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

redvee

WheezyMcChubby wrote:

redvee wrote:

50 AA & 50 AAA duracell powercell batteries for the sum of £25, meant to buy AAs only but noticed the AAA weren't AAs after I hit BIN :oops:

If somebody needs some AAAs let me know and we can come to some arrangement.

where did you get them?

that seems great value

AAs

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... SA:GB:1123

tailwindhome

Ta

andy83

I might have the AAA's off ya, will work with my knog lights

what ya want for them?

snellgrove

Dear Redvee.

Have you not heard of, or considered re-chargeables?!

think of the children and/or planet.

fatandwheezing

I've just got my crud roadracers in time for the weekend, Except they are sat at my desk and I'm at a different site, and might not get back there this week. nuts.

zanelad

Yesterday, an Endura Air Defence Jacket and a rather nice Smart Lunar front light.

I'd only popped into the LBS for a gander at their shiny new bikes. I'm sure they know when I've got a bit of cash burning a hole in my pocket.

Very pleased with both, especially the light, however, it didn't pick out the thorn that flattened the back tyre this morning.

So today's purchase was a new inner tube. Rather cheaper, but less fun.

deffler

gabriel959 wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid[/
Done

RossMu

Altura Cropton jacket. £27 at Rutland Cycles.

Cotton T-Shirts dont cut it any more in the freezing cold when its raining outside. When your arms and hands get too cold and numb to change gear or brake, its time for long sleeves...

prawny

deffler wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid[/
Done

Do you get one or two?

daniel_b

prawny wrote:

deffler wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid[/
Done

Do you get one or two?

It's entirely up to you I guess.

One per wheel seems to make sense though.

cjcp

A Ritchey seatpost (400mm) and USE Alu shim.

For the wife's Trikidoo.

Oddjob62

Thought i'd splash out and got an Exposure Strada light. Now that the evenings are getting dark, i need to be seen. Also i do enjoy night riding all year round so it will get plenty of use.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Exposure_Strada_Front_Light/5360045224/

de_sisti

* Supernova E3 rear LED lights. (Competition for the Dinotte rear LEDs) :twisted:
* Endura Pheonix waterproof jacket
* 3 x cork bar tape
* Barbieri Chain bath cleaner
* Windows 7

** Will buy 1 TB usb hard drive for Windows re-install

itboffin

bare with me here it's sort of cycling related

Underpants - Medium oh yes not large but medium

Roastie

One pair of the legendary Schwalbe Marathon Plus in 700x25 for Mrs Roastie's bike, and a pair of less horrible mudguards for The Pig. With the mail strike, I expect they will arrive just in time for summer.

ride_whenever

some dot 5.1 fluid for my brakes, white lightning epic, new brake pads.

UndercoverElephant

Daniel B wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid[/
Done

Do you get one or two?

One per pack. I got two packs.

Levi_501

Endura MT500 over shoes 8)

Feet were like little bonfires coming home tonight

Wallace1492

Levi_501 wrote:

Endura MT500 over shoes 8)

Feet were like little bonfires coming home tonight

+1 got these myself recently, and they are superb, even here in Scotland, still a bit warm though!! They should be great in the depths of winter.

willodabeast

Greg T wrote:

Stanley222 wrote:

sc999cs wrote:

Dog tag for my shoe with my name on it. That's all

What's the point on having one on your shoe?!

Have you not seen "Platoon"

You have one on your shoe in case you get your head blown off and your Dog tags get lost. Noob!

Getting your blood group tatooed on your arm is also super ally.

Suggest you don't get you address done at the same time - in case you move or something.

I think your thinking of Hamburger Hill!?

shouldbeinbed

smart lunar 25 light set. both now attached to my helmet and I'm visible from space

itboffin

@Jash & JG put your fingers in your ears and hands over your eyes, this might upset you.

Castelli make UGLY winter kit, you want proof ....

http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/j ... hing-23804

told you!

claireharriso81

I have a budget of @£600 to buy my first commuting bike, needs to be able to take rear panniers. Its about 15miles each way of road and cycle path, but would like to be able to do canal paths and light trail.
I'm 5ft 4inches tall and reasonably fit already, wieghing 9.5stone. This is your chance to do some 3rd party shopping any advice appreciated, no preference as to drop or flat bars.

willodabeast

My sister has just bought a Gary Fisher Marlin Disc GS. A little more than you're budget but well worth a look.

snellgrove

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid[/
Done

Do you get one or two?

One per pack. I got two packs.

What's the battery life like on these little things? Tempted to get some, but the CR2026 battery replacement's can't be economical if they dont last long (site quotes 18 hours on flashing mode ?!?!?! :shock: )

Scrumple

Knog Frog - front white one
Smart 1/2 watt rear LED (my 2nd)
DHB windproof headband

(wiggle) to go with my Fenix L2D

Air Chuck and 10 unbranded CO2 cylinders, and foam holder

(tyre inflators) - to stop cold hands if I have to fix one

Bolle ESP Contour
Bolle Clear Contour

Winter cycling essentials! Cheap, too.

daniel_b

Just bought one of these from Always riding:


Reduced from £130 to £51.75!

That kind of bargain catches my eye.

Tried a couple of other Raceface jackets from CRC before, but sent them back as one was ok, but had zero pockets of any kind, and the other one was clearly designed for wearing over body armour so was enormous over the chest.

This one is spot on though, really nice fit, apparently totally waterproof, pit zips, and a few zipped pockets, so good for on or off the bike.

I'm about 37" chest and bagged the last small, but there is still a Large and XL left, and it's free postage too as it is over £50.
Good service, think it arrived 2 dayys after ordering.

Not night Viz, but I can wear it for MTBing or just walking into town what have you.

Best of all, I can now be just like Bradley Wiggins, as according to Hugh Porter he quite often has 'got his raceface on now'

I'm here all week.......

Dan

NGale

shock horror...I have brought nothing cycling related this month

I did buy a t-shirt which I suppose could be used while cycling, but it's not cycling related.

cjcp

claireharriso81 wrote:

I have a budget of @£600 to buy my first commuting bike, needs to be able to take rear panniers. Its about 15miles each way of road and cycle path, but would like to be able to do canal paths and light trail.
I'm 5ft 4inches tall and reasonably fit already, wieghing 9.5stone. This is your chance to do some 3rd party shopping any advice appreciated, no preference as to drop or flat bars.

Hi Claire

A cyclo cross bike like this this might suit if you want light trail stuff:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/ral ... e-ec018988

Alternatively, there are a selection of hybrids if you follow this link:

http://www.evanscycles.com/categories/c ... brid-bikes

Toasted tea cake

I've recently bought a Ridgeback flight 05, its absolutely brilliant! Fast, light, perfect in every way!