PhilipV Posted May 5, 2021 Share Have you seen the price of Mr Min lately?must be made from the same unicorn tears extract that comprises the bulk of fork oils. TNT1 and gummibear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Stewart Posted May 5, 2021 Share ...is WAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY too high FirstV8 and LazyTrailRider 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eala Posted May 5, 2021 Share These exercises are fascinating to me and I’ve kept a spreadsheet over the last 18 months. I have three bikes in the garage (2019 Stumpjumper, 2020 Diverge, 2017 Levo). Both the Diverge and Stumpy were bought during this period, with only the net cost of the Stumpy after selling the Enduro it replaced factored in. On the Stumpy and Levo I keep everything absolutely mint. I have fork lowers done every 25 hours without fail, cables whenever I feel just a little bit of friction, full suspension rebuild every 12 months. In addition to this, there’s a long list of components I’ve upgraded as I found deals too good to pass up on, kit I’ve kept fresh (I’m a sucker for nice stuff), a new set of 2FO ClipLites, a road helmet, some low-light Oakleys and proper lights for pre-dawn riding, new carbon wheels for the Diverge, different bar and stem, etc. All in all, my bike riding has averaged out to R7400/month over the last 18 months. When I first looked at the figure I thought “*%#* me”, but riding bikes has been what I do for 30 years so it’s just how my life is configured. Bikes and bike stuff is worth every cent to me!I did not even read past the names of the SPEZ bikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyTrailRider Posted May 5, 2021 Share I did not even read past the names of the SPEZ bikes Ha. You know what else is Spez? My helmet, bibs, jerseys, gloves, socks, shoes, jackets. Gotta match, because. Riaan H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted May 5, 2021 Share I did not even read past the names of the SPEZ bikes If it fits your preconceived idea, then you will learn no more by switching off after SPEZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave303e Posted May 5, 2021 Share Zwift and cheap parts on the IDT bike have really dropped our month to month maintenance costs with higher km output and the 2 mtb's are in far better shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grease_Monkey Posted May 6, 2021 Share Zwift and cheap parts on the IDT bike have really dropped our month to month maintenance costs with higher km output and the 2 mtb's are in far better shape. But now you spend more time on an idt and less time outside on your mtb.... your mental state must be in much worse shape ChrisF and The Ouzo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted May 6, 2021 Share But now you spend more time on an idt and less time outside on your mtb.... your mental state must be in much worse shape SO TRUE !!! Last weekend we had a first timer joining us on the MTB trails. Riding along a contour line I rode next to him and chatted a bit. First thing he said: "This is SO much better than being on a trainer". The way work and the weather is going I may be on the trainer sooner rather than later. But I will be back outside as soon as possible. Grease_Monkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roodie Posted May 6, 2021 Share Keeping a road /Mtb roadworthy for everyday use . This question is for the non technical , non handyman or lazy bike owner who has one bike or more that gets used daily or very often . The cost of using your LBS for servicing , fitting , fixing or even cleaning must be quite costly . It would be interesting to hear from cyclists as to what needs to be budgeted for . I know some months must be more costly if tyres , chains , cassettes , or even chain rings are replaced . . Gravel bike - R700 over the last year Nico van Loggerenberg and TNT1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bub Marley Posted May 7, 2021 Share Honestly if you just clean your drivetrain after every ride, it will prolong your wear and tear considerably. And degreasing and lube is something anyone should manage. For a road bike it don’t even need to be every ride unless it’s winter and you ride out in the rain. One thing that annoys me considerably if I take my bike for a service is a bike shop telling me I need to replace my cassette and rings when I swap a chain. A cassette should outlast a chain considerably if you maintain it properly and you replace your chain regularly. This idea that you have to change everything in one go is complete nonsense. Zebra and FirstV8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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