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

DaveHudson

I've got a Specialized Propero in the red/white/black colours, Soooooooooooooo comfy. I've had a couple of £50 mets/giros in the past which have been nice but that is on another level. Really pleased with it.

I have been spending again, Ordered a couple of cheap Nike base layers off the bay of e
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/lifestyle_hut/m. ... w=1&_sop=1

Some Ergon GC2 grips, Another Altura jersey and a couple of camelbak water bottles.

snellgrove

hells wrote:

I just bought a scott addict R2

Jealous.

I picked one up in a shop once, and it made my CR1 feel sooo very heavy indeed

The R2... 6.2 KG aren't they?

bugsterboy

Finish line dry lube, boring but essential!

italiafirenze

Rapha Bib Shorts and Rapha Club Jersey (Dario Pegoretti version in Pink/White/Grey)

Kieran_Burns

LOADS of cleaning stuff... I now have shares in Muc Off

Plus a rather excellent work stand that clamps the top bar and is allowing me to work very comfortably on the bike (for a change!)

BB removal tool, crank removal tool, koolstops on order, replacement batteries for the cycle comps and I've lost the manuals! :roll:

Orleandrew

(in white)

andy83

Kieran_Burns wrote:

LOADS of cleaning stuff... I now have shares in Muc Off

Plus a rather excellent work stand that clamps the top bar and is allowing me to work very comfortably on the bike (for a change!)

BB removal tool, crank removal tool, koolstops on order, replacement batteries for the cycle comps and I've lost the manuals! :roll:

can usually get manuals online

can with cateye ones anyway

Just had phone call from shop to say my new bike has arrived, first fixed gear, cant wait

Mark Elvin

Just picked up a 2010 XT 44/32/22 chainset, yummy. Oh, and the relavent fitting tools too.

Now to get the BB shell faced.

Kieran_Burns

andy83 wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

LOADS of cleaning stuff... I now have shares in Muc Off

Plus a rather excellent work stand that clamps the top bar and is allowing me to work very comfortably on the bike (for a change!)

BB removal tool, crank removal tool, koolstops on order, replacement batteries for the cycle comps and I've lost the manuals! :roll:

can usually get manuals online

can with cateye ones anyway

Just had phone call from shop to say my new bike has arrived, first fixed gear, cant wait

found 'em comp adjusted for 28c tyres... now to go buy a chain and tool

Lancslad

My first roadie shoes dhb's, look keo classic pedals, my first pair of bib shorts and some bar ends for my other halfs bike as she wanted some.

MonkeyMonster

Not bought any cos the one tyre size I use isn't on sale - but dip in lads and lasses - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... paign=awin

redvee

MonkeyMonster wrote:

Not bought any cos the one tyre size I use isn't on sale - but dip in lads and lasses - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... paign=awin

Just bought some rubber for in the tyres, not that I need them but at £2/tube including delivery you can't go wrong.

EDIT: Just ordered a chainstay protector and red welditie grease from the people in NI, hopefully they'll include a freebie bottle too.

DaveHudson

Getting sore feet while wearing my usual Vans so I thought a proper cycling shoe should help with it's stiffer sole. Mega comfy straight away!

gabriel959

DaveHudson wrote:

I've got a Specialized Propero in the red/white/black colours, Soooooooooooooo comfy. I've had a couple of £50 mets/giros in the past which have been nice but that is on another level. Really pleased with it.

I have been spending again, Ordered a couple of cheap Nike base layers off the bay of e
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/lifestyle_hut/m. ... w=1&_sop=1

Some Ergon GC2 grips, Another Altura jersey and a couple of camelbak water bottles.

The properos are so ugly though!!! Good if it fits thoguh

DaveHudson

I'll just say that it's not wrapped around the most "aesthetically pleasing" subject

I like it anyway

always_tyred

I just bought a boat.

Its made of carbon fibre, only weighs 13kg, was stupifyingly expensive, is very pretty, probably won't go any faster than boats made 30 years ago when men were men, and it certainly wasn't a necessary purchase.

Does it qualify for this thread? There seem to be so many similarities....

Dalton

Been another expensive week, but got everything I want now - so can just get on and enjoy the riding. Have been increasing the miles on the new steed. Loving it!

itboffin

MonkeyMonster wrote:

Not bought any cos the one tyre size I use isn't on sale - but dip in lads and lasses - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... paign=awin

Awesome just what I needed

Clever Pun

itboffin wrote:

MonkeyMonster wrote:

Not bought any cos the one tyre size I use isn't on sale - but dip in lads and lasses - http://www.evanscycles.com/products/spe ... paign=awin

Awesome just what I needed

Well that's confirmed my fears... I'd heard some bad things about these innertubes and splitting etc... if you're getting them then there's no way I'm getting invloved

itboffin

FWIW I bought 13

symo

Can't believe I have just been onto wheelbase and ordered a pair of Sidi Ergo 2 Carbon's in Red £190 FFS!!!!

Fireblade96

track wheelset
single-speed cranks

After a year festering in the back of the shed, Project Fixie takes a step forwards :-)

MrBlond

Track ends...

Will post up a 'rate my brazing' thread soon

Mark Elvin

DGS Bel Air saddle as my Bonty one is literaly a pain in the bum

Pink Speg cycling Jersey for the charity ride (who wants to sponsor me) see my sig..

jonginge

Some of these:

Not for commuting, though

Lancslad

Some Muc off,muc off chain cleaner and a new set of brushes because the old ones have machine grease on them and i couldnt get it off.

jonnyboy77

Just bought some Ortlieb Back Rollers in custard yellow!





- Jon

markshaw77

JonGinge wrote:

Some of these:

Not for commuting, though

Ooooh - I am considering the same (slightly different colour scheme though) - did you find a good deal or was it more of a planned purchase?

jonginge

markshaw77 wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

Some of these:

Not for commuting, though

Ooooh - I am considering the same (slightly different colour scheme though) - did you find a good deal or was it more of a planned purchase?

Been wanting some for ages. However, I had some Giro Haviks and some Oakley Juliets so couldn't really justify it. Well, I gave myself a talking to and bought them anyway!

Actually, the Haviks have scratches across the lens from my left-hook and the Juliets, while lovely, are more a generic sport set of glasses rather than cycling specific. I find the frame limits visibility when shoulder-checking. I'm hoping the hydrophobic lenses of the Radars work as advertised: it's going to be sweaty on the marmotte

I've looked around several times for the best prices but this time I was lazy and just did a search on amazon

markshaw77

JonGinge wrote:

markshaw77 wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

Some of these:

Not for commuting, though

Ooooh - I am considering the same (slightly different colour scheme though) - did you find a good deal or was it more of a planned purchase?

Been wanting some for ages. However, I had some Giro Haviks and some Oakley Juliets so couldn't really justify it. Well, I gave myself a talking to and bought them anyway!

Actually, the Haviks have scratches across the lens from my left-hook and the Juliets, while lovely, are more a generic sport set of glasses rather than cycling specific. I find the frame limits visibility when shoulder-checking. I'm hoping the hydrophobic lenses of the Radars work as advertised: it's going to be sweaty on the marmotte

I've looked around several times for the best prices but this time I was lazy and just did a search on amazon

Cool - I'm in a similar spot - I have a pair of Half-Jackets with 4 or 5 sets of lenses but the coverage when on the bike is just a little off. Plus they don't do vented lenses for the halfjackets, so I often find a can steam up the lenses on tough climbs and early mornings,

So, I have been considering some of the Radars but can't quite find the cojones to pay the RRP at the moment!!

Best of luck in the Marmotte, although having seen the speed you went past me on HOTA, I imagine you will be just fine!!