the middle isle!!!!!!!!
£13
https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/crivit-bike-torque-wrench/p10026677
Are the Lidl torque wrenches any good?
Rivelo lights at sport pursuit - any reviews? Tempted by the grizedale (2000 lumens for £70) to replace an aging but still decent Halfords bar light. Is the bar mounting bracket any good?
Are the Lidl torque wrenches any good?
I've had and used one for a few years - branded as Brand X or something, but exactly the same.
50% off Osprey raptor backpacks (18l Pro, 14l and 10l) at sportpursuit
Cheers, I’ll go and have a look for one on thursday
Tempted by those Raptor packs but what's a good size for day to day use? I'm worried the 10l might be too small but the 14l looks quite big. Normally pack a camera and maybe an insulated jacket and food and stuff.
10l imo is exactly the right size to not quite fit all your stuff in. I've used a 10l camelbak for a long time and it's always just that little bit bulgey and inconvenient.
Aldi have some cycling stuff as well https://road.cc/content/tech-news/aldi-unleashes-latest-batch-cycling-bargains-313149
Cheap GRX RX600 double chainset at Merlin (oddly they're also selling the same chainset as 2x10 for rather more).
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-grx-rx600-gravel-chainset-2x11-speed-218141.html
Tempted by those Raptor packs but what's a good size for day to day use? I'm worried the 10l might be too small but the 14l looks quite big. Normally pack a camera and maybe an insulated jacket and food and stuff.
It's easier to fit fewer things into a bigger bag that it is to fit more stuff into a smaller bag.
I've got 14l Dakine pack and a 20l Osprey Syncro.
I bought the Syncro specifically for winter so I could fit an insulated jacket and other 'just in case' stuff alongnwoth the usual tools/ waterproof/ lunch etc.
The syncro is huge but it packs down really well using the compression straps. I can take enough stuff for a full day in the hills or just a pork pie, some water in the bladder and a jacket and just tighten the straps a bit.
I'd say go bigger.
I've pulled the trigger on a 14. Consensus online seems to be that it's more usable than the 10. I have packs of various shapes and sizes but none of them feel just right for 90% of what they're used for.
Just had to check, I've had a Raptor 14 for years. For me, it's pretty much the perfect size - big enough to fit everything in for a big winter ride with a bit of squishing, small enough that it packs down fine for short summer rides with the compression straps.
Disclaimer - I've hardly used it in ages 'cos all I really get to do at the moment is super short local rides where I don't take a pack.
for stw to get the clickthru £ it needs a link
https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/4191758?
Planet X still in business? Ti wreckkers going cheap!
Rimpact V1s reduced to £30/pair including valves, if you need 27.5" that is - I do cos I'm planning on trying them in the rears of two mullet bikes. Seems a decent deal. It's my first foray into inserts but I believe these ones are OK.
Please use link for STW click thru:
https://www.rimpactmtb.com/product-page/rimpact-original-with-valves
Planet X still in business? Ti wreckkers going cheap!
Yep it was the "old" planet X that jus wound up not the "new" functioning one so it's unaffected.
I paid slightly less for mine- it was a Titus Loco Moto at the time not a Wrekker- but this is still a great price, I just bloody love it,it's the best hardtail I've ever had and I've had a lot of awesome hardtails.
Still don't like planet x, still don't have any faith in the warranty and people have raised some concerns about the construction methods for such a heavy hitting bike (I have no informed opinion on that, plenty of "properly made" ti hardtails break and definitely lugs and braces and plates and such can cause as many problems as they solve, but it does basically seem spindly)... but most importantly it is just a ridiculous and wonderful thing to ride. I've got a coil fork in it, proper tyres and tbh there's nothing I'd ride on my full suss that I wouldn't ride on it, and not even all that much slower. But it can still munch miles too, it's just a little stretchier.
It doesn't "feel" all that titaniumey I suppose, not compared to my old Soda, in fact it's probably stiffer than my Ragley Ti was and that wasn't very titaniumey either. But it's pretty similiar to how my Solarismax was, and lighter, and actually cheaper too, so, I do not care. It's not springy, it's not especialyl soft or lively but it does take out some sting and it's not at all dead or lumpen or sluggish, which is a good trick for something so long and slack to still be waggy tailed, it wants to go harder all the time but it doesn't feel shit if you don't. Big mad hardtails are awesome and it's one of hte biggest maddest hardtails, and titanium stimulates my Materials Gland in ways others don't.
