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Post by Killswitch73 on Jan 11, 2015 11:39:30 GMT
from this (removed front direct attach front mech)  to this   all for £5 from Superstar . funny thing was i wasn't even looking for it , i was looking to see if there where any good deals on pedals as sending the new nukeproof evo back to CRC . its really made it very tidy and goes with the other red bits on the bike . really pleased with it and couldn't believe it came with a groove with being a groove in my bike , not sure if this is the norm but so pleased with something so small but then plays a big part in making the bike look neater .looks so much better in the flesh too. |
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Post by kirky72 on Jan 11, 2015 11:46:26 GMT
I would personally gone for a black one to blend with the frame, however much better than it was though.
I didn't like this bit when I switched 1x10 on my whyte with raw edge on a black frame I covered it in a kind of tape with metal bits in it which was matte black. I have the same on my canyon hard tail so I might look into a Matte black one of these. Cheers for bringing to my attention.
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Post by hodgy on Jan 11, 2015 12:07:45 GMT
Errr....' Scuse my ignorance but what exactly is "it" ....
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Post by ukansodoff on Jan 11, 2015 12:23:04 GMT
I thought it was a fancy new GoPro till i took a closer look. Shows how out of touch i am these days.
Deffo tidies it up, is it a Stereo? They come with plenty of red on them if it is so i bet it slots in nicely with the look of the bike.
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Post by Killswitch73 on Jan 11, 2015 12:23:54 GMT
Errr....' Scuse my ignorance but what exactly is "it" .... its a plate for when you take the front mech off some bikes (direct attach). and it just makes it look nicer without having an ugly bit of raw metal sticking out like a sore thumb . i was going to just tape it up until i seen it and never knew they existed. |
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Post by Killswitch73 on Jan 11, 2015 12:26:51 GMT
I thought it was a fancy new GoPro till i took a closer look. Shows how out of touch i am these days. Deffo tidies it up, is it a Stereo? They come with plenty of red on them if it is so i bet it slots in nicely with the look of the bike. yes pal its the 2014 super HPC (carbon) Stereo 140 29er now a XTR 11 speed monster ..dam its so light now , and the shifting is ohhhhh sooo nice ..cant even tell im going up gears from the shifter i have to look lol as its so easy to shift and not that "more you go up the harder it is to shift) upgraded to XTR M9020 trail brakes too and the stopping power on these is just mind blowing along with the XTR ice rotors . |
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Post by hodgy on Jan 11, 2015 12:28:15 GMT
Ahh ...gotcha !
Yep it certainly tidies things up ..very good idea
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Post by roundie1981 on Jan 11, 2015 12:31:42 GMT
from this to this all for £5 from Superstar . funny thing was i wasn't even looking for it , i was looking to see if there where any good deals on pedals as sending the new nukeproof evo back to CRC . its really made it very tidy and goes with the other red bits on the bike . really pleased with it and couldn't believe it came with a groove with being a groove in my bike , not sure if this is the norm but so pleased with something so small but then plays a big part in making the bike look neater .looks so much better in the flesh too. You could have put it on straight, I've just ordered something similar off eBay, going to get it sprayed same colour as my frame. Links here if anyones interested. m.ebay.co.uk/itm/400809215933?nav=SEARCH |
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Post by Killswitch73 on Jan 11, 2015 12:36:35 GMT
from this to this all for £5 from Superstar . funny thing was i wasn't even looking for it , i was looking to see if there where any good deals on pedals as sending the new nukeproof evo back to CRC . its really made it very tidy and goes with the other red bits on the bike . really pleased with it and couldn't believe it came with a groove with being a groove in my bike , not sure if this is the norm but so pleased with something so small but then plays a big part in making the bike look neater .looks so much better in the flesh too. You could have put it on straight, I've just ordered something similar off eBay, going to get it sprayed same colour as my frame. Links here if anyones interested. m.ebay.co.uk/itm/400809215933?nav=SEARCH  thats it ..thats it on .. they are not going to get it perfect are they , even the one on ebay in your link shows that its not on properly ! www.superstarcomponents.com/en/direct-mount-cover.htm and £5 here . |
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Post by Killswitch73 on Jan 11, 2015 12:50:21 GMT
ive managed to move it up a little bit more but still not on completely perfect first pic is its not even screwed on tight just finger tight to take photo .
