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

gabriel959

GamingAddict wrote:

Got hold of the Gore Leg Warmers to see if i stick with them for this winter, I've used them once and apart from startup problems where they were round my knee's they were comfortable and kept me knees lovely and warm.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gor ... g%20warmer

IMO the best to avoid this is to put the leg/knee warmers before you put your sorts on. That seems to do it for me.

GamingAddict

I did and they only came down once, bout 5 minutes after i set off, they were fine for the rest of the ride home.

On another note, got more lighting to see me in the dark, the good old Lumipac, they are surprisingly bright
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/exe ... ry=lumipac

biondino

My bottom bracket is the right one, woohoo! According to Wiggle customer service, anyway, who have been excellent and helpful (thank you Toby).

I've just been browsing, as is my wont, Chain Reaction's sale section, and came across a really nice black and white jacket. A bargain, perhaps? Well, no - £440 for Campy's "11 speed thermo" jacket.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=41566

Anyone got more money than sense?

daniel_b

biondino wrote:

I've just been browsing, as is my wont, Chain Reaction's sale section, and came across a really nice black and white jacket. A bargain, perhaps? Well, no - £440 for Campy's "11 speed thermo" jacket.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=41566

Anyone got more money than sense?

"11 Speed: For those who wish to be unique, in a class of their own. Always."

An 11 speed jacket, that'll justify the cost then

BentMikey

Just got the following:

Endura stealth jacket
Endura FS260 pro l/s jersey
Baabaa merino base layer
Montane Velo featherlite pants to go with the jacket I already own.

asprilla

Asprilla wrote:

brownleather wrote:

MT500s are the best overshoes I've ever used. Most have fallen apart straight away.

I've worn mine twice and the elastic has gone on one of the sole openings. I'm unimpressed, but will be sending them back for an exchange rather than a refund.

Ok, wore them home tonight and my feet were absolutely soaking. They just filled up with water after about 20 minutes.

snellgrove

Wore my MT500's home for the first time tonight.

Overall, pretty good Feet felt snug and warm, and most importantly their dry. Not 100% dry, but 90% or so !!

I find that the bits that go up your leg aren't as snug (Maybe I've just got skinny legs!) but it didn't seem to let much in so overall I'm happy. Lets just hope they last.

redddraggon

Asprilla wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

brownleather wrote:

MT500s are the best overshoes I've ever used. Most have fallen apart straight away.

I've worn mine twice and the elastic has gone on one of the sole openings. I'm unimpressed, but will be sending them back for an exchange rather than a refund.

Ok, wore them home tonight and my feet were absolutely soaking. They just filled up with water after about 20 minutes.

Always been fine for me. Bit too warm for summer, but no issues otherwise.

symo

Set of 6620 SPD's from parker international and a MDCC ls cycling top as I am now fully badged up roadie. Still won't shave my legs though.

asprilla

Maybe I'm just doing it wrong?

Dazzza

Trekmates full length bamboo baselayer and it's superb.

symo

Pair of PRO ultimate winter gloves,
Elite bottle cage and the Planet X is back from fitting in paignton, had a lovely ride back on it. Plus I have bought a bottle cage I get to post a pic of the new bike too. (Because the bottle cage is attached).

NGale

I caved..another new front and rear light from wiggle. One of those blackburn flea lights in pink, and a knog frog in black.

I'll be lit up like christmas

ratherbeintobago

2x 700x35C Michelin Pilot Cities for the farm gate
2x 700x23C Michelin Pro 3 Grips for the plastic bike

One persimmon lens for my Oakleys.

Andy

prawny

Just pulled the trigger on some handbuilt Rigida Chrinas on tiagra hubs from parker. Hurrah hopefully no more weekly hub services for me, stupid ritchey rims.

Also bought some rim tape and a new gatorskin to put on said new hoops.

Yesterdays trip to the LBS resulted in new bearing for the current back wheel as the old ones had flat spots on the drive side - crap seals I tell yus.

