XT 2-pot brakes for £96 an end on Biketart's ebay shop with discount code - ends today though (3rd March). I'm very tempted to replace the codes on my new GT Sensor but the prospect of routing brake hoses internally is putting me off.
came up as 4 pot for me, although they do have 2 pots for a little over 80
Oh - 4 pot is what I meant. Easily confused 🙂
Customers: "Ooh 4 pots, that's twice 2, must be better"
Shimano: "Now our calipers have twice as many seals to leak from!"
Customers: "Ooh 4 pots, that's twice 2, must be better"
Shimano: "Now our calipers have twice as many seals to leak from!"
Hope's original DH brake was a 2 pot, the Moto V2. and their trial brakes have always been the same both with 2x26mm pistons.
Strangely enough the their first hydraulic the C2, also was a 2x26mm and that was and is a good powerful brake.
Customers: "Ooh 4 pots, that's twice 2, must be better"
Shimano: "Now our calipers have twice as many seals to leak from!"Hope's original DH brake was a 2 pot, the Moto V2. and their trial brakes have always been the same both with 2x26mm pistons.
Strangely enough the their first hydraulic the C2, also was a 2x26mm and that was and is a good powerful brake.
*At the time.
I've got c2s on a bike in the garage. Whilst they kicked the poop out of everything else available at the time, I can assure you that compared to anything from recent history, 'Good' and 'powerful' are a little open to interpretation.
That interpretation would also be dynamically open to interpretation, depending on whether at the start or end of the run, and how many times you'd had to adjust the fluid cap....
Customers: "Ooh 4 pots, that's twice 2, must be better"
Shimano: "Now our calipers have twice as many seals to leak from!"Hope's original DH brake was a 2 pot, the Moto V2. and their trial brakes have always been the same both with 2x26mm pistons.
Strangely enough the their first hydraulic the C2, also was a 2x26mm and that was and is a good powerful brake.
Hopes first DH brake was the DH4 which pre-dated the Moto.
SDG Tellis droppers on Merlin for £99. Meant to be good (for the price, a good alternative to the Ascend ones?). That said, the anodising wore off my old (used) one and I threw it in the bin. Worth a punt though maybe...
Forgot to post a pic of the Raleigh Trace e-bike I bought for my mate, it was highlighted as a PSA on here back in late January.
Excellent bike for £1000, she’s very chuffed with it and it has the Mahle X35+ ANT hub, I have since bought/fitted the https://mahle-smartbike.com/pulsar-one/ that allows control over lights/power levels rather than attempting to press the top tube button on the bike.
Also fitted a removable https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Topeak-Urban-Basket-Front-with-Fixer-9_274974.htm to the front, the basket is pretty poor as the paint is flaking off and whilst the new Topeak fixer 9 quick click handlebar mount is easy to fit, there is an issue with the plastic removal tab as it is very hard to operate- not up to the usual Topeak standard in the slightest, but it’s fitted and I can’t be bothered to return and hunt for another suitable replacement
They'll do it for you, for £17.50 - option at checkout. Though easy DIY
Anyone seen any decent deals on roof mounted bike racks? Thule 591s / 598s or other decent quality options?
Facebook Marketplace is your friend for cheap, barely used, Thule bike carriers
^ not directly answering but I got the Rockbros 2 bike suction pad jobby for £100 off eBay last month, works really well.
Gorewear Spirit windproof jacket £37.50
Only S, XL left in black
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/spirit-jacket-mens-100716?variant=1668
"Merlin have Float X2 performance 205 x 60 trunnion for £150 atm"
So I ordered one of these for my (new) Sentinel v3.. immediately got in touch with Fox UK about it and sent it off to them (straight out the box, never fitted) and they warrantied it for a MY24/25 Factory X2....
Not bad for £150!
DrP
Gorewear Spirit windproof jacket £37.50
Only S, XL left in black
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/spirit-jacket-mens-100716?variant=1668
with another 30% off with WHATEVERSAHEAD30 code, bringing it to £26.25 with free uk shipping.
with another 30% off with WHATEVERSAHEAD30 code, bringing it to £26.25 with free uk shipping.
Just bagged one at that price, bargain !!! 😀
SDG Tellis droppers on Merlin for £99. Meant to be good (for the price, a good alternative to the Ascend ones?). That said, the anodising wore off my old (used) one and I threw it in the bin. Worth a punt though maybe...
£20 cheaper on Biketart if you're after 170 drop
Bargain!
Gorewear Spirit windproof jacket £37.50
Only S, XL left in black
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/spirit-jacket-mens-100716?variant=1668
with another 30% off with WHATEVERSAHEAD30 code, bringing it to £26.25 with free uk shipping.
