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Backyard Bike Checks: Show Your Bike Some Love and Win

By Bike Hub Features · 217 comments

For the past few years, the Bike Hub crew have been bringing you Bike Checks from the Cape Epic.

Since things didn’t quite go according to plan this year, we thought we’d turn the focus on the many bikes now confined to garages or spare rooms, dreaming of a life beyond Zwift.

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Introducing Backyard Bike Checks

Yep, it’s pretty much what it says on the box. You showing your bike some love by showing it off (and giving it a wash first). Take some photos of it in your backyard, on a balcony, your spare room or on a couch… anywhere really as long as it is at home.

Update: We’ve extended the competition end date until 30 April 2020 and announced our first winner. Details below.

How to get involved

  1. Give your bike a wash (if it’s not already clean)
  2. Take some photos
  3. Upload at least three photos to the Forum thread on Bike Hub or on social media tagging Bike Hub on Facebook or @bikehubber on Instagram or Twitter. Be sure to use the hashtag #backyardbikechecks.
  4. (Optional) Tell us a little more about your setup and upgrades

Win one of two Muc-Off hampers

Keep your bike in top shape even after lockdown with some goodies from Muc-Off. One lucky participant will win a hamper of bike care products.

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Muc-Off Bike Protect
Muc-Off Bike Protect is the ultimate liquid bicycle protection. Preserve and freshen your bike with Bike Protect’s incredible water dispersing action! It’s a perfect ‘all over’, after-wash corrosion inhibitor due to its extremely high oil content.
(1 x can)
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Using our state-of-the-art Nano Tech formula, Muc-Off cuts through grime quicker than you can say “OMG!” regardless of the weather or riding conditions.
(2 x bottles)
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Muc-Off Wet Chain Lube
Muc-Off Wet Chain Lube is an ultra durable, long distance bicycle chain lubricant and oil that’s been specifically formulated to excel over long distances in wet or muddy conditions.
(3 x bottles)

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Bonus Prize

Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle
You will never go flat with the Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle. ‘No Puncture’ is designed and tested to be far superior to tradition vulcanised rubber repairs. ‘No Puncture’ is an anti-puncture device which instantly seals any hole up to 5mm in diameter.

For more info on the Muc-Off range check in with the local distributors, Adventure Inc.

And the winners are:
  • Round #1 – Muc-Off Hamper: Duane_Bosch
  • Round #2 – Muc-Off Hamper: Pending – to be announced on 4 May 2020
  • Bonus Prize: Pending – to be announced on 4 May 2020

The rules:
  • Competition closes at midnight on 16 April 2020 30 April 2020.
  • Winners will be selected by way of a random draw from all qualifying entries submitted by midnight on 16 and 30 April 2020.
  • Only participants based in South Africa (or with a South African delivery address) will be eligible to win.
  • Prizes will be delivered once lockdown ends and couriers are back to general service.

Comments

kk6gan

Apr 3, 2020, 1:16 PM

My Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail. Can’t post picks of alles as it is in our flat in Kuwait but parts are as follows: 2019 Lyrik RC 2, Fox DPX2, Spank Oozy Trail 345 wheelset, Sram NX 11 Drive train, One Up V.1 dropper, Spank Oozy Pedals, Spank Oozy stem, Spank Spike bars, Spank lock on grips, Spank Oozy seat, Shimano XT M8020 brakes with a 200mm rotor in front and 180mm in the back.

 

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Edit: One from behind. After I took this pic I adjusted the B screw so the chain tension is better.

 

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My On one Inbred is a parts bin bike. Old XT cranks, Gusset chainring, Rapide sprocket, Rapide ss chain, Nuke Proof seat post, Wtb Seat, Spank Spike Pedals, Surly Karate Monkey fork, Funn Stem, Spank Spoon Bars, Superstar hubs, Spank Subrosa Rims, XT Brakes 200mm rotor in the front and 180mm in the back.

 

 

 

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Daaaaaamn, that GG Megatrail is a thing of beauty! Does it ride as good as it looks?

Pieter1

Apr 3, 2020, 1:19 PM

Daaaaaamn, that GG Megatrail is a thing of beauty! Does it ride as good as it looks?

Edit: Thanks dude! Has been my dream build for a while.

Jis man. I can’t really compare it to anything as I have been on that Inbred for 7 years. But I dig it. Can’t wait to go fetch it and see how it does here.

CharlesV

Apr 3, 2020, 2:27 PM

My Trek EX 8 serviced just before lockdown ;)

 

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Eddy Gordo

Apr 3, 2020, 3:06 PM

Some Oaks are tendering for bans around here, with this 26er talk. There is a vintage thread somewhere... Don't make me press the report button.

