What did you buy your ebike this week?

[Semmelrocc]

RockShox Deluxe Select rear shock – so I can keep riding, while the Fox Float DPS is sent away for maintenance.

 

[Sander23]

Complete new drivetrain.
The chainring was so cheap that thought it came without spider

 

[steve_sordy]

My rear tyre was losing too much pressure between rides so I checked the sealant level. It was dry so I added 120ml of Continental Revo sealant (it's an ammonia-free latex type with bits in). While I was at it, I checked the front tyre and it had about 60ml still swilling about so I only added 60ml of fresh stuff.

I checked and I had put 120ml in them both in early May last year. I must have had more punctures in the rear tyre. I fitted new Presta valves just to finish off the job.

Edit: 5 days later and two rides in, no pressure loss shown on my Topeak D2 digital pressure gauge. But I always add a bit and reduce it down to the correct level with the bleed button. (I'm a bit obsessive about tyre pressure).

 

[Stihldog]

My rear tyre was losing too much pressure between rides so I checked the sealant level. It was dry so I added 120ml of Continental Revo sealant (it's an ammonia-free latex type with bits in). While I was at it, I checked the front tyre and it had about 60ml still swilling about so I only added 60ml of fresh stuff.

I checked and I had put 120ml in them both in early May last year. I must have had more punctures in the rear tyre. I fitted new Presta valves just to finish off the job.

I recently rode (un-knowingly) on a flat rear with a CushCore. Added air when I got home and haven’t lost any psi since. I either burped the tire or punctured tread.

I usually put 90ml of sealant (Muc-Off) in …but I probably need more now. Having good valves seems to stop the slow loss of psi over time. Trail hazards will always be there …but at least we don’t have those nasty thorns.

 

[steve_sordy]

I just realised that I was attempting to post that in "What did you do to your bike, this week". I will take more care next time

 

[Mik3F]

My lad bought a set of Brake Pads and the AXS GX Eagle Upgrade kit

He tried mine on Sunday and loved it

 

[JStrube]

i ACTUALLY RODE THIS WEEK!

 

[irie]

New 12 speed Shimano derailleur, old one lasted 2,969 miles. Clutch not working properly, too much play, basically worn out. Gotta love West Sussex mud mixed with chalk dust, a lethal combination.

 

[Sander23]

Bought this grease gun off aliexpress. Works great for 5 euro

 

[Tubby G]

Ok bargain hunters, let’s talk padded boxers …

Just had these Gorewear C3 padded boxers delivered. Seem great quality, decent padding but don’t feel like you’re wearing a used nappy.

Usually around £40-50, but currently 40% off direct from Gorewear. Use the code 20extra and you get another 20% off, taking the price down to £24. Free delivery to the UK. Bargain.

I haven’t ridden in them yet as they’ve only been delivered today, but thought I’d share a good price with you all.

C3 Base Layer Boxer Shorts | GOREWEAR UK

Padded base layer shorts for use under your regular shorts.

www.gorewear.com

 

[Koban]

A Öhlins RXF38 M.2 on its way to replace the Fox 38 factory on my Canyon Torque ON

 

[Amber Valley Guy]

An SDG Bel Air saddle and a PNW Reach h/bars (10 degree back sweep 30mm rise) with about 20mm more back sweep and 15mm higher than the standard bars). So much more comfortable for me and on offer (the PNW bars that is) at PNW UK for £36. The SDG Bel Air is just the basic steel rail saddle, saving a few grams for the other rail options seems a pointless on an emtb.

 

[Amber Valley Guy]

An SDG Bel Air saddle and a PNW Reach h/bars (10 degree back sweep 30mm rise) with about 20mm more back sweep and 15mm higher than the standard bars). So much more comfortable for me and on offer (the PNW bars that is) at PNW UK for £36. The SDG Bel Air is just the basic steel rail saddle, saving a few grams for the other rail options seems a pointless on an emtb.

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I meant Range h/bars not Reach!

 

[Mik3F]

An SDG Bel Air saddle and a PNW Reach h/bars (10 degree back sweep 30mm rise) with about 20mm more back sweep and 15mm higher than the standard bars). So much more comfortable for me and on offer (the PNW bars that is) at PNW UK for £36. The SDG Bel Air is just the basic steel rail saddle, saving a few grams for the other rail options seems a pointless on an emtb.

