Worth noting it looks like they come set up Euro-style so could be a minor faff setting them up.
The pair doesn't - it comes as a "J kit" which IIRC means the levers aren't attached to the hose, making it easier for internal routing install. From the link:
Please note: when ordered as individual brakes they are supplied as EU spec so the front brake is on the left & the rear is on the right. They are supplied as a J-Kit, so when orders are as a pair, this does not matter.
Looking for some 29er, boost 120mm forks that don't weigh the same as a boat ⚓ if anyone sees any bargains
I bought those TRP brakes at £70. Bargain indeed. They don't come connected which is great. Little hex plug in the inserts. Mine didn't have olives though, just spare inserts.
Super easy to bleed from the lever too, takes 2 mn.
I use 1.8mm rotors and that's fine btw.
Worth noting it looks like they come set up Euro-style so could be a minor faff setting them up.
The pair doesn't - it comes as a "J kit" which IIRC means the levers aren't attached to the hose, making it easier for internal routing install. From the link:
Please note: when ordered as individual brakes they are supplied as EU spec so the front brake is on the left & the rear is on the right. They are supplied as a J-Kit, so when orders are as a pair, this does not matter.
Aah I stand corrected! Even better.
not my favourite barkes, but at that price!!!!
Related to the FGF , i've been contemplating a Sprindex for a while and finally gone for it.
Sport and Leisure have them on eBay for £84.99 using the coupon code CHILLY15. Lots of different sizes and configurations available.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/335493368467?var=544944684518
these seem a bargain ?
Weird that is says it's a brake set but they have another ad for those brakes that actually are a set and are £45. Also it looks like the levers are Euro set up going off hose lengths.
Weird that is says it's a brake set but they have another ad for those brakes that actually are a set and are £45. Also it looks like the levers are Euro set up going off hose lengths.
I think the option selection is just a bit obtuse - if you select actual hose lengths for both front and rear (on the original link) you get the set for £45. Hose lengths look OK to me, and think the levers are ambidextrous anyway.
So you can buy them individually for £15 each (with free postage I think?) or you can buy a pair for £45? What am I missing?
So you can buy them individually for £15 each (with free postage I think?) or you can buy a pair for £45? What am I missing?
Front brake is £15 but rear brake is £41.99 (select Front Hose Length : Rear Brake Only, Rear Hose Length : 1800mm).
Related to the FGF , i've been contemplating a Sprindex for a while and finally gone for it.
Sport and Leisure have them on eBay for £84.99 using the coupon code CHILLY15. Lots of different sizes and configurations available.
Thanks, that’s nudged me into trying one too
Ah! Light dawns! Thanks for that.
No worries - it's a bit of a UI fail. £40.50 with code BCR10 in any case..
SRAM Code Stealth Silver brakeset now down to £150 (or £135 with code BCR10)
Those Code Silver Stealth are great brakes, they came on my e-bike. Very happy with them. Smashing price that, and the original Code RSC are around the same price.
No worries - it's a bit of a UI fail. £40.50 with code BCR10 in any case..
No worries - it's a bit of a UI fail. £40.50 with code BCR10 in any case..
For cheap brakes that are actually good - Cura 2 set for 90 Euro (if you'r ein the UK, remove german vat from that, add yours and duty)
https://www.bike-discount.de/en/formula-cura-pm-disc-brake-set
No worries - it's a bit of a UI fail. £40.50 with code BCR10 in any case..
that's not a pair, it's the front for 25+post. and no rears in stock.
Having suffered with a couple of sets on bikes in the past, I'd say the best solution to the confusion over which Level brakes you'll get is to simply steer well clear of them altogether. Unreliable, awkward buggers that don't really work very well even when they're technically working.
No worries - it's a bit of a UI fail. £40.50 with code BCR10 in any case..
that's not a pair, it's the front for 25+post. and no rears in stock.
FFS. I give up!
No worries - it's a bit of a UI fail. £40.50 with code BCR10 in any case..
that's not a pair, it's the front for 25+post. and no rears in stock.
FFS. I give up!