Hows this for a modern day 26er?

The geo is still modern day numbers

 

 

 

Dont hate 26ers still rock. 

Pieter1

Apr 3, 2020, 3:20 PM

Hows this for a modern day 26er?

The geo is still modern day numbers

 

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Dont hate 26ers still rock.

Seems like you have a green fetish. This is a blerrie nice bike man! Ps. Post your bike now man.
Eddy Gordo

Apr 3, 2020, 3:30 PM

Seems like you have a green fetish. This is a blerrie nice bike man! Ps. Post your bike now man.

Believe it or not I love blue!! 

Will post before the 16th. I busy with a very large area of paving by myself. As soon as thats done, wash bikes and display.

Nick

Apr 3, 2020, 3:31 PM

Hows this for a modern day 26er?

The geo is still modern day numbers

 

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Dont hate 26ers still rock. 

 

But the rims say 29 on them  :ph34r:

 

Love the Marzocchi gold.

Pikey

Apr 3, 2020, 3:43 PM

Show me yours and I'll show you mine [emoji12][emoji12]

Do you have a wide angled lens ????????
Mongooser

Apr 3, 2020, 3:45 PM

Another 26er. 2015 supreme V3 park edition with the Expresso Marzo :wacko:  (its pink not red)

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Pieter1

Apr 3, 2020, 3:59 PM

Another 26er. 2015 supreme V3 park edition with the Expresso Marzo :wacko: (its pink not red)

That pink looks lekker!
Eddy Gordo

Apr 3, 2020, 4:04 PM

But the rims say 29 on them  :ph34r:

 

Love the Marzocchi gold.

Oh, man, not you too!!!!!

PhilipV

Apr 3, 2020, 4:08 PM

Are we allowed to post 26ers? My prettiest bike is a 26er.

If it is a Turner DHR please do!

Duane_Bosch

Apr 3, 2020, 4:17 PM

If it is a Turner DHR please do!

You are a man of impeccable taste. But no.....
InSearchofUP

Apr 3, 2020, 5:27 PM

My Titan Valerian Pro clean and ready to go nowhere fast  :D

Ultegra disc mechanical 

Titan Racing in house carbon 50mm wheels

Power2Max power meter

Sella Italia Super flow Boost saddle

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PhilipV

Apr 3, 2020, 7:43 PM

You are a man of impeccable taste. But no.....

Whatever it is, take some larney photos and post it already!

Kalahari Vegmot

Apr 3, 2020, 8:04 PM

NB!!!

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Wayne pudding Mol

Apr 4, 2020, 8:36 AM

This morning's bikewash beauties are the 2 most significant bikes in my memories

 

I didn't own a chopper as a kid, not in the family budget.  But it was the first bicycle I fell in love with.  This is the rarer MK1 - the later ones had a narrower handlebar and a shorter seat for safety.  They were still unsafe but boy did they look cool.  Maybe later I will finally get around to polishing the chrome,  would be the first time in 49 years is my guess.  I restored this a few years back with genuine parts.  I will post more later if I shine it up.  The bell is beautiful and says SH Francis and co, Pine Street 

 

Bike 2 is the 99 trek  - I think it was the first full carbon bike to finish at the front of the TDF and it was the first time a customer could go out and buy the same bike off the shelf that the pros were riding.  It's a really significant bike marred by the controversial rider.  None of Lance's antics  can detract from the fact that he got me  (and thousands of others) back on a bike.  I don't know anyone who quit because he was bust

Mine is resplendent in period incorrect Super Record 11 and I did the 2018 Argus on it - it lives on old school mag trainer these days and gets ridden when I watch cycling

 

 

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BrendenBF

Apr 4, 2020, 8:39 AM

Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Etap - My Baby... ;)

 

Been cleaned for after lock down lifts...

 

Spec Sheet:

 

  • Full Sram Etap AXS Disk group-set.
  • Selle Italia SLR Carbon Flow Saddle
  • DT Swiss Aero 1400 Wheelset
  • Size XXS
  • Garmin Vector 3 Power Pedals

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Wayne pudding Mol

Apr 4, 2020, 8:46 AM

 

Canyon Ultimate CF SLX Etap - My Baby... ;)

 

Been cleaned for after lock down lifts...

 

Spec Sheet:

 

  • Full Sram Etap AXS Disk group-set.
  • Selle Italia SLR Carbon Flow Saddle
  • DT Swiss Aero 1400 Wheelset
  • Size XXS
  • Garmin Vector 3 Power Pedals

 

nice, and stealth too

LazyTrailRider

Apr 4, 2020, 3:54 PM

First up: My 2019 Stumpy Expert.

