What did you buy your ebike this week?

[RustyMTB]

Is there a reason the shock is that way round? I don't think it matters but I've never seen one that way up before!

Frame design. That's just how it is.

 

[thecremeegg]

Frame design. That's just how it is.

Fair enough!

 

[Nicho]

Got some new rotors, rear mudrocker and gloves. Parachute helmet for when it gets riskier.

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Rotors are way more aggressive and the bite is so much stronger. Going to need to change pads a lot more I think with these.



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Good choice of the MET PARACHUTE MCR. I have had one for the last 3 years and it is by far the best helmet I have bought.

 

[Nicho]

i had one of those but older and sold it for about half the price i paid for it but it looks puny compared to my fox rampage helmet.

I had the two previous versions of the Parachute, and each version has been more substantially built than the one before. The great advantage of the MCR is that it is MUCH easier to put on and take off if you are wearing hearing aids and glasses, as you can put it on in 2 parts.

When I got my MCR some testing establishment had just done tests on numerous full-face helmets, and this one got the top ranking for resistance to impacts and exceeded the required standards for downhill helmets.

 

[RustyMTB]

Freshies from Slik. From disco vibes to classic Rockshox. Happy with that.

 

[RustyMTB]

In turn, the fridge is building a fair old collection.

 

[Randomdave]

Got some Spank J-Type hubs with Stan's Flow EX3 hoops built up by the local pro wheel builder. Custom wheelsets are the best upgrades you can make for maximum payoff, in my opinion. Also replaced the OEM rotors with some lovely Shimano XT SM-RT86 203mm rotors.

 

[Another One]

Looking forward to setting this up.
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Just the best upgrade ever for an Ebike for me anyway as I was changing gears so much previously, now with AXS I spend most time in Eco.

 

[Pascal Funk]

Light tires to go under 22 kg!
Sufficient in my Normandy...But I will tighten my buttocks in the event of heavy braking or technical descents

 

[G-Bru]

Some rear suspension goodness for the Rail!

G

 

[7869hodgy]

Hi,

I’ve just swapped the OEM tyres on my Trance X E+1 to Maxxis Rekon. They offer way less rolling resistance on UK Summer dry bridleways. Got a few Strava KOMs and it was obviously the tyres. I ran them at 24psi which a bit higher than the OEMs at 20. But eff me £55 each!!

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[cozzy]

A cheap deore 11 speed mech to get me by, on sale at wiggle for £35.
I did want a complete linkglide setup but couldn't find stock all in one place.

Had a slight problem with my xt mech today

 

[irie]

A cheap deore 11 speed mech to get me by, on sale at wiggle for £35.
I did want a complete linkglide setup but couldn't find stock all in one place.
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Had a slight problem with my xt mech today

Duck tape and cable ties will ... oh, maybe not.

 

[Doomanic]

Why is it green?

 

[Slymobi]

Why is it green?

I think thats reflection from something nearby maybe ?

 

[Slymobi]

Long needed pulleys ( current are like BBQ skewers ) as existing are extremely worn.

And some new gloves

 

[Doomanic]

yes but it is not what i orderd as listed as this.

Fox Suspension Float X CTD Rear Shock | Chain Reaction

Fox Suspension Float X CTD Rear Shock - Lowest Prices and FREE shipping available from The World's largest online bike store - Chain Reaction Cycles

www.chainreactioncycles.com

it aint gold so pissed and it was covered in grease no box and just a paper manual

The website says Kashima Coat and that’s not Kashima Coat. Get on the phone and open a can of whoopass on them.

 

[Tubby G]

well there customer service has gone down the shitter as still no reply so done a return for a full refund and found a x2 on ebay for £150 sp got that but now have to wait 10 fkn days for a refund ill think twice b4 ordering anything from them again.

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I ordered a 12 speed cassette from CRC at the beginning of last week. Evri’s (Hermes) email stated it would be delivered last Wednesday, it never turned up, no emails since. Chased CRC, they said they’d look into it, heard nothing, grrr

 

[InRustWeTrust]

I ordered a 12 speed cassette from CRC at the beginning of last week. Evri’s (Hermes) email stated it would be delivered last Wednesday, it never turned up, no emails since. Chased CRC, they said they’d look into it, heard nothing, grrr

now I'm not defending crc, but I think one reason why deliveries and support take a little longer is because they joined forces with bikester and have a new owner.