For cheap brakes that are actually good - Cura 2 set for 90 Euro (if you'r ein the UK, remove german vat from that, add yours and duty)
https://www.bike-discount.de/en/formula-cura-pm-disc-brake-set
I have Cura 2s and they're absolutely stonking brakes. Apparently not much less power than the Cura 4s. REALLY tempted by a pair to replace the Deore 4 pots on my new bike.
On the topic of of brakes I am surprised no one has linked to this deal yet from Banana Industries.
Hang on 90 quid for a pair of cura 2's?
Is that really for a pair or for one?
As far as I can tell it's for a pair.
Changed the country to UK and it's now £67.62 with £17.87 shipping, plus you'll have to add VAT on top of that. Which I think takes it to just over a hundred quid all in (not sure if you pay VAT on the delivery or not).
Still a bargain, I'd say.
Yep that is seriously cheap for a pair of those brakes, I have 2 pairs on different bikes and trying to decide if I can justify a spare set
I'm not exactly sure what model Cura they are but you'll notice that the lever blade has a knob on the end (a bit motorbike style) that the normal Cura doesn't have
AFAIK, bike discount have a min order of £175 ish for shipping to UK, similar to other German shops.
Fine if there's a group buy though...
AFAIK, bike discount have a min order of £175 ish for shipping to UK, similar to other German shops.
I thought the same but when I went through the steps to checkout (I didn't complete it) they didn't mention it so maybe the policy has changed.
Those Cura brakes look good and I wouldn't have an issue with them being 2 piston. I am not sure they are that compelling compared to the UK sourced TRPs at 30% less. I think we tend to prefer what we know and I am no different. I would seriously struggle to move away from TRP as they are so user friendly to install and use standard size pads and just work so well and so reliably.
I don't think you can buy a bad brake anymore if you avoid SRAM and Shimano 😂
AFAIK, bike discount have a min order of £175 ish for shipping to UK, similar to other German shops.
I thought the same but when I went through the steps to checkout (I didn't complete it) they didn't mention it so maybe the policy has changed.
now I'm on a proper laptop and not my phone.
https://www.bike-discount.de/en/service-for-uk-customers
"For customers from Great Britain there is a minimum order value of 175 GBP incl. shipping costs. Unfortunately, it is currently not possible to ship complete bicycles and bulky goods to the UK.
National sales tax as well as customs & Import fees:
Deliveries to Great Britain are net, i.e. without national sales tax. This tax is then due on import. If United Kingdom is selected as the country of delivery, the prices are displayed in the shop without sales tax.
In addition to the shipping costs calculated by Bike-Discount, additional import costs may apply. These are usually about any import duties and national sales tax."
would be interesting to see if you did manage to check out, it may be that policy has changed but they've not updated the details.
@nickfrog - if you like an off/on brake, the Curas are way, way better than the TRPs I've ridden (admittedly only the DHR Evos but they're meant to be top of the line). More stopping power, better feel.
Cheers. I don't like an on/off feel, modulation is really important to me.
As for power, I never had a brake where I couldn't lock a tyre at will with just one finger so my view is that all decent brakes have huge power anyway. I really don't believe there are huge variations on the same pad/rotor.
Resilience is far more important for me.
I find my Curas modulate really well, but I guess mebbe I'm just used to them. There's not loads of lever stroke between 'gently slowing down' and 'nearly over the bars' but I quite like that. You just need to be gentle with 'em.
^ that's precisely the kind of modulation characteristic I don't want. Fine most of the time and then if you have to panic brake, not fine.
My memory of the TRPs was they have better modulation than Shimano: not as immediately powerful feeling on initial pull, but with a nice ramp up in braking force as you pulled harder. Perhaps not as outright powerful as the 4-piston XT M8120s I'm using now.
I've bought TRPs to complete my kids' new bikes. Had planned to reuse existing 2-pot Shimanos from their previous bikes but needed longer hoses at £18-20ea, so for a bit extra they're getting new TRPs instead and leaves me with the take-off brakes from their new bikes to sell.
