#Snippit bag opener series#
#Snippit bag opener zip#

What’s more, when I lose it, I can just rip another out of the box of sixty in the pantry. It’s relatively waterproof, see-through, replaceable, and still allows me to use the touchscreen and earphones with an iPhone 5.

#Snippit bag opener zip#

Personally, I can’t go past the humble zip lock bag.

#Snippit bag opener series#

Running alongside the invention of new mobile phone options, is series of contraptions for carrying them while you ride. Cost per item: Stans No Tubes Sealant, 16Oz: $25 Cost per ride: 2Oz x 2 tyres / 2 MTB rides a week x 16 weeks = 20 cents. These are even more time consuming to deal with than trying new sealant and I think everyone agrees that the ride quality is just not the same. We go through a fair bit of this stuff at Flow, especially considering that test bikes seem to always come with tubes. I like that you can buy Stans in large bottles too. Time spent faffing around trying new concoctions is precious when you’re ready to hit the trails. And when you need it, you need it right away. Stans NoTubes sealant isn’t the cheapest way to tubeless your tyres, but it sure is reliable. This one points to my laziness as much as it does to my resistance to try something new when I’m happy using something that works. Cost per item: Maxxis Ikon 3C EXO 29×2.20: $110 / Maxxis Ikon Exception 29×2.2: $39 Cost per ride: 2 tyres / 2 MTB rides a week x 24 weeks = $4.60 / $1.60 (if you don’t bust a sidewall) Like any rider I enjoy the different ride experiences offered by different brands of tyres, but the reliability and ease of purchase of the latest trend from Maxxis inevitably keeps me coming back for the next new thing. And Maxxis ride qualities will always be a point of comparison when chatting with someone about trying something new. I like that this is a brand stocked by almost any shop I walk into.

There’s often something more aggressive to match the latest fast rubber for the front of your bike too. The Larson TT was the first to really capture my attention, soon followed by the faithful Crossmark, and far more recently, the wide bag Ikon. And there’s always one that’s the most trendy. While most tyre manufacturers offer one or two (often excellent) treads for dusty, loose-over-hardpack surface, Maxxis offer several. I should preface this one by saying I predominantly ride XC trails in South East Australia, in dry conditions. This is surely offset by discounts on parts. Cost per item: Custom printed Tineli women’s short sleeve jersey: $110 Cost per ride: 1 jersey / 2 wears a week x 45 weeks a year x 2 years before the design gets updated again = 61 cents. With custom kits runs being a lot more affordable than they used to be, designs are looking fresher than ever and are often available in a women’s cut now, too. It also makes you feel like part of something and like you’re doing a very small thing to help them back. Supporting them back by buying some shop kit is a no brainer. They’ve got your back for warranty claims and they make your neighbourhood a better place. They can help you troubleshoot equipment choices and they keep your bike working smoothly when your backyard mechanic skills cannot. Cost per item: ‘Carrie’ long sleeve women’s base layer: $80 / ‘Snippit’ beanie: $25 Cost per ride: 1 long sleeve / 3 rides a week x 26 weeks a year x 4 years: 26 cents 1 Snippit beanie / 4 rides a week x 13 weeks a year x 8 indestructible years: 6 cents.Ī good local bike shop supports the experiences we want from our riding in more ways than I can count. Found online and at weekend markets in the Sydney area, they cost less than many competitors’ products too.

The company’s ‘Snippit’ beanies add extra warmth on the colder days, fit under your helmet without having to adjust any straps and stop you snap-freezing at mid-ride coffee stops. I tend to buy two new thermals every year or two, rate their versatility, and love that when they finally get too worn out for off bike use, they still go well under a winter jersey. Best not to do all three things in one day. They’re flattering enough to wear off the bike, keep you warm through the mid and cool seasons. I reviewed Hikenbiker Merino thermal wear for a magazine about five years ago, and have purchased several more of these Australian made woollen goods since.