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[Blue Hills]

The exceptionally durable, but now out of production Shimano UN-UN55 is still for sale new on ebay in size 113mm. £20 + postage
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402761292605?hash=item5dc6719b3d

the discontinuing of the UN55 is almost enough to turn me into a conspiracy theorist.
I never expected it to be discontinued.
When it was to my utter shock I managed to pick up a couple of new ones for as I recall about £4.50 and £7.50.
Humanity is now on a downward slide.
shades of the man in the white suit I fear.

 

[GuyBoden]

the discontinuing of the UN55 is almost enough to turn me into a conspiracy theorist.
I never expected it to be discontinued.
When it was to my utter shock I managed to pick up a couple of new ones for as I recall about £4.50 and £7.50.
Humanity is now on a downward slide.
shades of the man in the white suit I fear.

The new production of Shimano Square Taper BBs don't look as durable. The UN55 was just too good, they lasted too long.

 

[Blue Hills]

The new production of Shimano Square Taper BBs don't look as durable. The UN55 was just too good, they lasted too long.

there's always the UN26 - may also be stocks of that around - was never sure about whether it was just the same as the UN55 but just with a plastic sleeve.

 

[vickster]

Amazon Prime Day today and tomorrow. Someone posted about a Garmin deal. Someone might find something of interest

 

[Trickedem]

Amazon Prime Day today and tomorrow. Someone posted about a Garmin deal. Someone might find something of interest

Amazon product ASIN B07DX231STView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DX231ST/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_DDAE0FX97XB62V2H4AJD?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I bought one last year and I'm pleased with it. With prime membership it is £149

 

[vickster]

You need to be a prime member to see the deal

 

[Trickedem]

You need to be a prime member to see the deal

Thanks, I've edited my post.
Easy enough to sign up to a free prime deal.

 

[vickster]

Thanks, I've edited my post.
Easy enough to sign up to a free prime deal.

Not if you’ve recently been a member. Mine ended last week, no deals at mo

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

You need to be a prime member to see the deal

Nope. I'm not a member and can see it.

 

[vickster]

Spotted on another forum if anyone in Scotland looking for a barely ridden Carrera MTB
https://www.avforums.com/threads/ca...ntain-bike-27-5-wheels.2366467/#post-29399748

 

[Spiderweb]

I am still riding 26” wheeled mountain bikes and for me these slime filled inner tubes work really well. 2 pack, Presta Valve 1.75-2.125 for £8.22 delivered from Amazon Prime;
Amazon product ASIN B00V0GUGGQView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00V0GUGGQ?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

 

[Milzy]

I am still riding 26” wheeled mountain bikes and for me these slime filled inner tubes work really well. 2 pack, Presta Valve 1.75-2.125 for £8.22 delivered from Amazon Prime;
Amazon product ASIN B00V0GUGGQView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00V0GUGGQ?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

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I wouldn’t want these for free in any size. Horrible product.

 

[Spiderweb]

I wouldn’t want these for free in any size. Horrible product.

Why so?
I had regular punctures before buying a second hand 26er last year which already had them fitted and I’ve not yet had a puncture. The routes I ride near home are riddled with thorns, I once walked home having punctured my 2 spare tubes, these slime filled tubes have stopped this so are great for me.

 

[Milzy]

Why so?
I had regular punctures before buying a second hand 26er last year which already had them fitted and I’ve not yet had a puncture. The routes I ride near home are riddled with thorns, I once walked home having punctured my 2 spare tubes, these slime filled tubes have stopped this so are great for me.

They are heavy & don’t roll well. A good big thorn would just make a sticky mess. You may as well go tubeless all together.

 

[mjr]

They are heavy & don’t roll well. A good big thorn would just make a sticky mess. You may as well go tubeless all together.

If you have tubeless-ready wheels or knowhow to ghetto them. Otherwise, sealant-filled tubes are an option some like and that is not a bad price for that brand. It is what it is: not my cup of tea but probably a useful post to some.