(I just bought an older Geometron, not so long ago considered absurd by a lot of people, the seller was still full of "it is very long and very slack"- turns out the geometry is damn nearly identical)
Last few hours to redeem game codes at Nintendo and get gold coins.
I just made a pig's ear of signing into my better Half's account to redeem a code while away from our Switch... I wouldn't be popular if I woke her up to get the verification pin!
Planet X still in business? Ti wreckkers going cheap!
Yep it was the "old" planet X that jus wound up not the "new" functioning one so it's unaffected.
I paid slightly less for mine- it was a Titus Loco Moto at the time not a Wrekker- but this is still a great price, I just bloody love it,it's the best hardtail I've ever had and I've had a lot of awesome hardtails.
Still don't like planet x, still don't have any faith in the warranty and people have raised some concerns about the construction methods for such a heavy hitting bike (I have no informed opinion on that, plenty of "properly made" ti hardtails break and definitely lugs and braces and plates and such can cause as many problems as they solve, but it does basically seem spindly)... but most importantly it is just a ridiculous and wonderful thing to ride. I've got a coil fork in it, proper tyres and tbh there's nothing I'd ride on my full suss that I wouldn't ride on it, and not even all that much slower. But it can still munch miles too, it's just a little stretchier.
It doesn't "feel" all that titaniumey I suppose, not compared to my old Soda, in fact it's probably stiffer than my Ragley Ti was and that wasn't very titaniumey either. But it's pretty similiar to how my Solarismax was, and lighter, and actually cheaper too, so, I do not care. It's not springy, it's not especialyl soft or lively but it does take out some sting and it's not at all dead or lumpen or sluggish, which is a good trick for something so long and slack to still be waggy tailed, it wants to go harder all the time but it doesn't feel shit if you don't. Big mad hardtails are awesome and it's one of hte biggest maddest hardtails, and titanium stimulates my Materials Gland in ways others don't.
(I just bought an older Geometron, not so long ago considered absurd by a lot of people, the seller was still full of "it is very long and very slack"- turns out the geometry is damn nearly identical)
Thanks for the insight. You seem to have really used yours well. They seem to be well made. Seriously tempted at that price.
I started off on a large hello dave and went the opposite way and sized down at 5ft 11 to the medium. Brings some of the playfulness back and seems much better in really steep, tight off piste. Run mine with a 170mm Zeb and 27.5s.
another lidl thing...
https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/parkside-20v-cordless-pressure-washer-bare-unit/p10026661
@pushup in fairness I've not ridden it as <much> as I'd have liked to, it's had some proper use but for various reasons it's just never seen the miles I've put into previous bikes. So I can't say I've given it real longevity testing.
It looks like battery adapters are available, thus this could be a very cheap addition for someone like me alreadcy invested with a bunch of Milwaukee/Dewalt/Makita/Choose your team kit already!
There are lots of similar items on Amazon that will take a Dewalt//Makita/whatever battery directly
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D6XN1YJY
I want a wrecker, but I suspect I'm very close to S-1 even if I could find someone that wanted to buy my resprayed Scandal frame 😂
loads of pressure washers on sale now, Amazon have quite a few, mainly karcher, but i was laothe to buy another
However
Halfords have the Bosch Aquatek 140 which looks ideal and at a sensible price:
Bosch AdvancedAquatak 140 Pressure Washer | Halfords UK
Anyone spotted any good deals on decent riding shorts recently? Could do with getting a few pairs!
Ion on Sports Pursuit are always a good buy.
Good fit and quality at a reasonable price
Alpkit Elan hooped bivvy bag. £79.99 delivered from Decathlon. Normal price 99.99£.
https://alpkit.com/products/elan
^^ Correct decathlon link for above bivvy.
The Alpkit Bikepacking stuff is also available on Decathlon with % off.
On-one Wrekker Ti frame £499 at Planet-X
Small, and XL available, Large is pre-order
Ion on Sports Pursuit are always a good buy.
Good fit and quality at a reasonable price
Cheers I'll have a look! Is the size chart pretty accurate?
