What did you buy your ebike this week?

[Amber Valley Guy]

I threw a load of old stuff away that I'd been keeping 'just in case'. You probably know the problem.... old semi worn chains and cassettes, cheap or uncomfortable saddles, crappy or knackered pedals, old tyres and tubes, bits off old bikes with no value...all now gone and my 'filing system' of bits and bobs (an old chest of drawers and any flat surface in the garage) is less cluttered.

 

[steve_sordy]

I threw a load of old stuff away that I'd been keeping 'just in case'. You probably know the problem.... old semi worn chains and cassettes, cheap or uncomfortable saddles, crappy or knackered pedals, old tyres and tubes, bits off old bikes with no value...all now gone and my 'filing system' of bits and bobs (an old chest of drawers and any flat surface in the garage) is less cluttered.

Good man! To date I am unable to do that. In a previous life I must have been a squirrel!

 

[irie]

Bought this stuff because a riding buddy said that it really does work. We. Shall. See.

If it does work then recommended cheaper options welcome.

Bike Protect - 500ml

Bike Protect is the ultimate liquid bicycle protection. Preserve and freshen your bike with its incredible water dispersing action! It’s a perfect ‘all over’, after-wash corrosion inhibitor due to its extremely high oil content. This increased oil content creates the finest bike protection spray...

muc-off.com

 

[Polar]

Bought this stuff because a riding buddy said that it really does work. We. Shall. See.

If it does work then recommended cheaper options welcome.

Bike Protect - 500ml

Bike Protect is the ultimate liquid bicycle protection. Preserve and freshen your bike with its incredible water dispersing action! It’s a perfect ‘all over’, after-wash corrosion inhibitor due to its extremely high oil content. This increased oil content creates the finest bike protection spray...

muc-off.com

I have tried it but prefer this..same price and better.

Silicon Shine - 500ml

Silicon Shine not only leaves your bike looking factory fresh, but it also acts as an amazing friction reducer for suspension parts and reduces dirt adhesion. Spray it onto your fork stanchions and rear shocks to reduce resistance for a silky smooth, World Cup performance.

muc-off.com

 

[DieBoy]

Bought this stuff because a riding buddy said that it really does work. We. Shall. See.

If it does work then recommended cheaper options welcome.

Bike Protect - 500ml

Bike Protect is the ultimate liquid bicycle protection. Preserve and freshen your bike with its incredible water dispersing action! It’s a perfect ‘all over’, after-wash corrosion inhibitor due to its extremely high oil content. This increased oil content creates the finest bike protection spray...

muc-off.com

Been using it for a couple of years as a preventative measure, and can also recommend.

A lot of the time to control the application (e.g. don't want it getting on the brake rotors obviously) I'll spray it on to a cloth (microfiber works well) and apply with the cloth rather than spraying on directly.

It's not cheap, but a can lasts over a year with me. YMMV.

 

[irie]

I'll spray it on to a cloth (microfiber works well) and apply with the cloth rather than spraying on directly.

Good point, will do that

 

[steve_sordy]

I have tried it but prefer this..same price and better.

Silicon Shine - 500ml

Silicon Shine not only leaves your bike looking factory fresh, but it also acts as an amazing friction reducer for suspension parts and reduces dirt adhesion. Spray it onto your fork stanchions and rear shocks to reduce resistance for a silky smooth, World Cup performance.

muc-off.com

I use Silicon shine, see the results on my wheel rims.

Rims after the usual bike wash procedure. Then same session, after the application by cloth of the silicon shine.

 

[irie]

Might as well just use cheap as chips regular silicone spray. Just like pro-prep in the olden days.

Funny thing: was racing at Pembrey and someone in the same class had used pro-prep to make his bike look pretty for scrutineering. In qualifying first corner he crashed, silly bugger had let spray get onto his rotors.

 

[Zed.]

In qualifying first corner he crashed, silly bugger had let spray get onto his rotors.

first to the scene of the accident

Rich.

 

[irie]

first to the scene of the accident

Rich.

