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  • snellgrove
    snellgrove Posts: 171
    Just ordered one of these with some birthday money :-)

    Really looking forward to it arriving, aaahhh it can't arrive soon enough!!!

    004Potencias-798-75.jpg

    90mm in black to match the bike. :D:D:D
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Two specialized Jett saddles.

    And the Maxima has left Italy... it's on its way! :D

    Lets just hope customs don't check the frame for any 'special' ballast :wink:
    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.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    snellgrove wrote:
    Just ordered one of these with some birthday money :-)

    Really looking forward to it arriving, aaahhh it can't arrive soon enough!!!

    004Potencias-798-75.jpg

    90mm in black to match the bike. :D:D:D

    Got some Torx driver bits?
  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Mmmmmmmm indeed! I didn't get an integrated seatpost, though. And mine's got ginger highlights! :D
    :)
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Shimano 5600 (105) jockey wheels which ARE different to Ultegra :? why?

    Carbon headset spacers just because .... I needed them :D
    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.
  • snellgrove
    snellgrove Posts: 171
    jashburnham wrote:
    snellgrove wrote:
    Just ordered one of these with some birthday money :-)

    Really looking forward to it arriving, aaahhh it can't arrive soon enough!!!

    :edited image out for space saving:

    90mm in black to match the bike. :D:D:D

    Got some Torx driver bits?

    Think so, lol - yes they've got those funny double-threaded bolt things haven't they.

    99% sure I have either a set that came with my drill or in a B&Q special-offer toolbox that had a bunch of stuff in it. If not, emergency trip to halfords the moment the stem turns up :twisted:

    lost_in_thought - That viners bike looks fantastic, nice purchase 8) does it cost much more to have a custom made one than off the shelf? I'm almost guessing it doesn't as carbon frames are expensive and laborious to make regardless of the measurements. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!! :D
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    That's a nice stem. Hopefully I'll come to the conclusion that my 130mm is too long, my 80mm is too short, and just have to buy one saving 20 grams in the process ;-)
    ... and no idea ...

    FCN: 3
  • snellgrove
    snellgrove Posts: 171
    AllTheGear wrote:
    That's a nice stem. Hopefully I'll come to the conclusion that my 130mm is too long, my 80mm is too short, and just have to buy one saving 20 grams in the process ;-)

    Darn, that'd be a shame now, wouldn't it? :lol:

    I found it available from both Velotech Services (http://www.velotechservices.co.uk/) and La Bicileta (http://www.labicicleta.co.uk/)

    Couldn't find a lighter one, seems to be better than the carbon ones too :)
  • Eau Rouge
    Eau Rouge Posts: 1,118
    edited April 2009
    Just back from the 20k detour home to find the cyclescheme voucher has finally arrived!
    Off to the LBS in the morning. :)
    Typical, but other commitments means I won't actually be able to ride it until Tuesday, but it does mean I'll have my new bike for Easter.

    It's one of these, a Wilier Mortirolo, but with last years Mirage bits
    Mortirolo_Centaur_Lampre.JPG

    with Look Keo Classic pedals
    look-keo-classic-399-75.jpg

    and slight Bike Tart faux-pas, a pair of Shimano R086 shoes
    shimano-BR08643-med.jpg
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    specialized_jett.jpg

    yes folks, the sofa has GONE

    I have also recently bought some nuun tablets (though I was perturbed to see they contain artificial sweeteners), an old peugeot racer, an inner tube, some too-large cycling shorts (waiting now for some that fit), and some baby wipes to clean my baby.
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    linsen wrote:
    specialized_jett.jpg

    yes folks, the sofa has GONE

    I have also recently bought some nuun tablets (though I was perturbed to see they contain artificial sweeteners), an old peugeot racer, an inner tube, some too-large cycling shorts (waiting now for some that fit), and some baby wipes to clean my baby.

    Good choice :wink:
    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.
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    TK_2009_12_white.jpg

    and

    abus-granit-x-plus-54-1.jpg

    just need to wait for c2w vouchers to come now so i can go and get it from the shop

    went out on it today and my god it was a dream, especially as i have never used a road bike
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Mathammond, thank you for the C+! You're a star :)
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    snellgrove wrote:

    lost_in_thought - That viners bike looks fantastic, nice purchase 8) does it cost much more to have a custom made one than off the shelf? I'm almost guessing it doesn't as carbon frames are expensive and laborious to make regardless of the measurements. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!!! :D

    I'm sure I will! I'm booked in to set up and collect on the 18th... such a long wait for an impatient young lady like myself...

