Desirable products for 2008.

Shavedlegs
Shavedlegs Posts: 310
edited January 2008 in The bottom bracket
I was wondering what new products everyone was looking forward to in 2008. What do you think the new next must have will be?

I thought it was going to be the Mavic R-SYS, but people seem very sceptical of them.

What will you be upgrading in 2008?
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  • TheGreatGatsby
    TheGreatGatsby Posts: 818
    whole bike to either a Pinarello Prince, Storck fascenario or a de Rosa Proton.

    Gats
  • chill888
    chill888 Posts: 66
    video cam for the helmet
  • Shadowduck
    Shadowduck Posts: 845
    Shavedlegs wrote:
    What will you be upgrading in 2008?
    In order of priority...

    - My legs
    - My lungs
    - My technique
    - (Maybe) my whole bike, to something built in the last 15 years
    Even if the voices aren't real, they have some very good ideas.
  • nick hanson
    nick hanson Posts: 1,655
    I fancy a pair of Campag Neutrons,anyone got any thoughts on them?
    so many cols,so little time!
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    nick hanson wrote:
    I fancy a pair of Campag Neutrons,anyone got any thoughts on them?

    They are good (not actually ridden them yet but they look ace), I've just got some neutron ultras.
    I like bikes...

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  • bigmug
    bigmug Posts: 58
    A decent winter bike thats under 27lbs - Ti would be nice, can't cope with dropping a carbon on the ice.

    Then Santa could bring a power meter - when will these things come down in price, a flat screen telly is now £400, - £2000 a year or so ago!!
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    nick hanson wrote:
    I fancy a pair of Campag Neutrons,anyone got any thoughts on them?

    Great wheels (got 2 pairs, Neutron and Neutron Carbon). better than Ksyrium ( I have the Elites) and have never given me any problems over the last 4 years incl. some great rides in the Alps where they've outperformed other ridersmore expensive wheels incl Lightweight :D Great wheel for not mad money and not everyone has them. People either ride something more expensive or Ksyriums/Fulcrum
    M.Rushton
  • Crapaud
    Crapaud Posts: 2,483
    Shadowduck wrote:
    Shavedlegs wrote:
    What will you be upgrading in 2008?
    In order of priority...

    - My legs
    - My lungs
    - My technique
    - (Maybe) my whole bike, to something built in the last 15 years
    I'm with you there! Engine upgrade is currently under way. I'm also going to upgrade my diet - more fruit and veg, fewer pies, sausages and KFC.
    Brussel sprouts [pPFFeuRRrrtt] and broccolli [parp] for tea tonight [toot]. 'Scuse. :oops:

    On the bike: better lights - something suitable for pitch dark country roads - and new, lighter rims and tyres. Much cheapness desired.
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  • vermooten
    vermooten Posts: 2,697
    Jeez where to begin.... Upgrading-wise, it has to be legs, lungs, technique etc as my priority... but a set of Campag Boras are on the to-buy list, some noo shooz, M5 brakes. Oh yeah and my TT bike is ready for collection. Need to upgrade my gut as well (or is that downgrade?).
    You just have to ride like you never have to breathe again.

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  • McBain_v1
    McBain_v1 Posts: 5,237
    Looking to upgrade me to "McBain_v2" to try and get some performance improvements. More time on the turbo trainer and more time on the roads throughout the year. Also try and get Mrs McBain back on a bike as well.
    What do I ride? Now that's an Enigma!
  • nolf
    nolf Posts: 1,287
    Me thinking maybe wheels- Mavic Aksiums atm so something a bit better would be nice :)

    Maybe something aero....

    Or maybe I'll pimp up my bike- Specialized white toupe saddle, red tyres (CSC Vittorias), red or white handlebar tape, some slightly posher wheels, carbon bottle cages.

    oh and a decent rate monitor, because mine is so shockingly bad!
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    Than never to have loved at all."

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  • Ashley_R
    Ashley_R Posts: 408
    Have my heart set on a Corima disc wheel, its the feel of all that lovely carbon...... :D
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  • synchronicity
    synchronicity Posts: 1,415
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  • gumball3000
    gumball3000 Posts: 14
    Am going to have to have some of the new white FSA components for my new white super six....

    Sweet!
  • Kafka\'s Doll
    Kafka\'s Doll Posts: 208
    Garmin 705. Though I'm worried about the way the availability date seems to keep shifting....
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    I've ordered these

    gaggia_mdf.jpg
    and
    gaggia_classic.jpg

    more cake related than cycling though so to readdress the balance once I've got my bike shed sorted I'll be getting a condor pista I think
    Purveyor of sonic doom

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    Beared Bromptonite - FCN 14
  • DavidBelcher
    DavidBelcher Posts: 2,684
    Shavedlegs wrote:
    What will you be upgrading in 2008?

