Armature speller
Downloaded your lap and was following it.Originally Posted by Willdat?
Only problem is the Edge 200 is the best Strava GPS out there.
Really good for times, not so hot on accuracy.
I was using an Oregon 300 gps and the differences were up to 60m in parts.
I'll give it another go when I get my lower gearing, flat bars and bar ends sorted.
Armature speller
Interesting that Terminus isn't a Stravah segment yet.
Kruger-Dunning Parts n Service
Spank Spike race 28 Enduro wheelset turned up today... and holy hell they are good, better than expected.
Despite what people on the internet said about breaking tyre levers putting tyres on etc I got it done with just my hands using proper technique. The 'oohbah' raised curve inside is an issue with this but not if you know what your doing with tyre changes.
The only thing I don't like is the hub clicker sounds like a Blue fin tuna just took your bait when coasting, the guy in the shop reckons it cool, I'd rather it was quieter.
Holding each rear rim with cassettes fitted but no discs it was an easily noticeably difference in weight which was surprising as the bontragers were already pretty light and the Spikes are downhill spec.
Only short test run today but very happy.
Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket - Eric Hoffer
Armature speller
They do look good. Potty they don't come in 29" that I could see.
Kruger-Dunning Parts n Service
Bugger, expect they will go there if the demand comes, looks like OOZY (XC) and Subrosa (AM) rims available in 29 though not sure about wheelsets.
The spikes are prob a little overkill as they are downhill spec but very little weight difference between them and the OOZY and I want the extra durability for my weight (95kg) and rough arse riding style lol.
BTW for got to mention mine are better than ones in pic, both hubs straight pull spokes on my set.
Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket - Eric Hoffer
Armature speller
Yep, I want some lighter, stiffer, wider, tubeless wheels.
Armature speller
Well, 2/4 isn't so bad..
Stan's rim strips. Not as good as tubeless capable rims, but a lot cheaper.
Looks much betterer though...
Was running 24f/26r psi and now it feels quite nice at 20f/22r.
Just like on the Stumpy, tubeless gives a different sound and feel, makes the bike seem more alive.
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Might have to try tubeless soon, seems the only option to cure the too short valve stem issue with tubes on the new wheels....
I bought some Stans rimtape to try on the Bonty rims.... didn't like it, very plasticky no stretch and it split while I was unreeling it... and its not sinking in to the well much....
Will be back to insulation and duct tape if those rims go on again, cant see the Spikes ever not being used
Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket - Eric Hoffer
Armature speller
Stan's tape doesn't stretch. Put it on, overlapping by a spoke each way at the valve hole, and bung a tube and tyre on. Leave overnight and it'll push the tape into the well. Bonty tubeless rim strips are also popular.
Pootler
Got tubeless on my Crossroc XLs. Stupid easy to set up. Ride nice to but I think my pressure is to high still.
fükengrüven
Eagle vs Shark bedding in nicely. Sweet run down there last night before the rain. There's been some very groovy upgrades & additions to the Whaka tracks over the last year or so if you haven't been over this way for a while get yer shit together & make the trip.
gears are for queers
shuttles are for sissies
Clint
Armature speller
The front was flatish this morning
Bidding on a pair of unused tubeless 2015 wheels off a Kona Unit.
Tried the Monday evening hill climb this afternoon.
Only 3 bikes out there. All rigid single speeds, mine was the only alloy frame though.
P51 is a little, well, acupunctury...
I aint bovvered
Wow I didn't think p51 was still in existence.
I did the turners/ firball loop the other day. I was like a big fat wheezing jellyfish with wheels attached.
So this morning I am going to punish myself with either Fringe or R&R. Not going to need the thermals today...
In life as in dance Grace glides on blistered feet
Armature speller
Hey! That's my racing technique!
I aint bovvered
Did R&R today.
Had a vision problem - my prescription sunnies were too dark so rode eye naked. I don't know if it was the rocks all blurred into each other but I cleared nearly all the tight corners for the 1st time. Funny that it took me 1 hour to the top & nearly 3/4 hr to get down again - also felt more buggered after the downhill than on the climb
Quite a few of the tracks are getting overgrown. Grass is one thing but blackberry - ouch.
In life as in dance Grace glides on blistered feet
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