DJR Posted June 7, 2019 Posted June 7, 2019 I have never thought I needed another gear - 50 is huge but on my very lightweight gravel type bike I wanted more speed on the slight downhills and 36 is the biggest chainring I can fit so the 9t might come in handy That said, I rode in the 80s and thought I had all the gears I needed. Nowadays I just use all the gears the industry throws at me as I get older and heavierI use my dodgy knees as an excuse Wayne pudding Mol 1
babse Posted June 7, 2019 Posted June 7, 2019 Just arrived and keen to give this a try on my gravel bike where I can't put on anything bigger than a 36 up frontFrom where Waynemol?Was keen to hop onto this then saw Evo was outv stock and then price hiked. Still in need of a replacement cassette
BikeisLife Posted June 8, 2019 Posted June 8, 2019 From where Waynemol?Was keen to hop onto this then saw Evo was outv stock and then price hiked. Still in need of a replacement cassetteSupplier is out of stock ???? babse 1
Wayne pudding Mol Posted June 8, 2019 Posted June 8, 2019 From where Waynemol?Was keen to hop onto this then saw Evo was outv stock and then price hiked. Still in need of a replacement cassetteR2 bike, a bit more expensive but they had stock babse 1
patches Posted June 9, 2019 Posted June 9, 2019 Saturday had miserable weather so I decided to do some bike related retail therapy/DIY... I rough thought, a hand sketch or 2 on the back of an old envelope... and about 5 trips to the hardware store... The purchase... builders plasticloads of woodhalf a dozen different wood screwswood stain & varnishand 2 bike racks... This is the result so far... The eyesore inside the "garage" (aka enclosed carport. it's a kiwi thing) The brittle white plastic sheeting and cardboard installed by previous occupants had to go! The new weather protection solution A bit of basic timber support and panel. Enough panel installed to put up the bike racks (Steadyrack swinging bike racks) which means I can test them out on the bikes! They lie nice and flat, so I can get my other 2 wheeled pony (not wall mountable) through the garage. I'm a total novice when it comes to building/carpentry so I think it turned out ok considering. There's still lots to do. I plan to panel all the way down and across to cover the whole wall. Andrew_Smith, splat, BSG and 9 others 12
timhoek Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Finally replaced my old road shoes with new Specialized Torch 3 in candy red. JohanLotter, Escapee.., Wayne pudding Mol and 11 others 14
Hairy Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Saturday had miserable weather so I decided to do some bike related retail therapy/DIY... I rough thought, a hand sketch or 2 on the back of an old envelope... and about 5 trips to the hardware store... The purchase... builders plasticloads of woodhalf a dozen different wood screwswood stain & varnishand 2 bike racks... This is the result so far... IMG-20190608-WA0008.jpgThe eyesore inside the "garage" (aka enclosed carport. it's a kiwi thing) IMG-20190608-WA0009.jpgThe brittle white plastic sheeting and cardboard installed by previous occupants had to go! IMG-20190608-WA0010.jpgThe new weather protection solution IMG-20190608-WA0011.jpgA bit of basic timber support and panel. IMG-20190609-WA0000.jpgEnough panel installed to put up the bike racks (Steadyrack swinging bike racks) IMG-20190609-WA0001.jpgwhich means I can test them out on the bikes! 20190609_132208.jpgThey lie nice and flat, so I can get my other 2 wheeled pony (not wall mountable) through the garage. I'm a total novice when it comes to building/carpentry so I think it turned out ok considering. There's still lots to do. I plan to panel all the way down and across to cover the whole wall.Keeping the Morewood torch burning
Dirt Tracker Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Saturday had miserable weather so I decided to do some bike related retail therapy/DIY... I rough thought, a hand sketch or 2 on the back of an old envelope... and about 5 trips to the hardware store... The purchase... builders plasticloads of woodhalf a dozen different wood screwswood stain & varnishand 2 bike racks... This is the result so far... Been looking for a solution. Need something for 2 bikes and this looks like a winner.
patches Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Keeping the Morewood torch burning haha, yup! When I left SA I had 4 Morewoods. Sadly only 2 of them made it across to the other side of the world. I sold the other 2, and picked up a Trek in the process. That little maroon one is the ultra rare "Zulisa" fourcross prototype. Only a 2 of them made (AFAIK) and only for the old Morewood United ride team. This one was made for either Mick Hannah or Fabiene Cousine for Crankworx Les2Alpes 2012. Here's Mick styling on the little morewood, better than I ever could RossW, DJR and Hairy 3
patches Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 Been looking for a solution. Need something for 2 bikes and this looks like a winner. Can highly recommend. They come in 3 options: classic rack, fender rack, and fat rack. They say the classic rack is only for up to 2." tyre widths. The michelins on my Trek are more like 2.5/2.6's (in size) and manage to squeeze in, so unless you have a commuter bike or fat bike, the classic works for just about everything else.
Jako De Wet Posted June 11, 2019 Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) My OneUps finally arrived...I think a grey/orange CSIXX mudguard is on the cards and then to start saving for that Fox36. Edited June 11, 2019 by Jako De Wet Hairy, Andrew_Smith, Pieterlab1 and 7 others 10
Steven Knoetze (sk27) Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 My OneUps finally arrived...I think a grey/orange CSIXX mudguard is on the cards and then to start saving for that Fox36. Go for an all black MRP Ribbon instead, superior fork IMO anyway.Will help with the murdered look, apart for the "ugly" pedals spoiling that party........ PhilipV 1
thebob Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 Picked up a carbon downtube guard for my Trance 29 slickjay007, Sepia, Eddy Gordo and 6 others 9
thebob Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 My OneUps finally arrived...I think a grey/orange CSIXX mudguard is on the cards and then to start saving for that Fox36.Nice pedals! Think a Pike or a Fox34 would match the Stumpy ST better than a Fox36. Also a bit cheaper Jako De Wet 1
Eddy Gordo Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 Picked up a carbon downtube guard for my Trance 29 Nice, from where?
thebob Posted June 12, 2019 Posted June 12, 2019 British supplier: http://rockguardz.com/ Eddy Gordo 1
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