Martin PJ

I paid a lot less. About R250 for 20. The Silverback Sido all the bushings are the same size. I remember I had to take out some washers because the top hat rim thickness was 1.2 mm instead of 1 mm.

Sort of related, my Silverback Sido 1 bushings were worn, couldn't find any kits, so I measured the plastic bushings and replaced them with Aliexpress self lubricating brass bushings about a year ago, so far they have worked very well.

I checked the pipe I have, it is 3 mm OD and 2 mm ID.

I think builders sells it. It is very thin.

I use thin PVC tube when I remember to thread the old cable. Works very well and cheap.

My son had a BB92, whatever we did it creaked, eventually fitted a BB which tightened in the middle. There are these designs which join at a thread in the middle. Token make them and others.

I have had creak coming from cracked rear axle, it was snapped through. Also a loose chain master link, changed the BB three times before realising it's not the BB.

If the bike is steel or Aluminum then powder coating is a good option. I have had a few frames powder coated, comes out perfect.

I have bought a few pairs of myopia sports sunglasses from Aliexpress. They are Ok for cycling.

Yes. Companion app not working.

Besides the ebike I agree with the triple suggestion. I know shifter is an issue, Micronew on Temu or Aliexpress are very good, I have a few sets. You also need a derailleur at the back with a long cage. I built a 3x8 road set up once, 26 smallest on front and 30 at the back, it was very nice for climbing.

Yes. I have ordered few things. Went to the shop and picked them up.

Borrow some cheap wheels for the trip. I have noticed with my tandem it is always the same side, same orientation that breaks. Broken about 6 out of 9 spokes on the one side like this. Wheel has 36 spokes.

The adverts for the hoods say they are the same for all the 10 speeds.

Send me a Pic. I'll compare to mine.