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FB17: Problem Solvers plugs frame holes with Bubs, adds Boosters, MisMatch 2.2, plus new gear from MSW

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Modern adventure bikes include a lot of braze-ons. If you need them, they serve as important attachment points for bottle cages, Anything cages, fenders, racks, and more. If you don’t need them though? It’s getting to the point where all those unused screws start to add up.

Sure, you could just remove them, but then you’re leaving a bunch of small holes open to the elements which probably won’t do much for your frame’s longevity. As usual, Problem Solvers is here with a solution. Their new rubber Bubs will fill those holes while also cutting down on the weight…

Made from rubber in a size to fit standard braze-on holes, each plug is 10mm long and according to PS – offers “dummy proof installation… probably.” That’s because you simply push them into the hole. The friction fit will hold them in place, but they can be removed in the future to use the braze-on if needed. Sold  for $7.99 in a bag of 10.

Problem Solvers is also getting into the Boost adapter game with their Boosters. The simple kits include rear and front specific adapters which include rotor and hub spacers. Since the spacers simply sit next to a non-Boost hub on the axle, the kit will work with any hub. The rear kit uses one 6mm spacer for the non-driveside and a 6mm spacer for the rotor with hardware. This requires the rear wheel to be dished 3mm to the non-driveside to compensate for the spacer.

The front kit instead uses two 5mm spacers, one for either side of the hub, and a 5mm rotor spacer with hardware. The kit also includes Torque caps for compatible RockShox forks. Both kits sell for $24.99 each.

A new addition to the MisMatch family, the 2.2 is designed to mount Shimano I-Spec II shifters to a SRAM Match-Maker brake lever clamp. Sold as a pair for $40, they are also available in right hand only.

QBP’s accessory brand MSW is always close by when Problem Solvers is around, and this year they were showing a few new flat packs which include a lot of what you will need in a mechanical. Priced at $49.99, you’ll get 2 18g co2 cartridges, an inflator head, three tire levers, 8 function multi tool, patch kit, and a 50 cu in. seat pack to store it in.

MSW also has a full new line of bar tape in multiple colors, and three styles. The standard EVA foam tape goes for $9.99, the Anti-Slip Gel tape adds a gel backing and PU gripper for $19.99, and the Anti-Slip Gel + adds a micro-fiber layer to the mix for their high end tape at $24.99.

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mudrock
mudrock
7 years ago

Bubs – what a perfect name. Every cross bike should come with those, won’t scratch you like bolts.

Nice to see reasonably priced bar tape. I prob haven’t seen $10 bar tape in 15 years.

shafty
shafty
7 years ago

Made me think of lil Bub, the cat! Unassuming bar tape, with the logo on the plug instead, is great too.

Chris
Chris
7 years ago

I’ve long used nylon bolts to fill unwanted braze-ons. Weight next to nothing and you can get them for 1/8 the price of the Bubs. If you want a more low profile option use grub screws.

Nice seeing reasonably priced bar tape for a change.

Aaron
7 years ago
Reply to  Chris

Nylon bolts are what I was going to suggest, too. They’re super light, and WAY cheaper than these things. Obviously, they also don’t rust like steel bolts. And considering you may not remove a bolt for months or years, it’s a good way to prevent them from getting stuck due to corrosion.

boom
boom
7 years ago

Trek has been selling pretty sleek plastic braze-on fillers for a few years now

Seraph
Seraph
7 years ago
Reply to  boom

Yeah but they all have the Trek logo on them. Not everyone wants the shield all over his or her bike.

Jonathan cobb
Jonathan cobb
7 years ago

I just fill the braze on holes with the appropriate size stainless steel grub screws and some tread lock. 0.99p (UK) on eBay for 30.

Mike
Mike
7 years ago
Reply to  Jonathan cobb

I use nylon screws, but yours is smawt!

neologisticzand
neologisticzand
7 years ago
Reply to  Mike

What size screw do you need?

Jeff
Jeff
7 years ago

Nylon screws, pkg. of 100 will last you and your buddies for awhile.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/123/3057/=16jgb8o

AngryBikeWrench
7 years ago

If you swap out every bolt on a Troll or ECR, these will save you 3.2 lbs. Fact.

Jeb
Jeb
7 years ago

Hahahaha. 1cm square piece of electrical tape.

Seraph
Seraph
7 years ago
Reply to  Jeb

Looks super sloppy.

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