Anyone tried the 2.3mm rotors from Superstar? Thinking of getting some to reduce the freestroke on my Code brakes.
Been using them for about 6 months with my Mavens, 2.3mm 220mm front and rear. Working well for me although clearance is extremely tight with the mavens and fresh pads
"Those Banana Industries DB8s pair are now down to £30
SRAM DB8 4 Piston Hydraulic Disc Brake Set | Front & Rear | UK — bananaindustries
Get a set of brakes for cheaper than buying replacement pads."
I have a pair of these, they're very powerful, and much better than the Guides they replaced.
What clamps are you using?
They had some matchmaker ones recently for tenner each but I forgot to order some and they've gone up again. I'll wait to see if the drop again.
What clamps are you using?
Ali Express here. They had hinged ones or ded cheap "rigid" U-shapes, which is what I went for. Haven't fitted yet though so can't really say they work yet
That's a lazy answer, so I've been out & got an old handlebar from the garage. Fits just fine. Obviously they're not quite as easy to fit to bars on a built bike as the hinged ones (taking off grips, maybe shifters etc)
I`ve got a set of the cheapo u clamps and they work - just have to crank the bolt up. bit if electric tape on teh inside would probably help. if you have carbon bars buy better clamps
Just managed to grab the last Lupra 2.0 in purple (couldn't quite face the yellow). Pleased with that, I've been keeping an eye out for a decent waterproof for a while, and it seems like a bargain at just over £120.
Now ( hopefully 🤞) temperatures are heading in the right direction it's time for a lighter weight waterproof.
My Madison Flux has seen better days , got a replacement from Active Sport ? Used to be Mark Anthony! 😯
Found that out after I bought it , thought this could go wrong. Ordered Wednesday turned up Friday 👍
Can't vouch for it yet but the old version was 2 1/2 layer new is 3 L yet somehow as light and does pack down ? £74 against RRP £140 cheapest I'd seen elsewhere £110
Anyone ever done a big brand suspension seatpost? Do they work and not fall apart within a few rides? Posted on HotUKDeals...
Trek Pavement 40mm Suspension post in 27.2mm and 31.6mm flavours, with some length variation, for £9 (plus free collection from Trek dealer, but will Evans try to charge their usual £5?, or £4 postage).
Bought one for the novelty factor to try! 🤣
Anyone ever done a big brand suspension seatpost? Do they work and not fall apart within a few rides?
I had a USE one 20+ years ago on my CX bike. It did make a difference, in that there were features I could ride on the saddle with the suspension post fitted, whereas without it would have been a whack in the goolies. USE used to sell the service kit, with the bits that wore out, of which they did, and needed a rebuild after 2 years, only £15 or so at the time.
Now ( hopefully 
) temperatures are heading in the right direction it's time for a lighter weight waterproof.
My Madison Flux has seen better days , got a replacement from Active Sport ? Used to be Mark Anthony! 
Found that out after I bought it , thought this could go wrong. Ordered Wednesday turned up Friday 
Can't vouch for it yet but the old version was 2 1/2 layer new is 3 L yet somehow as light and does pack down ? £74 against RRP £140 cheapest I'd seen elsewhere £110
I'm selling a brand new Madison flux 2L in XL black in the classifieds for 30 quid 😉
Fairly sure, yes.
https://singletrackworld.com/advert/madison-flux-2l-waterproof-jacket-mens-xl-30-posted/
No idea if there of any good, but any lock is better than no lock.. https://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/hiplok-feb26?&sp_nav=ct-2.ev-32408.&utm_source=ac&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=w-sp.e-ds.m-1_1.d-20260228.st-UK_EU.a-15_Saturday.
Those hiplok zloks are good for delaying a thief if your bike is in eyesight, but not proper protection obviously.
Definitely better than one of those comedy gear cable retractable locks you could snip with a cable cutter, though
I've got one of the original keyed ones. Very light and packable.
I've ordered a couple of the combination ones - they're a bit beefier by all accounts
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 👍