    And no, it's really not that much more.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • vanquished
    vanquished Posts: 66
    Sorry if this has been covered up thread, but does anyone know which delivery mechanisms Wiggle and/or Chain Reaction use?

    I'm tempted to get a turbo trainer, y'see, but NOT if Home Delivery Network are going to be tasked with getting the thing to my door.
    2008 carrera vanquish - FCN: 8
    2009 giant bowery 72 - FCN: 5
  • girv73
    girv73 Posts: 842
    Got some Shimano M424 pedals. Yes, I'm finally going clipless!

    I also got a replacement Avid BB5 caliper to replace the one that seized.
    Today is a good day to ride
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    A Pair of these:

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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    jashburnham wrote:
    A Pair of these:

    l9004_1_whiteredblack.jpg
    Been looking at those, in those colours... but really I have enough bibshorts :oops:
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I'm hoping they'll be around the level of the Frees - be interested to see what the difference is like. Did 75 miles in my cheapie DHB's over the weekend and missed my Castelli's!
  • prb007
    prb007 Posts: 703
    [img]http://www.wiggle.co.uk/images/felt-compulsion-2-se-08.jpg Happy new bike to me - now I have to get out & ride it in time to get fit for the VTT Poertes du Soleil in June![/img]
    If Wales was flattened out, it'd be bigger than England!
    Planet X Ti Sportive for Sportives & tours
    Orange Alpine 160 for Afan,Alps & dodging trees
    Singlespeed Planet X Kaffenback for dodging potholes
    An On-One Inbred for hard-tail shenanigans...
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    jashburnham wrote:
    I'm hoping they'll be around the level of the Frees - be interested to see what the difference is like. Did 75 miles in my cheapie DHB's over the weekend and missed my Castelli's!
    They look they an updated version of the 2008's Wicked bibshort, which I have and rate. Must be honest I don't ride my frees all that much: Sunday best, one week of the year type of thing ;)
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    2 jerseys, 2 saddles, some high5. The saddles should really be here today... damn it.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • JackBenson59
    JackBenson59 Posts: 118
    One of these babies!
    http://www.hawkin.com/find/category-is- ... t-is-08034

    Such fun to use on the trails
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    JackBenson59 wrote:
    One of these babies!
    http://www.hawkin.com/find/category-is- ... t-is-08034

    Such fun to use on the trails

    You can't beat a good horn :roll:



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    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • dibdab
    dibdab Posts: 10
    my new baby :D picking it up fri /sat from the lbs can't wait :!:

    http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122 ... ptureo.jpg
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Getting a bit warm for roubaix leg warmers so:
    castelli-7066-09-med.jpg
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Fixie Lockring tool from www.charliethebikemonger.co.uk
  • knight2k
    knight2k Posts: 119
    A new bike and some front and back Ortleib classic roller panniers in blue for my forthcoming 'redundancy' tour.

    Bike - http://www.ultimatepursuits.co.uk/products/details.aspx?pRef=75477&vertical=1&v=VARPANO

    Panniers - http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Ortlieb_Back_Roller_Classic_Panniers/5360007507/

    Tour - http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/Bahrain
    FCN 8 - Touring Bike with panniers.

    http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/Darren

    http://www.amershamrcc.co.uk/
  • Feltup
    Feltup Posts: 1,340
    A pedros chain tool
    Chain cleaner
    Chain checker

    I am obsessed with my chain it seems.
    Short hairy legged roadie FCN 4 or 5 in my baggies.

    Felt F55 - 2007
    Specialized Singlecross - 2008
    Marin Rift Zone - 1998
    Peugeot Tourmalet - 1983 - taken more hits than Mohammed Ali
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Feltup wrote:
    A pedros chain tool
    Chain cleaner
    Chain checker

    I am obsessed with my chain it seems.

    No you're not. A true chain obsessive would never use a chain cleaner. :D

    http://www.kmcchain.com/index.php?ln=en&fn=service#2

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