https://www.syntace.com/en_GB/shop/hubs/accessories-spare-parts/
All parts for wheels and hubs available direct with free postage. Extremely high quality wheels from same company responsible for Liteville bikes
- Thanks for seeking that out. All states seem available. Spokes etc too. Nice. Such a bargain wheel set.
meh. 1850g for the pair? they're cheap i guess.
I admire the skepticism about those wheels. The fantasy RRP is utterly irrelevant, as they are £220 or £198 in my case. I reckon if you don't need new wheel then the best choice is to not buy new wheels.
Having said all that if they were £800 RRP then they would retail at £500 and quite frankly they would have been competitive at this price. The weight is not necessarily conducive of value either. Some heavy wheels are expensive because of other factors and particularly how much abuse they can take.
Having got mine I am astounded by the build quality, the machining and the engineering having gone into them. I recently bought some Roval Controls on 350 hubs for £333 at 60% off and they feel quite low rent in comparison.
I have some M1900 too and those feel very very cheap in comparison. And they are 200g heavier if that's important and they are sleeved. I think you would have to pay £350 for those though which suddenly feels very poor value.
And the only cheap thing about the Syntace is the price. They look, ride and feel VERY expensive.
Park Tool Shimano EP8 Lockring Tool for £24.25 on Amazon – https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B083WMKGSV
Park Tool Shimano EP8 Lockring Tool for £24.25
If thats for the chainring - Are you finding that its undoing itself ?
Blue threadlock is going to be better for the parts than constantly trying to tighten it up
Trailvision up to 40% off bearings. Used these for years for frame and headset bearings. One of the few that are packed with marine grease
Park Tool Shimano EP8 Lockring Tool for £24.25
If thats for the chainring - Are you finding that its undoing itself ?
Blue threadlock is going to be better for the parts than constantly trying to tighten it up
Nah my chainring is all good, just a decent price to get it in the toolbox!
Budget spec. Only in M or XL but would be a good starting point. Particularly if you've got nice forks/ wheels etc to swap onto it
^^ seems to be totally sold out
I wouldn't even say that spec needs any changes, it's incredibly solid
7 mesh shorts approaching sensible pricing in the Stiff sale
https://www.stifmtb.com/collections/shorts?gf_30158=7Mesh
Re Syntace wheels, mine turned up today. First impressions very good. Nice tight and even build, quality seems excellent but time will tell on durability I guess.
I was slightly worried they would be a bit narrow but they're a decent width, slightly narrow than an xm481, should be good for trail/enduro unless you run really big tyres.
Hopefully I'll get them slung on my hardtail later this evening.
Edit: I also agree there's more to worry about than weight. I'd prefer a nice strong durable set of wheels that last. That said I'm hefty, no race snake, ride hard, and consequently I tend to break stuff
^^ seems to be totally sold out
I wouldn't even say that spec needs any changes, it's incredibly solid
It wasn't when I posted. There were M and XL in stock but only in black. All showing as out of stock now though.
Shimano TL-FC41 Chainring Installation Tool £8.95 + P&P
https://www.biketart.com/products/shimano-tl-fc41-adapter-installation-tool
^ thanks for that. Is that tool strictly necessary to change a ring on a 12 speed XT chainset or can use a BB tool?
is that tool strictly necessary to change a ring on a 12 speed XT chainset or can use a BB tool?
In the drive for more and more standards they are slightly different sizes and it is a little bit smaller.
You can get an anodised aluminium one on Ali express as well a bit cheaper
is that tool strictly necessary to change a ring on a 12 speed XT chainset or can use a BB tool?
In the drive for more and more standards they are slightly different sizes and it is a little bit smaller.
You can get an anodised aluminium one on Ali express as well a bit cheaper
Thx. Bar Stewards. 😂
^ thanks for that. Is that tool strictly necessary to change a ring on a 12 speed XT chainset or can use a BB tool?
A BB t
FFS. I give up.
Fans of mid-price ANC earbuds rejoice.
A successor to Sonys acclaimed 700’s.
https://www.whathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/sony-wf-c710n
this should mean some hefty discounting on the 700’s.
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XT brakes, both ends for a decent price -
Anyone seen a killer deal on the 4pot version of these? Merlin looking good at £235.
Anyone seen a killer deal on the 4pot version of these? Merlin looking good at £235.
Deviate selling them at £100 each: https://store.deviatecycles.com/collections/bike-parts (although I'd check stock level with them first by calling/emailing).
