PSA: In Stock / On Sale
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Tempting.
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Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead Complete Bike Size 2
JUST DISCOVERED: The Last 3 Guerrilla Gravity Pedalheads – Size 2, Raw & Ready for Customization Originally priced at $4,995, we're offering these last three frames with build kits to our fellow Guerrilla Gravity friends for just $3,995 while they last. Product Overview Seize a piece of mountain...
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For the euromonkies: There are some insane deals for parts/helmets going on.
Fox/Rockshox: https://www.hibike.de/sale/fox-rockshox-sale-n4bdffbad044e8
Fox/Marzocchi: https://mtbclassicparts.com/
TLD helmets: https://www.bike-discount.de/de/marken/troy-lee-designs/helme
Fox/Rockshox: https://www.hibike.de/sale/fox-rockshox-sale-n4bdffbad044e8
Fox/Marzocchi: https://mtbclassicparts.com/
TLD helmets: https://www.bike-discount.de/de/marken/troy-lee-designs/helme
Set of Hayes Dominion A4’s for $299.
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Hayes Hayes Dominion A4 Brake Set
Last Sale of The YEAR!!! Will ship in 2-3 days. (Not enough hours in day to pack and ship these right now with volume of orders.) Hayes Dominion, our award-winning A4 brakes available in...
Anyone have insight on the Kitsuma coil G1? Looking to replace the shock on my Gambler and these are cheap with the 40% off.
If your bike works with relatively standard compression and rebound tunes, and you enjoy getting shit dialed in to your preferences, the kitsuma series is pretty darn ok.
which gen gambler do you have?
It’s a 2021, so newest gen I believe.
High speed adjusters can be a bit tough to turn, seating oring is a bit oversized, so you hardly feel the clicks, but the range is huge.
low speed adjusters seem to have normal range, but click better.
Climb and lockout settings are both great. Climb for singletrack, lockout for roadclimbs: rockhard.
78% off of a Fox 38 in 27.5.
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Fox 38 Float Performance Elite GRIP 2 27.5 2022 | Jenson USA
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I have been eyeing that deal but the fork on my current 27.5 is still in great shape78% off of a Fox 38 in 27.5.
Fox 38 Float Performance Elite GRIP 2 27.5 2022 | Jenson USA
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The price difference from the covid days is wild. 70% off!78% off of a Fox 38 in 27.5.
Fox 38 Float Performance Elite GRIP 2 27.5 2022 | Jenson USA
picked up a valt spring-40% ftw.
i got one of the kitsuma airs to try when they were on sale last year. never got on with it. could never get it to stop bottoming and squawking without getting it too firm to lose all small bump feel no matter how much i adjusted it. maybe the coils are better? or maybe i just suck...
i got one of the kitsuma airs to try when they were on sale last year. never got on with it. could never get it to stop bottoming and squawking without getting it too firm to lose all small bump feel no matter how much i adjusted it. maybe the coils are better? or maybe i just suck...
Damn, $2700 for the Enduro comp is pretty crazy.
Drop another $320 on an MRP damper for the ZEB to replace the crappy Charger RC and you have a pretty decent crush machine with a coil out back for about $3k....
Drop another $320 on an MRP damper for the ZEB to replace the crappy Charger RC and you have a pretty decent crush machine with a coil out back for about $3k....
Every size of Enduro in stock as well, pretty good sign that the new one is finally coming out.
The epic world cup frameset in splatter paint would be a dream, a few years ago.
kenevos are half price on the canadian site. aggressive!
It's a good day for Australian dentists, you don't have to work a Saturday to be able to afford Flight Attendant stuff-
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Rockshox Flight Attendant Trail Kit - Canyon Neuron 21-23
The Flight Attendant Upgrade Kits include everything you need to upgrade your rig to an automatic suspension system that listens to the rider and responds in real time. Flight Attendant uses a suite of sensors to read rider and terrain inputs to anticipate the perfect suspension...
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Abbey tools are on sale, only deal they do all year.
If your tools are 200% over priced, 15% off is no sale! 
As much as everyone needs a $200 titanium hammer, or a $137 pedal wrench.....
As much as everyone needs a $200 titanium hammer, or a $137 pedal wrench.....
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Are there many bike mechanics earning a wage high enough to make those sorts of purchases worthwhile?If your tools are 200% over priced, 15% off is no sale!
As much as everyone needs a $200 titanium hammer, or a $137 pedal wrench.....
Over here it seems to be a fairly low paying job even though they'd have similar knowledge and skills as a car or truck mech.
I'd assume most Abbey purchasers are the home tool wall type?
I hate tool walls unless they are covered in tool rolls, working fast is fun, having a pretty wall is not.
I've been thinking of sewing up a 4ft long tool roll for the bike stand with diagonal pockets out each side.
Tool roll all of the things!
Most bike mechanics are employed by shops where the shop supplies all the tools.
The main reason so many shops have a Park tool tool wall is because Park supply full workshop tool packages on a few different tiers which include the wall and hangers. They're not the best tools out there but do the job fine. It's up to the shop owner to discuss with their workshop if they think more premium tools are worthwhile for for certain jobs.
