What did you buy your ebike this week?

[Amber Valley Guy]

Have similarly tried to clean Velcro and also failed to remove embedded shit.

Yeh, it gets to a point that its easier to replace than try and pick all the trail detritus out, and the mud stains will still probably remain. And the old stuff is still handy and useable around the house/garage/shed/garden.

 

[Stihldog]

Well where's a pic of the tyre? Or is it a secret?

Not here yet …buuuuut… when I install the tire (Maxxis Assigia)I will align the air valve between the XX. of the Maxxis emblem.
Pics to follow soon I hope. .

 

[NMNomad]

A new lid to replace the one that saved me a concussion when I smacked the back of my head into a tree on Roots Manoeuvres.
I’ve always used the 100% Aircraft 2 and they’ve been fabulous — I didn’t even have a concussion when I hit the ground hard enough to crack the shell of the helmet — but it’s become really difficult to find one in stock and I’ve heard rumours that 100% aren’t going to be doing full face helmets anymore.

So this time I’ve gone for the Alpinestars Missile Tech Solid helmet, which was a bargain at £150 (down from £400) courtesy of TradeInn. It fits a tiny bit better than the 100% but could do with a tad less crown padding, but as the pads pack out it should be spot on.
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That is a good looking lid!

 

[irie]

Not here yet …buuuuut… when I install the tire (Maxxis Assigia)I will align the air valve between the XX. of the Maxxis emblem.
Pics to follow soon I hope. .

OCD?

 

[Eliadn]

ffs, I get triggered so easily sometimes. But Sometimes I do the same.
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I just ordered a new rear tire also.

Why did you put the bosch logo upside down????! This is madness!

 

[irie]

Why did you put the bosch logo upside down????! This is madness!

Any fule knows that when you're sitting on the bike and lean over to have a look down the Bosch logo is the right way up!

 

[Stihldog]

Why did you put the bosch logo upside down????! This is madness!

When you’re faced with an opportunity like I had…you take it. You could make history, become a trendsetter, solidify your legacy.

This is best done during the process of installing a rebuilt motor and new Bosch Badge on an upside down bike. However, all that could change in the future.

As mentioned, there are other benefits also that I never thought of.

 

[Planemo]

Any fule knows

wow it's been a very long time indeed since a fellow reminded me of Nigel Molesworth. Good man! I used to love those books.

 

[Stihldog]

Any fule knows …

I could be confused by your strong accent but I like the Fule EXE8 T-Type AXS Transmission…just sayin

 

[BAh30]

Shimano 520 4 piston calipers..

 

[John_likes_bikes]

 

[irie]

When you’re faced with an opportunity like I had…you take it. You could make history, become a trendsetter, solidify your legacy.

This is best done during the process of installing a rebuilt motor and new Bosch Badge on an upside down bike. However, all that could change in the future.

As mentioned, there are other benefits also that I never thought of.

Looky @Stihldog you're legend Gonna put my Bosch motor label on other way round as you do as a protest against "the man".

And if'n it's a hate crime then take me away

 

[Stihldog]

"Mi irie” @irie

 

[Hazey]

Blue burgtec axle to replace a QR one.

Blue clips

Cues U6000 (not available in blue), bit of a cheat, it's a couple of weeks old. It replaces a U3020 which doesn't have a clutch. Running quite nicely with a 9 speed cassette and shifter.

Saddle Bag Clip mount for rear light.

 

[irie]

Bought two pairs of Stans Universal Presta 35mm Alloy Valve Stems.

 

[RustyMTB]

How about what you're going to buy your ebike?

Looks like I need a new rear wheel. Open to just buying a rim & rebuilding or a complete wheel. Any consensus out there on decent kit?

Weirdly it's staying inflated & in hindsight, I know when it happened & that I've subsequently ridden the bike with no loss of air out of the tyre.

 

[whitymon]

How about what you're going to buy your ebike?

Looks like I need a new rear wheel. Open to just buying a rim & rebuilding or a complete wheel. Any consensus out there on decent kit?

Weirdly it's staying inflated & in hindsight, I know when it happened & that I've subsequently ridden the bike with no loss of air out of the tyre.

