Thread to tell everyone what bike gear you've just bought !
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ITB - light working well on the 3 settings the only issue was the wireless computer not working initially when the light was on the low setting - weird. Moved the computer 1 inch across and it now works fine.
Can't fault the light and for £50 or so it's a bargain!_________________________________________________
Pinarello Dogma 2 (ex Team SKY) 2012
Cube Agree GTC Ultegra 2012
Giant Defy 105 20090 -
Right then first commute since the big freeze, i'm chock full of Turkey "Natch!" and new cycle kit, so thought it might be useful to review some of the stuff i've acquired recently.
An old one but still a classic, my Polaris Satellite jacket is still going well, not as waterproof as it once was but great value and performer for the money.
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... e#15511147
New tesco thermal base layer kept me warm whilst struggling along this morning but shockingly bad at holding water sweat/rain against my skin, not what you want when your standing on an exposed train platform in sleeting rain, brrrr
Conti Spike claw 240 studded tyres - holy moly those things grip, the added weight of two x 900g plus the already monstrously heavy FS MTB made for hard going, all good training i'm sure but not something i'd want to do on a regular biases. Will review in more detail once the next batch of snow & ice settles (this week most likely). They do make a rather cool crunching noise.
DX P7 light, interesting this one, sure it's bright, compact, light, smart but is it that much brighter than my Halfords LED???? i'm not so sure, i'll have to do one of those comparison tests, still it was bright enough to light the way both in front and to the sides, I did have to check behind a couple of times to make sure that there weren't any cars creeping up on me, what with the light and the tyre noise.
Edinburgh Cycle Revolution light, very very disappointing, I had to put my hand in front several times just to check it was on, in the end I opted to use the flash mode, just tested it in the office with new more powerful batteries and still the same - lame! easily the least powerful light in my growing collection, could have bought a much better unit for £20.
Rechargeable batteries, AA & AAA seems good so far, nice and bright in both the front and back.
After last weeks cold & frosty weekend rides I bought myself some Pro X-pert gloves good for -10 and matching Pro overshoes, more when they arrive.
The "Turkey" is waiting for me at home, curried!!! :shock:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Like you need anything to make you go faster JG - hush now!Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]0 -
Another pair of.....
Before they change the design...0 -
JonGinge wrote:Why I oughta... I've been tempted by these several times in the past...
dammit, I thought you meant they were £200 from Merlin...not £200 'off' at Merlin....I had my CC out before the page had even loaded :oops:0 -
Tempestas wrote:
dammit, I thought you meant they were £200 from Merlin...not £200 'off' at Merlin....I had my CC out before the page had even loaded :oops:0 -
That's still "only" £450 for Dura Ace CL wheels, rather bargainlicious I think.
Go on, go on, go on, go on! You know you want to. Mine dispatched today!!0 -
One of these -
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cro ... fications/
Mine is the 2009 version with carbon fork and full 105 drivetrain 8) 8) 8)0 -
Finally plumped for the Garmin 705, HR and Cadence, with City Navigator DVD, 2 x SD cards, additional cadence/speed sensor and additional bike mount (enough for cadence on 2 road bikes, and a mount only for the MTB - don't need cadence).... not using it on the fixed commute bike though - got a Cateye double wireless on that for now, and it's only 6 months old). All from Handtec...saved a fortune compared to 'the usual' sources).....0
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Not sold as bike gear but Aldi are selling some ski stuff, so picked up a fleece top, a polo necked top and some long johns. Will use them under my cycling kit to see if I can keep some of the cold out.
Good value too at about £6 per item even if they are crap in the event.0 -
Tights.
What have I done ?
:oops: :oops: :oops:
(and brake & gear cables, ferrules, blah de blah...)Misguided Idealist0 -
Lusso thermal tights and Shimano M520 pedals.I don't sleep with my bike really!
Summer Bike0 -
Fireblade96 wrote:Tights.
What have I done ?
:oops: :oops: :oops:
(and brake & gear cables, ferrules, blah de blah...)
And I'm pleased to report that Wiggle (and the free delivery service) is operating at full speed even during this holiday period.
Ordered this stuff late yesterday afternoon, delivered 0730 today!!
(PS. Postie, next time leave it an hour or two....I was still asleep)Misguided Idealist0 -
Fireblade96 wrote:
And I'm pleased to report that Wiggle (and the free delivery service) is operating at full speed even during this holiday period.
Ordered this stuff late yesterday afternoon, delivered 0730 today!!
(PS. Postie, next time leave it an hour or two....I was still asleep)
Harumph, I ordered my jacket on xmas eve and it's still not here :evil: I could have done with it today.Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
Vitus Sentier VRS - 20170 -
Argghhhh must not buy cheap NOS road bike frame :?Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
itboffin wrote:Argghhhh must not buy cheap NOS road bike frame :?
Do it now - before the VAT increase - think of it as a saving as opposed to buying it in 2010 ;-)
Doooo Iiiiiit !Misguided Idealist0 -
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Fireblade96 wrote:
Do it now - before the VAT increase - think of it as a saving as opposed to buying it in 2010 ;-)
Doooo Iiiiiit !
But I have 7 perfectly working bikes already :? and what do I need with a 2006 Alu road bike :?:Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
itboffin wrote:
But I have 7 perfectly working bikes already :? and what do I need with a 2006 Alu road bike :?:
Pull yourself together man ! That sort of talk's for quitters.
In fact, you can't be Boffin, you must be Mrs. Boffin who's hacked Boffin's accountMisguided Idealist0 -
No I came to my senses and put the CC away, that money is going on a Ribble sportive or grand fondo in 2010Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
Crank Brothers Candy C pedals in red for my road bike at only £20 with free postage from Chain Reaction cycles
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=46396
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Sewinman wrote:Crank Brothers Candy C pedals in red for my road bike at only £20 with free postage from Chain Reaction cycles
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=46396
Bargain![/code]
Wait... for your road bike?0 -
lost_in_thought wrote:
What is this item?
Steerer cutting guide, makes it easier to cut a straight line at the right angle when you cut a steerer.0 -
TornadoTom wrote:
Steerer cutting guide, makes it easier to cut a straight line at the right angle when you cut a steerer.
Ahhhhh thanks! Every day's a school day...0 -
lost_in_thought wrote:
Wait... for your road bike?
Yeah, sacrilege I know but I can't afford a new pair of shoes etc to go with SPDs. I already have egg beaters. From what i have read they work fine on a road bike, although obviously no one will speak to me at sportives etc but does this face look bothered.0 -
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Jay dubbleU wrote:One of these -
http://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/bikes/cro ... fications/
Mine is the 2009 version with carbon fork and full 105 drivetrain 8) 8) 8)
I saw the new one on here a few months ago and liked it, but I've just seen one in the flesh, mmmmm daddy! It was a 2010 one but still, I want one now.Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
Vitus Sentier VRS - 20170 -
TornadoTom wrote:
What are these for?0