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Add-ons for my Stumpy!

801 views 13 replies 6 participants last post by  Degeneratemoo 
#1 ·
Need a few extra bits for my Stumpy and got some vouchers for Wiggle.

Thoughts/Opinions on the following?

Specialized MTB water bottle cage

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5360017148

Specialized Pro water bottle cage (same price as above.. not sure what the difference is)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=5300002980

Specialized water bottle (just seems expensive for what it is)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.aspx?Cat=cycle&ProdID=43869380

Pedals - Don't get on with SPD's, can't do with being attached to the bike. Can't really afford to spend that much on them (having just spent £1500 on the bike) so narrowed it down to three pedals.

Wellgo LU 987U Flattie (perhaps too big for a Stumpy?)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDeta...ID=5360006642&N=Wellgo LU 987U Flattie Pedals

Extertec lightweight alloy (I have these on my Carrera but with a plastic body instead of alloy, smacked it up a rock recently and it ripped the screws out, perhaps it would be ok with the alloy body + I am used to them and they are a neat size)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDeta...5360029124&N=Exertec Lightweight Alloy Pedals

Exertec Alloy flattie (big & cheap... too big? too cheap?)

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDeta...dID=5360029119&N=Exertec Alloy Flattie Pedals

Can anyone reccommend a good shock pump, they seem a total rip off @ £30, I have a hand pump for my tyres, would that do it, it does have a gauge on but perhaps not as detailed as needed...

Finally, will standard car valve type tyres fit on the standard wheels supplied with the stumpy, looking at slime tubes, I can get presta if I have to...
 
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#5 ·
DON'T get the Spec Pro water bottle cage. It's way too flexy, and when you land a jump or hit a big enough bump, the bottle will fall through the bottom because the prongs are too short. I had one of these craptacular pieces and it's now taking up space in my local sanitary landfill.
 
#8 ·
Those platform pedals with tiny screws (yes, those are screws) sticking out will scratch the crap out of your legs. If you get the cheapo platforms, your feet will be bounced off the pedals on rough stuff, causing pedals to hit your shins or calves, and your crotch to ram onto the seat or bar. Best bet, get used to the clipins - get the shimanos with a small platform built around it. Loosen the clips so its easy to clip out.
 
#10 ·
Degeneratemoo said:
I have a hand pump for my tyres, would that do it, it does have a gauge on but perhaps not as detailed as needed...
I doubt it would go to high enough pressure for a shock pump. I have the specialized one, and it does high pressure and low pressure.... I just keep forgetting to carry it around with me :madman:
 
#12 ·
Cant go wrong with these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=484
or any of the cheaper variations. I have them on my stumpy and have been using DMR's in general for what must be 10 years?!

With regard to "Best bet, get used to the clipins ", I disagree. People often say your feet get bounced off the pedals when its rough/the bike falls away from you off drops etc - only if you cant use flats properly!

Gareth
 
#13 ·
ghosts_cloak said:
Cant go wrong with these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=484
or any of the cheaper variations. I have them on my stumpy and have been using DMR's in general for what must be 10 years?!

With regard to "Best bet, get used to the clipins ", I disagree. People often say your feet get bounced off the pedals when its rough/the bike falls away from you off drops etc - only if you cant use flats properly!

Gareth
Whatever. Next time you're climbing a rocky section and your foot gets shoved off the pedal, you lose your momentum and get a nice gash in your shin, dont say I didnt warn you.

Now, if you are only doing downhill or smooth singletrack where you can always predict your landings and terrain, the platforms are okay.

Using flats properly? Doesnt make sense bro. They're good for freeride or DH where kids are always falling off their bikes anyway, but for better bike control being clipped in increases maneuverability exponentially.
 
#14 ·
Well, it's down to personal preference.

I know that when I'm riding a thin single track with a STEEP drop to my right that I don't want to be hooked onto the bike, if I fall down that I'll be going as far as the bike does, likely far, at least with flats I can dive off if needed.
 
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