Anyone seen a killer deal on the 4pot version of these? Merlin looking good at £235.
Deviate had them for £100 an end recently.
Thanks for that. They look out of stock at the moment but I will probably put an order in as I am not in a hurry. Cheers
If you see anything else you want it might be worth a call to see if they have a return kicking around the warehouse.
Fox 36 forks 29" with paint defect back at Merlin £249, with an extra £10 off if you use your loyalty points.
Polar are selling their Pacer Pro sports watch (newer cheaper model) for £210, used to be £300.
I've just bought one to replace my Garmin Forerunner which decided that talking to my phone was too much trouble.
So far it seems pretty OK, although I've only had it a few days.
https://www.polar.com/uk-en/pacer-pro
Just saw these - Ride Concepts shoes for £37 (size 9 or 10 only)
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/ride-concepts/livewire-shoes-140391
I know, I know, Evans! But if you needs some flatties 😀
it's available (or has been) for a very similar price on places like Amazon when I did a cursory search.
it's available (or has been) for a very similar price on places like Amazon when I did a cursory search.
ah yes! appears to be cheap anyway. i shouldve looked myself! 🤠
The Adidas outlet at Gretna Gateway have 5.10 trailcross LT flat shoes for £28.00. Loads of sizes but in store only.
Nicked off HotUKDeals. Terrex paclite jacket £55. Look like a 1950s rambler 👍
The Adidas outlet at Gretna Gateway have 5.10 trailcross LT flat shoes for £28.00. Loads of sizes but in store only.
Ta, I am going past tomorrow.
Nicked off HotUKDeals. Terrex paclite jacket £55. Look like a 1950s rambler
I tried one of the Adidas jackets on in our local TKMaxxxxxxx - really odd square cut, way to short to be of use on the hill.
re the trailcross shoes, a friend also let me know they had them priced similarly in the gunwharf portsmouth store
@chestrockwell - is this legit? A £500 rowing machine for £70?!
Yes mate, absolutely. They have to be rid of all stock by the end of the month so just want it gone. They used to supply Tesco and Argos so it's that kind of standard.
Endura MT500 full face black in m/l for £28.95
https://www.biketart.com/products/endura-mt500-full-face-mips-helmet?variant=42026455892147
that's insane, I've had 2 of these, brilliant helmets, i pedalled everywhere in my first for a the first couple of years of riding.. almost tempted to buy the MIPS version at that price
that's insane, I've had 2 of these, brilliant helmets, i pedalled everywhere in my first for a the first couple of years of riding.. almost tempted to buy the MIPS version at that price
That's good to know! bought for ebike enduro laps and summer alps trip
I think someone mispriced it, the XL is 208.99
kimbers - there is only one way to fit your head in a smaller helmet, and I'm not sure you like the answer
Ordered one for my son. We’ll see if it shows up!
Just had a refund from Biketart so must have been an error as suspected. Up to £208 now
Yep, got mine too. Someone’s getting a bollocking this morning!
My email says it was cancelled "at the customer's request". Maybe they are trying to cover it up 😉
Balfes had these helmets at 79£ recently. Dunno if they still have or what sizes.
Maxxis Aspen tyres for £25. Lightweight and very fast rolling, perfect for current conditions. If enough of us buy them, we can definitely make it rain.
https://www.merlincycles.com/maxxis-aspen-exo-tr-folding-mtb-tyre-29-321319.html
Home bargains have some camping bits in and as part of that have some butane propane mix 350g gas canisters with a standard thread for your normal camping stoves. £1.50 which is the cheapest I've ever seen!
They are not a very convenient shape (thin and tall) so you would struggle.to use directly except for a remote stove with a long hose.
However you can get an adapter to refill empties.
Earlier I fully refilled 3x standard empty 100g cartridges from a home bargains one and there's still a bit left over.
I'm not sure what the mix is so unsure of cold weather performance, but still 👍
I bloody love homebargains.
Also got Nigerian Guinness 330ml for £1.50 and various other treats. It got a bit more expensive than I was expecting on my visit earlier but I've got loads of swag
For those who didn't get your Endura full face helmets, Balfes have the singletrack for £69 - https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/helmets-protection/helmets/endura-singletrack-full-face-helmet-in-blueberry__73037
I've got that helmet - it's pretty good and well worth that price.
Med & large now £33, bargain!