    Currently undecided as to whether or not I should upgrade my Vuelta Zerolite wheels (good entry level wheel but a tad heavy) for Campag Ventos (in the region of 1/4 lb. lighter for the pair!) to make the going a little easier on the hills. Surosa in Oldham are doing the '06 Ventos (same weight as the current model) at about 100 quid a pair whilst stocks last, so not sure whether to invest my nigh-on non-existent finances a set..... :?

    David
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  • cyclingfury
    cyclingfury Posts: 676
    I've got a massive decision to make this year regarding my summer bike. I can't decide whether to stick with black bar tape or try white.... :lol:
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  • Aggieboy
    Aggieboy Posts: 3,996
    Clever Pun. I got the Gaggian Classic for Christmas 06'. You'll love it. Top tip - Don't grind your beans too much!
    "There's a shortage of perfect breasts in this world, t'would be a pity to damage yours."
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    gumball3000 wrote:
    Am going to have to have some of the new white FSA components for my new white super six....

    Sweet!

    Me too. Any idea when they'll be available?
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    Aggieboy wrote:
    Clever Pun. I got the Gaggian Classic for Christmas 06'. You'll love it. Top tip - Don't grind your beans too much!

    thanks!!! I'm look forward to experimenting
    Purveyor of sonic doom

    Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
    Fixed Pista- FCN 5
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    Need compact chainset for them 25%ers near me...

    Don't know whether to just get an Ultegra SL to go with my normal ultegra or hold out and get a full Sram red...

    Also upgrading my Ksyrium Equipes to either Fulcrum zeros, Campag Shamals or Ksyrium Sls.

    Oh, and lose about a stone.
  • gumball3000
    gumball3000 Posts: 14
    APIII wrote:
    gumball3000 wrote:
    Am going to have to have some of the new white FSA components for my new white super six....

    Sweet!

    Me too. Any idea when they'll be available?

    Not a clue. Lots of pictures around. No prices or dates..... :(
  • Richrd2205
    Richrd2205 Posts: 1,267
    New bike in spring, a Challenge Fujin SL-II with a Novosport carbon fibre tailbox. Very tempted to get some HED Jet wheels with it too, but that may be pushing the budget a wee bit too far...
  • APIII
    APIII Posts: 2,010
    gumball3000 wrote:
    APIII wrote:
    gumball3000 wrote:
    Am going to have to have some of the new white FSA components for my new white super six....

    Sweet!

    Me too. Any idea when they'll be available?

    Not a clue. Lots of pictures around. No prices or dates..... :(

    Don't think it will be soon enough. This turned up today :D:D:D (apologies for the state of my cellar :oops: )

    pina1vm2.jpg
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Aim to get a ti bike for next winter, a nice Colnago steel for the summer and hopefully replace my existing Argon 18 carbon as well, he says.
  • HungryCol
    HungryCol Posts: 532
    On the Assos website today for the 1st time. Came across a nice jacket on it (the Fugu) and thought, hummm I wonder how much that is. Went onto Wiggle and low and behold it's two hundred and fourty slaps in the face with a wet fish. The sweet divine Lord himself couldn't afford one of those! I WANT ONE!
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  • DavidTQ
    DavidTQ Posts: 943
    Well made 1 of my 08 purchases already the helmet cam, still thinking wheels, cassete and tyres for summer 08 and some big lairy front lights winter 08.
  • captain_oakley
    captain_oakley Posts: 222
    I need 10speed Record levers to go with the Carbon CT Chainset purchased last year, and while were at it Record Brakes.......... Oh Behave!!

    And to finish off get the Merckx Columbus SLX resprayed in 7-11 colours

    Question is, do I run this past the 'War Office'......... me thinks not


    "I'll have what she's having"
  • mrushton
    mrushton Posts: 5,182
    Clever Pun wrote:
    Aggieboy wrote:
    Clever Pun. I got the Gaggian Classic for Christmas 06'. You'll love it. Top tip - Don't grind your beans too much!

    thanks!!! I'm look forward to experimenting

    Clearly a man of taste. i use a burr grinder (your gaggia grinder is too), but don't grind too fine as you wont get the coffee thro'. Try to find a local Gaggia dealer who will demo the best way to use the Espresso machine. Avoid crappy beans and don't forget to warm your cups and always aim for a good crema.You will have to be v.patient as getting the coffee right is aprocess of trial and error, but once you get it - fantastico! Only trouble is - espresso on tap which means a lot of sleepless nights but we love our Gaggia. Glad to see you didn't get one of those stupid £1000 machines
    M.Rushton

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