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PSA : MErlin doing some crazy priced MTB tyres

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Re: PSA : MErlin doing some crazy priced MTB tyres

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Didn't get any tyres but a new ISM PN 1.1 saddle is on the way as the ISM Attack on the Imperial Inquisitor is looking decidedly tired.
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Okay , RTTL bikeist,

I need a new rear light. I am a great believer that a rear light is just something that glows red and does little else.
Looking for something robust and cost effective.
Any recommendations?
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Mr Moofo wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:25 am Okay , RTTL bikeist,

I need a new rear light. I am a great believer that a rear light is just something that glows red and does little else.
Looking for something robust and cost effective.
Any recommendations?
Strange place to ask... lol... but i use these.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314888553996 ... R5Dmq_f6Yg

I say 'use', i've not needed it for 5+ years now.
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Knog Cobber rear light on the commuting rucksack, exposure blaze on the road bike (pricey but works a treat and is bloody bright)and a Moon Comet on the MTB rucksack.
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Merlin red rear lights were actually more expensive than amazon - so not really a strange question
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Just a few odd sizes thankfully, most useful sizes are near full price!

God Merlin piss me off... 🤦🏻😂
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27.5 Magic Mary in a 2.4 for £22.99 instead of £68, perfectly fine and happy for me thank you :)
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Mr Moofo wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:25 am Okay , RTTL bikeist,

I need a new rear light. I am a great believer that a rear light is just something that glows red and does little else.
Looking for something robust and cost effective.
Any recommendations?
I've got a couple of these - they last ages on a charge and don't get in the way or fall off.

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 52694.html
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Re: PSA : MErlin doing some crazy priced MTB tyres

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ChrisW wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:54 pm
Mr Moofo wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:25 am Okay , RTTL bikeist,

I need a new rear light. I am a great believer that a rear light is just something that glows red and does little else.
Looking for something robust and cost effective.
Any recommendations?
I've got a couple of these - they last ages on a charge and don't get in the way or fall off.

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 52694.html
I've used one of these for a few years, and just replaced one like for like

https://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/15908689/l ... t-15908689
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weeksy wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:49 pm 27.5 Magic Mary in a 2.4 for £22.99 instead of £68, perfectly fine and happy for me thank you :)
What’s 27.5…? :think: ;) :lol:
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mboy wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:08 pm
weeksy wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:49 pm 27.5 Magic Mary in a 2.4 for £22.99 instead of £68, perfectly fine and happy for me thank you :)
What’s 27.5…? :think: ;) :lol:
I think they were around about 10 years ago - I have some wheels in my shed!
Anyone know what Schwalbe Johnny Watts are like - might be useful for the eeb
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Mr Moofo wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:53 pm I think they were around about 10 years ago - I have some wheels in my shed!
Anyone know what Schwalbe Johnny Watts are like - might be useful for the eeb
These luddites eh! :lol:

PM me… What would you like to know about the Jonny Watts…?
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mboy wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 10:08 pm
weeksy wrote: Thu Nov 16, 2023 12:49 pm 27.5 Magic Mary in a 2.4 for £22.99 instead of £68, perfectly fine and happy for me thank you :)
What’s 27.5…? :think: ;) :lol:
27.5 is what all the fast DH racers run on their rears :) they have a funky name for it too.