Boast about your latest purchases here...

[jck81]

some new bottle cages and handlebar tape for my project bike, stripped the paint...loving the new look, now I think some deep sections to complete the look 

Edited September 21, 2017 by jck81

[samson99]

I recently upgraded my 26er Scalpel to the new Cannondale Scalpel SI 3.

 

I opted for the SI4 frame with SI3 components. 

Rides like a dream. Took some getting used to the bigger wheels  , but looking forward to riding in Hermanus this weekend. 

 

[andreas17777]

some new bottle cages and handlebar tape for my project bike, stripped the paint...loving the new look, now I think some deep sections to complete the look 

Nice tape, where did you get?

[Capcha]

Not latest but 2 weeks ago, along with new kit, shoes, pedals...you cant ride a new bike in old kit!

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

#readyforezel

http://www.sunrace.com/files/catalog/photos//bd4dc5b4802b2ce513a4708bd0b0a079.jpg

 

[jck81]

Nice tape, where did you get?

A fellow hubber, SAN FRANCISCO…he was extremely helpful and I believe he has more!

[Pieter1]

#readyforezel

http://www.sunrace.com/files/catalog/photos//bd4dc5b4802b2ce513a4708bd0b0a079.jpg

 

Does that foam replace the sealent?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Does that foam replace the sealent?

No. It helps protect against rim strikes and tyre roll when you run your tyre pressures at the levels that give you the most amount of grip. Also helps with tire seating by pushing the sidewalls out a bit, and helps prevent snakebite punctures (yes, you can still get those when running tjoopless)

 

I've found that at the pressure I like to run, my rear tyre rolls in the corners and I tend to have rim strikes, which can be pretty damaging to rim and tyre. 

Edited September 21, 2017 by Myles Mayhew

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

No. It helps protect against rim strikes and tyre roll when you run your tyre pressures at the levels that give you the most amount of grip. Also helps with tire seating by pushing the sidewalls out a bit, and helps prevent snakebite punctures (yes, you can still get those when running tjoopless)

 

I've found that at the pressure I like to run, my rear tyre rolls in the corners and I tend to have rim strikes, which can be pretty damaging to rim and tyre. 

Cost on the foam???

[Pieter1]

No. It helps protect against rim strikes and tyre roll when you run your tyre pressures at the levels that give you the most amount of grip. Also helps with tire seating by pushing the sidewalls out a bit, and helps prevent snakebite punctures (yes, you can still get those when running tjoopless)

 

I've found that at the pressure I like to run, my rear tyre rolls in the corners and I tend to have rim strikes, which can be pretty damaging to rim and tyre.

Thats pretty rad. I saw them at the lbs. Seems like a good plan as I have the same problems. Will get some in the future.

[Mongooser]

Cost on the foam???

R350

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Cost on the foam???

R395 per tyre.

 

R350

The normal thickness one is R 350 per tyre. I got the DD (double density) version cos I'm a fatbastard. 

 

Others have had success with cut up pool noodles wrapped in fibrous tape to lend it more strength, and I was going to do that until I saw they (Stoke) had the DD version on the shelf. I could have bought a pool noodle, a roll of gaffa tape and some extra time to cut out holes for the sealant to flow freely, get the pool noodle the right thickness, width and length then wrap it and install it but by then I'm already more than R 395 down in material and time with the fam. And you have a pool noodle in your tyre...

Edited September 21, 2017 by Myles Mayhew

[Eddy Gordo]

#readyforezel

http://www.sunrace.com/files/catalog/photos//bd4dc5b4802b2ce513a4708bd0b0a079.jpg

 

11 speed?

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

11 speed?

ye

[Mongooser]

R395 per tyre.

 

The normal thickness one is R 350 per tyre. I got the DD (double density) version cos I'm a fatbastard. 

 

Others have had success with cut up pool noodles wrapped in fibrous tape to lend it more strength, and I was going to do that until I saw they (Stoke) had the DD version on the shelf. I could have bought a pool noodle, a roll of gaffa tape and some extra time to cut out holes for the sealant to flow freely, get the pool noodle the right thickness, width and length then wrap it and install it but by then I'm already more than R 395 down in material and time with the fam. And you have a pool noodle in your tyre...

Ahh,I thought one pack for both wheels, whoops

Im to much of a cheapskate to buy them, ill stick to my DH tubes for now..besides every time i ask the mechanic about going tubeless he laughs

[T-Bob]

#readyforezel

 

What are your thoughts of these Vs the Huck Norris ones?