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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Vert is an older soft rubber though isn't it?
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Older than what? I don't follow.
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Is the standard vert not their soft rubber that they used before they started using the black chili motorbike rubber? Don't think it's the same compound as the standard mountain king etc, reason being, you don't just instantly crash and die when it rains.

    There's an OEM spec Vertical which is really horrible, but fair play, all OEM spec tyres are horrible.
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  • peter413
    peter413 Posts: 5,120
    I had a Vertical ages ago, hated it so much I gave it to dad :lol:

    I much much prefer Nevegals to them, but minions even more (sorry, couldn't resist :lol: )

    Disagree with you about all OEM tyres being horrible, I quite like OEM Ignitors, super cheap, long lasting, fast and reasonable grip. Kenda Komodo's aren't bad either (yes, I got some off the hire bikes at the Hub :wink: )
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    I was just thinking to myself, hey, I stated an opinion on something without Pete instantly disagreeing, hope he's feeling OK :lol:
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  • peter413
    peter413 Posts: 5,120
    I've been away for a week, thats why I wasn't there yesterday :wink:
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  • psymon
    psymon Posts: 1,562
    jay12 wrote:
    psymon wrote:
    my £7 tk maxx "camel back" has finaly been replaced by a Camelbak Mule, in black.
    £50 from merlin.
    And its really very good, comfortable, feels top quality and the best thing - the bite valve dont leak!
    how d'you get it for £50? it's £58?

    i went in the shop to get one regardless of price. he got one out the back, then said something about the advertised price is fixed which was illegal so he reduced it down to £49.50. result as i was fully willing to pay full price.
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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    1 x pair Maxxis Larssen TT in 2.0 60a flavour

    Fancied a change and thought I would give these a pop (for the Marin)
  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    1 x pair Maxxis Larssen TT in 2.0 60a flavour

    Fancied a change and thought I would give these a pop (for the Marin)

    I'm replacing my TT on the rear over the winter, it doesn't like wet mud. Great for commuting on though, even though mines the 2.35".
  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    Just bought a RRP Neo guard and some High5 cherry & orange tablets. I was going to get a Mucky Nutz, but would prefer it if they chrged you for postage, rather than stick a "handling charge" on at the checkout.
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,651
    Tolk wrote:
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    1 x pair Maxxis Larssen TT in 2.0 60a flavour

    Fancied a change and thought I would give these a pop (for the Marin)

    I'm replacing my TT on the rear over the winter, it doesn't like wet mud. Great for commuting on though, even though mines the 2.35".

    I only ride when its dry (tart I know) so these *should* be perfect for me - but time will tell... super light as well (lighter than the RRs I think)
  • Gazlar
    Gazlar Posts: 8,084
    a black end cap for my mag lite pedals, I noticed a bit of lateral play in the pedal, then I realised the end cap had gone walkies, ah well more Superstar Haribo for me

    I'm going to start ordering individual items instead of in bulk, that way, more sweeties
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  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    Tolk wrote:
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    1 x pair Maxxis Larssen TT in 2.0 60a flavour

    Fancied a change and thought I would give these a pop (for the Marin)

    I'm replacing my TT on the rear over the winter, it doesn't like wet mud. Great for commuting on though, even though mines the 2.35".

    I only ride when its dry (tart I know) so these *should* be perfect for me - but time will tell... super light as well (lighter than the RRs I think)

    You'll fly on your bike with those on when it's dusty!
  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    Tolk wrote:
    The Big Cheese wrote:
    1 x pair Maxxis Larssen TT in 2.0 60a flavour

    Fancied a change and thought I would give these a pop (for the Marin)

    I'm replacing my TT on the rear over the winter, it doesn't like wet mud. Great for commuting on though, even though mines the 2.35".

    I only ride on the road (tart I know) so these *should* be perfect for me - but time will tell... super light as well (lighter than the RRs I think)
  • dwill
    dwill Posts: 150
    a cube stereo the one from crc but the tw@s wouldnt give me the extra 10% off with the facebook100k offer as i had ordered it on friday night ffs!! think i should send them a snotty email?
  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    Just bought some Sealskinz mid-light socks. Got them from the LBS. They seem nice enough, looking forward to giving them a test. I'm glad I didn't go for the thermal ones though, because they are flippin thick.
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  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    Some Ashima pads for the codes. Not sharing the love for the superstar ones at the moment, so I'm going to try these and see if things improve.

    Also just waiting for my return to be acknowledged by Superstar and then I'll be ordering some through-pin nanos in white with blue pins.

    Also toying with the idea of going back to using black bars instead of the white ones.
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  • bartimaeus
    bartimaeus Posts: 1,812
    As it has been raining and the trails are getting muddy I've decided to think about putting mudguards on... and I have ordered one of these. 24478.jpg
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Woo, pedals arrived... Also just bought off ebay a used set of Formula Oro K24s for £92. Shame they're black but otherwise woo hoo!
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  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    Woo, pedals arrived... Also just bought off ebay a used set of Formula Oro K24s for £92. Shame they're black but otherwise woo hoo!
    Uncompromising extremist
  • jay12
    jay12 Posts: 6,306
    blackburn flea usb rechargable front light, lizark skins peaty grips and a topeak shock pump
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  • cat_with_no_tail
    cat_with_no_tail Posts: 12,981
    I have just ordered a new bike :D

    All I'm saying is that it's a second hand hardtail XC bike that will be used in the winter XC series and for commuting.

    Got to go over and pick it up in a couple of weeks.

    Good times!
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  • DCR00
    DCR00 Posts: 2,160
    Bartimaeus wrote:
    As it has been raining and the trails are getting muddy I've decided to think about putting mudguards on... and I have ordered one of these. 24478.jpg

    what is that ?
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  • mrfmilo
    mrfmilo Posts: 2,250
    RRP Neoguard, fits between the fork crown/arch and stops sh*t flying into your face
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  • DCR00
    DCR00 Posts: 2,160
    Interesting

    I just use a cheapo mudguard from Halfords. looks like a motocross mudguard.

    as an side, my P7 Lenser torch arrived yesterday. Just need to charge the batteries, waterproof it, and im ready f'winter !
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  • Tolk
    Tolk Posts: 775
    Some Superstar kevlar pads, 2 full sets for £25, not too shabby. I'm hoping they actually stop you when it's cold and wet, unlike their sintered ones.

    And also some :

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    Not to everyone's taste, but i like 'em!
  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,401
    New wheels arrived today. OMG, they're soo light. Can't 'weight' to get them on the scales... :D
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  • DCR00
    DCR00 Posts: 2,160
    El Capitano wrote:
    New wheels arrived today. OMG, they're soo light. Can't 'weight' to get them on the scales... :D

    what wheels did you go for ?
    Tranny
    Tracey
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  • spongtastic
    spongtastic Posts: 2,651
    superstar sintered pads for the elixirs as I noticed last night that the rears have almost gone. Hopefully given the comments above I won't regret that decision.

    Kevlars are out of stock. meh.
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  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,401
    DCR00 wrote:
    El Capitano wrote:
    New wheels arrived today. OMG, they're soo light. Can't 'weight' to get them on the scales... :D

    what wheels did you go for ?

    American Classic 130 + 225 hubs, Sapim CX-ray spokes with black alloy Polyax nipples , ZTR Crest Rims.
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