What did you buy your ebike this week?

[GrandPaBrogan]

Yeah they are LOVELY! Almost can't stop staring at them... Pic's don't really do them justice.

I hear ya. Mine just arrived!! It even came with a packet of lollies.

I got the Sam Hill edition Horizon stem...

... but I just went for the standard Horizon riserbar because the Sam Hill logo on the bars was a bit too big for my liking. I think they're the same, unless Sam had special up-sweep and back-sweep angles built into his signature bars. Anyway, I'm really stoked!

 

[Swissrob]

Tyres, lots of!

 

[Beekeeper]

Who needs water when you can use the space for gadgets ?

 

[Beekeeper]

Off to get some frame-protecting stickers now. I was quite shocked to see the damage that cable-rub can do to a bike. I mean literally sawing your bike in half in some cases ?

 

[Beekeeper]

Why do thieves bother to carry bolt croppers or angle grinders? Surely they just need to rub a small piece of cable on your lock and they will be off with your bike in seconds ?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Off to get some frame-protecting stickers now. I was quite shocked to see the damage that cable-rub can do to a bike. I mean literally sawing your bike in half in some cases ? View attachment 20397 View attachment 20398 View attachment 20399

I'm surprised you have that much rub on your bottom bracket . It's a hard tail isn't it ? So shouldn't really be moving around - is it not clipped in somewhere correctly ? Still looks like quite a gouge for a cable, I think I'd also sheath the cable at that point with something soft and rubbery. Similarly with the cables at the front.

 

[Beekeeper]

I'm surprised you have that much rub on your bottom bracket . It's a hard tail isn't it ? So shouldn't really be moving around - is it not clipped in somewhere correctly ? Still looks like quite a gouge for a cable, I think I'd also sheath the cable at that point with something soft and rubbery. Similarly with the cables at the front.

Those were just google images which show Some of the worst cases. Mine is just a very slight abrasion from the front brake cable. I’ve got clear scotch on it now until I can get some proper stickers later on today.

 

[Zimmerframe]

You might want to look at how you have your cables setup, you can normally position them so they're not touching the frame with a bit of "jiggling" .... There are proper sheaths which slide over the cables to protect the bike for the times it seems unavoidable....

 

[Pablo]

Ordered this from the states on Thursday arrived today, also ordered stem and grips from a uk store on Thursday, still not even dispatched ?

 

[DrStupid]

Just ordered 12 speed Slx derailleur and Xt shifter for the Trance to replace the Eagle NX and GX variants that I cant make work to my liking. If the 12 speed shimano, is as unhappy with me as the 12 speed eagle has been... all my bikes will be 11 speeds soon.

 

[DrStupid]

Ordered this from the states on Thursday arrived today, also ordered stem and grips from a uk store on Thursday, still not even dispatched ?

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Sounds like amazon! Place order.. doorbell rings.

 

[Beekeeper]

My obsession with cable-rub protectors was inspired by this video which was released today..

 

[YrianX]

I hear ya. Mine just arrived!! It even came with a packet of lollies.

I got the Sam Hill edition Horizon stem...
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... but I just went for the standard Horizon riserbar because the Sam Hill logo on the bars was a bit too big for my liking. I think they're the same, unless Sam had special up-sweep and back-sweep angles built into his signature bars. Anyway, I'm really stoked!

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Ohhh SWEET!

 

[YrianX]

I'm surprised you have that much rub on your bottom bracket . It's a hard tail isn't it ? So shouldn't really be moving around - is it not clipped in somewhere correctly ? Still looks like quite a gouge for a cable, I think I'd also sheath the cable at that point with something soft and rubbery. Similarly with the cables at the front.

Ohhh So it's happy new avatar day again I see Zim?

 

[GrandPaBrogan]

Ordered this from the states on Thursday arrived today, also ordered stem and grips from a uk store on Thursday, still not even dispatched ?

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Oooooo.... that green riser bar would look sweet on my green Trance e+

I just got a new riserbar but...

 

[Zimmerframe]

Ohhh So it's happy new avatar day again I see Zim?

Second one of the day ... you would have liked this mornings one There's a screen print of it in a thread somewhere ....

 

[Beekeeper]

Got these cable-rub protectors last night and I’m impressed so far. Quite thick rubber and almost invisible. Should prevent my bike trying to eat itself ?

 

[Beekeeper]

After years on an analogue mountain bike and everyone ringing their bell at me to get out of the way, the tables have now turned and it is indeed payback time ?

Be afraid! The “entry level” hardtail emtb is coming to get you

 

[wepn]

Got these with my o-synce multiremote for BLEvo. See behind you cycling glasses that will freak people out because they look like Google Glass or some spy camera gizmo.

It's just a mirror and it works very well. I thought I'd only use it on my street bike but maybe useful on trails to maintain visuals on your mates without having to turn your head & then launch off piste into a tree.

TriEye MAX selbsttönend

 

[tedturbine]

After years on an analogue mountain bike and everyone ringing their bell at me to get out of the way, the tables have now turned and it is indeed payback time ?

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Be afraid! The “entry level” hardtail emtb is coming to get you

That's the Knog Oi isn't it, How do you find it ? I need a bell as the amount of walkers and analogue bikers I catch and have to pass is substantial.

 

[Beekeeper]

That's the Knog Oi isn't it, How do you find it ? I need a bell as the amount of walkers and analogue bikers I catch and have to pass is substantial.

Yeah that’s the one. It looks well made and you hardly notice it on the bike. I got the all black version and have black handlebars so the bell looks almost invisible.
In the box is an Allen key and various spacers so you can attach it on any part of the handlebar. The width of the bell is very narrow so it hardly takes up any space at all. Expensive but looks a quality item. It’s the “Apple iPhone” of bells ?

 

[tedturbine]

Well that's me sold, cheers

Edit, they do 2 sizes, I assume the large ?

 

[Beekeeper]

Well that's me sold, cheers

Edit, they do 2 sizes, I assume the large ?

I got the large one. It should say L or Large on the cover of the box.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I got the large one. It should say L or Large on the cover of the box.

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Do they do one which goes on the bar ends ? You know, like a bell end...?

 

[Beekeeper]

Do they do one which goes on the bar ends ? You know, like a bell end...?

?
Zim, if the frequency of it is too high I’ll lend it to you so you can lower the tone of it ?

 

[tedturbine]

Do they do one which goes on the bar ends ? You know, like a bell end...?

I think your bar mounted mirror reflection is what you were thinking of

 

[Akiwi]

I got the large one. It should say L or Large on the cover of the box.

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I have had problems with those as the little spring that holds the plastic dinger (For want of a better word) get stretched / ruined very easily.
Now I have the Knog Oi Luxe and it is much better

 

[Gary]

Do kit and clothing purchases count here?
if so, A pair of Nukeproof blackline trail riding trousers.

Lightweight, tapered, stretchy (but phew.. not skinny jeans fit), breathable and water/rain resistant. (not water proof but DWR coated and fast drying polyester)

Oh... and a quart of Stans sealant after discovering the cheap Decathlon sealant I'd bought because it was handy and cheap (£7.99 for 500ml) doesn't actually seal holes

 

[tedturbine]

I bought a Muddy Fox MTB jacket for £22 from sports direct at the weekend, seems fine for the price. I will need to get some trousers before too long, will take a look at those nukeproofs.

 

[Gary]

I bought a Muddy Fox MTB jacket for £22 from sports direct at the weekend, seems fine for the price. I will need to get some trousers before too long, will take a look at those nukeproofs.

If you're ordering online, styling is slim and the sizing chart is pretty much spot on. (I have 34W and medium)