Thanks for the PSA @superstu 😎
^ that's precisely the kind of modulation characteristic I don't want. Fine most of the time and then if you have to panic brake, not fine.
That's fair. I guess I've had them that long (and other brakes like them) I'm just used to it. Maybe I should try something less grabby and see how I get on...
There are quite a few bits of cycling clothing in this auction ending later today:
Worth mentioning that there are hammer fees and VAT to pay, so you'll be paying roughly 50% over the bid price.
I'm not exactly sure what model Cura they are but you'll notice that the lever blade has a knob on the end (a bit motorbike style) that the normal Cura doesn't have
Squinting a lot at the pic, I think there's some kind of rubber cover stuck on the end of the blade
When did this become a what brakes thread?
Do you want to bring the brake chat to a firm, controlled stop?
When did this become a what brakes thread?
Do you want to bring the brake chat to a firm, controlled stop?
Hat tip
Looking for some 29er, boost 120mm forks that don't weigh the same as a boat ⚓ if anyone sees any bargains
@rOcKeTdOg - Merlin have Fox 34 Step-Cast forks for £395 (minus any loyalty points you can use / scrounge)
Cheap forks here as well. Yes there is import tax to pay but still work out cheap.
https://mtbclassicparts.com/en/collections/federgabeln?sort_by=manual&filter.p.m.custom.modell=34
UBER 25% off and ends 9:00am GMT - 02/02/2026
Code. JAN25
I'll have to buy some at this price
Errr what the hell?! For £36 posted it seems silly not to..
Just bear in mind the db8s are minus clamps as far as I can see (sold separately on the website for a tenner each side)
I got some off Ali express for £3 or so.
Got a surplus of rear wheels and lack of front wheels? No problem, use a rear wheel fork for £80! 🤣
I just bought an Endura Singletrack II jacket olive green in my local TK Maxx for £49.99 (Isle of Wight)
I bought an L and saw a S there as well, they have shorts on their website so may be a few other bits as well
Cheap forks here as well. Yes there is import tax to pay but still work out cheap.
https://mtbclassicparts.com/en/collections/federgabeln?sort_by=manual&filter.p.m.custom.modell=34
Thank you. Have you ordered from them before? I am confused as other German sellers sell exvat so VAT to be added at custom clearance.
However those guys say that you need a VAT number to get exvat pricing but not clear if that applies to the UK (you shouldn't need a VAT number for the UK to pay exvat).
In other words are those prices in £ exvat or incvat?
Has anyone seen any decent deals on road helmets?
Any good deals on full face helmets?
Loads of helmets on Sport Pursuit.
Cheap forks here as well. Yes there is import tax to pay but still work out cheap.
https://mtbclassicparts.com/en/collections/federgabeln?sort_by=manual&filter.p.m.custom.modell=34
Thank you. Have you ordered from them before? I am confused as other German sellers sell exvat so VAT to be added at custom clearance.
However those guys say that you need a VAT number to get exvat pricing but not clear if that applies to the UK (you shouldn't need a VAT number for the UK to pay exvat).
In other words are those prices in £ exvat or incvat?
It reads business customers fill in VAT No to receive discount, private customers ignore fields - from which I'm assuming prices inc VAT. £270 posted for FOX Perf Elite 34's - even with 20% VAT and some 2.5% import tax is still a fair bargain.
But is that really that good? Probably around £350 after tax and the inevitable customs handling charge. I think they are £400 on merlin and most can get a loyalty token to bring that down slightly. So it'smaybe £40 saving to deal with an unknown seller in a different country where delivery any returns, if needed, are likely to be significantly more complicated.
https://www.johnpyeauctions.co.uk/Event/Details/472678780/Marchington-Premium-Room-02-Cycle-Attire
Another auction of cycling attire.
VAT, postage and hammer fees added to the bid price total about 50%
TK Maxx in Guisley (Leeds) have a size L Endura Singletrack 2 jacket for £49.99 if anyone is looking for one
But is that really that good? Probably around £350 after tax and the inevitable customs handling charge. I think they are £400 on merlin and most can get a loyalty token to bring that down slightly. So it'smaybe £40 saving to deal with an unknown seller in a different country where delivery any returns, if needed, are likely to be significantly more complicated.