I've ordered the Singletrack full face XL last night at 33 but today price up to 50 so here's hoping it actually shows up! Have had confirmation so fingers crossed!
James
The £6 Aldi hydration bladder in store has the same "neck" fitting as many old school camelbaks, https://www.aldi.co.uk/product/adventuridge-hiking-accessories-000000000616899001
My go-to Muc Off Chamois Cream is £19.93 at Halfords at the moment.. extra £5 off with the free Motoring Club voucher (add a £1 item to push it over £20) brings it down to £15.83.
https://www.orangebikes.com/shop/factory
Big dump of Orange Stage Evo frames have landed on the site with 50% off if anyone is in the market? All sizes and a choice of shock as we go to press.
They've also dropped the price of some of the other kit on this page. Five or Alpine Evo frame + shock for £850 seems decent to me!
I'm getting a bit worried about Orange again now.
But I can heartily recommend the Stage Evo, or that Switch 6 mk1 frame they're doing for £900 - both great fun bikes.
Could be more trouble but, optimistically, hopefully this is just the long overdue trimming of the herd
TBH they've had some great deals for a good while now and drop the price the longer they hang about. Assume it's just stuff they have to shift (most of the bargains are not the current frame) as I've been waiting for a longer travel bargain in XL that has not materialised yet! Assume there'll be some new stuff before long?
Those reduced Orange prices now seem to be at the RRP they should have been in the first place. They now need to start discounting off those half decent "normal" prices.
20% off everything aside bikes & components (bikepacking stuff, cycle accessories & cycle clothing still seems to get the discount though) over at alpkit this BH weekend with code birthday20
Alpkit | Go Nice Places, Do Good Things
great price for a capable trail bike
Banana Industries has some £20 offers for the weekend including High Rollers and Aggressors both tubeless ready , trying to convince myself I don't need any more tyres for ages !
^ any resistance to making unnecessary pneumatic purchases is futile.
If anyone fancies gambling with Endura sizing/quality, there's 20% off site-wide today including already-reduced stuff: https://www.endurasport.com/
some good deals over a polar on watches
m430 only £65
Those reduced Orange prices now seem to be at the RRP they should have been in the first place. They now need to start discounting off those half decent "normal" prices.
If you can point me towards the other UK hand built full suss frames with a decent shock for £900 RRP I'm all ears!
Why would it have to be UK built? I don't see that as a plus. TW probably have the best frame builders.
Because the one you're on about is, so comes with the related additional cost. The RRP of a decent hard tail frame is north of £900 these days!
This is really niche but I'm feeling very pleased to have discovered it. We have annual worldwide travel insurance through our RBS Premier Platinum account. Cover is limited to trips of less than 30 days. My daughter is going to the US for 80 days and it was going to cost me £167 to upgrade the cover to extended trip. Instead of doing this, I have upgraded the bank account to Premier Black. This only costs £12 per month more but includes trips up to 90 day and airport lounge access (I've got a few trips coming up so will make good use of this). I'll only stick with this account for the summer so total additional cost will be about £48, rather than £167. Winner.
"Because the one you're on about is, so comes with the related additional cost. The RRP of a decent hard tail frame is north of £900 these days!"
Not at all. Far cheaper than that, not that the RRP means anything.
Being built in the UK doesn't bring any functional benefits so people don't pay that, hence the discounting, which would need to be even deeper as I said, to compete with TW welding, which it probably can't what with the extra layer of unnecessary UK cost yet probably less consistent in terms of quality and finish. I fear Orange are on a road to nowhere or maybe to be a boutique brand with loyal (read "old") customers.
But I would be happy to be wrong on that one.
I fear Orange are on a road to nowhere or maybe to be a boutique brand with loyal (read "old") customers.
But I would be happy to be wrong on that one.
I'd have agreed with you, they definitely moved to "boutique" pricing and I don't see many of the newest ones out and about.
But £900 is still an absolute bargain for that quality of frame. The frame pricing should be closer to £2k RRP than £3k if they want to survive. I honestly don't know how much of their price increases were aspirational/opportunistic and how much was driven by costs though.
Also, I was riding with my mate on his carbon Trek Slash in the Lakes the other weekend and some teenagers hiking who were obvs into MTB got all excited when they saw my Orange. I was as surprised as you, I'll be honest.
A boutique brand with a massive (confusing, overlapping) range doesn't figure. Hopefully this is them finally trimming that down
There were plenty at BPW last week and that surprised me a little bit tbh. Love mine, they ride great!