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Apparently stainless steel is softer than normal steel so stainless bearings are a false economy, just keep the normal ones in good condition and well greased and they'll last longer
Then why are ss guitar frets considered an upgrade then? Serious question, I’m not being argumentative.
Because normal guitar frets aren’t steel, they’re a nickel silver alloy
https://www.screwfix.com/p/turbogold-pz-double-countersunk-woodscrews-trade-pack-1400-pcs/40237
Turbo gold trade pack for £20, cheaper than they buy them in! Individual price of all packs £140
https://www.screwfix.com/p/turbogold-pz-double-countersunk-woodscrews-trade-pack-1400-pcs/40237
Turbo gold trade pack for £20, cheaper than they buy them in! Individual price of all packs £140
Might be worth checking b&q if you've got a trade card. Worked out at £18 last time.
Then why are ss guitar frets considered an upgrade then? Serious question, I’m not being argumentative.
Because different use cases. Guitar frets are not a high wear or load but they are exposed to corrosive sweat from fingers. The SS resists corrosion better and the lower hardness is unlikely to cause an issue.
Apparently stainless steel is softer than normal steel so stainless bearings are a false economy, just keep the normal ones in good condition and well greased and they'll last longer
I only replace with stainless bearings, I get many times longer service but that's mainly because moisture wrecks steel bearing no matter how carefully greased they are.
Would someone with more money than sense like to order this and let us know what you get?
https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/products/a-pile-of-crap-copy
Would someone with more money than sense like to order this and let us know what you get?
https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/products/a-pile-of-crap-copy
That is so tempting! If only I needed more random crap.
Would someone with more money than sense like to order this and let us know what you get?
I would but unfortunately I don't have anywhere near £50
How does "no returns or moaning" work with the distance selling regulations (or whatever it's called now)?
Would someone with more money than sense like to order this and let us know what you get?
https://www.bananaindustries.co.uk/products/a-pile-of-crap-copy
Size - s/m or L/XL. They don't sell many clothes so that suggests socks amongst the rest
Yeah, I wish someone did do it as a test. It's tempting, not tempting. Odd size stems, headset or tyre sizes are no use to me but equally I'd be oddly happy with a random ship clock/light, some socks and a bit of olive oil.
Rapha's newer trail trews in black are half price at the minute.
Yeah, I wish someone did do it as a test. It's tempting, not tempting. Odd size stems, headset or tyre sizes are no use to me but equally I'd be oddly happy with a random ship clock/light, some socks and a bit of olive oil.
Tempting isn't it, but my guess would be click 'clearance' then sort old-new <£10, which gives you various hemp paraphernalia, bamboo bits, sunglasses, socks, inner tubes, soap...
How does "no returns or moaning" work with the distance selling regulations (or whatever it's called now)?
There's exceptions for special orders so I guess they could claim every pile of shite is a special order?
Tempting isn't it
To be serious for a moment, no, it isn’t. They sell some awful crap so just imagine the stuff they couldn’t sell that is going into these bundles. Just my opinion but I think it may as well be addressed ‘straight to landfill’
To be serious for a moment, no, it isn’t. They sell some awful crap so just imagine the stuff they couldn’t sell that is going into these bundles.
100%
I actually laughed when I saw this offer on Insta.
If I had 50 quid to throwaway, it'd be tempting, just to see whats in one. Loads of left side pedals, snow chains, socks, soap, clocks, flip flops with spd clips etc.
They should tease a few items, at least.
OK, done the pile of shite, back to bargains.
40% of some Big Agnes bikepack tents (as updated versions out).
44% off grippy, waterproof 3 season boots. Great for pedalling and walking and plenty of room for warm socks.
My LBS have the excellent specialized 2fo flats for £49 in both colours. Got myself a new pair yesterday.
https://www.jejamescycles.com/product/18304977/specialized-specialized-2fo-roost-flat-shoes/option/
Fustle causeway 1.1, an excellent gravel bike, now on offer with Hunt gravel wheels for £799.
The causeway is on the mountain bike side of gravel but as an owner I’m very happy.
https://www.ridefustle.com/products/causeway-gr1-frameset-and-hunt-4-season-gravel-wheel-bunde
I'm stumpy of leg, so total post length is critical, as I'm both running shorter seat tubes and typically need as much drop as possible.
For anyone looking for the comparison tables, the OneUp V3 can be found here: removed link
..and this is the current Ascend options: removed linkOneUp does moar travel (up to 240) and more diameters, but for £99, if the Ascends are as good as their previous ones, it's a no-brainer for most use cases. I've run about half a dozen of the old Ascends over the years on the family's bikes, and they are the only ones that haven't needed any maintenance at all. The new ones look a bit different, and stock seems to be cleared out. Worth following for sure though.
