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

CXXC

I've just treated my bum to a Selle Italia SLR Gel Flow saddle, my hands to some Ritchey Pro bar tape in white , my feet to some SIDI oversocks in blue (now that the weather is sorting its act out), and my head to a Campy cap in black

Now to go out and get those Ksyrium SLs..... :P

Cafewanda

Waiting on this to arrive from Wiggle, ordered almost 2 weeks ago:




Ordered this earlier tonight from Wiggle. Hope this arrives!

redvee

Cafewanda wrote:

Waiting on this to arrive from Wiggle, ordered almost 2 weeks ago:

Get on the keyboard to them about the lock, 2 weeks is a wee-wee take for whatever reason. Two days and I'm panicking with Wiggle, w/ends in consideration.

redddraggon

symo wrote:

which is best bikeroutetoaster or mapmyride..

Mapsource is more reliable if you want to make a .gpx. Google maps based apps normally make your .gpx screw up, because the maps are slightly different to the ones on the garmin.

il_principe

redddraggon wrote:

symo wrote:

which is best bikeroutetoaster or mapmyride..

Mapsource is more reliable if you want to make a .gpx. Google maps based apps normally make your .gpx screw up, because the maps are slightly different to the ones on the garmin.

Must try mapsource. Mind you I've used Bikeroutetoaster since I had the 305 and not had many issues with it - occassionally I'll find that a road that looked fine on the map is actually private gated off, but there's always a way round - I guess that's an issue with google maps. BRT can be a little slow at times, and is fairly basic, but it works well enough, and it's easy to save and link to routes.

redddraggon

Il Principe wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

symo wrote:

which is best bikeroutetoaster or mapmyride..

Mapsource is more reliable if you want to make a .gpx. Google maps based apps normally make your .gpx screw up, because the maps are slightly different to the ones on the garmin.

Must try mapsource. Mind you I've used Bikeroutetoaster since I had the 305 and not had many issues with it - occassionally I'll find that a road that looked fine on the map is actually private gated off, but there's always a way round - I guess that's an issue with google maps. BRT can be a little slow at times, and is fairly basic, but it works well enough, and it's easy to save and link to routes.

Google maps based stuff is fine if you make .tcx files, it's just .gpx files that'll cause the garmin to have a fit.

chopperHarris

ordered these on wednesday



swapped tyres and casette over last night and rode in on them this morning.

OMFG what a difference from the stock specialized tosh on my allez

only problem now is i have to order a new rear casette as mine has a few sharks teeth on it.

il_principe

redddraggon wrote:

Il Principe wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

symo wrote:

which is best bikeroutetoaster or mapmyride..

Mapsource is more reliable if you want to make a .gpx. Google maps based apps normally make your .gpx screw up, because the maps are slightly different to the ones on the garmin.

Must try mapsource. Mind you I've used Bikeroutetoaster since I had the 305 and not had many issues with it - occassionally I'll find that a road that looked fine on the map is actually private gated off, but there's always a way round - I guess that's an issue with google maps. BRT can be a little slow at times, and is fairly basic, but it works well enough, and it's easy to save and link to routes.

Google maps based stuff is fine if you make .tcx files, it's just .gpx files that'll cause the garmin to have a fit.

I never know what files I'm creating - I just use the 'download to device' button on BRT which works a treat! Actually can someone explain the diff between .tcx .gpx please? I find it all a little confusing. :oops:

mzm70

Il Principe wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

Il Principe wrote:

redddraggon wrote:

symo wrote:

which is best bikeroutetoaster or mapmyride..

Mapsource is more reliable if you want to make a .gpx. Google maps based apps normally make your .gpx screw up, because the maps are slightly different to the ones on the garmin.

Must try mapsource. Mind you I've used Bikeroutetoaster since I had the 305 and not had many issues with it - occassionally I'll find that a road that looked fine on the map is actually private gated off, but there's always a way round - I guess that's an issue with google maps. BRT can be a little slow at times, and is fairly basic, but it works well enough, and it's easy to save and link to routes.