They have always been true to size for us
ION sizing, my experience:
Tops = true to size (and v good)
Liner shorts = conti sizing, so get L if you're M
Not tried any outer shorts/trews.
I have a nice M liner short here, if any S people want one cheap?
Their gloves are excellent too, I found. Buy your normal size.
I've got one of the hooped alpkit bivvy bag.
There is a handspan of clearance above my nose to the inside of the tent.
It was very light and bug proof 😄
Cane creek kitsuma air 230x60 but with a 4mm allen key and a park tool bb tool it can be changed to 65mm stoke in under 2 minutes
£250 delivered from deviate cycles
I've had 3 for our families bikes all delivered next day 5 left in stock
https://store.deviatecycles.com/collections/sale/products/kitsuma-air-230-60
I can also recommend the ion stuff off Sportpursuit. Got some tips and trousers and they're all good 👍
I particularly like the scrub trousers/shorts and also the shelter crew top, which is great for those showery changeable days where you just want a bit of extra protection and don't need a full on jacket
They come up very marginally large for their size I'd say. I went off the size chart and I'm usually either an L or an XL tops and trousers in MTB gear.
Cane creek kitsuma air
Nice one, ta.
CC have always been my favourite air shocks.
He ain't heavy, he's a Brother cycles Big Bro frameset £500 (size small only)
7-13th April. Become a Decathlon member and receive a £5 voucher the week after you spend £60.
This DECATHLON Bike Light Fl940 For Riding On Unlit Trails £59.99
and some tyre levers?
Evans website has pinnacle flat pedal shoes reduced to £15. They seem pretty well made and I went up half a size and they fit me well. Just out for a quick spin now to test the grip. I'm not expecting them to rival fever tens on that front but how bad can they be. I'll report back after my test ride later. Assuming I'm not in A&E with a foot slipped off the pedal incident
Two Hillbillys (both T9 27.5) and one pair of 100% Briskers for just under £63 from Tredz with the popup voucher that gives £5 off for purchase over £50
Just back from a quick spin with the shoes and I have to say that they really were pretty good. I probably didn't need to go up half a size but I worked on the assumption that slightly big would be better than slightly small. Grip seemed pretty good and re-positioning feet was ok. If you're into big jumps and stuff you would probably be disappointed but for my riding, which is pretty much wheels on the ground mostly they were good so far. I don't know how durable they will be but for £15 + £4.50 delivery you can hardly lose
Bikes bikes and more bloody bikes. As if I dont have enough bloody bikes and even more bike bits.
What Im after is a Festool ctl midi which are about 500. Someone please find me one cheaper and I'll be forever grateful.
Not a massive saving but £472 delivered at Mister Worker with code MWDEAL
Never used that company before, so can't comment on reliability
Evans website has pinnacle flat pedal shoes reduced to £15.
Cheers, looked at these but got my GF some Five Ten Sleuths for £18 instead.
Plus £80 worth of stuff for me that I didn't know I wanted 😀
Tredz have XT brakes for £125 a set fully bled. That’s cheaper than the SLXs they also have discounted. Also big deals on the 2pot versions. Stumbled on them as they’re not listed in their Sale / Clearance lists.
Tredz have XT brakes for £125 a set fully bled. That’s cheaper than the SLXs they also have discounted. Also big deals on the 2pot versions. Stumbled on them as they’re not listed in their Sale / Clearance lists.
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Shimano-XT-M8120-Complete-Disc-brake-4-Pot-Post-Mount-Calliper_215813.htm?variations=colour:Black/p >
Merlin are the same but cheaper if you use your loyalty bonus
Deviate cycles are £100
Haven't provided links as I still think you can get better brakes for the money ....when they work there great but the nice feel doesn't last long .
Yeah, Merlin have the pair for £235.
Missed that Merlin one! When the shed of bikes is all Shimano, pads, bleed kits, fluids, then they’re plenty good enough for me.
Cane creek kitsuma air 230x60 but with a 4mm allen key and a park tool bb tool it can be changed to 65mm stoke in under 2 minutes
£250 delivered from deviate cycles
Mine arrives tomorrow, is there a how-to for the stroke change anywhere?
Opt-in at Quidco for bonus £50 today from a £250+ spend from slected stores, includes Argos; Currys; AO.
Maybe get your Switch 2 peorder a bit cheaper?