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

Feltup

The chain cleaner is for the mtn bike. The road bike chain gets licked by well lubricated kittens.

il_principe

Feltup wrote:

The chain cleaner is for the mtn bike. The road bike chain gets licked by well lubricated kittens.

That's more like it.

I use holy water and a portion of the Turin Shroud.

fossyant

I've been to a bike shop and ordered a fixed.....dunno what it's going to cost yet......fortunately CTW will cover most of the cost. Alloy frame, similar to a Pearson, bright red, carbon forks, with hand built CXP33's, Ritchey Pro finishing kit, guards and Conti All Season tyres.....4-5 weeks to get the frame in stock...

Also took in an old pair of tubular race wheels, and having the minty mint Dura Ace 7402 hubs built into some CXP33's....these will go on the best bike

Clever Pun

some phil wood spacers for a 110 frame rather than the 120's I have now.... damn they're tough to pick up.

Fossy... tubs??? on the road?

fossyant

Clever Pun wrote:

Fossy... tubs??? on the road?

The old rims were Wolber Profil 18's - used them for TT'ing until I got HED JETS. I'm having the hubs rebuilt into CXP33, which are clinchers so I can put the current Ksyriums on the training bike, and the new wheels back on my classic best bike.

Only thing is the LBS won't do radial on the front, unless I signed a disclaimer (i.e. they can crack hubs) - so went for conventional lacing for bomb proofness.

DavidBelcher

Another wheel rebuild from the ever-reliable Helmut Berns at Sonic Cycles; 32h Hope front (my own from an old wheel) on the hugely under-rated Mach 1 CFX shallow-V rim. Nothing fancy, 3x d/b stainless lacing as it's for a cyclo-cross bike.
Incredibly quick turnaround on the build, and a lovely wheel.

David

symo

Just bought another pair of these Sunnies from Wiggle using my plat discount. I lost the other pair but at this price.,

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_T ... 360021749/

Mount Pleasant

Just bought some Contour Plus DiMarchi gear from Cyclestore. Up to 50% off. I've been using their bib tights over the winter months & they seem like good mid range gear to me.

lost_in_thought

My saddles are here, they're the '09 ones not the '08 I ordered... do I complain? I did order from that site specifically because they advertised the '08... :?

LazyBoycp

Shimano XT pedals.

Assos arm and knee warmers. Does anyone else have the arm warmers? I got the largest ones they do, and they're still pretty tight. Must just be my enormous biceps...

Conti trainer tyre.

Montane Featherlite Velo jacket, on the recommendation of many on this forum. Seems pretty good, though I haven't had a chance to use it yet. It should come with a health warning on it though - just trying it on in the shop caused me to get a massive electric shock from the static build-up! :shock:

pst88

Just bought a Helly Hansen base layer, it's pretty snazzy; it's black with black and white piping down the arm and red stitching. Shame no one's ever gonna see it because as it's a base layer I'll usually be wearing it under something! At least i'll know it's there. Also bought a pair of Altura pants for 20 quid... seems a little overpriced!

Feltup

Just ordered a couple of onguard pitbull locks for when dearly beloved makes me keep the bikes in the garage and not in the dining room

biondino

lost_in_thought wrote:

My saddles are here, they're the '09 ones not the '08 I ordered... do I complain? I did order from that site specifically because they advertised the '08... :?

Yes.

prawny

Hurrah no more sweaty backs for me!

Just got one of these

http://www.actionoutdoors.co.uk/shop/va ... i-765.html

What will it do to my FCN?

and why can't I do a picture of it grrrr! :evil:

cyberknight

got a saddle with a vent in , saves having betty swollocks when i get to work

AndyManc

prawny wrote:

Hurrah no more sweaty backs for me!

Just got one of these

http://www.actionoutdoors.co.uk/shop/va ... i-765.html

What will it do to my FCN?

and why can't I do a picture of it grrrr! :evil:

Nice , but a bit expensive at £60 , worth a look though .

