BaGearA Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 Good day hubbers Could anyone with 5mins to spare please make A list of the consumables they use on their bike the most /which they use very often. Then also please make a list of things you think are over priced and/or not available or hard to come by locally. Keep the list to 5-10 items please Cheers
BaGearA Posted February 20, 2017 Author Posted February 20, 2017 Example Consumables:LubePlugsSealsChainringsGrips Overpriced / unavailable:26' tyres GlovesRiding topsPadsBearing kits
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 saddles that aren't 2k a pop and 176mm wide
RocknRolla Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 Elevation in Gauteng. Sorry, am I thinking too big picture?
BaGearA Posted February 20, 2017 Author Posted February 20, 2017 Elevation in Gauteng. Sorry, am I thinking too big picture?HelderkruinHakahanaDecent stuff at Wolwe spruitBraamfontein Spruit
Capricorn Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 overpriced and/or unavailable?Direct to consumer bikes brands sold in this country. (or did bikehub successful conclude it was due to WMC currency manipulation?)Suspension products High consumption items:Tyre sealantTyresGripsBrake padsThe paint on my frame
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 overpriced and/or unavailable?Direct to consumer bikes brands sold in this country. (or did bikehub successful conclude it was due to WMC currency manipulation?)Suspension products High consumption items:Tyre sealantTyresGripsBrake padsThe paint on my frame LOL. THAT one can't be explained away by EMF's, dude.
nox1111 Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 Consumables:CO2 cartridgesBrake padsFork oilgear cables - cable ends Overpriced / unavailable:Jagwire colour cable outersGrips are like crocs - overpriced when available, lower quality when well priced - and I don't want either of those offerings.Bar plugs that can take a beating, look good and wont turn lethal in the event of a crash.
popcorn_skollie Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 Gap in the market? Would be nice to see a larger variety of brands not readily available locally. Bliss, Sweet Protection, Answer, Straitline, 7idp (Seven), Rie:sel, Renthal, Reverse, Bos, Ohlins, DNM, DVO, Fouriers, Aerozine, Alias, Zimtstern, Urge, TRP, TranzX, Black Market, Spiuk, Fire eye, Microshift, Deity, Michelin, Chaoyang, Joystick, Kali
MarcBurger Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 Overpriced: EverythingBut seriously:Helmets ShoesTires are pricey but disagree about them being overpriced. They're only overpriced when you slash a new set.
Jewbacca Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 Only gravity riders?We all know you're a gravity rider at heart Don.... Steel hardtail 160mm fun bike is just over your horizon..... knocking on the door
the nerd Posted February 21, 2017 Posted February 21, 2017 Bar plugs that can take a beating, look good and wont turn lethal in the event of a crash. I have always used the muckynuts versions. They can have a beer cap on the end but never used that. Great bar plugs though!
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