Really useful showerproof, windproof, breathable jacket. Passion shorts are only £12.50 too. Shame only in black
Gorewear Spirit windproof jacket £37.50
Only S, XL left in black
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/spirit-jacket-mens-100716?variant=1668
with another 30% off with WHATEVERSAHEAD30 code, bringing it to £26.25 with free uk shipping.
Good shout, i completely forgot about the code 🙄
@somafunk - nice stem cap and bike looks a bargain.
As I’ll never have a bike to fit my ssuk 07 stem cap onto I figured it’d be better on Amanda’s bike, she’s very chuffed with both as well as the mint sauce sticker 🙂 you can just about see the top of mints head under the Raleigh trace power button, she loves reading mint and i bought her the mint sauce book published in 2024 for Xmas that year, she still uses my mint key-ring for her house keys (she stole it when we split up in 2003)
Shes also got the Buddha pose of mint sauce tattooed on her arse cheek, It’s best for my health if I don’t post that pic 😆
I got some of the Passion Pants, ooeerr Mrs.
Cheers for the Gore jacket nod. Couldn't not at that price. Will it fit, probably not, we'll see!
Missed the Gore jacket in XL. If anyone not happy with theirs I’ll take it.
Agreed the Spirit jacket is ideal for Spring riding 👍
I bought 2 more pairs of the Passion ? shorts for £25; , I've already got a Blue pair again 👍
Agreed the Spirit jacket is ideal for Spring riding 👍
I bought 2 more pairs of the Passion ? shorts for £25; , I've already got a Blue pair again 👍
Missed the Gore jacket in XL. If anyone not happy with theirs I’ll take it.
@jkomo it's showing as available in XL for me right now edit: unless its the yellow one you're after
That’s weird, I’ll have another look.….
No, just small in black is what I’m seeing. Sad times.
Thanks for the heads up though @mashr
You've been sniped unfortunately. Was definitely there when I posted, but it's gone for me now too
These organiser storage boxes are almost half price at Screwfix at the moment.
They're actually really nice, solid quality. I've now got six of them for all my screws, bolts, bike bits and that.
Quite a nice size these ones and they stack and clip together should you want to do that.
I got some of the Passion Pants, ooeerr Mrs.
Have you had these before and how do they size?
Or if anyone has had their trousers / shorts as they all seem to have the same sizing table.
The size guide suggests they run small (29" for a medium?) but reviews aren't clear.
The only review I could find was an MBR one that suggested they're quite a close fit but large around the waist. That's the pants rather than the shorts, but I'm guessing they might be similar.
I've just got the Lupra 2.0 jacket in large and could probably have got away with a medium. Tempted by the shorts as well now. I'm gonna be like a walking Gore advert.
I got some passion shorts last year. 32 inch waist and got size large. They’re a good fit.
I go between a 30" and 32" waist and the medium trousers are a good fit. about 5'9" and the legs are quite long but slim, so you could get away with them if you're nearer 6'.
Thanks, I'm a 31 waist but struggle with slim fit stuff in the seat / thigh. A medium sounds ok waist wise but now a bit concerned they'll be too tight elsewhere.
Edit: Well looks like the shorts have suddenly turned to out of stock across the board. I should have been quicker!
Stans mountain tubeless kit £15.99 on sport pursuit. Seems a good price if you're not in a rush.
https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/4783113/
i didn't even know sleeping bag liners existed.. or have application for one? don't we wash our sleeping bags on occasion? well.. i do...
i didn't even know sleeping bag liners existed.. or have application for one? don't we wash our sleeping bags on occasion? well.. i do...
I think I've been using them for about 25 years... why would you want the hassle of washing and drying a whole sleeping bag versus a liner?
I hate the bloody things (sleeping bag liners). Find them very uncomfortable and get tangled up in them during the night
I hate the bloody things (sleeping bag liners). Find them very uncomfortable and get tangled up in them during the night
Lightweight (silk) PJs are much more convenient.
Gorewear have found some more sizes for the lupra 2.0 LE3 gore-tex jacket down the back of a sofa in black or grey colours for £164.
Don't forget to add code WHATEVERSAHEAD30 for an additional 30% off making these jackets £115.
Make sure you get the right size as they are closing at the end of March so may be too late to send back for a refund.
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/lupra-20-gore-tex-le3-jacket-mens-101327?variant=19041
That's lucky , code didn't work this time, stopped me buying something else I don't need! 🙄
That's lucky , code didn't work this time, stopped me buying something else I don't need! 🙄
Same here yesterday, but I used my Mrs email and it worked with that. You may be only able to use it once per email/person ??
