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For all us serial parts (and clothes) buyers - road or MTB!
This month for the Stumpjumper HT:
X0 shifters (from X9)
X0 rear mech (from X9)
XTR front mech (from LX - lasted AGES!)
SRAM 990 cassette
SRAM 991 chain
Spesh Expert Carbon SPD shoes
Yet more brake pads
Recentlyish:
RS SID Race forks (from Fox 90RL - they wore out)
Avid Elixir CRs (from Juicy 5s - they died)
Endura Stealth jacket
Luminous 601 Pro light (1700 lumens, 3.5 hrs on max)
On the way shortly:
Matchmaker clamps
Chris King BB (XT one wearing out)
Hoping that's it for a while!
This month for the Stumpjumper HT:
X0 shifters (from X9)
X0 rear mech (from X9)
XTR front mech (from LX - lasted AGES!)
SRAM 990 cassette
SRAM 991 chain
Spesh Expert Carbon SPD shoes
Yet more brake pads
Recentlyish:
RS SID Race forks (from Fox 90RL - they wore out)
Avid Elixir CRs (from Juicy 5s - they died)
Endura Stealth jacket
Luminous 601 Pro light (1700 lumens, 3.5 hrs on max)
On the way shortly:
Matchmaker clamps
Chris King BB (XT one wearing out)
Hoping that's it for a while!
Most recently in the last fortnight, if I go back over a few months it starts to get scary.
Sunline thick lock-on grips, soo much nicer if you have large hands.
2.1 Schwalbe Smart Sams & Supersonic tubes now the gloop is gone, Wow! in comparison to the 2.4 Mtn Kings & bonti freeride tubes, I think I must have at least halved the weight of tires & tubes on the wheels. The weight was that bad on the 2.4's you could feel the gyro effect in fast corners.
And some Aztec sintered pads for the juicy 3's, oh if anyone wants a deal on them, Lex in Sheffield do 4 pairs(8 pads) for £30!!!
Edit:- Being sad I have just looked up the comparable weights for tires & tubes online
Mth King 2.4 wired = 750g
Bontrager 2.2-2.5 tubes = 220g
Total x 2 wheels = 1940g
Smart Sam 2.1 evo = 495g
Supersonic tubes = 100g
Total x 2 wheels = 1190g
38% saving in weight, it made nearly a 2mph av difference on my normal route.
Sunline thick lock-on grips, soo much nicer if you have large hands.
2.1 Schwalbe Smart Sams & Supersonic tubes now the gloop is gone, Wow! in comparison to the 2.4 Mtn Kings & bonti freeride tubes, I think I must have at least halved the weight of tires & tubes on the wheels. The weight was that bad on the 2.4's you could feel the gyro effect in fast corners.
And some Aztec sintered pads for the juicy 3's, oh if anyone wants a deal on them, Lex in Sheffield do 4 pairs(8 pads) for £30!!!
Edit:- Being sad I have just looked up the comparable weights for tires & tubes online
Mth King 2.4 wired = 750g
Bontrager 2.2-2.5 tubes = 220g
Total x 2 wheels = 1940g
Smart Sam 2.1 evo = 495g
Supersonic tubes = 100g
Total x 2 wheels = 1190g
38% saving in weight, it made nearly a 2mph av difference on my normal route.
Edited by OneDs on Wednesday 13th April 09:16
OneD - that's is a hell of a weight saving!
After years of trying all sorts of rubber, I've stuck with Nobby Nic Evos in 1.8" width - very light, great allrounders and seem to last pretty well.
Mac - got a similar Allez Elite (2010 model) and it's definitely a very decent bike for the money.
After years of trying all sorts of rubber, I've stuck with Nobby Nic Evos in 1.8" width - very light, great allrounders and seem to last pretty well.
Mac - got a similar Allez Elite (2010 model) and it's definitely a very decent bike for the money.
This lot should be arriving in the next day or so:
http://www.actionsports.de/gb/Components/Groupsets...
http://www.actionsports.de/gb/Components/Groupsets...
PGM said:
This lot should be arriving in the next day or so:
http://www.actionsports.de/gb/Components/Groupsets...
I think thats cracking value? jah?http://www.actionsports.de/gb/Components/Groupsets...
Vladimir said:
Wade - got 520s on the road bike - they're decent and brilliant VFM.
Wife has 540s on hers - pretty similar.
I'd read the reviews on these and for twenty quid thought it was worth experimenting. Pleased you feel the same.Wife has 540s on hers - pretty similar.
These are on my MTB just been out 15 miles or so mixed road and tracks and am very pleased with them. Knee was still a bit sore so wasn't breaking any (of my own) speed records but It certainly felt more efficient.
Only fell off once more when experimenting with emergency stops. Note to self - twist outwards always on drive side!!!
Mars said:
Not at all - VERY cool indeed!Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff