The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2
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That's not parts I hear you say, well, it was to me.
Bought it second hand for the groupset and bits to swap onto another frame. The bike had never been ridden, other than up and down the road when he bought it (I have the original receipt), he never got round to cyclocross racing and now needs a house deposit. So I'm chuffed, got a unused SRAM force groupset cheaper than I could find it online plus all the extras.
Anyone want to buy the frame and forks...? Or an idea of price I should ask on Facebook? I was thinking £200?
An addition to the stable....
2019 Specialised Comp Carbon 29” Stumpjumper......
Been for a bit of a blast today however I’m riding 40 miles on Hit the Downs charity ride Sunday which I’m looking forward to
2019 Specialised Comp Carbon 29” Stumpjumper......
Been for a bit of a blast today however I’m riding 40 miles on Hit the Downs charity ride Sunday which I’m looking forward to
Edited by HoHoHo on Thursday 3rd May 21:20
Edited by HoHoHo on Thursday 3rd May 22:08
HoHoHo said:
Does this count as bike bits 
2019 Specialised Comp Carbon 29” Stumpjumper......
Been for a bit of a blast today however I’m riding 40 miles on Hit the Downs charity ride Sunday which I’m looking forward to
Sort of.2019 Specialised Comp Carbon 29” Stumpjumper......
Been for a bit of a blast today however I’m riding 40 miles on Hit the Downs charity ride Sunday which I’m looking forward to
Edited by HoHoHo on Thursday 3rd May 21:20
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Master Bean said:
HoHoHo said:
Does this count as bike bits
2019 Specialised Comp Carbon 29” Stumpjumper......
Been for a bit of a blast today however I’m riding 40 miles on Hit the Downs charity ride Sunday which I’m looking forward to
Sort of.2019 Specialised Comp Carbon 29” Stumpjumper......
Been for a bit of a blast today however I’m riding 40 miles on Hit the Downs charity ride Sunday which I’m looking forward to
Edited by HoHoHo on Thursday 3rd May 21:20
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Edited by HoHoHo on Thursday 3rd May 22:07
Maxxis Minion DHF 2.5WT to replace the 2.3 DHF on the front, which in turn replaced the Minion SS on the back, because, well, we're in the UK. Went tubeless at the same time, piece of piss, both tyres seated first time with an old track pump, don't know why people have so many issues 
And this bit of wonderful kit
And this bit of wonderful kit
Absolutely not needed, as there was nothing wrong with my old wheels, but I've been hankering after a set of Navigator 5-spokes for my track bike for a while now. Just test-fitted in the picture below as I'm still figuring out how to set up the speed sensor on the wheel without a hub or any spokes for a magnet.
blade runner said:
Absolutely not needed, as there was nothing wrong with my old wheels, but I've been hankering after a set of Navigator 5-spokes for my track bike for a while now. Just test-fitted in the picture below as I'm still figuring out how to set up the speed sensor on the wheel without a hub or any spokes for a magnet.
I dont really undestand bendy bar bikes but that looks fricking lovelyWell, my latest bike purchase has been a troubled affair.
Long story, but it had problems missed on the PDI. When I went back to the shop to raise the issues, they wouldn't look at it without charging me. They also said I'd have to pay for any parts being replaced.
The bike is a Raleigh Mustang Sport and when I spoke to Raleigh direct they could only offer services of another shop, 15 miles away. Ruins the point of using your local bike shop really.
Oh well. Think I'll just fix the issues myself. After being messed around by two local bike shops in the last year, its really put me off using them.
Long story, but it had problems missed on the PDI. When I went back to the shop to raise the issues, they wouldn't look at it without charging me. They also said I'd have to pay for any parts being replaced.
The bike is a Raleigh Mustang Sport and when I spoke to Raleigh direct they could only offer services of another shop, 15 miles away. Ruins the point of using your local bike shop really.
Oh well. Think I'll just fix the issues myself. After being messed around by two local bike shops in the last year, its really put me off using them.
I’ve also stopped using my local bike shop, after being messed around too many times.
I’ve just ordered some Danny MacAskill Fivetens, as I wanted some more casual MTB shoes that I can also drive in, after taking chuncks out of my shin last week when I learned mid hop that my Adidas Superstars don’t grip pedals as well as Fivetens. I unexpectedly found them with 35% off at Leisure Lakes, it must have been a recent change as even Google shopping was still listing them at full price there.
I’ve just ordered some Danny MacAskill Fivetens, as I wanted some more casual MTB shoes that I can also drive in, after taking chuncks out of my shin last week when I learned mid hop that my Adidas Superstars don’t grip pedals as well as Fivetens. I unexpectedly found them with 35% off at Leisure Lakes, it must have been a recent change as even Google shopping was still listing them at full price there.
The last week has been a bit expensive, not to mention fraught. I'm going Sram on my gravel bike as I I don't like the double pivot Shimano off road.
Apex 1 rear mech
Apex 1 brake
Apex 1 Shifter / brake
Sun Race 11 - 42 cassette
11 speed chain
cables
Absolute Black 38T narrow wide chain ring.
Good job I didn't pay for most of it
Apex 1 rear mech
Apex 1 brake
Apex 1 Shifter / brake
Sun Race 11 - 42 cassette
11 speed chain
cables
Absolute Black 38T narrow wide chain ring.
Good job I didn't pay for most of it
vwsurfbum said:
blade runner said:
Absolutely not needed, as there was nothing wrong with my old wheels, but I've been hankering after a set of Navigator 5-spokes for my track bike for a while now. Just test-fitted in the picture below as I'm still figuring out how to set up the speed sensor on the wheel without a hub or any spokes for a magnet.
I dont really undestand bendy bar bikes but that looks fricking lovelyTonyHetherington said:
I saw your order come in... thank you very much (that's us!)
Use the Gumchained Remedy with a nice stern rag or cloth (or in a cleaning machine/cellulose sponge), it's great stuff
It arrived quickly, thanks! (that's us!)Use the Gumchained Remedy with a nice stern rag or cloth (or in a cleaning machine/cellulose sponge), it's great stuff
Used a sponge this time for the gumchained remedy. I have a barbieri cleaner somewhere but it wasn’t in the first few places I looked....
It did a great job cleaning the chains and the ceramic lubricant seems good too, albeit after only 1 short ride so far
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