The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2

[Herman Toothrot]

32 Sapim Race Black spokes
Hope Pro4 Boost front hub (2nd hand)

Will build the spokes and hub on to a DT Swiss EX471 rim with Squorxs nipples I already have can then fit the Boost Lyrik 160mm fork in my NS Snabb T along with the new wheel.

[Matt_N]

Treating the Colnago to a cockpit upgrade this year, first acquisition Deda Superleggero stem.

Not settled on bars yet, either Deda or Specialized as I like each ones compact offerings.

[idiotgap]

Matt_N said:

Treating the Colnago to a cockpit upgrade this year, first acquisition Deda Superleggero stem.

Not settled on bars yet, either Deda or Specialized as I like each ones compact offerings.

Hi Matt, What have you got on there at the moment? It would have originally come with a set of RHM01 bars and a zero1 stem. I changed the bars for RHM02 as I had to replace them after my crash and I swapped for a shorter stem but went like for like. What will you get out of changing?

[Zippee]

Some new (old) shiny red bits for one of my retro builds. Mid 90s bullseye jockey wheels;

[Matt_N]

idiotgap said:

Hi Matt, What have you got on there at the moment? It would have originally come with a set of RHM01 bars and a zero1 stem. I changed the bars for RHM02 as I had to replace them after my crash and I swapped for a shorter stem but went like for like. What will you get out of changing?

I bought it as a frameset so nothing!

It's currently got a Deda 100 stem (110mm) and RHM02 bars (42cm ctc).

Weight saving it'll be insignificant, 100g or so but carbon bars will up the comfort and I just fancy some. The stem was a bargain at £30, saves 30g, looks a bit nicer.

[Craikeybaby]

Craikeybaby said:

DMR Deathgrips as I'm still on a quest to find some comfortable grips for my MTB.

Some more DMR Deathgrips as Bike Tart seem to take money for products they don't actually have in stock

[Rich_W]

Zippee said:

Some new (old) shiny red bits for one of my retro builds. Mid 90s bullseye jockey wheels;

No connection to seller but you can seemingly get these new still

http://www.xcracer.com/shop/viewproduct.php?produc...





As for me. Had some intermittent shifting issues for a while now. Forced my hand when I got stuck small ring, small sprocket. SO this weekends task will be...



Had to get some extra ferrules though, as the kit only comes with 4 of one size and 2 of other sieze??? I need 10!

Hopefully this will sort this once and for all!

[SniktySnikty]

Just bought a new set of tires for the rocketmax. Maxxis Shorty for the front, Minion DHF for the rear. Both 2.5" wide trail variety.





Will no longer be able to blame tires for running out of talent

[vwsurfbum]

SniktySnikty said:

Maxxis Shorty for the front, Minion DHF for the rear. Both 2.5" wide trail variety.

Why you putting a frnt tyre on the rear? it will drag horribly?

[yellowjack]

vwsurfbum said:

SniktySnikty said:

Maxxis Shorty for the front, Minion DHF for the rear. Both 2.5" wide trail variety.

Why you putting a frnt tyre on the rear? it will drag horribly?

Never done it myself, but it's apparently common practice to put a DHF on the rear. I think fitted in the opposite direction of rotation to the arrows on the tyre wall though. I'm pretty sure it is/was offered as an option on Bird bikes when ordering. Or was that the other way around? DHR on the front?

I'm a fool though, so don't listen to me. While I KNOW that putting different tyres on front and rear wheels makes sense, I'm the doofus that'll haul around a draggy rear tyre "because it matches the front one". OCD defeats common sense and scientific evidence every time!

[SniktySnikty]

F means freeride not front. R means Race not rear. When asked by Enduro mag what their best setup for mixed euro riding, this is the combo Maxxis themselves recommend

For the big adventure rides three seasons of the year I will stick to Ardents front and rear but for bad weather this combo should dig in nicely. Uplifts at Bike Park Wales on Saturday, cant wait!

Edited by SniktySnikty on Tuesday 6th March 09:22

[SniktySnikty]

yellowjack said:

I'm a fool though, so don't listen to me. While I KNOW that putting different tyres on front and rear wheels makes sense, I'm the doofus that'll haul around a draggy rear tyre "because it matches the front one". OCD defeats common sense and scientific evidence every time!

I cant talk, it took all of my mental strength not to replace my Ardents with 90% of tread left with Ardent Skinwalls when they came back in stock!

[2Btoo]

Boring bits for me as well. All for my short-distance beaten up old Claud Butler Chinook.



Oh, and a new chain. You all know what one of those looks like so I don't need to post a photo. Oh? Really? OK then.



Am I on the wrong thread?

[Zippee]

Rich_W said:

No connection to seller but you can seemingly get these new still

http://www.xcracer.com/shop/viewproduct.php?produc...

Not the same at all
Mine are for my m900 xtr mech -

[louiebaby]

This saddlebag for commuting, since the new place doesn't have very much in the way of catering facilities. (Paid for with my leaving gift from the old place!)



I prefer to ride without a bag pack, and am hesitant to get panniers until I sort my fleet issues out. This will hopefully mean I can put my breakfast and lunch in the saddlebag, and save ripping the pockets on any more jerseys.

I might also be able to use it for an overnight long trip, in the summer, if I get spousal approval.

http://www.wiggle.com/blackburn-outpost-seat-pack-...

[snobetter]

Won rather than bought, it’s amazing! Hopefully can see how the paint looks in the sun with the weave showing through.
It’s set for a 1x groupset as is a gravel spec.
Unfortunately I can’t afford to kit it out right now
Thinking I might buy a second hand bike and strip it then gradually upgrade.
Open to suggestions.

[SniktySnikty]

that's pretty!

[idiotgap]

Needed a new chain, a few minutes online and the orders are in for some more bits and bobs.

Giro cinder MIPS going for £56 at Merlin


Giving velotoze a try to see if I can keep dry feet on the commute.


Kool stop salmon, to try and improve commuter rim brake performance.

[Rich_W]

idiotgap said:

Needed a new chain, a few minutes online and the orders are in for some more bits and bobs.

Giro cinder MIPS going for £56 at Merlin

Just paid 87 at Sigma!

But that's because I wanted the Matt White in Large and it does seem to me that Giro are reducing their range generally

[wemorgan]

idiotgap said:

Needed a new chain, a few minutes online and the orders are in for some more bits and bobs.

Giro cinder MIPS going for £56 at Merlin

Price looks to be £67 when I just looked. Do you have an extra discount code?

edit: Pedalon has it for £60, that'll do me fine.

Edited by wemorgan on Saturday 10th March 15:46