[EDIT]Tell a lie - they do a slightly fancier one that goes to 130: removed link
I got one of these (200mm). The adjustable variety. So far it seems great.
Garmin Forerunner 255 GPS watches now £169.99 -
https://www.freewheel.co.uk/garmin-forerunner-255-gps-watch-varfr255
Smaller piles of crap now available at banana.
£6 p+p
Now that sideways slithering season is upon us, BikeInn have some Hillbilly tyres for cheap
OK, postage starts from about £12 but even buying a single tyre it still appears to be cheaper than anywhere else if you want those specific tyres.
I ordered 3 tyres and some SP41. Delivery was about £15
They've got a good range of Vittoria tyres too at fairly keen prices compared to UK sources.
I've ordered from them a couple of times. Price on the website is the price you pay. Duty and VAT are included.
Now that sideways slithering season is upon us, BikeInn have some Hillbilly tyres for cheap
Any recommendations for a rear tyre to go with the Hillbilly on the front?
Any recommendations for a rear tyre to go with the Hillbilly on the front?
DHR2 or Wild Enduro Rear for me usually.
Thanks for the spot @fathomer - absolutely love these trousers, best I've had by a longshot. At half off I had to grab another pair
What is sizing like for Rapha trousers ? I have fast and light trail shorts in Large and they are slim fitting.
Not sure if I want to go L or XL trousers.
Bike Inn have some good prices on rear shocks at the
@kuman probably a bit small I'd say, I can often get away with a small but no way with these. The mediums with the cinches pulled in fit well.
bens thanks
BikeInn have some Hillbilly tyres for cheap
Great, I got a 27.5 gravity to try on the back. At 15 psi with a Tannus Tubeless insert in there (Cam at NSMB tested that pressure with Tannus in slimy conditions and loved it https://nsmb.com/articles/tannus-armour-tubeless-inserts-tested/) ,
Hillbily T9 + Tannus should be seriously better on Winter roots (I hope). My Specialized KSL 1.1 should compensate for the weight and T9 compound drag. It has been fine on rear DH tyres like the DH16 in the past - one of the lovely advantages of a low power E bike.
At my age, I'd have to think really seriously about the rear tyre on a me-powered bike
For the price they're selling them, I grabbed an extra one to try on the back. If it's awful, I can just keep it for the front so it's not a great loss.
I'm not sure whether to move the current Butcher to the back or stick with a DHR. I do wish summer would hurry up already though.
One for changeable temperatures
https://planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-pro-line-365x-3-4-length-bib-shorts-1
I've just got a pair, having previously not really got on with the shorts versions sizing. Fit is 'interesting' I'm normally somewhere between a L and XL, but plumped for a XL with these. I'm average build 6'2, but with a long torso, and if I'm honest the legs are a little long and the straps are a little short for the size or not stretchy enough. Fit wise they're comfortable enough and I'd not want to size down despite the everso slightly baggy knee sections.
however, they're a tenner.
if they fit you, they'll serve well as an in between seasons pair of shorts.
Nice raceface carbon bars for £60. I've got these in 40mm rise and they feel pretty similar to the oneup.
https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/clothing/trousers-tights/endura-mt500-spray-trouser-black__345175
Great price on these in various colours and sizes.
https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/clothing/trousers-tights/endura-mt500-spray-trouser-black__345175
Great price on these in various colours and sizes.
Oooooooh very tempted, I’ve had a pair of these for about 6 years and they are still brilliant, I don’t really need a spare pair but… 🙂
https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/clothing/trousers-tights/endura-mt500-spray-trouser-black__345175
Great price on these in various colours and sizes.
Oooooooh very tempted, I’ve had a pair of these for about 6 years and they are still brilliant, I don’t really need a spare pair but… 🙂
How do these size up? Im 36" waist but stocky legs and wonder if xl may be a wise choice
I also have an ancient pair that are still going strong but the newer version are a bit nicer fitting with the lower leg taper. Not sure how the bigger ones size up but the small are good for 31-32w.
That's a very good price - The Endura Spray pants ARE quite a good fit and nice and warm, but don't expect much in the way of keeping the wet out. I've had 2 pairs & even the most recent (maybe 18 months old), fine in drizzle but riding through the inevitable British wet foliage / ferns or splash through a few puddles and they are soaked through and heavy plus sticking to the legs from the knees down pretty soon. It must be a matter of taste or local conditions because I know lots of folk love them (e.g. Will's Singletrack review was made me buy em)
Merlin seem to have some good deals on SRAM brakes, too. Older models, but that shouldn't really matter
https://www.merlincycles.com/sram-mtb-brake-sale-338700
How do these size up? Im 36" waist but stocky legs and wonder if xl may be a wise choice
I'm 36 in waist and XL are spot on for the waist . I'm 6 foot 1/ 33 inch inside leg, trousers are a good fit on me length wise..