They should be in touch soon

 

[Tubby G]

now I'm not defending crc, but I think one reason why deliveries and support take a little longer is because they joined forces with bikester and have a new owner.

They should be in touch soon

CRC used Evri (Hermes) as the courier, and Evri were meant to deliver it last week, but the package has gone missing and Evri have a non-existent customer service department or tracking system. CRC won’t refund me until they hear back from Evri, and have heard nothing!

Currently trying to source an SLX or equivalent that can be delivered next day as we’re off biking for a week but need a new cassette!

Found a Sunrace CSMZ800 for a reasonable price but not sure f it’s compatible with Shimano microspline

 

[Tubby G]

well i did get a reply but have sent it back allready lol.

I am contacting you in regards to the Fox Suspension Float X CTD Rear Shock

Sorry to hear about the issue that you are experiencing.

Due to discrepancies with the stock of this product, I am unable to create a replacement order, therefore to resolve this issue as quickly as possible for you, I would kindly ask that you send the item back to us (in original, unused condition) for a refund, following our returns process which can be found here.

When creating the return, select the quantity from the drop-down list next to the image of the product you were supposed to receive, and choose the ‘Wrong Item Sent’ return code. The item will be refunded back onto your original payment method as soon as the return has been processed by our Returns Team.

I have marked your order as eligible for a free return, so there will be no postage charge.

Please accept my apologies for any disappointment caused.

I’ve just been on CRC’s live chat and have cancelled my order and requested a refund

Ordered 3 x SLX cassettes from Merlin for next day delivery instead, they use DPD so hopefully they’ll turn up with no issues

(I don’t actually need three cassettes, only one, but just had a delivery of my new custom wheelsets for myself and my partner so the other two are for those! - it’s been an expensive week!)

 

[Tubby G]

im £200 out of pocket atm plus the other £150 for the other shock but if they cant tell the difference between a black shock and a gold one and only option is to send it back for a refund is just a joke.

so wont be using them again as i want what i paid for not a fkn mystery item

I told CRC that I won’t use them until they stop using Evri, not that one single customer will make much difference but it’s been a right hassle trying to chase my missing cassette grrr

 

[Tubby G]

but it is not you problem to chase there postage service thats there problem but i bet they take another 10 days to process the refund

Never had any issues with Merlin, Winstanley etc. They’ll be my first choice in the future, even if they cost a little more

 

[Tonybro]

Merlin and Winstanley are both personal collection for me, same with Scan for computer components!

 

[Tubby G]

Merlin and Winstanley are both personal collection for me, same with Scan for computer components!

Merlin are usually my go to supplier, serves me right trying to save a tenner on the cost of a cassette from Chain Reaction. Lesson learned

 

[Tubby G]

Merlin are usually my go to supplier, serves me right trying to save a tenner on the cost of a cassette from Chain Reaction. Lesson learned

And after I placed the order with Merlin I realised I could have saved a further £20 by using my loyalty bonus points

Oh well, I’ll use them next time!

 

[Doomanic]

Trickstuff Piccola Carbon HD W/new C42 calipers.
177/150grams and more stopping power and modulation than the top end mass produced brakes
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all for an easy payment of $24.99











-over 40 payments.

No wonder you’re slumming it with 8’s and 9’s…

 

[Another One]

Nice touch the water bottle was that free of course not.

 

[2WheelsNot4]

Not bought. Given.
I have been given - free gratis, a goodwill gesture from Hope technology. A new pair of V2 calipers. Not the whole brakes, just the calipers, but at a hundred quid each, that's still a hell of a nice gift to receive unexpectedly in the post.

Feel free to post expressions of jealousy

 

[Varaxis]

A cheap deore 11 speed mech to get me by, on sale at wiggle for £35.
I did want a complete linkglide setup but couldn't find stock all in one place.
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Had a slight problem with my xt mech today

I had that happen to me when one of the chain link plates came unpinned. As I pedaled, it hooked the derailleur cage. I imagine that the RD was pulled rearward and swung up until it smashed into top-back of the seat stay.

It was overkill using the wide range 11 spd XT RD on a 10spd 11-36 anyway.