TyronLab Posted January 11, 2022 Share 2 hours ago, mecheng89 said: Some new lights, as I grew weary of lugging around a front light with a cumbersome battery. Some new sunnies from D'Arcs, local is lekker. Been looking for a new photochromic pair, and they look sick to boot. Do share your experience once you've had a proper test of that front light. My light battery (and finding somewhere neat / secure to mount it) is becoming a pain in the arse. mecheng89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ouzo Posted January 11, 2022 Share 18 minutes ago, TyronLab said: Do share your experience once you've had a proper test of that front light. My light battery (and finding somewhere neat / secure to mount it) is becoming a pain in the arse. I cant seem to find the thread, but I did a mini review after I got mine. I found there were times I wished it was brighter when commuting early evening, its more to do with oncoming lights slightly dazzling your eyes and then the bike light is not bright enough to pick up potholes, but without oncoming traffic it is brilliant. Mine is setup with the 4 modes as Daytime Flash - lowest constant shine - mid power shine - max power, I would mostly commute with it on the mid power mode, switching to max in certain sections and then cycling back to mid power. I no longer commute, but use it on every training ride in daytime flash mode or lower power when needed. It did give me some hassle recently after I got caught in a torrential down pour. I did not have the rubber seal over the charging port closed properly. Fortunately I was able to clean the circuit board and spray with silicon spray and its working 100% again. Being connected with the rear light is such a pleasure, turn on the front light and the rear activates seconds later, likewise for turning off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted January 12, 2022 Share Most of my "fun-money" purchases these days feature on the "Post Your Woodwork" thread, however a recent roadtrip down to Christchurch and Queenstown gave me a serious case of the fomos when seeing all the bling MTB's, riders cruising through the town for a bite to eat after a day on the trails, and not to mention the dozens of bike shops packed within less than 1km². So I bit and bought myself a Mons Royale merino wool top. The style is like 3 seasons old, but that means it was half price (65 NZD or approx. R680). I still can't justify full price, even if merino wool has magical properties. Now to actually get out on the bike while it's still summer 😅 Edited January 12, 2022 by patches Saag and Fred van Vlaanderen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieter1 Posted January 13, 2022 Share Had to buy some new tires the other day, lbs only had stock of Hansdamph and Magic Mary. I was reluctant to switch from maxxis but I'm glad I did. Really lekker tires. Also got this waist bag fanny pack thing because my back pack was just not working lekker in this heat and humidity. Have done a few rides with it now and its a lekker bag. I don't even notice it. MajG and TheoG 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebob Posted January 15, 2022 Share Got me a Yoann Barelli “Into the Gnar” top cap Pieter1, vanniri, Fred van Vlaanderen and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecheng89 Posted January 18, 2022 Share On 1/11/2022 at 3:17 PM, ouzo said: I cant seem to find the thread, but I did a mini review after I got mine. I found there were times I wished it was brighter when commuting early evening, its more to do with oncoming lights slightly dazzling your eyes and then the bike light is not bright enough to pick up potholes, but without oncoming traffic it is brilliant. Mine is setup with the 4 modes as Daytime Flash - lowest constant shine - mid power shine - max power, I would mostly commute with it on the mid power mode, switching to max in certain sections and then cycling back to mid power. I no longer commute, but use it on every training ride in daytime flash mode or lower power when needed. It did give me some hassle recently after I got caught in a torrential down pour. I did not have the rubber seal over the charging port closed properly. Fortunately I was able to clean the circuit board and spray with silicon spray and its working 100% again. Being connected with the rear light is such a pleasure, turn on the front light and the rear activates seconds later, likewise for turning off. Works like a bomb when connected to the Lezyne heads up unit. Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretched@Birth Posted January 18, 2022 Share I know the 7 just came out, but for what I need, this will work for me. Bought here on The Hub. 5X Plus Sapphire Pieterlab1, Chadvdw67, henningvr and 18 others 19 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J trailx Posted January 24, 2022 Share It's not much but I'm a happy camper Chadvdw67, thebob, Steady Spin and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steady Spin Posted January 24, 2022 Share 8 minutes ago, J trailx said: It's not much but I'm a happy camper How much was it with shipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J trailx Posted January 24, 2022 Share One of my guys was in the USA for work so I had him bring it back for me. Was around R580 for both pairs. Chadvdw67 and Steady Spin 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headshot Posted January 24, 2022 Share I just got almost the last Ardent 2.4 in 26" in SA, possibly the world. Thanks Evo. Hairy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterlab1 Posted January 27, 2022 Share USWE RAW 3 Steven Knoetze (sk27) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travisza Posted January 27, 2022 Share 17 minutes ago, Pieterlab1 said: USWE RAW 3 Nice. I've seen Billy Bolt rocking these and they look interesting. Let us know what you think of it Pieterlab1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted January 27, 2022 Share 25 minutes ago, Pieterlab1 said: USWE RAW 3 Nice!! I have been using one for a while now. Looks like a diff model though. They are extremely comfy and the no dancing monkey is a joy!! Pieterlab1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackal355 Posted January 27, 2022 Share Because, bling is king😆 Eddy Gordo, _David_, MajG and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelbiker Posted January 27, 2022 Share Shimano I-Spec EV dropper remote. Really cool piece of kit and a really clean cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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