Boast about your latest purchases here...

[TheoG]

11 hours ago, ouzo said:

New ride for the eldest daughter. 
bought right here on the hub. 
 

im rather jealous. 
 

Very nice.  She can enjoy that bike for many years.

[The Ouzo]

1 hour ago, TheoG said:

Very nice.  She can enjoy that bike for many years.

Thats the plan, and when she outgrows it her younger sister can use it

[Stretched@Birth]

Not a purchase, a gift from my 14 year old.  Some years ago, my wife bought me a Singular Griffin that came with a Charge saddle in brown leather.  I've held onto that saddle and transferred it from bike to bike.  When my bike was stolen in November, the saddle went with it, and I was obviously very disappointed.  My youngster made it his mission to find a replacement, that arrived yesterday for my birthday!

[henningvr]

With my 5.10s reaching end of life (literally), I had to get some new shoes. Managed to get hold of these Black Diamond Technicians. Verdict after 5 rides: oh yes! They work fantastically well on my flats, and dare I say it, even better than the 5.10s.

[Old and Slow]

Some integrated goodies.

[ChrisF]

7 minutes ago, Trashy said:

Some integrated goodies.

 

Please tell more about the Bontrager unit.

 

What is in it ?  Where do you store it ?

[Old and Slow]

10 minutes ago, ChrisF said:

 

Please tell more about the Bontrager unit.

 

What is in it ?  Where do you store it ?

Bontrager BITS tool.

Sits in the steerer tube, super easy installation, EXCEPT the little circlip that secures the nut underneath which is fiddly to install.

Fits securely, really well made, easy to access. I'm very happy with it.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

2 hours ago, henningvr said:

With my 5.10s reaching end of life (literally), I had to get some new shoes. Managed to get hold of these Black Diamond Technicians. Verdict after 5 rides: oh yes! They work fantastically well on my flats, and dare I say it, even better than the 5.10s.

Where from please? And cost

[Frosty]

Not one for bragging about stuff, but this one deserves some innovation recognition.

Thru axle need replacing, and the Fox original was quoted at > R1500.

Bike shop offered an alternative, RapiLock. Cheaper, and customizable based on a thread size, axle length, boost or non-boost. Also has a hidden skewer handle.

The old thru axle; only noticed it when washing the bike.

[TheoG]

16 hours ago, Frosty said:

Not one for bragging about stuff, but this one deserves some innovation recognition.

Thru axle need replacing, and the Fox original was quoted at > R1500.

Bike shop offered an alternative, RapiLock. Cheaper, and customizable based on a thread size, axle length, boost or non-boost. Also has a hidden skewer handle.

The old thru axle; only noticed it when washing the bike.

 

Very neat concept.  Where did you buy?  Do they do this for front wheel also?

Edit:  Never mind, I see on their website they do front wheel also.

Edited February 10, 2022 by TheoG

[Rolf Hansen]

On 2/8/2022 at 9:13 AM, Stretched@Birth said:

Not a purchase, a gift from my 14 year old.  Some years ago, my wife bought me a Singular Griffin that came with a Charge saddle in brown leather.  I've held onto that saddle and transferred it from bike to bike.  When my bike was stolen in November, the saddle went with it, and I was obviously very disappointed.  My youngster made it his mission to find a replacement, that arrived yesterday for my birthday!

And now for some matching grips 😉

[mecheng89]

17 hours ago, Frosty said:

Not one for bragging about stuff, but this one deserves some innovation recognition.

Thru axle need replacing, and the Fox original was quoted at > R1500.

Bike shop offered an alternative, RapiLock. Cheaper, and customizable based on a thread size, axle length, boost or non-boost. Also has a hidden skewer handle.

The old thru axle; only noticed it when washing the bike.

Hidden horrors of buying 2nd hand. 

[TheoG]

Anyone out there with a Rapide Tigre frame & Rigid PitchFork complete build, preferably not single speed and red (if I can be demanding 😂)?  Please post some photos,

I'm seriously considering .... .  Please don't tell the wife 🙈.

[Frosty]

1 hour ago, TheoG said:

Very neat concept.  Where did you buy?  Do they do this for front wheel also?

Edit:  Never mind, I see on their website they do front wheel also.

My local bike shop, The Work Shop, ordered it.

[Frosty]

44 minutes ago, mecheng89 said:

Hidden horrors of buying 2nd hand. 

Tell me about it, as the list continues to grow:

• Brakes (front and back
• Freehub
• Front axle
• 3-4 spokes (yet to be done)

[TheoG]

6 minutes ago, Frosty said:

My local bike shop, The Work Shop, ordered it.

Thanks, that's the new shop in Michelle ave that moved from Thaba?