Chadvdw67 Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Isopropyl or brake cleaner works well for me Even just water if you got forearms like PopeyeWater? You are brave, last time I had slide on grips a bit of water got under the grip the day before a ride I did, after about 10 minutes it made my grip start slipping and sliding the rest of the ride, 3 hours of that was HORRIBLE, I have been on lock on grips since then. To answer Chris, you do get different thicknesses of lock on grips, DMR is one example, currently I have Torc1 racing quad bike lock on grips, they have been really nice, but I do want to try DMR, they are just so expensive... ChrisF and dasilvarsa 2
Hairy Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 Water? You are brave, last time I had slide on grips a bit of water got under the grip the day before a ride I did, after about 10 minutes it made my grip start slipping and sliding the rest of the ride, 3 hours of that was HORRIBLE, I have been on lock on grips since then. To answer Chris, you do get different thicknesses of lock on grips, DMR is one example, currently I have Torc1 racing quad bike lock on grips, they have been really nice, but I do want to try DMR, they are just so expensive...that is interesting ... where do you find the quad grips? Skylark 1
BaGearA Posted February 26, 2021 Posted February 26, 2021 The thin lock-ons are terrible. I've just removed the Syncros grips my bike came with and replaced with ODI Rogues. My favourite grips. You do get silicone lock on grips. https://bike-addict.co.za/products/redmonkey-grip-silicone-klampz-lock-on Wether they are as nice as the ESI ones I won't know.Spez Enduro lock on grips are highly underrated imo, and they're like hens teeth here unfortunately. Had to courier up my latest set from one of the cape Town spez stores Hairy, mazambaan and TheoG 3
PhilipV Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 Spez Enduro lock on grips are highly underrated imo, and they're like hens teeth here unfortunately. Had to courier up my latest set from one of the cape Town spez storesAgreed. They are my second choice. Even my wife who gas small hands like them.
TheoG Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 Spez Enduro lock on grips are highly underrated imo, and they're like hens teeth here unfortunately. Had to courier up my latest set from one of the cape Town spez stores Any idea where I can get these? Would like to give them a shot.
BaGearA Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 Any idea where I can get these? Would like to give them a shot.I really can't remember which one it was, but they might not even have At that time we ordered the last 5 sets they had to split between me and a few friends But they're awesome, after a little time to wear in they get softer and gripier
PhilipV Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 Any idea where I can get these? Would like to give them a shot.Ask your local specialized store to order for you.
Chadvdw67 Posted February 27, 2021 Posted February 27, 2021 (edited) that is interesting ... where do you find the quad grips?The set I have now a friend gave to me, but I will get in the future from a dirtbike shop near me, game services, you can also try acesports.co.za Edited February 27, 2021 by Chadvdw67 Hairy 1
BSG Posted February 28, 2021 Posted February 28, 2021 Grips. A liberal dousing of hairspray inside and on the bars, pop on. Done.Our first attempt, they said alcohol, only had Brannas so gave it a shot and it worked very well. Dries up easily and quickly but one smells like a dronkgat when you are out on your first ride. [emoji1634] mahleu 1
Mojoman Posted March 1, 2021 Posted March 1, 2021 Our first attempt, they said alcohol, only had Brannas so gave it a shot and it worked very well. Dries up easily and quickly but one smells like a dronkgat when you are out on your first ride. [emoji1634]Perfectly acceptable on the West Rand here...Ou De Klippies..... BSG 1
MrJacques Posted March 13, 2021 Posted March 13, 2021 Make sure to route your chain correctly through the derailleur and test it on the stand before you test it on the ground I managed to route it outside the cage and nearly mangled the cage and chain. Some jobs require more than one person - e.g. to set the b-gap on an Eagle derailleur it should be done at 30% sag which is pretty difficult on your own. You may be able to deflate the shock and hold it in place with a strap to get the suspension at the correct sag without weight on the bike. Vetplant and love2fly 2
dasilvarsa Posted May 15, 2021 Posted May 15, 2021 (edited) How strava Can Help to Maintain Your Bike (Pity it does Not Report Hours) Components Type Brand Model Added Removed Distance Action Frame Merida 120 Since Beginning 2,471.4km Retire | Delete Front Tire maxis Ardent Race Feb 23, 2021 1,945.3km Retire | Delete Rear Tire Maxxis Maxxis Ardent Race Feb 23, 2021 1,945.3km Retire | Delete Chainrings Rapide 30Tooth Mar 14, 2021 1,393.5km Retire | Delete Chain Kmc X10 Kmc X19 Since Beginning 2,471.4km Retire | Delete Fork 1877 km Lowers Service Apr 15, 2021 593.8km Retire | Delete Edited May 15, 2021 by dasilvarsa Hairy and MrJacques 2
The Ouzo Posted May 15, 2021 Posted May 15, 2021 26 minutes ago, dasilvarsa said: How strava Can Help to Maintain Your Bike (Pity it does Not Report Hours) Components Type Brand Model Added Removed Distance Action Frame Merida 120 Since Beginning 2,471.4km Retire | Delete Front Tire maxis Ardent Race Feb 23, 2021 1,945.3km Retire | Delete Rear Tire Maxxis Maxxis Ardent Race Feb 23, 2021 1,945.3km Retire | Delete Chainrings Rapide 30Tooth Mar 14, 2021 1,393.5km Retire | Delete Chain Kmc X10 Kmc X19 Since Beginning 2,471.4km Retire | Delete Fork 1877 km Lowers Service Apr 15, 2021 593.8km Retire | Delete I've been using probikegarage. Gives hours and also gives the ability to set service intervals on each component. Hairy, Steven Knoetze (sk27), Hilton. and 2 others 4 1
Hairy Posted May 15, 2021 Posted May 15, 2021 7 hours ago, ouzo said: I've been using probikegarage. Gives hours and also gives the ability to set service intervals on each component. cool, looks interesting https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.probikegarage.app&gl=ZA
ChrisF Posted October 4, 2021 Posted October 4, 2021 Uhm jaaaa .... Good and well having a duffel bag full of spares and tools strapped to the seat .... But HOW are you going to read which is the 10 speed and which is the 11 speed link next to the trail ..... dont laugh .... eventually your arms will get to short to read the fine print .... Nou maar n LARGE PRINT nota gemaak .... Skylark, eala, peetwindhoek and 5 others 5 3
Hairy Posted October 4, 2021 Posted October 4, 2021 47 minutes ago, ChrisF said: Uhm jaaaa .... Good and well having a duffel bag full of spares and tools strapped to the seat .... But HOW are you going to read which is the 10 speed and which is the 11 speed link next to the trail ..... dont laugh .... eventually your arms will get to short to read the fine print .... Nou maar n LARGE PRINT nota gemaak .... You can also try dropping a dot of tippex on the 11spd or 10spd chain for a quick visual reference ... next thing you have been riding in the rain and that card gets wet leaving you with Egyptian hieroglyphics to decipher on the side of the trail. I used larger font should you not have your reading glasses on you. christinejvr, LBKloppers, Renier and 23 others 8 1 17
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