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prawny

Ta Andy

Bromley bike co are doing them for £43.06(?) I can get my lunchbox a shirt boxers and a waterproof in there, so I can fill my jersey pockets with jelley babies 8)

biondino

DDD - re your Fulcrum 7s hub problem:

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... t=12617046

AndyManc

All this from Edinburgh Cycles ... 15% off everything over easter

One of these ............



Two of these (white).....



Two of these (white)............



and one of these (red) ...........





Pick them up on friday.





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tomclark21

Bought the Felt Compulsion Mint Sauce SE about two months ago. I got it off t'internet very reluctantly but came in one peice with no probs, it had 40% off marked price so got it for just under £900 thought it was a bargain and in my price bracket. Would normally buy from a shop but at that price with the kit it was too good to resist. The bike is awesome, no complaints whatsoever!!!!!!!! Only problem I found after reading the manual is the warranty is void with Felt if you buy from the web. Luckily found a willing shop to help out if things go wrong. I dare say other manufacturers apply the same policy. Love my bike, makes getting lost in the wilderness worthwhile.

snellgrove

Wanted something waterproof & hopefully will keep my back a bit cooler than my current, generic backpack.

Really thinking of getting rid of the car... hmmm.

Mickey Eye

Snellgrove, what type bag is that? I'm getting a bit fed up that my only sweaty bits these days is my back suffering under a Crumpler laptop bag. Does that one have a laptop slot for example? [edit] Found it was the Ortlieb velocity and you can buy laptop inserts for it, please tell me how you get on with it.

I guess I could mention I bought a Lezyne saddle bag large. Which is ace because on the days I don't want to carry my laptop home from work I can fit my glasses, mobile and bike lock in it, as well as a multitool and repair kit.

snellgrove

Yup, it's an Ortlieb Velocity. The price is a bit :shock: but a little bit more luxury on the commute is worthwhile I suppose. It's now been shipped!! Will let you know how I get on.

I bought it on the strength of a review - it's here if you fancy a read.

Massimo

I'm pimping my Specialized Tarmac with an S Works Barmac Wedge handlebar stem combo:

http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBC ... spid=25316

and the Roval Fusée SL Wheelset is balck and red:

http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBC ... spid=40721

rolf_f

tomclark21 wrote:

Only problem I found after reading the manual is the warranty is void with Felt if you buy from the web. Luckily found a willing shop to help out if things go wrong. I dare say other manufacturers apply the same policy.

I don't believe a manufacturer can absolve itself of its requirements to supply goods fit for purpose by use of small print. You will have consumer rights even if they aren't as great as those of the standard warranty. So, if the bike does break through no fault of your own, you should still be able to go to Felt (and not let yourself get fobbed off).

AndyManc

It was late, I was bored and my credit card was next to my PC. :roll:







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Mickey Eye

AndyManc wrote:

It was late, I was bored and my credit card was next to my PC. :roll:

Feel no shame!










Okay do, if I bought something like that my riding friends would disown me. Okay, I'm tempted.

always_tyred

Rolf F wrote:

tomclark21 wrote:

Only problem I found after reading the manual is the warranty is void with Felt if you buy from the web. Luckily found a willing shop to help out if things go wrong. I dare say other manufacturers apply the same policy.

I don't believe a manufacturer can absolve itself of its requirements to supply goods fit for purpose by use of small print. You will have consumer rights even if they aren't as great as those of the standard warranty. So, if the bike does break through no fault of your own, you should still be able to go to Felt (and not let yourself get fobbed off).

Where a warranty falls below the levels of consumer protection provided under law, its irrelevant. Your contract will be with the vendor in the UK. For the frist 6 months, the burden of proof lies with the vendor to show that any alledged defects are NOT present. Thereafter, its the other way around.
Its the vendor's problem to deal with the manufacturer after that.

I know this because I've just had to argue extensively with various people about an off road wheel which disintegrated after about 2 months of use on road. Grr.

lardboy

At the weekend:



And just now:



Well, it is my birthday on Friday.

Feltup

Just ordered some Descent track mitts and just taken receipt of some base layer gubbins which while not being strictly cycling orientated will be used as such.