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  • [Tim]
    [Tim] Posts: 64
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    (Park PCS-10) and
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    Bontrger aero seat post clamp thingy (for trek madones, works for the cervelo too)

    This thing is awesome! I had a few doubts about cost etc. and whether it would work with my Cervelo S1 but after a chat with my (excellent) LBS I got this with the clamp and it works like a dream.

    It is also very solid and well made. so far highly recommended, although my friend who came for dinner thought it a bit odd that my kitchen was taken up with bike/bike stand and tools.
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    [Tim] wrote:

    It is also very solid and well made. so far highly recommended, although my friend who came for dinner thought it a bit odd that my kitchen was taken up with bike/bike stand and tools.

    Sack him, the man clearly doesn't like bikes.
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    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    +1.

    What did he expect to find in there for goodness sake?
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • sarajoy
    sarajoy Posts: 1,675
    I've had people respond to me with "ew, bikes in the kitchen, aren't they dirty?"

    "Can be, but it's a wipe-clean floor :)"

    "But close to all the food...?"

    "Where else do you suggest I stick bikes, in a 1st floor flat with no communal space for them?
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  • defdaz
    defdaz Posts: 37
    Close to the food?! Some people are hygiene crazy. What do we have immune systems for? :lol:

    I just ordered one of these:

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    to commute to Bath from Bristol.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0380921458
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    andy83 wrote:
    LiT how do you find them lights

    just had bike nicked with all lights etc and just want something for new bike for those dull nights but not as a main light source if that makes sense, will get that when i get round to replacing my winter bike

    also dont want loads of brackets all over my nice shiny new road bike coming

    They're from wiggle - www.wiggle.co.uk - search 'knog' under their brand search, and you'll see the full range.

    The rear one (skink) is definitely bright enough to be a main light, the front one is fine for being seen but I doubt it would light your way on a dark road.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • stuaff
    stuaff Posts: 1,736
    Latest additions to my kit- while we're on the subject of lights, a Hope Vision 1 http://www.hopegb.com/voir_visled1.html in preparation for the Friday Night Ride to the Coast in a cuple of weeks (my Cateye EL320 is great for a commute but a bit weedy for the sticks). Hopefully (no pun intended) arriving today or tomorrow. Last week, a Deuter Bike 1 rucksack http://www.deutergb.co.uk/products/all/ ... Bike_I/17/ and I just won a new(ish) SDG BelAir SL saddle on eBay.
    Dahon Speed Pro TT; Trek Portland
    Viner Magnifica '08 ; Condor Squadra
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Some Castelli Cronus XL shorts - £24.95 on eBay, brand new. Hope they're good!
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    biondino wrote:
    Some Castelli Cronus XL shorts - £24.95 on eBay, brand new. Hope they're good!

    XL may be a bit a the large side for you. Castelli stuff does come up small though.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    I have XL bib shorts. Fit nicely.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    cjcp wrote:
    I have XL bib shorts. Fit nicely.

    Fair cop. I'm a large in Castelli shorts.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Are you saying I'm fat? :wink:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • vorsprung
    vorsprung Posts: 1,953
    Got one of these
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    but it arrived too late for the weekend
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  • taziboner
    taziboner Posts: 8
    Bought some bib shorts. Thought I give a try. Used to normal cycling shorts and tights.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    cjcp wrote:
    Are you saying I'm fat? :wink:

    :lol:
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    jashburnham wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Are you saying I'm fat? :wink:

    :lol:

    We'll see on the ride home. Fwiw they seem exactly the same waist size as the dhb L shorts I came in with today (can't really tell if the elasticity is different), they are slightly shorter than the dhbs in the leg, and have a thicker pad. They look quality and I reckon they'll be fine. Must try not to lose too much weight :)
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    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • [Tim]
    [Tim] Posts: 64
    symo wrote:
    Sack him, the man clearly doesn't like bikes.
    cjcp wrote:
    What did he expect to find in there for goodness sake?

    Actually it was a she - but interesting conclusion jumping!
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    [Tim] wrote:
    symo wrote:
    Sack him, the man clearly doesn't like bikes.
    cjcp wrote:
    What did he expect to find in there for goodness sake?

    Actually it was a she - but interesting conclusion jumping!

    It's true, you just give off this gay vibe [shrug]...
    My Focus / My Bob Jackson
    Blog (incl. bikes)
  • Underscore
    Underscore Posts: 730
    [Tim] wrote:
    symo wrote:
    Sack him, the man clearly doesn't like bikes.
    cjcp wrote:
    What did he expect to find in there for goodness sake?