Funny thing is that another bloke had his front caliper come off going into the Pembrey Esses when he used the front brake. He got off his bike just before it hit the tyre wall. Turned out that he had let someone else change his front brake pads but they hadn't torqued the caliper correctly. Never let anyone touch my brakes - lesson learnt.

 

[Zed.]

Funny thing is that another bloke had his front caliper come off when he used the front brake. He got off his bike just before it hit the tyre wall. Turned out that he had let someone else change his front brake pads but they hadn't torqued the caliper correctly. Never let anyone touch my brakes - lesson learnt.

I used to do a lot with rallycars, building, servicing, driving & navigating...

a mate I've navigated for since 1999 has a verry small trusted friends list that can do simple tasks (like fuel checks but NOT changing wheels!) as he wants to know everything was done his way - also if anything fails then its his responsibility

^^ Like the clutch failing on the startline in Pembrey

Rich.

 

[irie]

^^ Like the clutch failing on the startline in Pembrey

Fook!

 

[Heywood165]

Intend Trinity brakes. Yes, I know they’re stupidly expensive but I really wanted some since the first release and finally got lucky on the 9th attempt!

 

[RichMorr]

Not strictly just for the bike….well that’s what I’ve told my wife

 

[DrDexx]

Been wanting to try this for a long time, the new V2 version just came out which was the prompt I needed to finally do it.

 

[Money Pit]

Been wanting to try this for a long time, the new V2 version just came out which was the prompt I needed to finally do it.

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It's the best bike mod I've ever done. Fork is so plush

 

[Jackware]

Happy Xmas to me, at this price seems silly not to even with the insurance added at checkout.
Arrived well packaged and in a Bosch box.


But also had to buy the catch, this looks like the cheapest in stock in the UK currently;


Then updated with the Flow app with no issues.

 

[DrDexx]

It's the best bike mod I've ever done. Fork is so plush

Yeah so far I'd have to agree, only one ride so in and I was blown away how much better the bike felt both descending and climbing, the grip was unreal.

I suffer quite badly from hand pain and have tried many things to help, this by far has helped the most. It's the best things I've bought for any bike I've owned!

 

[irie]

Happy Xmas to me, at this price seems silly not to even with the insurance added at checkout.
Arrived well packaged and in a Bosch box.
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But also had to buy the catch, this looks like the cheapest in stock in the UK currently;

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Then updated with the Flow app with no issues.

That's a really good price, unfortunately our Trek Rails take Bosch Vertical Powertubes.

 

[Ridenfool]

Thanks for mentioning the battery above. I've been waiting for a sale on the M2 for the Turbo Levo and looked to find it at half price. Gotta drive 200 miles round trip to get it. But, for $700 in savings I'll gladly suffer through the drive.

 

[Mik3F]

A new CO2 inflator as the muc off valves are Schrader and the Peatys one I have is only for Presta

 

[irie]

On Sunday replaced the Rockshox Deluxe Select+ on Mrs Rail with the Ohlins shock and set the sag and 'clickers' to what I thought would work for her. During our ride yesterday she didn't notice the shock or yellow coil, but did say bike was very comfortable. Good enough I guess.

Mrs irie still hasn't noticed, or if she has she's saying nothing!

 

[Tyjay]

New fox proframe RS
just need to get oot and test it or hopefully not 🫣
been using Proframe for last 5 years or so

 

[steve_sordy]

I bought a snap-on reflective ankle collar for my grandson's commute.

£2 from Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance (a charity).

 

[EMTBSEAN]

I bought a snap-on reflective ankle collar for my grandson's commute.
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£2 from Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance (a charity).

Any donation to any of the Air Ambulances is an amazing gesture of generosity but one that’s close to your heart is one for good karma, good on ya Steve

 

[Mik3F]

Troy Lee UPS 7850 short sleeve protective top

 

[Stihldog]

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.


Also had my shock and forks serviced.


I can’t really justify a new fork and shock upgrade …even though I like the new features.

 

[JStrube]

People have slowed down on purchases. Santa is coming...

 

[Stihldog]

People have slowed down on purchases. Santa is coming...

Yes…I hear ya! I got the green-light, from da-boss for some suspension upgrades. Maybe next year?