Bargain buys thread

[pink poodle]

Oil as in lube

Oil based lubricants is where babies come from.

Why, pray tell? I usually don’t, only coz it’s not on the stand at the time, but if I’ve been working on it, I’ll lube it while on there every time.

My bikes don't go into the work stand very often. It's easy enough to access the necessary pat of the bike whole they are in the rack. When I built it I spaced it so I could get between the bikes. It was the same design I had used for my fleet bikes. I was working on them with kids a lot I wanted to be able to stand around the bikes while they were in the rack. I did (and still do) a lot of basic maintenance in the rack. It was a lot easier than having a bunch of kids jostling to stand closest to the hanging bike. For tricky stuff the bikes went in the rack or up on the work bench.

Also as mentioned earlier I don't trust my stand to hold the whole bike, so when it's in there...wheels are off. For no particular reason I don't like lubricating a floppy chain.

Living so close to salt water I live fairly regularly. When in a hurry I sometimes lean the non-drive side of the rear tyre on the edge of the garage doorway and squirt a few laps on.

when the bike is in the stand I often enjoy sitting on my shed lounge and staring at the bike.

 

[iconic]

Suntour have the Durolux back in stock (though shipping later this month)

Enduro - All Mountain Forks

www.srsuntour.us

I jumped the gun earlier this week and paid a little more than what they are selling for now. I got the non EQ model as didn't want to spent that much and also ease of adjusting the travel

Should be just over $600 for the non EQ model, and around $880 for the EQ model

They also have an Aion 35mm boost model with the PCS damper but no compression adjust for just over $450

Prices in AUD using the SUMMER2020 code

 

[HamboCairns]

Suntour have the Durolux back in stock (though shipping later this month)

I jumped the gun earlier this week and paid a little more than what they are selling for now. I got the non EQ model as didn't want to spent that much and also ease of adjusting the travel

Should be just over $600 for the non EQ model, and around $880 for the EQ model

What is the equivalent Rockshox model?

 

[HamboCairns]

I got a mega cheap one from Kmart they were only on sale for a little while though I think it something ridiculous like $25- it's super solid and can hold 22+ kg ebike without a problem, my only issue is the size of the base but that helps with the sability I guess. Looks like this one but a bit chunkier https://www.wiggle.com.au/lifeline-...qACCjc7wnzGCdkTLxFX_D9UZBQoNkMAxoCoeQQAvD_BwE

Aren't the four leg stands a bit of a pain to work around?

 

[Cardy George]

Aren't the four leg stands a bit of a pain to work around?

I use that Kmart one when I'm in their store assembling them. The extra leg isn't all that noticeable. However, the fact I've stripped the thread on the clamp is.

 

[kten]

The complete opposite of bargain..

SRAM XX1 Eagle XG-1299 12 Speed Cassette

The XX1 Eagle cassette is the ultimate choice for high-performance race bikes and top-end builds. Available in Gold, Rainbow, and a new Copper finish, these things certainly look great, but it's all the tech and fancy engineering beneath the surface that really makes these cassettes special. The...

www.mtbdirect.com.au

WTF

 

[pink poodle]

Aren't the four leg stands a bit of a pain to work around?

I don't notice it as a problem.

 

[SDA]

The complete opposite of bargain..

SRAM XX1 Eagle XG-1299 12 Speed Cassette

The XX1 Eagle cassette is the ultimate choice for high-performance race bikes and top-end builds. Available in Gold, Rainbow, and a new Copper finish, these things certainly look great, but it's all the tech and fancy engineering beneath the surface that really makes these cassettes special. The...

www.mtbdirect.com.au

WTF

Could you buy a Shimano XT drivetrain for that?

Speaking of, can you use a Shimano chain on a SRAM crankset and Chain ring?

 

[DMan]

Could you buy a Shimano XT drivetrain for that?

Speaking of, can you use a Shimano chain on a SRAM crankset and Chain ring?

Isn't the profiling on the inside of the Hyperglide2 chain a bit different or is that just the Hyperglide2 chainring?

 

[beeb]

Isn't the profiling on the inside of the Hyperglide2 chain a bit different or is that just the Hyperglide2 chainring?

Both - matchy matchy.

 

[ausdb]

Suntour have the Durolux back in stock (though shipping later this month)

Enduro - All Mountain Forks

www.srsuntour.us

They also have an Aion 35mm boost model with the PCS damper but no compression adjust for just over $450

Would the Aion be suitable for a fat dad's bike? I'm currently building a 29 hardtail and looking for s 120mm fork but want the ability to adjust to about 150 if I end up getting a full squish in the future. Nothing hardcore just riding green and blue trails with my kid. I've been too long out of mtbing to know what's good or bad on the used market and there's very little around at the moment.

 

[DMan]

Both - matchy matchy.

Could you buy a Shimano XT drivetrain for that?

Speaking of, can you use a Shimano chain on a SRAM crankset and Chain ring?

So probably better to run an eagle chain. Assuming it plays nice with the cassette.

 

[SDA]

So probably better to run an eagle chain. Assuming it plays nice with the cassette.

Looks like Wolftooth make a SRAM direct mount chainring for Shimano 12sp Hyperglide+ chains

 

[PJO]

Suntour have the Durolux back in stock (though shipping later this month)

Enduro - All Mountain Forks

www.srsuntour.us

I jumped the gun earlier this week and paid a little more than what they are selling for now. I got the non EQ model as didn't want to spent that much and also ease of adjusting the travel

Should be just over $600 for the non EQ model, and around $880 for the EQ model

They also have an Aion 35mm boost model with the PCS damper but no compression adjust for just over $450

Prices in AUD using the SUMMER2020 code

What I don't get is why do they have different leg diameters when all of their forks weigh about the same (all a bit over 2kg)
Am I missing something here?
Why does the Raidon even exist, it covers 120-130mm travel but weights 2.02kg
Also note that their AtoC heights are all approx. 10mm longer than other players...
Other than that they seem like good value.

 

[moorey]

Looks like Wolftooth make a SRAM direct mount chainring for Shimano 12sp Hyperglide+ chains

Burgtec make one that I’m about to try (though Shimano DM). Runs sweet with 11sp chains and the Shimano 12sp.

 

[DMan]

Looks like Wolftooth make a SRAM direct mount chainring for Shimano 12sp Hyperglide+ chains

Are you running a shimano cassette and derailleur?

 

[beeb]

Burgtec make one that I’m about to try (though Shimano DM). Runs sweet with 11sp chains and the Shimano 12sp.

FWIW, I ran a 11sp chain around a 12sp chainring on the first attempt at finding a 'magic' ratio, and while it obviously didn't have any crossloading applied it ran smooth and quiet in terms of chain and chainring meshing.

 

[SDA]

Are you running a shimano cassette and derailleur?

Currently running SRAM GX / X01. Contemplating Shimano XT when it wears out. The cost of a SRAM cassette encourages lateral thinking

 

[Litenbror]

What is the equivalent Rockshox model?

Durolux = Lyric
Auron = Pike
Not sure about the RS damper model but which ever one has low+high speed compression and rebound.

Aion = Pike with basic damper (I think)

 

[DMan]

Currently running SRAM GX / X01. Contemplating Shimano XT when it wears out. The cost of a SRAM cassette encourages lateral thinking

Tell me about it. I went SLX but kept my GX cranks. I was already running an SLX derailleur with XT shifter. When my eagle cassette needed replacing I changed to an SLX cassette and chain and bought an AbsoluteBlack Direct Mount Hyperglide2 Oval chainring so I could keep the cranks.