Depends on either your skill or your lbs and your current hub. It might not really be worth trying to only replace the rim versus buying a complete new wheel especially as the lbs would do it at time cost. Where I live they just don't do it for that reason...

What I have done in the past is selecting a great rim + spokes (in your case you need new ones) and rebuilding it on my own, takes lots of time honestly, but this is not very easy to have something perfect so you might need in the end a good lbs that would true it correctly - which is really not that expensive.

Note that this is only interesting too if you have a hub you really like or if you are looking to spend as less money as possible.

 

[Tyjay]

Few things
usually just put sram NX chain on the levo but after a bit of reading decided on the X01 see How that fairs

bit of bling stem 35mm always run 45mm again see how that works out on Saturday when I collect and test a spare battery at hamsterely
and some new trail pants to test oot

few more things arriving over the next few days

 

[VWsurfbum]

How about what you're going to buy your ebike?

Looks like I need a new rear wheel. Open to just buying a rim & rebuilding or a complete wheel. Any consensus out there on decent kit?

Weirdly it's staying inflated & in hindsight, I know when it happened & that I've subsequently ridden the bike with no loss of air out of the tyre.

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I've replaced so many rims for customers, WTB/Hunt/Botrager being the worst for spoke holes splitting.

 

[RustyMTB]

I've replaced so many rims for customers, WTB/Hunt/Botrager being the worst for spoke holes splitting.

I hit a stick on a climb last week & it jammed in the chainstay, bringing the bike to a screeching halt. I didn't think anything of it at the time & I've been out for a ride since with no problems & only noticed the damage at all yesterday. It's defnitely goosed & a matter of time before the wheel fails, so I've picked up a Spesh wheel off Ebay for £150.

Big question now is can I rely on the old wheel for a ride this weekend, or will I end up doing the walk of shame home?

ETA, it's a Raceface AR30, far as I can tell, mid market stuff but they've been ok on the bike.

 

[JStrube]

I've replaced so many rims for customers, WTB/Hunt/Botrager being the worst for spoke holes splitting.

I tend to break lighter built wheels. My current Emtb has Reserve Carbon wheels, last bike, I went with a 32 spoke count, on a nice Stan's wheel.

 

[Tyjay]

Extra battery for those days up Scotland when I can ride all day. But usually run out

 

[ottoshape]

Extra battery for those days up Scotland when I can ride all day. But usually run out View attachment 155811

1 is none and 2 is 1

 

[Zed.]

What did I buy my eeeeeb today?

another pair of Manitou Dorado Pro forks





to replace the (new) pair my mrs has 'borrowed' that I fitted on her ksl a few days ago and shes decided are staying

Dorado Pro

Description Legends Never Die Back in a big way, the all-new Dorado Pro is ready to turn the suspension world upside down. Featuring an inverted design, carbon upper structure, 37mm stanchions, and refreshed internals the new Dorado Pro is the pinnacle of suspension technology. The new stiffer...

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upside-down, twin-crown lovelieness with carbon-fiber upper tubes

Rich.

 

[sjturner2112]

How are those Miranda cranks? good quality?

yup, very nice cranks. very happy.

 

[sjturner2112]

So this week, I put a Fox 36 performance (22, new, OEM from Merlin bikes UK) on my 2024 Trek Rail 5, replacing the rock shox gold 35 rl. Pretty dramatic difference. On sale right now for $366, down from 900. So much less arm pump now.

 

[VWsurfbum]

So this week, I put a Fox 36 performance (22, new, OEM from Merlin bikes UK) on my 2024 Trek Rail 5, replacing the rock shox gold 35 rl. Pretty dramatic difference. On sale right now for $366, down from 900. So much less arm pump now.

You need to destroy those 35's so no one else has to endure them!

 

[VWsurfbum]

I bought a new training tool for my Eeb.

 

[RustyMTB]

Those things are wild, look at the head angle! You'll need the t-shirt to go with it.

 

[Tyjay]

Battery ran low last week on AXS derelieur
so ordered a spare from aliexpress arrived in under 5 days with some jockey wheels as well
every battery I clicked on said delivery in May
Used the 3 pick option hence the 2 jockey wheels aswell for quick delivery