Google maps based stuff is fine if you make .tcx files, it's just .gpx files that'll cause the garmin to have a fit.

I never know what files I'm creating - I just use the 'download to device' button on BRT which works a treat! Actually can someone explain the diff between .tcx .gpx please? I find it all a little confusing. :oops:

http://www.rubbertotheroad.com/?page_id=756

il_principe

mzm70 wrote:

http://www.rubbertotheroad.com/?page_id=756

Cheers.

holybinch

Payday today, so bought the 705 w/ HRM and cadence, with Europe maps on DVD and a micro SD.
Bring it on!

Clever Pun

Wipperman Connex lightweight chain

and this as that little bag was too small

P-Jay

Just ordered my second set of 2008 888 WC's for a bargain £380 on eBay (New) turns out the seller is Windwave (official Marz importer) selling off old stock.

A lot easier on the pocket than the first set that cost me a grand!

rf6

I went to Swanage yesterday and bought a pink Dia-Compe brake from Charlie the bikemongers for my fixie to replace the piece of junk that was on there. Then went to have fish and chips on the sea front. Very nice.

Fitted it this morning using my new LifeLine bike stand. Looks nicer and brakes better.

gabriel959

I have just bought (payday!)


SRAM Force Brake Calipers


Cable end caps

Time I-clic Racers

the_prophet

ive just bought....

Giant Defy 2
Sidi Genuis shoes
Look Keo's
DHB 3/4 Length Bib's

ouch....

itboffin

centaur crankset + bottom bracket

Sweet! 8)

il_principe

the_prophet wrote:

ive just bought....

Giant Defy 2
Sidi Genuis shoes
Look Keo's
DHB 3/4 Length Bib's

ouch....

Ooh new bike. Pic please, you know the rules!

the_prophet

i'l get some pictures of it all when i get home from work

if its still raining tommorrow, it'll be a few laps of the front room instead.....

biondino

I am resplendent in my new Hincapie G-Coat:

il_principe

I'm close to pulling the trigger on a BikeBoxAlan. Question is do I go for a plain black version, or a blinged up version with Castelli & Pinarello decals??

Cafewanda

You mean you actually thought about this?

il_principe

Well I'd like the bling obvio - but is it worth indicating to people that the bike box may well contain a Pinarello or should I stick Argos/Halfords stuff on it...

Perhaps black is best, understated and all that...

Cafewanda

Hmm. Get the black one and stick a little 'bling' on a corner somewhere, although I understand that won't have the same 'drool' factor.

Heart or head.................

il_principe

Cafewanda wrote:

Hmm. Get the black one and stick a little 'bling' on a corner somewhere, although I understand that won't have the same 'drool' factor.

Stealth bling, me likey

Cafewanda wrote:

Heart or head.................

Pfffft - it's always heart.

@Blondie - I do like that jacket.

rolf_f

Il Principe wrote:

Well I'd like the bling obvio - but is it worth indicating to people that the bike box may well contain a Pinarello or should I stick Argos/Halfords stuff on it...

As soon as potential thief picks it up he'll realise it isn't Argos - unless you bolt the box to the floor; that would be pretty convincing!

UndercoverElephant

Had a little "off" on Wednesday, diesel spill on a roundabout. Ruined my only pair of cycling trousers, holy lycra is rarely appropriate, so....



And...



And...

symo

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Syste ... 360006738/
Bought this so that I can finally get the turbo trainer bikes seat in a decent position. 25.4mm for the old raleigh banana

jonginge

@Il Principe yeah, stealth mode. The uber-bling resides within.

@biondino I also like that jacket (dagnabbit). Sizing ok? Know you were worried about that.

Clever Pun

biondino wrote:

I am resplendent in my new Hincapie G-Coat:

it's a little gestapo no?