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Best Kit of 2008 - Forum Users Choice
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nickc; yeah, I suppose you're right. You can CHOOSE to be ripped-off, or not!
I've bought top-branded 'mtb' kit, and much cheaper non-specific stuff, and there's very little difference in quality, if any at all, with most of it. I appreciate some things are made by smaller companies, and are always going to cost a bit more than stuff that's made in huge volume in huge factories staffed by people on very low wages, but there is still a lot of stuff that is simply over-priced.
For balance, for example; I've bought Hope hubs, which cost a good bit more than other equivalents, and been glad of the investment in quality. So, as you say, 'choice'...
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All the Superstar gear that I own.
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My Castelli Espresso windstopper jacket.
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Dirtworker. End of ride, squirt off the mud, bike goes home clean, no rows about destroying the house, etc etc. Genius kit.
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XT Shifters - smoother and better than the rest
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E13 bashguard in stead of a big ring, with a 36 tooth middle ring. Just brilliant for the kind of riding the Iron Horse gets used for.
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Wingnut Enduro Pack - light, comfy and stable, side pockets = ace
Pure Racing Cobra i900 seat post - reliable and practical
Altura Attack 3/4 waterproof shorts - dry nads
Ibis Mojo - pretty and hardcore
Kona Ute - absolute blast; carry kids, shopping, spare wheels and go fast downhill in comfortPosted 3 years ago # -
Endura full length trousers. Expected to sweat like a pig. Didn't. Happy boy.
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one of those neoprene thingys you put on your forks to stop mud flinging up in your face.
essential!Posted 3 years ago # -
so much ive got in the last few months have been great. highlights tho gotta be wingnut hyper 3 and shimano winter boots for my riding comfort.
bike wise im loving the five spot
the talas forks seem to be working out great too and the dt ex1750 wheelset with rws levers i got to upgrade the wheels really stiffened (is that really a word) up the front end too
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Stan's Olympic Rims run without tubes. I wish I'd tried tubeless before.
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midge bars,they look fun but are very very comfortable,they amaze me every time i ride them,fantastic on single track
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Hope Tech X2 brakes
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Dirtworker
Gore Cosmo Windstopper jacket
Conti Mountain King SupersonicsPosted 3 years ago # -
Garmin Edge 705 and yet to try ATC5K camera. Of course my ever so trusty mount Saracen Zen2
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Ibis Mojo - it's...it's just....there are NO words to describe how good it is.
XTR Crankset (This has got to get the award for most improved since its last incarnation. The rings seem to last forever)
Gore Fusion trousers - They're frickin amazing. There's nothing to them, how on earth do they keep me warm, not sweaty and looking good?....the mind boggles.
Dirtworker - No more muddy bikes in the house.
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I have XTR cranks and really can't say they're noticeably better than the latest XTs. It's a purchase I wouldn't make again.
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GF - I don't have the latest XTs, was just comparing M960 - M970.
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My Joystick Maxx.
And the Aldi padded short liners, now I can finally wear my Endura baggies in comfort.
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Galvin Green Goretex Jacket
Aldi Flapjacks
Aldi Winter Gloves
Asda MTB Tyres
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My 2 Alfine setups - boomin marvellous.
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Specialized Radiant gloves. I used to really suffer with cold hands in winter and I've never found a warm glove that isn't the size and weight of a boxing glove - until now.
Endura eVent jacket, a truly waterproof waterproof that didn't break the bank, fits well, looks good and has all the features I want with none of the pointless fripperies.Posted 3 years ago # -
it would have to be my wellgo pedals i dont think the pins have worn down at all in 2 years!!!! and i ride to school everyday and mountainbike most weekends.
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Raceface Dh 3/4 shorts. Bombproof, comfy, not too hot, not too cold.
Thor gloves.
Maxxis tyres
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RRP p1ssflap neoprene mudguard thing - one of the best things i've ever bought for my bike. Obviously it can be done ghetto style with inner tube and zipties, but that doesn't involve spending any money and where's the fun in that?
Honourable mention to my Dialled Alpine, as it's a proper ace little bike.
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2nd hand pikes and slx 20mm hub. Cheap way to transform a bike!
Also oro k24's are top.
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Gore Phantom Jacket - just superb!
Hope Stainless BB - ridden it to hell and back and still okayPosted 3 years ago # -
Defeet Woolie Bolie socks - still comfy when wet.
Waterproof trousers from Millets - avoids puddle water enemas.
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