That's lucky , code didn't work this time, stopped me buying something else I don't need! 🙄
As vortex has said, if the code didn't work try entering a different email when filling in your details. Worked for me 🙃
Where abouts and at what stage does the discount code go on, can't see it 😔
Where abouts and at what stage does the discount code go on, can't see it 😔
Go to your basket then select checkout and you should be at the page below. If there's no promo code box start again and enter a different email
- On a computer, I'll try that, thank you
Gorewear have found some more sizes for the lupra 2.0 LE3 gore-tex jacket down the back of a sofa in black or grey colours for £164.
Don't forget to add code WHATEVERSAHEAD30 for an additional 30% off making these jackets £115.
Make sure you get the right size as they are closing at the end of March so may be too late to send back for a refund.
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/lupra-20-gore-tex-le3-jacket-mens-101327?variant=19041
WHATEVERSAHEAD30 seems to have stopped working (for me at least) overnight. Shame. On the upside saved me £115.
Code is still working. Just tried it.
Change your email address to one you haven't used
Yeah I noticed the code had stopped working too. Didn't realise it was linked to email address.
You can also get a 25% code if you sign up for one via the site.
Consequently I've now bought 2 lupra jackets 🤯. One for lunchtime walks in the rain from work office and one for home.
Try this code NW25RP8ZIG, its 25% not the 30% of the other but it worked for me
How do these Lupra jackets size up in the real world?
I have a couple of bits of Gore clothing that I suspect was from their road lineup and as such is cut in a way that I need an **cough** XXL **cough** but I would realistically say I was an XL.
Looking at the sizing chart I'm probably an XL in the Lupra but are they cut to go over a jersey etc.
All help much appreciated 🙂
They come up just a touch small I'd say.. it's not a roadie fit XL just a very slightly slimly cut XL
I'm 6'3" 93kg and an XL is spot on.
Apologies for that horrendous mix of metric and imperial units
Impetric is fine with me 🤣
I'm the same hight as you but 10kg heavier 😏
Hmm
Looking at the step up to an XXL would suggest a sailesque fit.
Yeah possibly a teeny bit on the small side. I sized up to a large, could probably have got away with a medium but the body is cut quite short so I'm happy.
Worth bearing in mind the hood isn't great for walking around, they're definitely cut for a helmet.
I used a different email address and it worked 👍
Downside being at 70 years old will I ever wear all my different jackets out ! 😔😔😔😔
I tell myself , Orange Madison DTE for cold days on the road when it looks like rain , Black one same conditions off road , Madison Flux Orange for Spring on the road , Gore Spirit for warmer rainy days now I've added the Lupra for Spring off road ( packable)Seems I need to stay away from this topic ! 🙄🙄🙄
Gorewear Spirit windproof jacket £37.50
Only S, XL left in black
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/spirit-jacket-mens-100716?variant=1668
Seems to be back in stock at XL and the code still works. Just grabbed one for £26 delivered. Many thanks.
Code is still working. Just tried it.
Change your email address to one you haven't used
Ah yes, and it was mentioned further up. So that's cost £115 now then.
I’ve been resisting all the week… but now also have a £26 jacket, that I don’t really need, on its way
Nice, just ordered for £26. 🙂
Bloody hell, just got the spirit jacket!
That Spirit jacket does look great but OOS again! I'll keep a watch out for it. Instead I've got a Fernflow hooded windbreaker on the way in 'Tech Beige' for £52.32 delivered:
https://www.gorewear.com/en-uk/fernflow-hooded-windbreaker-mens-101132?variant=17219
Spirit still available on Sports Pursuit £49.99
None of the jackets above have ‘pit zips’ which seems an oversight to me.
Unless I am missing something?
I found the Spirit to be excellent for breathability it doesn't really need them , I'm guessing the Lupra is the same?
I too am beginning to look like a Gore billboard. I have had a Spirit for a couple of years which is my most worn jacket, a roadie one, Spin something, I think and I have just bought the Lupra. I have also got a thirty year old one that still gets worn occasionally. Incidentally my Lupra purchase worked fine with the code five minutes ago so it probably is an email issue
How long do they take to dispatch? Gore that is
Seems to be a bit variable but pretty quick dispatch. My orders have been shipped from EU via ups - takes a few days.
I thought they were UK?
Germany
Did anyone order on Friday morning also? No processing or dispatch email yet, just the order received one
Did anyone order on Friday morning also? No processing or dispatch email yet, just the order received one
Double post
Did anyone order on Friday morning also? No processing or dispatch email yet, just the order received one
Yes, ordered Friday and not heard anything, but it's early days.
Ordered last Tuesday and is due for delivery tomorrow