Bargain buys thread
- Thread starter SF Trailboy
- Start date
Grabbed some for the XC rig in 29, first 29er tyres i have ever bought (the ones on the CX thing dont count).
Meanwhile HR2s in Exo over here in Christchurch are $119 from the local bike shoppes.... wtf.
Also similarly wtf:
T7 store over here had some good clearance prices on snow gear though.
Meanwhile HR2s in Exo over here in Christchurch are $119 from the local bike shoppes.... wtf.
Also similarly wtf:
T7 store over here had some good clearance prices on snow gear though.
stirk
Burner
Thanks for posting, I couldn't resist such a bargain either!
I replaced a set recently. Velociraptors had been sittin on my shelf for about 8-10 years. Work fine. No cracks or other damage.
I seem to recall buying 4 of them for $60. Was a super bargain.
stirk
Burner
The rubber will break down over time but if stored in a sealed bag in your box in a moderate temp they should be fine for up to 5 years and perhaps longer. They may not be as soft as when you bought them but they'll be usable and should not have cracked. Apparently they don't like ozone so keep away from electric motors.
There is nothing like fresh rubber though so personally I wouldn't bother stocking up for the long term just to save a buck now.
By sealed bag I'm guessing you mean some kind of fabric? Couldn't imagine keeping tyres in a sealed plastic bag would do much good, kind of like you shouldn't keep leather in plastic.
scblack
Leucocholic
It is sunlight that will destroy rubber, so if they are kept in a cool place out of direct sunlight they should be fine for years.
Knuckles
Lives under a bridge
Not to sure about that. Had some rubber in my wallet between the ages if 16 and 36, never saw the light if day. When it came time to use it, it was pretty much dust....
#knucklesisachunt
scblack
Leucocholic
Haha, my wallet had a "mysterious" circle embedded in it.....that never moved......Not to sure about that. Had some rubber in my wallet between the ages if 16 and 36, never saw the light if day. When it came time to use it, it was pretty much dust....
#knucklesisachunt
moorey
call me Mia
Must have been a schwalbe tyre.
Warp
Likes Dirt
Maybe against my own interests.... Mattoc Expert: 560AUD at CRC.
Only 160mm/27.5 though.
The Expert is almost like the Pro, only a tad heavier and no cartridge. Stanchion is the damper housing.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/manitou-mattoc-expert-forks-15mm-2016/rp-prod115311
They have the tool kit and shait for it too...
Only 160mm/27.5 though.
The Expert is almost like the Pro, only a tad heavier and no cartridge. Stanchion is the damper housing.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/au/en/manitou-mattoc-expert-forks-15mm-2016/rp-prod115311
They have the tool kit and shait for it too...
Boom King
downloaded a pic of moorey's bruised arse
Can be set at 170mm for 26"
Warp
Likes Dirt
Or reduced to whatever you like too... solid fork.
Boom King
downloaded a pic of moorey's bruised arse
Indeed it is.
stewyh
Likes Dirt
ABD Bmx frames
Ray's Bikes/Avanti Preston have New 2012 ABD BMX race frames for cheaps. Team Module 24" and Team Pro Module 20" for $130 inc BB and e13 cranks/ring. http://raysbikes.bikeit.com.au/s?sort-by=sale
Would have bought a 24 and done up as a cruiser but no room in the shed and too many projects on the go. If you can get past the unfashionable name and Avanti's bizarre attitude to customer service, they're a bargain.
Ray's Bikes/Avanti Preston have New 2012 ABD BMX race frames for cheaps. Team Module 24" and Team Pro Module 20" for $130 inc BB and e13 cranks/ring. http://raysbikes.bikeit.com.au/s?sort-by=sale
Would have bought a 24 and done up as a cruiser but no room in the shed and too many projects on the go. If you can get past the unfashionable name and Avanti's bizarre attitude to customer service, they're a bargain.
Another thanks! Grabbed some Minions, always wanted to try them out.
Flow-Rider
Burner
Like this one.
