Boast about your latest purchases here...

[bullet77]

4 hours ago, Stockman said:

So after 8 years on my trusted Scalpel that enjoyed many an upgrade during that time. Probably could have bought another two with the money spent. I was given a no brainer trade in at my LBS on the purchase of this beauty.

Switched over my crank and power meter, the Spez Saddle and the Riser Bars and boy she is a super machine. As comfy as can be, with very different handling.

Have subsequently change the rubber to something that rolls a little quicker and easier for the longer flatter rides.

Great bike partner , one needs to see this bike in the flesh to appreciate it , lovely paintjob.

[Me rida my bicycle]

On 4/27/2022 at 8:07 PM, CAAD4 said:

Looks great. What engineering work did you do for it to fit your Hope Hub? I agree this was a major drawback of the RS1 for me.

Made new alxe/end caps and spacer for the disc. Even little bigger than the predictive hub so wheel stays in place even if I remove the forks alxe/QR. 

[Me rida my bicycle]

2 hours ago, CAAD4 said:

Were. Now much lower used. Some "reviewers" complained of them flexing under braking, who knows?

It feels better than the 120mm 32 fox it replaced in. It's less flexi under braking, steering feels faster somehow if that makes sense, but how this thing sucks up the trails is next level even compared to the Kashima I had on my previous bike. 

Luckily I did not pay anything close to it's new price. 

Main reason I changed was for the look 😁

[capediver]

On 4/19/2022 at 4:21 PM, capediver said:

Final version ready for release...Gravel 2.1....

2.2....

[mecheng89]

On 4/29/2022 at 1:45 PM, swingTOpeddle said:

I’m happy to say the least 

Love the paintjob. Congrats and many happy miles.

[Wannabe]

Late birthday gift from me, to me.

[DJuice]

On 4/29/2022 at 12:16 PM, J Wakefield said:

Here are some of the final photos with some detail 

Jealous!!

That is beyond beautiful, enjoy, many happy miles.

 

[Chadvdw67]

Easybike special, killer deal.....

[MajG]

2 hours ago, Chadvdw67 said:

Easybike special, killer deal.....

Sweet man!

easybike offers best deals -often cheaper or same price as i see advertise don the hub

[Pieter1]

Giving goggles a go. 

[BrettS]

Recently upgraded from a cheapy hardtail to the Spark 970  have done a few upgrades since receiving it.
Silverton 2.0 wheels (Birthday gift)
Full GX conversion as well.
 

I think faster rolling tyres and a Syncros Fraser IC SL XC 740mm carbon bar are next.

[ChrisF]

Time for some TLC for the Blue Beast.

 

 

EDIT ... and so we learn .... 116 is too short for a 29" .... NO stock of the 126.  Got the last KMC from Evobikes, 136. (11 speed, ebike).  These stock issues are getting old now ....

 

With 4 off 11 speed bikes at home I will have use for this Shimano chain.

Edited May 9, 2022 by ChrisF

[swingTOpeddle]

After being being made feeling guilty of mine I was “forced” to get the wife one in the interest of marital harmony. 

[BigDL]

Been an expensive bike month. Now converting My road bike from 11-30 to 11-34. 

 

[MORNE]

Im moving up in the world…becoming more civilised by the day…

Hope hubs aren't loud enough anymore it seems. Hopefully this helps with those pesky pedestrians😅

[ChrisF]

34 minutes ago, MORNE said:

Im moving up in the world…becoming more civilised by the day…

Hope hubs aren't loud enough anymore it seems. Hopefully this helps with those pesky pedestrians😅

 

Tazer button next to the bell .... 

 

Ting-ting ... BUZZZzzzz ....