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Post by Jan on Jan 11, 2015 14:54:56 GMT
+1 for the black. Does look much better than without.
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Post by will on Jan 11, 2015 15:24:51 GMT
thanks for that - I looked all over for one when I removed mine and could only find a Yeti one for silly money. Ended up colouring it in with a Sharpie. I'll get one and colour in the SS logo as I don't want Adam beating me to death on the trails.  |
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Post by Nelly on Jan 11, 2015 15:25:15 GMT
Euan made a carbon one I think for his meta, looked a better fit than the superstar one
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Post by notsarkyadam on Jan 11, 2015 15:53:19 GMT
thanks for that - I looked all over for one when I removed mine and could only find a Yeti one for silly money. Ended up colouring it in with a Sharpie. I'll get one and colour in the SS logo as I don't want Adam beating me to death on the trails. I'm currently biting my tongue... Awesome bike ruined with a piece of cheap shit Superstar.. Another person keeping them in business! |
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Post by will on Jan 11, 2015 16:03:49 GMT
Okay I'll stick with what I've got. Don't want you biting your tongue (although I'm sure it tastes better than that carp you've been eating lately.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 16:06:03 GMT
Ignore grumpy chops Killswitch - I'll get one in black, what do you search the SS site for to find it?
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Post by timbo on Jan 11, 2015 16:11:47 GMT
Do you notice much difference on steep technical stuff, or is more aimed at high speed flow? Any spiking on multiple impacts? When is the enduro version coming out?
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Post by will on Jan 11, 2015 16:19:20 GMT
Do you notice much difference on steep technical stuff, or is more aimed at high speed flow? Any spiking on multiple impacts? When is the enduro version coming out? |
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Post by notsarkyadam on Jan 11, 2015 16:21:21 GMT
Do you notice much difference on steep technical stuff, or is more aimed at high speed flow? Any spiking on multiple impacts? When is the enduro version coming out? Certainly not compatible, with spiking, and you have to buy the paint kit (sold separately) to paint it Enduro piss yellow!.. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 16:57:10 GMT
Looks good mate just tell the other to feck off |
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Post by andywatson on Jan 11, 2015 17:04:41 GMT
Top tip:
Can't afford a Superstar direct mount blanking plate for your redundant direct mount?
Simply stick a lump of chewing gum (or a nice piece of carp) on it and save a fiver.
PS. Competition time: Spot the deliberate error in the above.
T&Cs: Fishmongers, their employees and Adam are excluded from the contest.
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Post by andywatson on Jan 11, 2015 19:11:03 GMT
Well that fell flat.
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Post by Killswitch73 on Jan 11, 2015 19:29:55 GMT
thanks for that - I looked all over for one when I removed mine and could only find a Yeti one for silly money. Ended up colouring it in with a Sharpie. I'll get one and colour in the SS logo as I don't want Adam beating me to death on the trails. I'm currently biting my tongue... Awesome bike ruined with a piece of cheap shit Superstar.. Another person keeping them in business! ooops i didnt want to upset anyone . didnt know superstar was such a bad company as never bought from them before . |
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Post by Killswitch73 on Jan 11, 2015 19:31:17 GMT
Ignore grumpy chops Killswitch - I'll get one in black, what do you search the SS site for to find it? i went to look at pedals and then had a look at accessories and chain guides and there they were in the middle of the page . |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2015 19:32:06 GMT
Superstars are a mighty fine and upstanding company selling bespoke bicycle parts for gentlemen of class and style mate. I've had loads of stuff off them and it's all been good |
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thats it ..thats it on .. they are not going to get it perfect are they , even the one on ebay in your link shows that its not on properly ! 
