What did you buy your ebike this week?

[2WheelsNot4]

Hope Tech 4 levers.

 

[ilostmypassword]

Hopefully this stops me pick flatting right on the bead on the rocky trails here in Christchurch NZ. This is tyre number 3 in 6 months.

 

[VWsurfbum]

Some back up shorts and some comfy trousers. Mega bargain.

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[RustyMTB]

Got the Verns out last week & to my amazement, my discs are down to 1.4mm on the front & 1.5 on the back, so two new discs. I had no idea I was such a hardcore shredder

 

[RustyMTB]

I have a pair of these. I just searched for recommendations & this one came up a few times. So far, so good.

Moore and Wright MW110-15DBL Standard Digital Caliper 110 Series 0-150mm (0-6")

A Value Line Digitronic caliper a popular choice for workshops, factory floor and general engineering.. Allowing Outside, Inside, Depth and Step Measurement (4 way) measurements. Constructed from Stainless Steel, Hardened and Ground Frame. UKAS Calibration Available. Data output: No

www.machine-dro.co.uk

 

[vikino1]

I hope I will be satisfied

 

[ilostmypassword]

Man. That’s an indicator your tire pressure is too low.

Trust me. It aint. Ive had it pumped up solid and the lava rocks here in the trails cause lots of dings and sharp hits. With ebikes being so heavy and long too- they tend to slam into obstacles more being not as easy to un weight the rear. Ive ridden bikes since the 90's and never had this amount of issues.

 

[ilostmypassword]

 

[ilostmypassword]

Finally reached the end of my patience with the stock Rockshox RL 35 Gold 150 and upgraded to a Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Air 170. Best upgrade so far for my Giant Trance X! Review here if you're interested.

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How does 170mm ride? Isn't the bike super long now?

 

[Sander23]

A new mount fot my kiox display so i can use my sp connect and a charge cable so i can charge my phone.
And a ultrasonic cleaner to easy clean my chain and sprockets while i can do other stuff

 

[Pauliemon]

Trust me. It aint. Ive had it pumped up solid and the lava rocks here in the trails cause lots of dings and sharp hits. With ebikes being so heavy and long too- they tend to slam into obstacles more being not as easy to un weight the rear. Ive ridden bikes since the 90's and never had this amount of issues.

I hear that! We've got a few trails around here with lava rock. That shit will tear a tire up.

 

[Mcharza]

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One of the best moderate priced stem out there.

 

[Slymobi]

A new mount fot my kiox display so i can use my sp connect and a charge cable so i can charge my phone.
And a ultrasonic cleaner to easy clean my chain and sprockets while i can do other stuff View attachment 100784 View attachment 100785 View attachment 100786

Nice to see a before and after on that ultrasonic cleaner been thinking of getting one for ages.

 

[Sander23]

Nice to see a before and after on that ultrasonic cleaner been thinking of getting one for ages.

It works fantastic! Chain an sprockets come out very clean.
I poor some hot water in there so the machine doesn't have to go from cold to hot water. Works alot faster then.
Poor a little of dishwashing liquid and my chain is clean in 5-10 min.
I do this every 3-4 rides when I rotate my chain

 

[ilostmypassword]

One of the best moderate priced stem out there.

One of the best moderate priced stem out there.

It seems that way! I was keen for a hope stem but wanted 45mm reach.

 

[7869hodgy]

Invisiframe arriving tomorrow for the new Trance X E+1.

Here’s how it went. 3.5-4 hours. Chuffed with result. 3rd one I’ve done. Only one where I have used ALL the pieces including the spares.

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[Pauliemon]

I'm running out of stuff to buy for this bike. You know what that means? NEW BIKE! Don't tell my wife.

 

[jimslade]

A new mount fot my kiox display so i can use my sp connect and a charge cable so i can charge my phone.
And a ultrasonic cleaner to easy clean my chain and sprockets while i can do other stuff View attachment 100784

hey what is an 'ebike lock' (as seen on your handlebars)? OEM or aftermarket and how does it work? TY!

 

[Sander23]

hey what is an 'ebike lock' (as seen on your handlebars)? OEM or aftermarket and how does it work? TY!

It's a lock feature that the kiox has. When activated in the bosch app my motor and my 2 bosch powertubes both gets locked when the kiox is removed from the bike and can't be activated with a different kiox

 

[CannonFodder]

Well I have got a bit carried away with purchasing bits for my eMTB

Ordered a VolSpeed V4 - should be here Thursday providing they don't get too excited in NI down tonight!

Ordered a SKS Mudhugger - Should be here in about a week apparently.