Some mechanics are self employed. So their wage (minus overheads) will depend entirely on how busy they are and what sort of jobs they undertake. And this to some extent will dictate what they can spend on tools over the course of their year (tools don't all last forever)
On the other end of the spectrum you have someone like @bullcrew. I assume a self employed bike mechanic who specialises in high end suspension work. Someone like this can probably justify fancier suspension specific tools. But even so will probably happy enough with Park tools for many jobs.
The main reason so many shops have a Park tool tool wall is because Park supply full workshop tool packages on a few different tiers which include the wall and hangers. They're not the best tools out there but do the job fine. It's up to the shop owner to discuss with their workshop if they think more premium tools are worthwhile for for certain jobs.
Some mechanics are self employed. So their wage (minus overheads) will depend entirely on how busy they are and what sort of jobs they undertake. And this to some extent will dictate what they can spend on tools over the course of their year (tools don't all last forever)
On the other end of the spectrum you have someone like @bullcrew. I assume a self employed bike mechanic who specialises in high end suspension work. Someone like this can probably justify fancier suspension specific tools. But even so will probably happy enough with Park tools for many jobs.
I don't make money in the bicycle world, I spend money on things I like.
I have thousands of dollars in tools I barely use, some, I doubt i have ever used.
It doesn't matter to me how you choose to do it.
I have thousands of dollars in tools I barely use, some, I doubt i have ever used.
It doesn't matter to me how you choose to do it.
Everyone I know who has some Abbey Tools is either a professional mechanic who needs to cut weight on their toolbox for flying, or the same people who buy $14,000 made to measure road bikes and $300 Silca crock pots for waxing their chains…
I don't follow the wax chain program, I don't have a real road bike, my gravgrav is pretty sweet though.
For the most part park tools has been spot on, there's a couple tools I'm underwhelmed on for my application..spinning torx and Allen's the ends aren't hard enough to hold edges long. They should have some knurling so I can spin them with shock fluid on hands..
couple other items but for the most part they for the bill due to being specific to bicycles...
Had a race removal clamp break they replaced it, had a pick tool snap at handle, torx and Allen's rounded off quickly (mainly smaller ones),crescent wrench plastic on handle isnt compatible with oil and alcohol it's all torn and ripped..tips broke off on snap ring pliers..some is wear obviously but not to the extent of this ..but they work and I will replace with higher quality steel design on the problematic ones.
I do have an assortment of high end specific suspension tools that are no shit design and quality but extremely specific...
For the most part park tools is pretty complete and specific so I can definitely recommend them to home and shop mechanics..it does the job and you can build it out to your intended use pretty easily
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Anyone in the trade also is not paying Abbey tools retail prices. And depending on how they're employed. May even be claiming a portion of the cost of their tools back as expenses.
Couldn't resist, went for Enduro #3.50% off 2023 Enduros and Stumpys at Spesh.
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Going to try a mullet this time and back to S2 size.
This holiday season was the culmination of a year of bike-industry-in-the-shitter, some killer deals out there!
Still coming.
OEM 2024 Lyrik 29 150mm (w/ the crappy damper) $299
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OEM 2024 Lyrik 29 150mm (w/ the crappy damper) $299
RockShox LYRIK 29 Fork 2024 - OE Packaged | Jenson USA
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Shimano's process for returns is about as easy as it gets. Enter order number, select item I want to exchange, select new item, print shipping label and done.
Kind of odd that these ship back to somewhere local, but they came from California.
Cation. Can crack. Depends.Tempting.
Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead Complete Bike Size 2
JUST DISCOVERED: The Last 3 Guerrilla Gravity Pedalheads – Size 2, Raw & Ready for Customization Originally priced at $4,995, we're offering these last three frames with build kits to our fellow Guerrilla Gravity friends for just $3,995 while they last. Product Overview Seize a piece of mountain...
Anecdotal evidence. A buddy who rides pretty hard cracked his chainstay on Pedalhead. GG did not warranty. Now? Def no warranty.
Regarding Abbey Tools, I have a few and they are truly great.
For sure, they are a luxury item and there are many cheaper options that will work perfectly fine, but there is something about working with nice tools, especially when you view wrenching on your bike as an enjoyable hobby more than a chore.
There is no way I would buy the 1500$ Abbey wheel building stand, their expensive chainbreaker tool or their titanium hammer. On the other hand, the HAG is a pure joy to work with and I never regretted paying for it. I also love my Crombie/chainwhip combo, the 4 way is my favorite multitool for cockpit adjustment, etc.
Same thing goes for my Wheels Manufacturing bearing presses. I could have paid much less for tools achieving the same function, but I'm happy I bought nice shit. Pressing a headset has to be the most satisfying job to do on a bike...and a nice press just adds to the experience.
For sure, they are a luxury item and there are many cheaper options that will work perfectly fine, but there is something about working with nice tools, especially when you view wrenching on your bike as an enjoyable hobby more than a chore.
There is no way I would buy the 1500$ Abbey wheel building stand, their expensive chainbreaker tool or their titanium hammer. On the other hand, the HAG is a pure joy to work with and I never regretted paying for it. I also love my Crombie/chainwhip combo, the 4 way is my favorite multitool for cockpit adjustment, etc.
Same thing goes for my Wheels Manufacturing bearing presses. I could have paid much less for tools achieving the same function, but I'm happy I bought nice shit. Pressing a headset has to be the most satisfying job to do on a bike...and a nice press just adds to the experience.
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