Thread to tell everyone what bike gear you've just bought !

deffler

Winters here

DHB Hunston Windproof gloves
DHB Merston 2010 BibTights
Endura Luminite Waterproof Jacket
Oakley Half Jacket Clear XLJ Lens

Kazz_uk

Boardman Road Helmet

Must have tryed on at least 40 different Bell, Giro and Mett helments before settling for this one, really nice fit and light. Was nice and airy too

Also got some dhb Triple Lens Sunglasses, seem good for the price

itboffin

biondino wrote:

Descente Intermezzo L/S jacket:

But it's black? :P

Bought these early winter gloves but it might already be to late

MonkeyMonster

I be wantin a pair of 3/4 over shorts - any suggestions, pickings seem slim out there...

perhaps...

biondino

Ebay special:



Chain Reaction 50% off:



Chain Reaction 38% off:

biondino

(I was in a bad mood yesterday and took it out on my wallet)

ride_whenever

one of these:

daniel_b

biondino wrote:

Chain Reaction 50% off:

Cheers for that Biondino, have just bagged a pair, couldn't find any reviews anywhere, but it's a good deal, and windtex, so hopefully will be good - would be interested to hear what you make of yours.
Also bagged a pair of these:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=14876

53% off.

I can't resist a bargain me!

EDIT: Damn you Biondino, as I went to the CRC website, I have now also ordered these...



And it's 2 of each before anyone asks!

Dan

biondino

Hehe - I'd have had those Cannondale tights if I was still a 31"-33" waist...

Yeah, I'll let you know how the Shimano bibtights are. I'm slightly nervous I'll have bought a pup because of the magic words "50% off" - and I'm not sure at all about the stirrups - but hopefully they'll be fine for the commute at least.

POHB

Was havering over using Westbrook Cycles to order a new jacket as I'd never heard of them but they were coming up as cheapest on searches. Found someone in this thread had used them and was happy so went for it. Took all of 14 minutes from placing order to receiving email saying it had been dispatched and 48 hours later the jacket arrives at my door. So, another big up to Westbrook.

It was an Endura Stealth BTW and 35 quid cheaper than I would have paid at the Earl's Court cycle show on Friday if they'd had my size.

Citizen Smith

Gone to town for winter gear:







In red:

biondino

Have you got a bigger picture of the overshoe? I can barely make it out.

Clever Pun

3 swrve caps (one to match each of my main bikes)
2 swrve shorts (one 3/4 length, one more normal length)

UndercoverElephant

POHB wrote:

Was havering over using Westbrook Cycles to order a new jacket as I'd never heard of them but they were coming up as cheapest on searches. Found someone in this thread had used them and was happy so went for it. Took all of 14 minutes from placing order to receiving email saying it had been dispatched and 48 hours later the jacket arrives at my door. So, another big up to Westbrook.

It was an Endura Stealth BTW and 35 quid cheaper than I would have paid at the Earl's Court cycle show on Friday if they'd had my size.

You see now this is why I hate this thread, I happened to mosey over to their site and happened to look at the gloves and then happened to spot:



For £25, which they say is £20 less than RRP, other sites say the RRP is £60. Bargain alert!

Clever Pun

they're ok... the grips come off pretty swiftly but they're pretty warm

deffler

Aldi Caravan Cleaner £2.99

KonaKurt

Normally I avoid Halford stores and wouldn't come near them with a bargepole! (<---- for the benefit of our ethic minorities out there, this is an English expression)

But today I actually bought something form them, and think they are fantastic, the best I ever saw! I am talking about frame patches to prevent cable rub etc etc. For just a few quid, you can get their set of thick transparent stick on patches which are made from an especially tough and resistant almost rubber like material.

I tested a spare one out, by sticking it to a bit of scrap wood, and then rubbing at it like mad with a screwdriver. It took ALOT of effort to etch a simple mark into it!

I am almost embarassed to say this about a Halford product, but I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THEM! Proper kit! Other frame patches just don't come anywhere close!

KK.

itboffin

Tesco value batteries

daniel_b

biondino wrote:

Hehe - I'd have had those Cannondale tights if I was still a 31"-33" waist...

Yeah, I'll let you know how the Shimano bibtights are. I'm slightly nervous I'll have bought a pup because of the magic words "50% off" - and I'm not sure at all about the stirrups - but hopefully they'll be fine for the commute at least.

Ah ok, that kind of makes me wonder if I should have just gone for 2 of the cannondales.....
I'm around a 32/33" waist at the mo, but can get thet down a bit with a bit more running.

I'm sure the shimano ones will be good quality, I have some tights with stirrups, and they are very useful, no riding up issues at all.

I imagine we will probably get them around the same time, so I will post my thoughts also.

I guess I can always send one pair back if one seems loads better than tuther,

Cheers

Dan

DevUK

Just ordered an XT M751 rear mech and XT gear cable set to go with the XT M770 front mech I bought last week.

Bike fettling weekend comming up

AndyManc

AndyManc wrote:

This ................



http://www.parker-international.co.uk/13131/Smart-Lunar-35-Lux-Front-Light.html

Just checked my order .... the item has been changed to 'Out of stock' :evil: :evil: , date for arrival 'late october'. :evil:


Forgive me Wiggle .... I know not what I do ....... :oops:


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TommyEss

Just picked up from establishments...

For the new hardtail (I've already got the silver ones on the Pompino, and didn't see the need to spend anymore - not 100% sure about the colour, but they were out of stock of the silver, and the black will scuff up something chronic. Maybe I could put the white ones on the Pompino to match the Empella Froggslegs...!?


And this, again, for a spot of offroad, as I've already caught my bonce on a low branch, and I don't want to trash my nice roadie helmet offroad (plus this one has a peak, which will be useful.

And then on the way in time for a cyclocross race are these...

Cafewanda

Just ordered some reflective tape and some spokey-dokes (I blame SaraJoy for those ). Not sure that was a good idea considering the state of our postal service but looking forward to having fun with the spokey-dokes when they eventually arrive.


I am a grownup, honest

gabriel959

Chain Reaction 38% off:

Biondino,

Which size did you order? I have been thinking about buying the same top but I am wondering how long the sleeves are? I don't know if I am an XL or an XXL!

MonkeyMonster

Cafewanda wrote:

spokey-dokes[/size]

Now who remembers the free ones with Kellogs and.... the tony the tiger coloured silhouettes with reflector on his belly?

Jay dubbleU

Enduro waterproof gloves, winter tights, Enduro Phoenix jacket, Enduro Humvee 3/4 shorts - all ready for winter

biondino

gabriel959 wrote:

Chain Reaction 38% off:

Biondino,

Which size did you order? I have been thinking about buying the same top but I am wondering how long the sleeves are? I don't know if I am an XL or an XXL!

I went for XL, but it hasn't arrived yet so can't confirm sleeve length! Will let you know...

MonkeyMonster

Being monkey proportioned I do like Gore as their stuff is always generous enough in the arm length department.

Just ordered some...



45% off atm...

sampras38

Rear Light
Front Light
Mavic shoes covers
Castelli Arm Warmers
Topeak pocket rocket pump
dHB base layer

TommyEss

MonkeyMonster wrote:

Cafewanda wrote:

spokey-dokes[/size]

Now who remembers the free ones with Kellogs and.... the tony the tiger coloured silhouettes with reflector on his belly?

Wasn't it the cockerel?