Thought I'd find out, as I wanted matte finish.
Under half price at £25. Altura Esker base layer. Also 10% discount if you sign up. The discount code says not for sale items but it was accepted. The sale colour is carbon not the off white reviewed by Road CC.
www.altura.co.uk/products/altura-esker-mens-polartec%E2%84%A2-long-sleeve-trail-jersey
https://road.cc/offroad/content/review/jerseys/altura-esker-trail-mens-long-sleeve-jersey-8977
Bargain. I have one of those in off-white, it's super toasty for colder rides.
Any views on sizing? I'd normally be a large, but the sizing charts would suggest XL...
I have a medium, and all my other riding tops are mediums. These have decently long sleeves and body (I have a proportionally long body, and often find sleeves are annoyingly short - these are spot on). There's room for my middle-aged spread without being flappy, and the sleeves are quite close-fitting - almost clingy - but in a good way. There's room in there for bigger arms than mine.
You can also get the Polartec version for a out the same price , super toasty it's been my go to the last 2 Winters
Anyone aware of any good deals on biking related hoodies for someone who takes a Medium/Large?
I could do with at least one, but £50 for most is a bit of a stretch for one…
Or do I just need to suck it up that things JUST cost more nowadays, appreciate the ideal time to look is summer really too!
Banana Industries Minion tyres £15 , not sure about compound , too many variations
Quite a lot of Leatt stuff on sport pursuit
https://www.sportpursuit.com/products?bid=3283&sp_src_search=leatt
Anyone aware of any good deals on biking related hoodies for someone who takes a Medium/Large?
I could do with at least one, but £50 for most is a bit of a stretch for one…
Or do I just need to suck it up that things JUST cost more nowadays, appreciate the ideal time to look is summer really too!
Under £50! (just)
https://singletrackworld.com/shop/category/merch/?orderby=price-desc&paged=1
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Anyone aware of any good deals on biking related hoodies for someone who takes a Medium/Large?
I could do with at least one, but £50 for most is a bit of a stretch for one…
Or do I just need to suck it up that things JUST cost more nowadays, appreciate the ideal time to look is summer really too!
I've just bought an XL hoodie from gore for £20
Maybe worth having a look?
New Freeranger with di2 for £1600!
https://planetx.co.uk/products/on-one-free-ranger-shimano-grx-717-di2-carbon-gravel-bike
www.superstarcomponents.com have got 50% off pads and discs this weekend.
The pads and rotors are great
Have they stopped their blue ebike pads? They seemed to be like their Kevlar pads but lasted longer.
I liked the Kevlar pads but loved the ebike pads.
Going back to the brake chat, are people actually interested in SRAM Level brakes? I took a pair of my DJ/pumptack bike and was going to bin them thinking it's not worth trying to sell them.
Replaced them with the Code RSC from above so I can do some basic trials-y stuff
I've sold a pair from a bike on ebay but Level's don't sell for much :/
Bird bikes have a the Aether full build for a really good price if anyone is tempted for a new bike.Spec looks pretty good as well. Current £1995 for the full build.
Aether 9c Full carbon frame, 130mm travel, 29er. Gloss raw (Black)
RockShox Lyrik Select RC 29″ 150mm (Current model), Black
RockShox Super Deluxe Air, Select+ 210×55
Full Deore 12 speed drivetrain w/170mm cranks
Shimano M6120 Deore 4-pot brakes with RT66 180/203 rotors
DT Swiss M1900 Wheels
Maxxis Shorty V2 29*2.4 EXO TR 3C Maxx Terra (Tubeless)
Bird 170mm Down Dropper v2.1 post
Bird Blank Stem 40mm
NEXT R Carbon Bars 20R 800W Red Graphics
Bird Headset, Red.
Bird Seat Clamp, Red
Bird Stork Saddle
https://www.bird.bike/product/warehouse-clearance-special-aether-9c-gloss-black-complete/