Better luck than me. They said mine was crash damage. I am not sure I am willing to give this new one a go.RonK wrote: I've had one replaced under warranty but it looks like I have two more developing the same issues.
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Postby Warin » Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:12 pm
Patience. Let others do the Beta testing for you. How long did it take for the fraying and hole elongation take to be exposed? A year? Wait 2 years and see if there are any problems.Mugglechops wrote:RonK wrote:I am not sure I am willing to give this new one a go.
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Postby RonK » Fri Sep 22, 2017 5:29 pm
Why wait? There is a two year warranty on Cambium. Mine was replaced on the cusp of two years.Warin wrote:Patience. Let others do the Beta testing for you. How long did it take for the fraying and hole elongation take to be exposed? A year? Wait 2 years and see if there are any problems.Mugglechops wrote:RonK wrote:I am not sure I am willing to give this new one a go.
I approached Brooks directly with my claim and sent them a couple of pics with the original invoice. It was replaced without argument or inspection.
I have since bought a second Cambium, and I have reminders in my calendar to inspect them (and make a claim if necessary) shortly before the two year anniversary.
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Postby Mugglechops » Fri Sep 22, 2017 8:18 pm
It took 3 months.Warin wrote:Patience. Let others do the Beta testing for you. How long did it take for the fraying and hole elongation take to be exposed? A year? Wait 2 years and see if there are any problems.Mugglechops wrote:RonK wrote:I am not sure I am willing to give this new one a go.
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Epic Ride Weather
There is a subscription charge which is reasonable enough. Slightly more annoying is the 6 month expiry period.
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Available for Android as well. Just installed it and will have a play.RonK wrote:I don't think an app has featured on this thread before. But this one looks interesting and could be a very useful planning and touring tool if it works as promised. It is not clear how far ahead it can predict the weather.
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Postby RonK » Wed Sep 27, 2017 4:16 pm
Unfortunately Becker refuses to take orders online.Aushiker wrote:More details at http://bikepacker.com/becker-gear-40-be ... cking-bag/
Very noble, but I don't want to be making calls to the US to order a simple down tube bag.We like to talk to people. You won't be able to buy a thing here without talking to someone. We don't really care for impersonal interaction, and if we are going to make you something, we better be able to chat with you.
So I ordered one from Dirtbags.
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Postby avolve » Fri Oct 06, 2017 8:28 pm
The Bottle Cage Double Adaptor is a side-by-side bottle mount for maximizing your on bike water storage. We can't say that they will make you faster, but they do keep your bottles within reach, and they look cool.
https://www.cyclewerks.co.nz/shop-onlin ... le-adaptor
I am keen to get one (or two) when they have them back in stock. Anyone else interested?
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Postby pbekkerh » Fri Oct 06, 2017 9:03 pm
The bottle they show is a big one, a standard will just reach to the top of the black .
Check out the strap at the bottom going around the top of your forks
https://restrap.co.uk/collections/cockp ... s/stem-bag
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Postby RonK » Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:52 pm
They are back in stock. Mine is on the way already. Jump in quick, they'll sell out fast. You can't order online. Email them.avolve wrote:Bottle Cage Double Adaptor
I am keen to get one (or two) when they have them back in stock.
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Postby RonK » Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:53 pm
It's commonly called a chaff bag. Not new. I already have two of them.pbekkerh wrote:I just bought 2 of these bags(at a reduced price) they sit at one of the few places on my bike that are still free.
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Postby avolve » Sat Oct 07, 2017 12:38 pm
Thanks RonRonK wrote:They are back in stock. Mine is on the way already. Jump in quick, they'll sell out fast. You can't order online. Email them.avolve wrote:Bottle Cage Double Adaptor
I am keen to get one (or two) when they have them back in stock.
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Postby avolve » Sat Oct 07, 2017 1:21 pm
First impressions are it is very solid, well considered designed and built. I am happy with the choice made, and can see value for the (quite hefty) price.
I put a couple different bike combo's (29" plus and 26" fat bikes, 29" plus and WSD 29") on it and took it out for a spin. After 20kms, I stopped looking in the rear view mirror and checking the bikes were still there.
I questioned the integrated (and removable) bike maintenance stand, called a 'tail doc' (I initially looked at getting a cheaper version without one, though not available in Australia), and have found it to be quite useful already.
I checked NSW regulations, and have ordered an 'auxiliary/bike rack plate' ($43) — https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transact ... ary-plates
Not sure yet how I will attach/mount it as yet.
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Postby ball bearing » Sat Oct 07, 2017 2:10 pm
I attach my plates to a customised with aftermarket LEDs Thule lightboard. The fine for obscured taillights is very hefty and far more expensive than is a lightboard.avolve wrote:
I checked NSW regulations, and have ordered an 'auxiliary/bike rack plate' ($43) — https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transact ... ary-plates
Not sure yet how I will attach/mount it as yet.
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Postby avolve » Mon Oct 09, 2017 12:22 pm
Anyone using these or similar for mounting anything cage or similar on a suspension fork without eyelets/water bottle mounts?Aushiker wrote:
More details and options on the B-Rad mounting bases at the company website.
Currently looking at options for mounting bags (possibly Surly 8 Pack rack or similar if possible) to significant others' bike with a SR Suntour XCT fork.
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Postby Cheesewheel » Mon Oct 16, 2017 5:30 am
Altra StashJack Running Shell from massdrop for something around the 50 usd mark including postage
I took the plunge. Lost track of the number of times when the weather has turned bad and I have been to lazy or in the cycling zone to pull out a suitable layer
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Postby cancan64 » Mon Oct 16, 2017 10:18 am
Sorry forgot to reply to this but I have 1 fitted to my bike.. I had to modify it a bit has I have a wide downtube and I also mounted it higher ... its bolted on using the lower mount and cable tied the top section.. worked OK on my test runs on some rough gravel and single tracks, I do just rub my legs on big climbs but i also rub the feed bags as wellavolve wrote:Bottle Cage Double Adaptor
The Bottle Cage Double Adaptor is a side-by-side bottle mount for maximizing your on bike water storage. We can't say that they will make you faster, but they do keep your bottles within reach, and they look cool.
https://www.cyclewerks.co.nz/shop-onlin ... le-adaptor
I am keen to get one (or two) when they have them back in stock. Anyone else interested?
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Postby Mugglechops » Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:19 pm
In stock now. Ordering tomorrow.
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Postby Aushiker » Sat Oct 21, 2017 2:20 pm
Showers Pass have released a new version of their waterproof socks, the Lightweight Crosspoint Waterproof Socks.
While they may feel like regular socks, our new Lightweight Crosspoint Waterproof Socks are fully windproof and waterproof, thanks to a 3-layer construction. Features include a wear resistant knit exterior, a seamless waterproof breathable Artex membrane, and a moisture-wicking Coolmax lining.
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Clean feet?cancan64 wrote:I have sealskin waterproof socks...they are very good at filling up with water..
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