    Actually it was a she - but interesting conclusion jumping!

    Not so much interesting as bizarre - I'm not sure that I know any blokes who would bat an eyelid at a bike in the kitchen. From what little I remember of my bachelor days, any conversation would likely be limited to:

    Mate: Dude, why's your bike in the kitchen?
    Me: Coz my tent's drying in the bathroom.
    Mate: Oh, OK. Beer?

    Women, heh? (present company excepted, of course!)

    _
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    :lol:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    sarajoy wrote:
    ...
    "But close to all the food...?"
    ...

    That's a good point. Raw chicken in the kitchen, my lovely bike might catch something!
    ... and no idea ...

    FCN: 3
  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    Prologue have just called and the bike's arrived. Hope its not going to rain tomorrow 8)


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    Bike1
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N07/3258551288/
    Bike 2
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N ... otostream/
    New Bike
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N07/3479300346/
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Christophe - Noice!

    I have just popped out and bought:

    a saddle-pack:

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    and some cycling shoes, which were on special in the shop!

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    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Christophe3967 wrote:
    Prologue have just called and the bike's arrived. Hope its not going to rain tomorrow 8)


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    Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. Is this for your GF? ! :shock:

    If it, ahem, rains, drop me a PM and I'll, um, pop over and pick it up for you. :wink:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    andy83 wrote:
    LiT how do you find them lights

    just had bike nicked with all lights etc and just want something for new bike for those dull nights but not as a main light source if that makes sense, will get that when i get round to replacing my winter bike

    also dont want loads of brackets all over my nice shiny new road bike coming

    They're from wiggle - www.wiggle.co.uk - search 'knog' under their brand search, and you'll see the full range.

    The rear one (skink) is definitely bright enough to be a main light, the front one is fine for being seen but I doubt it would light your way on a dark road.

    cheers

    as for the finding them coment i meant if they are any good, id already found them on wiggle lol

    think will get myself some, not really going to be used to light up a dark road and also when i start needing decent lights i want to stop using road bike and get winter bike out to get to and from work so it will give me the indication to stop using road bike at the right time lol

    thanks again
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Christophe - Noice!

    I have just popped out and bought:

    a saddle-pack:

    BagWedgie.jpg

    and some cycling shoes, which were on special in the shop!

    mav-avenir.jpg
    What would you say the predominant colour is of those shoes?

    Nice buy, really like my mavics :D

    @Christophe: very nice. It is for you, though, isn't it? ;)
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  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    JonGinge wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Christophe - Noice!

    I have just popped out and bought:

    a saddle-pack:

    BagWedgie.jpg

    and some cycling shoes, which were on special in the shop!

    mav-avenir.jpg
    What would you say the predominant colour is of those shoes?

    Nice buy, really like my mavics :D

    @Christophe: very nice. It is for you, though, isn't it? ;)

    Those Mavics look cool. 8) 8)

    Yes I'm keeping it and donating my Madone to the GF. I don't think that's too unfair.
    Bike1
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N07/3258551288/
    Bike 2
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N ... otostream/
    New Bike
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N07/3479300346/
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Christophe3967 wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Christophe - Noice!

    I have just popped out and bought:

    a saddle-pack:

    BagWedgie.jpg

    and some cycling shoes, which were on special in the shop!

    mav-avenir.jpg
    What would you say the predominant colour is of those shoes?

    Nice buy, really like my mavics :D

    @Christophe: very nice. It is for you, though, isn't it? ;)

    Those Mavics look cool. 8) 8)

    Yes I'm keeping it and donating my Madone to the GF. I don't think that's too unfair.

    WTF :shock: donate your Madone to me I NEED it more :(
    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.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    edited April 2009
    JonGinge wrote:

    mav-avenir.jpgWhat would you say the predominant colour is of those shoes?

    Nice buy, really like my mavics :D

    @Christophe: very nice. It is for you, though, isn't it? ;)

    Yeah, I know, I know... blasted things. :D All the comfy ones seem to be in white, all the black ones seem to have swathes of red on them, which clearly won't match my bike!
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Christophe3967 wrote:

    Yes I'm keeping it and donating my Madone to the GF. I don't think that's too unfair.

    Surely the person who's sense of fairness matters here is your GF's?

    Anyhoo, whatcha speccing it with?
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A

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