Slow Downcp

prawny wrote:

Just pulled the trigger on some handbuilt Rigida Chrinas on tiagra hubs from parker. Hurrah hopefully no more weekly hub services for me, stupid ritchey rims.
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Saves buying a 12mm allen key

prawny

Slow Downcp wrote:

prawny wrote:

Just pulled the trigger on some handbuilt Rigida Chrinas on tiagra hubs from parker. Hurrah hopefully no more weekly hub services for me, stupid ritchey rims.
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Saves buying a 12mm allen key

Oh don't get me started, frickin ritchey website tells me it's a 12mm allen key so I pop down to Btown cycles and a 12mm doesn't fit, turns out it's only a 10mm :roll: so I get it off but the body they have in stock is wrong so they're ordering me one in so I've got spare wheels. In the meantime to freehub body had a nice 5 hour bath in white spirit followed by a couple of drops of lube down the inside, should see me through the week fingers crossed went for a quick 5 miles over the chase earlier to test it and my new light, which is amazing BTW.

Mmm scotch - it makes me ranty but happy

Clever Pun

Not technically bike gear but it's made of carbon fibre

jonginge

CP, truly you are a carbon fibre superpower.

Just found this site: http://www.carbonfibergear.com/
Lit, I'm sure you could put some cleats on the shoes...

Clever Pun

JonGinge wrote:

CP, truly you are a carbon fibre superpower.

Just found this site: http://www.carbonfibergear.com/
Lit, I'm sure you could put some cleats on the shoes...

I was looking at that place too (but for the phone there was no front end cover)

redvee

Invested in some armbands for my baggy on the arms Polais Air Defence jacket, they flap around in the slipstream. Did use some elastic lengths stitched together but they have now perished and wanted some new bike stuff and got some reflective velcro straps, couldn't get my head around the slap-wrap type.

benno68

Got a pair of Crud Road Mudguards, going to fit them this week.

On the lookout for a half decent rechargeable front light now, any recomendations?

daniel_b

Benno68 wrote:

Got a pair of Crud Road Mudguards, going to fit them this week.

On the lookout for a half decent rechargeable front light now, any recomendations?

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25149



Not got one myself, but they have rave reviews.

Going to go the torch route presonally, to compliment my Ayups.

Dan

iain_j

After spending so long deliberating on the purchase last winter that by the time I'd settled on it, it was too late ... I got me a Fenix L2D! Went out for a test run round Sefton Park a couple of nights ago, went in search of the darkest, tree-lined, un-lit, furthest-from-the-lights-of-civilisation tracks I could find, and put the Fenix on turbo mode.

Let's just say I'm looking forward to staying out late this winter

Anyone know how long an L2D would last on, say, "high" mode (not turbo) on a pair of 2500mAh NiMH rechargeables? Ta.

prawny

Daniel B wrote:

Benno68 wrote:

Got a pair of Crud Road Mudguards, going to fit them this week.

On the lookout for a half decent rechargeable front light now, any recomendations?

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.25149



Not got one myself, but they have rave reviews.

Going to go the torch route presonally, to compliment my Ayups.

Dan

+10000

I've just got one of these it's brilliant, it's really small rediculously bright and the battery last 3 hours on full power. Full power is only needed for totally unlit riding at high speed.

I have an unlit stretch om my commute that is about 1/3 of a mile long and can happy go 25mph + on low power.

I got mine from bestofferbuy.com it came in about 10 days. Very happy indeed.

EDIT: I forgot to say it's still only £50 from there too. If you want to know how big it is it is almost identical to a lupine tesla.

daniel_b

Prawny - does it come with a helmet mount option as well??

Dan

prawny

Daniel B wrote:

Prawny - does it come with a helmet mount option as well??

Dan

Unfortunately not you can buy them from geomangear.com as well as other spares. I only didn;t get the light from them because i didn;t wat the extra modes to click through. TBH though I don't think I'd use it helmet mounted on the road, it's really frickin bright!

daniel_b

Thanks Prawny,

no I wasn't thinking for road use, as you would blind everyone :shock: , but more for off roading potential.

Cheers

Dan

prawny

Daniel B wrote:

Thanks Prawny,

no I wasn't thinking for road use, as you would blind everyone :shock: , but more for off roading potential.

Cheers

Dan

On other forums people have had one on the head one on the bars but it's probably a bit floody for a head lamp, you'd be better of with a joystick or a torch because it will wash out all the trail detail being high up.

Gussio

Pair of DHB Pro Sunglasses http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Pro_Triple_Lens_Sunglasses/5360036778/ which arrived in the post yesterday and got their first outing this morning. Replacements for a more expensive pair of glasses that had the nose piece bitten off by 2yr old son at weekend :roll: Very comfy, great clarity with the clear lenses, and seemingly excellent value for money.