Thanks for the heads up,

Just bought a set of bars myself, too good at the price and wanted to try 800 wide with 30mm rise for a while

 

[Amber Valley Guy]

Thanks for the heads up,

Just bought a set of bars myself, too good at the price and wanted to try 800 wide with 30mm rise for a while

I've cut mine down to 750mm, 800mm is to wide for me. The extra sweep and rise has definitely taken a lot of the weight off my wrists and feels like it's quickened up the steering (might be my imagination but the bike feels more responsive..less effort if you like).

 

[Mik3F]

I've cut mine down to 750mm, 800mm is to wide for me. The extra sweep and rise has definitely taken a lot of the weight off my wrists and feels like it's quickened up the steering (might be my imagination but the bike feels more responsive..less effort if you like).

I ride 780 at the moment, but would need to get a pipe cutter if I was to cut them down,

I don't see 1cm either side being much of an increase, but I may be wrong

Will have to head to ebay if I am for a cheap pipe cutter

 

[Amber Valley Guy]

I ride 780 at the moment, but would need to get a pipe cutter if I was to cut them down,

I don't see 1cm either side being much of an increase, but I may be wrong

Will have to head to ebay if I am for a cheap pipe cutter

If you have some open ended grips (or an old pair and cut the ends off) you can play around and find your preferred width BEFORE cutting the bars down. I used a hacksaw and a wrap of masking tape to give the saw blade a guide to cut up to, but you may be talle or longer in arm than me and 800 might be fine.

 

[Mik3F]

I do, but have just bought a pipe cutter from ebay anyway

Could probably do with one for the bike toolbox anyway

 

[Amber Valley Guy]

Forgot to mention this little beauty, it's a Sistema stainless vacuum flask , one large cup or one small mug for us in the UK (280,ml). Bloody brilliant! I was sick of paying for overpriced coffees when out and about I mean £4 at some places, they're taking the pee! Anyway it's one large-ish cup (1.2 normal cups) only 54mm (just over 2") in diameter and about 200mm (8") in length. Light easily packable, stays hot, doesn't taste of the previous drink (all ye olde vacuum flasks always tasted of the previous drink or three, mixed together). Only down side, no cup, so I pinched a small cup of another flask. To be in the middle of nowhere with a nice coffee is great (I only have at home a Tassimo...but only about 50p a cup or less for something decent-ish). Recommended. On Amazon.Uk for a tenner OR the 500ml version for 35p more! ( Yes seriously!)

 

[Arminius]

Some new Haribos

New X01 chain came in earlier and made obvious that cassette was „done“ by the really poor NX chain.

The blue guide pin is hold by magnet. Did not know that the main tool came with a plastic plug on pin that might have done the guiding job as well.

 

[Mik3F]

Some new brake lever covers in red

 

[irie]

Patagonia Dirt Roamer Liner Shorts, half price from The North West Mountain Bike Centre

 

[Tyjay]

Some Magura royal blood to bleed MT7 1tr

After trying to stop a squeak and causing a mushy rear brake

 

[Jeremybub]

Race season = new rubber

 

[VWsurfbum]

Race season = new rubber

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Thats like half a months mortgage there!

 

[Binhill1]

Sold my drive away awning used once . Money was burning a hole. It will look like an old suit with new pockets when I fit them though .

 

[cozzy]

A spanking new specialized 700wh spare battery from tredz, reduced to £810.
So far this year my bike has cost:-
Motor refurb £350.
210mm oneup dropper £210.
Ohlins shock service £170.
Freehub £30.
Total £1570.
And Ive ridden it 6 times.
Hopefully we are now finally turning the corner with the weather and my season can start.

 

[Binhill1]

A spanking new specialized 700wh spare battery from tredz, reduced to £810.
So far this year my bike has cost:-
Motor refurb £350.
210mm oneup dropper £210.
Ohlins shock service £170.
Freehub £30.
Total £1570.
And Ive ridden it 6 times.
Hopefully we are now finally turning the corner with the weather and my season can start.

Not a cheap hobby Ebiking . I'm glad I haven't kept a total of what ive spent. It will be five years in June that I've had the Levo. Only the Handlebars, brakes , battery and suspension original .

 

[irie]

Bought a MY23 Rockshox Lyrik 160mm to try on my 2022 alloy Rail instead of the MY23 Rockshox 160mm Zeb bought in December 2022. Only one ride, but does seem to be just as stiff as the Zeb, and far more comfortable over small bumps. Saturday gonna give it some beans but can't send over 5' because my shoulders complain too much (left: acromioclavicular separation repair, and right: calcific tendonitis repaired) ...

 

[Armor11]

Thought I would try the LSC mod on my shock.