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Lost my Silca Tattico mini pump somewhere along the line which really sucks, so I had to replace it. I think I paid about $45 for it the last time about 5 or 6 years ago, almost twice the price now, but, decided to go with the Silca Gravelero model this time as it pushes more air and was basically the same cost.
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What is it with Lezyne pumps you don't like? They're higher reviewed than Silca pumps are, in fact reviews for the Gravelero have not been great averaging 3 stars, while the Lezyne Pocket Drive HV gets 5 stars, plus the Lezyne is less than half the cost of the Silca so if you lose it you won't be out near as much money.
Fair question, when I looked at them in the past, you had to screw them on to the valve, and I just did not like that option. I preferred having a slide on chuck. Not a big deal if your core does not unscrew, but just a personal preference. A lot of the negative on the Silca is for price, which, I can't argue that, their stuff is just expensive.
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Fair question, when I looked at them in the past, you had to screw them on to the valve, and I just did not like that option. I preferred having a slide on chuck. Not a big deal if your core does not unscrew, but just a personal preference. A lot of the negative on the Silca is for price, which, I can't argue that, their stuff is just expensive.
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A Park Tool spoke wrench, a set of Venzo wheels, and a pair of slick tires.
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After buying the Dirt Bag and the Treefrog fork mounts for use in my truck I decided to buy the $100 RockyMount DropTop fork mounts. The DropTop allow me to first reattach the thru-axle in the fork and then to drop it into place in the mount. Much easier to do this then to try to insert the thru-axle while trying to hold the bike forks in place with one hand while stretched out over a truck tailgate.
The best part about the DropTop mount is that it works with no changes for both 12x110mm (used on our road bikes) and the 15x110mm ones used on my two mountain bikes.
The best part about the DropTop mount is that it works with no changes for both 12x110mm (used on our road bikes) and the 15x110mm ones used on my two mountain bikes.
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My handled hex keys are ready for replacement and I am missing one or two which not sure where they ran off too, so I decided to get the Park Tools Sliding T Handle set
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The SRAM Force AXS D1 model left shifter\caliper is getting warrantied as the caliper has some issues, but they gave me the option of a D1 or D2 model, so I opted to get the D2 as I like the smaller format of the D2 so much better. So I bought a right side to have the pair
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Nice hex set there. Can't imagine needing the entire set here, but 3,4,5,6 would be $76.
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I know most will think they are probably a waste of money but I like having two sets of wheels and BTD had these for $299 so felt that was worth the cost of admission. Not the lightest but should be durable.
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Michelin "unthreaded" tube (except those for the valve cap) -- usually my go-to tube favorites.
Continental typical threaded valve stem - what's the point of all of that threading anyway?
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Yea I was only going to buy a few, but my wife has some arts and craft tools that use some of the random sizes that the bike don't typically use, so its not like they wont be used.
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Usually the 'unthreaded' stems people refer to, are those without threads below a certain point. Not sure I've found a tube without the threads that the cap can't screw on at least -- which are the threads a threaded pump use.
Examples:
Michelin "unthreaded" tube (except those for the valve cap) -- usually my go-to tube favorites.
Continental typical threaded valve stem - what's the point of all of that threading anyway?
Examples:
Michelin "unthreaded" tube (except those for the valve cap) -- usually my go-to tube favorites.
Continental typical threaded valve stem - what's the point of all of that threading anyway?
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FSA A wing bars
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WTB exposure tubeless tires 36-700
All for the checkpoint.
supacaz bar tape
WTB exposure tubeless tires 36-700
All for the checkpoint.
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I was looking at those tires. Let me know how you like them
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Profile Design Aerobars and this:
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4IIII is much better than Stages too! Battery life 4x longer, warranty 3x longer, etc.
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I looked at sending a Praxis crank arm in a couple years ago and ultimately couldnt justify it, but it looks like the cost has dropped and its pretty enticing right now.
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Too bad I got mine a few weeks before their 3+ went out (you can enable GPS using Apple's ''track my'' feature which is a great theft protection)...
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some dura ace 7800 components
3TTT Mutant traditionnal stem and bar for the Trek Alpha2300SL
3TTT Mutant Ahead stem and bar for the Cannondale
The Mutant was one ofthe best products made by 3T alongwith the Forge ahead stem, all my aluminium bikes will have 3TTT stems and bars.
3TTT Mutant traditionnal stem and bar for the Trek Alpha2300SL
3TTT Mutant Ahead stem and bar for the Cannondale
The Mutant was one ofthe best products made by 3T alongwith the Forge ahead stem, all my aluminium bikes will have 3TTT stems and bars.
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Since I bought the crank with the built in power meter and watching a couple of videos on Shimano crank removal, had to buy a dust cap removal tool as well as a pair of risers for the aerobars so I can regain access to the bar tops.
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