 

Fairly stock, but pimped with the following touches:

  • Upgraded Guide R brakeset to Code RSC. Ridiculous power.
  • Replaced stock 50mm stem and 31.8 bar with a 45mm Lyne AMP 35 with a 780mm AMP 35 Carbon bar.
  • Ditched the front Butcher, running Eliminator Grid 2.6 front, Ground Control Grid 2.6 rear. Rolls faster, corners more predictably.
  • Rebuilt the rear rim onto a Roval Traverse SL (DT Swiss 350 internals) hub with its amazing star ratchet. Zzzzzzzzz.
  • Most of the high-impact areas have been carefully wrapped.
  • I hate clatter, so my cable management is OCD. Note the foam wraps at strategic points to eliminate noise.

 

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LazyTrailRider

Apr 4, 2020, 4:01 PM

Next up: My 2020 Diverge E5 Comp.

 

Status: Practically unridden. I picked it up the afternoon of the lockdown and only managed to ride 100m down the road and back after getting pedals onto it, so the only action it's seen has been trackstands and wheelies in the driveway (it wheelies pretty easily, turns out...)

 

Completely stock, mainly Shimano 105 R7000, with a Praxis Alba crankset and Specialized finishing kit.

 

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DawieO

Apr 5, 2020, 3:42 AM

Sadly my Italian mistress is stuck. All by herself in Sydney.

 

These are being cleaned and tuned and cleaned and tuned and cleaned and tuned... at least we do get to go for road rides in the mornings, but only no bunches and so. Bit like IRONMAN rules really...

 

My daughters very custom Ibis

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My guilty pleasure Yeti SB55 with Di2

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My new toy Rona the gravel-grinder

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This thing is insane fun, difference between being on the mountain and being on the couch some days!

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My wife’s e-bike Spez something or other. My smartest purchase ever! Now she comes out with me and chases me around on my morning rides, both road and gravel (sans the basket). Means I can get a proper workout AND she comes along, winning!

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The family missing their skinny carbon buddy

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ChrisF

Apr 5, 2020, 3:45 AM

Who is going to show his e-bike first ??  :whistling:  :whistling:

 

As Nick said: "Things dont always go according to plan ...."

 

2019 I increased my ride distances, even did a couple of longer events ..... longer by my standards ... mid distance in reality.  Even managed to cycle up Swartberg pass.  2020 was going to be year to take it to the "next level".  :thumbup:

 

Entered my first 2-day stage race, Stanford Classic.  

 

16 January I was doing the Red route of Hermanus trails when my knee packed up on the return run .... torn meniscus sidelining me.

 

Now I might add that over the last 21 years I have had my fair share of meds and injections into arthritic joints .... so the torn meniscus was just the last straw, and even my Dr told me it is time to consider a "help-my-trap" ...

 

 

17 February I got this lovely Blue Beast.

 

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I was still doing rehab for the knee, and not allowed to ride her .... and then we went into lock down.  Talk about things not going as planned ....

 

O-well, gave me time to spend some time on this beauty ....  :clap:

 

- Chunky ESI grips

- Sahmurai sword

- Tidied up the cables, got some nice colour matching blue cable ties

- that water bottle kept me BUSY .... needed a Woolf rail extender to lower the cage in the frame.

- basic multi tool at the ready below the water bottle

- yes, old school .... hand pump next to the water bottle (removed for the pics)

- some super nice Giant pedals

- Left the Giant saddle on for now, but have a very nice Fabric saddle that my bums love ....

- saddle bag ...  :ph34r:

- LOTS and lots of polish ... stopped when I realised I gone through more than half of a brand new bottle ...  :whistling:   :ph34r:

- off the bike this gave me the opportunity to make a charging rack for batteries for the: ebike, drill, RC car, cameras, phones, bike computers, bike lights, etc ....

 

All of this ... and I have yet to do my first ride on her ....  :whistling:

 

 

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Pieter-za

Apr 5, 2020, 10:39 AM

Bike 2 is the 99 trek  - I think it was the first full carbon bike to finish at the front of the TDF and it was the first time a customer could go out and buy the same bike off the shelf that the pros were riding.  It's a really significant bike marred by the controversial rider.  None of Lance's antics  can detract from the fact that he got me  (and thousands of others) back on a bike.  I don't know anyone who quit because he was bust

Mine is resplendent in period incorrect Super Record 11 and I did the 2018 Argus on it - it lives on old school mag trainer these days and gets ridden when I watch cycling

A slight sidetrack for a moment  - coincidentally saw this today : https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/ebay-finds-lance-armstrong-replica-trek-5500-oclv/

Monark

Apr 5, 2020, 11:39 AM

BaGear that is a beauty

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