New Bike Gear Out And Due Out...

[Boab]

Restrap has a few new products but this I like a lot
https://restrap.com/products/light-mount

That is very neat, and solve the issue of how to mount an Exposure Blaze when you've got a saddle harness on. Will be buying at least one...

[PaulB2]

Cheaper than the Nitto ones so I'll look out for one of those.

[ledburner]

In the worst kept secret of the year - Shimano GRX 12-speed; will evidently clear a 10-51 tooth cassette...

I remember when chain-ring rings were 48tooth...

[fatbikephil]

Likewise - My raleigh maverick (1x5) had a 48/28 granny gear but that lot on bikepacking are still moaning it's not low enough....
Still at least is not got a battery in it.

[Bearlegged]

Ha! I resemble both of those remarks!
(Looks at 51t sprocket and beep boop shifting.(

[Lazarus]

Yes and it was all done to save weight and now those cassettes weigh 600g + ( unless you get very spendy) so you no longer save weight over 2 x

[johnnystorm]

Yes and it was all done to save weight and now those cassettes weigh 600g + ( unless you get very spendy) so you no longer save weight over 2 x

...and simplify drivetrains, make them less susceptible to grotty conditions, not bounce off on bumpy terrain, allow bigger tyre and mud clearances for frames, reduce chainsuck, etc.

[Andiphim]

...and simplify drivetrains, make them less susceptible to grotty conditions, not bounce off on bumpy terrain, allow bigger tyre and mud clearances for frames, reduce chainsuck, etc.
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Yes, Yes. . . But what did 1 x ever do for us.

[ledburner]

51 tooth cassette...

Just very odd
I just get my coat ......

[Lazarus]

simplify drivetrains, make them less susceptible to grotty conditions, not bounce off on bumpy terrain, allow bigger tyre and mud clearances for frames, reduce chainsuc

Mud and grit is mud and grit whether one ring or two at the front ( 1 x is generally a bit quiter with grime )
Narrow wide rings exist because 1 x dropped chains where as front derailleurs systems dont really. I dont see how that can be an an advantage its a weakness . Granted they fixed it but its not better it now just works as well as what it replaced
My 2x longitude had 2.8 tyres so 1 by is not essential for wide tyres Does probably make it easier to be fsir as no mech in the way
Chain suck is due to worn rings rsther than an inherent fault in either sysytem.

I have two of each ( 2 x 11 x 2 and 1 x12 x 2 ) so do use both. The 1 x 12 wear chains quicker but both work.

[whitestone]

1x makes FS design simpler as they don’t have to compromise between optimising for the big ring or the small ring.

Going from my old 3x9 to a (moderately wide 11-40) 1x setup I lost 3 ratios but in all honesty I don’t use the top ratio or two that much anyway so I’ve almost the same range as before. YMMV, etc.

[jameso]

Restrap has a few new products but this I like a lot
https://restrap.com/products/light-mount

That is very neat, and solve the issue of how to mount an Exposure Blaze when you've got a saddle harness on. Will be buying at least one...

I saw the same thing done well with a couple of spare top caps and a 10 - 15mm headset spacer. £7's not bad though is it.

[voodoo_simon]

Restrap has a few new products but this I like a lot
https://restrap.com/products/light-mount

That is very neat, and solve the issue of how to mount an Exposure Blaze when you've got a saddle harness on. Will be buying at least one...

I saw the same thing done well with a couple of spare top caps and a 10 - 15mm headset spacer. £7's not bad though is it.

I tried that method but couldn’t get it to work, found the way it sat against my carbon fork wasn’t great. You need two top caps so it doesn’t sit flush but then struggled to find a bolt long enough, so bought one of eBay similar to Paul Components but ever so slight cheaper by Bobbin bikes (about £20)

[voodoo_simon]

https://www.wiggle.com/p/leatt-mtb-hydr ... +-+Regular

One piece riding suit, I’m sort of tempted but not

Apparently if you use code OUTLET you get some extra money off too

Someone was asking about them recently on here, but can’t find the thread

[AndreR]

Might be of interest to some on here

https://motorolarugged.com/en-gb/motoro ... lite-link/

[fatbikephil]

Might be of interest to some on here

https://motorolarugged.com/en-gb/motoro ... lite-link/

It's not clear if it does tracking a la spot / in reach but if so, that' looks pretty good value!

[Boab]

It's not clear if it does tracking a la spot / in reach but if so, that' looks pretty good value!

It doesn't.

[jameso]

US street fashion brand colab with bike brand in shocking frame bag shocker

[ledburner]

The latest in rear light technology.
What does it remind me of..?
I know Some ones dropped a bollock & Balls-ed up the design brief...

[woodsmith]

The latest in rear light technology.
What does it remind me of..?
I know Some ones dropped a bollock & Balls-ed up the design brief...

I think its meant to. try googling Truck nutz. Another unfathomable trend from the USA

[ledburner]

The latest in rear light technology.
What does it remind me of..?
I know Some ones dropped a bollock & Balls-ed up the design brief...

I think its meant to. try googling Truck nutz. Another unfathomable trend from the USA

Thanks but i'll play it safe.
Unfathomable & USA an slightly surprising coupling.

[voodoo_simon]

Liking this from Bespoked show
https://theradavist.com/2023-bespoked-gallery-2/

[ledburner]

Liking this from Bespoked show
https://theradavist.com/2023-bespoked-gallery-2/

enlighten me ...
I'm obviously missing something. I see collection of grey tubes and functional parts and a wide tyres but mediocre cable disk brakes...
. But it just a 'Grovel bike'.
Where is the artistry and fancy lug work etc...

-what am I missing....?

[voodoo_simon]

Liking this from Bespoked show
https://theradavist.com/2023-bespoked-gallery-2/

enlighten me ...
I'm obviously missing something. I see collection of grey tubes and functional parts and a wide tyres but mediocre cable disk brakes...
. But it just a 'Grovel bike'.
Where is the artistry and fancy lug work etc...

-what am I missing....?

You’re missing nothing! That’s sort of the point for me, nice clean, simple lines Do like the rear bridge though…

As a side, i do like gravel bikes though. They work really well for me in the area I live and my style of riding

[Boab]

Ooooo, if we're doing bikes from Bespoked...

Allygn: Beast from the East


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