Deals to help each other for parts

[Carbon_Dude]

That's a really good deal for hydraulic brakes with rotors!  Not sure I would need a 180mm rotor in the back but I guess it wouldn't be a bad thing .

[Sussed.]

Exposure Lights anyone.  Just bought some myself !


http://www.rutlandcycling.com/1188/lights.aspx#&&SFtn4cIm0cadoqWYLUod1TqV8zqwgWEKJPXhH2vKo1Kuse3dym9KvmFdTgqhe3YsatHtMlftgGv5WU55NO1bR02PlOahYenk3aCTE/Pv6RkyFtSMpr9YlN9sPFV0FV0jU7U8S2KeLplTJOz3wE7Ocg==

[brmeyer135]

Carbon_Dude
I think the XT deal is just for the caliper - esp. because that is all in the picture and because of this review:

The caliper itself is great - typical Shimano XT level quality. But it doesn't come with the banjo fitting or bolt as pictured. Instead it comes with a "dummy" bolt installed. So you need to buy the fitting and functional bolt separately, or as I did, the bolt and a Jagwire Quick Fit hose. Another $50 to do both front and rear brakes. Doesn't detract from the.

[Carbon_Dude]

Thanks, I couldn't tell if it was the full brake kit, I've only ever seen the brake sold with the lever.

[Aoiree]

Figured I'd share my night-time trail riding lights:

3 or 4 of these puppies
http://www.lightmalls.com/cree-xm-l2-led-flashlight

...mount 1 or 2 to handlebars and 1 or 2 helmet using two fish blocks:
http://www.amazon.com/Two-Fish-Unlimited-Block-Holder/dp/B001F307JK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405043881&sr=8-3&keywords=twofish+lock
http://www.amazon.com/Two-Fish-Unlimited-Flashlite-Holder/dp/B001CJXB5E/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405043906&sr=1-3&keywords=two+fish+blocks

Just be sure to order legit batteries. Lots of stories of people buying the Li-on batteries from china and them being defective (read: dangerous/exploding)

Each flashlight is obscenely powerful and lasts 2~3 hours on high or  5~7 on medium (medium is still obscenely powerful).

I carry a back up batteries too.

Can get 4 flashlights, 4 mounts and 8 batteries for something like $125 definitely more than enough light.

I like to ride with 2 wider head flashlights on the handlebars for the dispersion and the skinner lense head on my helmet for more focused light where I'm looking.


Edit-
These batteries are what I purchased as well as my brother and have been satisfied with them.
Not as cheap as some batteries you find online but well reviewed to be safe and have the listed charge capacity (which is about as much charge as you can expect a 18650 battery to hold).

http://www.fasttech.com/products/0/10001980/1141104-panasonic-ncr18650b-protected-rechargeable

[carbonazza]

Thanks for the lights link!
Which flash light in particular did you choose?

[Sussed.]

If you are talking to me Cabonazza, I bought the Joystick Mk 8 with the rear Flare set.  Had a play in the store !

[Aoiree]

Thanks for the lights link!
Which flash light in particular did you choose?

I went with the 2 cheaper fashlights on the link I believe. I'll dig up my old order information in my email soon. Xml-2 was the most efficient Cree LED at the time I bought it about a year ago. Might be better out by now. Link I shared is prefiltered to xml2 lights.

You want the skinnier battery housing.

[brmeyer135]

If you are in the market for Shimano XTR parts, I suggest you look at merlincycles.com
Still offering 10% offf on XTR
Prices are good
euro/dollar exchange is helping dollar users purchase more...not a big deal....will help at wiggle and other european sellers
free shipping over 86 euros

[Aoiree]

Any update as to the quality of those rotors?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2013-NEW-red-full-carbon-fibre-bike-bicycle-MTB-Handlebar-seatpost-stem-top-cap-washer/1458357729.html

Any reason to think the bar/post/stem in the above link is subpar quality. Looks like a great price for a carbon bundle.

[Carbon_Dude]

They look okay to me.  Price is about half of what the other Chendors are charging.  While I've not had a problem with any of my bars, if you pay such a small amount for them, you may need to hope you are still getting first quality parts without defects in quality or finish.

I say give them a try and let us know.