Then tonight I popped onto CRC,,,,what was I thinking,,,all I had to do was spend £75 on clearance items and I get £10 off,,,how did I get over £100 for frig sake;

I can blame @shockwave for this;

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Then a Torque Wrench would be a good idea wouldn't it, to be fair I have been planning on buying a low torque wrench for a while;

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Ohh maybe it would be good to be able to split the chain;

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Gonna try this bottle holder, not sure if I have the room on the Moterra but if not I will find a home for it somewhere, RED ones are always the fastest, aren't they?

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I like gadgets so one of these was a must;

LifeLine Pro Chain Cleaner | Chain Reaction

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No idea what I am going to do with this either, but I am good to go when I figure out this suspension malarkey;

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Right I need to go and lie down and stay away from biking websites for a while

Ok I have mentioned I was less than impressed with the shift change with SRAM SX so I purchased this from a forum member;

Sold - 2022 SRAM X01 Mech And Controller £200: Southampton

Picture Bike / Product Year: 2022 Manufacturer SRAM Model A01 Mech Asking Price £200 Location Southampton Description SRAM X01 rear mech and X01 Controller Removed From New Specialized Expert 2022 Never been used

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Hopefully moving from the lowest just barely capable SRAM offering to the highest in the range I will feel an improvement

 

[VWsurfbum]

After yesterdays ride, i have bit the bullet and bougnt a baby grow.

 

[steve_sordy]

I have a pair of these. I just searched for recommendations & this one came up a few times. So far, so good.

Moore and Wright MW110-15DBL Standard Digital Caliper 110 Series 0-150mm (0-6")

A Value Line Digitronic caliper a popular choice for workshops, factory floor and general engineering.. Allowing Outside, Inside, Depth and Step Measurement (4 way) measurements. Constructed from Stainless Steel, Hardened and Ground Frame. UKAS Calibration Available. Data output: No

www.machine-dro.co.uk

Vernier calipers are great, I have had a non-digital pair for decades. I cannot use them on brake discs though. Why not?
If there is a lip on the outer edge (because the pads don't rub there), then the vernier jaws will not read past the lip.

You will need a G type micrometer, like this one.

Oxford 0-25mm/0.001mm External Micrometer T106-01-| at Zoro

Oxford - 0-25mm/0.001mm External Micrometer available at Zoro.co.uk - UK's Leading Supplier of DIY Tools and Supplies'

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[irie]

After yesterdays ride, i have bit the bullet and bougnt a baby grow.
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Not pretty but practical. Wonder what it's like when gets sweaty?

 

[irie]

Just bit the bullet and bought a Bosch Kiox Retrofit kit for my '22 Rail.

 

[VWsurfbum]

Not pretty but practical. Wonder what it's like when gets sweaty?

I'll post up a review, not as if we're going to be short of pooey weather to try it out.

 

[Ou812]

After yesterdays ride, i have bit the bullet and bougnt a baby grow.
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I bought one of these recently, ended up selling it on. It was way too hot for me, felt like I was wearing a sauna suit. My buddy uses the one from Endura and says it breathes better but I’ve yet to try it.

 

[irie]

Vernier calipers are great, I have had a non-digital pair for decades. I cannot use them on brake discs though. Why not?
If there is a lip on the outer edge (because the pads don't rub there), then the vernier jaws will not read past the lip.

You will need a G type micrometer, like this one.

Oxford 0-25mm/0.001mm External Micrometer T106-01-| at Zoro

Oxford - 0-25mm/0.001mm External Micrometer available at Zoro.co.uk - UK's Leading Supplier of DIY Tools and Supplies'

www.zoro.co.uk

I also use Moore and Wright calipers but plastic analogue ones. If I'm measuring something with a lip I just use a spacer then subtract that from the reading. Have a micrometer somewhere in the garage, but just don't ask me where.

 

[Mysfit]

Some back up shorts and some comfy trousers. Mega bargain.
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Endura Hummvee II Trouser and Shorts Set - Out of Stock | Tredz Bikes

Endura Hummvee II Trouser and Shorts Set. Out of Stock. All Baggy Shorts are delivered free to the UK mainland*, 365 day returns & Price Match.

www.tredz.co.uk

Damned! Not delivery to France

 

[EnduroDad2k]

How does 170mm ride? Isn't the bike super long now?

That was my primary concern, however going from 150-170 didn't have a big impact on handling. Whilst the front end feels a bit lighter during steep climbs, it's a very subtle change. However downhill performance improved considerably by slackening the geometry, it's more stable and takes hard impacts much better.

But all that said, most of the improvement comes from upgrading an entry-level fork to a mid-range model.

 

[Redlemon]

Rockshox Reverb AXS 170mm & fresh Maxxis tires.

New tire day is always awesome and that dropper is so nice to operate, love the remote.