[2021Mach6]

As Christmas approaches, I'm planning to buy a GX AXS derailleur for myself. Completely unnecessary, nothing wrong with my current one, but I've heard and read so much about it, I just wanna see what it's like.

Which component(s) have you, or do you plan to splurge on? Something like that oil slick cassette, eeWings crankset or some other completely unnecessary and overpriced component!

 

[PhillipJ]

I've got a BikeYoke Revive that was very expensive compared to other droppers but I'm not sure it counts as over priced. It's very very good.

 

[natas1321]

Nothing really but I did buy an extra xx1 cassette, chain, derailleur and shifter while my lbs had some in stock.

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[steadite]

Abbey chain tool—it’s a tad excessive, but really is amazing.

https://www.abbeybiketools.com/products/decade-chain-tool

 

[Bikeventures]

I just bought a OneUp Carbon handlebar.

The reviews better be right!

 

[Nat]

Lezyne Shock Digital Drive floor pump for my air suspension. It's ruined mini-pumps for me.

SHOCK DIGITAL DRIVE

CNC machined aluminum and steel construction with varnished wood handle. Ultra-narrow barrel provides efficient tuning up to 350 psi. High-grade, nylon-reinforced braided hose with aluminum couplers. Ultra precise, hardened steel ABS chuck. Chuck features rapid-release, or fine-release, tuning...

ride.lezyne.com

 

[Jeremy Stancil]

Abbey chain tool—it’s a tad excessive, but really is amazing.

https://www.abbeybiketools.com/products/decade-chain-tool

Omg ouch! 😣 That is one sweet looking tool but I’m going to stick with my $35 Park Tool chain tool lol.

 

[Mark16q]

Just got a Rockshox Sid ultimate 120. Had to have it, love it! need to sell my fox sc34 now.

 

[mik_git]

Few years ago I bought some of those blue XTR pedals, just for giggles (well I needed pedals, but the blue and extra $$$ I didnt need)

 

[Jayem]

Blue Hope E4s for my fatbike.

 

[The_Bob]

Some 165mm GX Eagle cranks. Trying to stay off the net so I don't order a Super Deluxe as well

 

[ocnLogan]

Caron rims with fancy hubs.

Specifically, WAO unions on onyx hubs (classic rear, vesper front).

In my mind it’s actually likely to save me money in the long run. If I damage a rim, I get a new one for free unlike any aluminum rims. The hubs should last longer than my nova tech stuff I had before, and these I can change to different hub standards I’d needed. Also, should generally require less maintenance (staying true longer).

Thats what I’m hoping for anyway .

 

[mtnbkrmike]

As Christmas approaches, I'm planning to buy a GX AXS derailleur for myself. Completely unnecessary, nothing wrong with my current one, but I've heard and read so much about it, I just wanna see what it's like.

Which component(s) have you, or do you plan to splurge on? Something like that oil slick cassette, eeWings crankset or some other completely unnecessary and overpriced component!

XX1 AXS. Would have got GX but all they had was one XX1 left. Crazy expensive. And worth every penny.

 

[Shark]

WAO Canadian made carbon rim a few months back.

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[D. Inoobinati]

I was once gonna upgrade to a high end derailleur, because that's what a serious rider does, right?

So I did the math and calculated that the replacement cost was more than the weight savings at the price of gold.

That's when I realized that splurging like that was literally insane.

 

[Nat]

$85 titanium cleats, anyone?

https://silca.cc/products/titanium-cleats

 

[WHALENARD]

Caron rims with fancy hubs.

Specifically, WAO unions on onyx hubs (classic rear, vesper front).

In my mind it’s actually likely to save me money in the long run. If I damage a rim, I get a new one for free unlike any aluminum rims. The hubs should last longer than my nova tech stuff I had before, and these I can change to different hub standards I’d needed. Also, should generally require less maintenance (staying true longer).

Thats what I’m hoping for anyway .

Carbon rims have both lasted way longer, ridden way better, and been less maintenance than their aluminum counterparts for me. They're worth the buy-in. Not sure about caron though.
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[Shark]

I was once gonna upgrade to a high end derailleur, because that's what a serious rider does, right?

So I did the math and calculated that the replacement cost was more than the weight savings at the price of gold.

That's when I realized that splurging like that was literally insane.

Did you buy gold instead?

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[006_007]

An intend stem.

 

[Monty219]

A few months ago I justified buying a frame and a bunch of parts because i had a good wheelset and fork that just needed to find a home.