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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    JonGinge wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    @JonGinge

    I'm glad you asked because I went a little bit crazy like a shark attack I kinda lost it, jacket, jersey, arm/leg warmers, hats, shoe covers, gloves and I think I accidentally bought the same jersey twice :lol:

    Strangely I felt like lighting up after hit the button :shock:

    Discount warning: may be dangerous too you bank account.
    http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/index.html
    Argh. Must... not... buy... another... Superleggera... jersey

    I've just been browsing that sale... really mustn't buy stuff this month saving for the missus' birthday weekend in Brighton! I do need some socks though, the elves seem to have a penchant for cycling socks atm.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Do it......!!!!!!!! :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.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    jashburnham wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    @JonGinge

    I'm glad you asked because I went a little bit crazy like a shark attack I kinda lost it, jacket, jersey, arm/leg warmers, hats, shoe covers, gloves and I think I accidentally bought the same jersey twice :lol:

    Strangely I felt like lighting up after hit the button :shock:

    Discount warning: may be dangerous too you bank account.
    http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/index.html
    Argh. Must... not... buy... another... Superleggera... jersey

    I've just been browsing that sale... really mustn't buy stuff this month saving for the missus' birthday weekend in Brighton! I do need some socks though, the elves seem to have a penchant for cycling socks atm.
    Glingle, glingle?
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    @Jon - avenirs are fine - have to say I'm not a huge fan of the ratchet system. But hey, cheap and cheerful!

    @ITB - the aerlites were heavily discounted for me by those kind folk at Epic, with good reason too I'd add... and the torque key came from the same place.

    Maxima's seatpost has slipped 0.75 cm! No wonder I'm slower...
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    @Jon - avenirs are fine - have to say I'm not a huge fan of the ratchet system. But hey, cheap and cheerful!

    @ITB - the aerlites were heavily discounted for me by those kind folk at Epic, with good reason too I'd add... and the torque key came from the same place.

    Maxima's seatpost has slipped 0.75 cm! No wonder I'm slower...
    You can get special grease to stop this happening, without (I understand) freezing the post in the frame.

    Have you checked out this Magnus Backsted story?
    http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/uan/4032
    I am sure if you ask nicely he'd allow you to put nice stickers of coffee beans all over yours as well. Not sure why he is wearing pajamas. Must have been an early shoot.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Always Tyred wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    @Jon - avenirs are fine - have to say I'm not a huge fan of the ratchet system. But hey, cheap and cheerful!

    @ITB - the aerlites were heavily discounted for me by those kind folk at Epic, with good reason too I'd add... and the torque key came from the same place.

    Maxima's seatpost has slipped 0.75 cm! No wonder I'm slower...
    You can get special grease to stop this happening, without (I understand) freezing the post in the frame.
    I use:
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Finis ... 360038013/
    and a torque wrench so as not to overtighten the bolt
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Always Tyred wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    @Jon - avenirs are fine - have to say I'm not a huge fan of the ratchet system. But hey, cheap and cheerful!

    @ITB - the aerlites were heavily discounted for me by those kind folk at Epic, with good reason too I'd add... and the torque key came from the same place.

    Maxima's seatpost has slipped 0.75 cm! No wonder I'm slower...
    You can get special grease to stop this happening, without (I understand) freezing the post in the frame.

    Have you checked out this Magnus Backsted story?
    http://www.roadcyclinguk.com/news/article/mps/uan/4032
    I am sure if you ask nicely he'd allow you to put nice stickers of coffee beans all over yours as well. Not sure why he is wearing pajamas. Must have been an early shoot.

    Good link! Yeah, the romper suit is a tad bizarre... He must be a big fellow though - that stem is massive!

    According to the nice man at Epic they're sending me some carbon fixing stuff to lock the seatpost in a bit better, and I can use hairspray as a temporary fix until then.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    6ft 4in so fairly tall
  • fossyant
    fossyant Posts: 2,549
    I've bought a .....................

    Bike....... :D

    Fingers crossed I can pick it up tonight - or tomorrow..... I want it now.

    Pics / details to follow..............
  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    JonGinge wrote:
    castelli-9008-med.jpg
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Caste ... 360042305/

    Finally succumbed...

    ooh thats nice :)
    Where do you commute to and from again? ;)
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    moonio wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    castelli-9008-med.jpg
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Caste ... 360042305/

    Finally succumbed...

    ooh thats nice :)
    Where do you commute to and from again? ;)
    :) It is rather snug. Mostly seen on the embankment conveyor from mortlake to the city.
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    focus-cayo-exp-red09-zoom.jpg

    :D
  • se7enup
    se7enup Posts: 19
    I bought a Brooks B17 saddle.
    I know these have to be broken in over a number of miles but out of the box (actually it came in a poly bag!), it's the most comfortable saddle I've ever sat on.

    I'm really impressed and am now considering getting another for my MTB!
  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    Gloves.
    altura-bouldermitt-ind.jpg

    And loads of inner tubes & patches. My shed has a PF infestation.
    Misguided Idealist
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    @Gazzaputt - very nice! When do you get it?

    @fossyant - pics please! And more information!
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    I have it now!!!

    Rebuilt it yesterday with bits from my Cannondale up 'til 10pm last night finishing it off.

    Now has DT Swiss wheels, FSA K-Force light crankset, FSA 115 stem in white, FSA K-Force Seatpost and ITM bianco velo bars. Weight is 16.3lb

    All the parts from the Focus is onto the Cannondale which is to be sold on

    :cry:

    Maiden voyage tomorrow for a shakedown.
  • fossyant
    fossyant Posts: 2,549
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    @Gazzaputt - very nice! When do you get it?

    @fossyant - pics please! And more information!

    You'll have to wait....... should pick it up tonight, it's a fixed road bike, comes with two brakes and guards as it will be the new commuter.....(two brakes and leg braking is needed in these parts - something to do with Warp 9 and drivers not realising bikes can do that)

    Not quite sure what the final cost is as I've been speccing it up, and depending upon availability of parts etc - somewhere in the region of a grand.... Also has handbuilt CXP33's on......and it's RED !
  • boneyjoe
    boneyjoe Posts: 369
    I've just ordered a carbon bottle cage for £38 - how stupid is that?! Not even sure it will keep the bottle in place as I bounce around on hardtail MTB. Think I need help! I used to drink and gamble, but this is far worse.
    Scott Scale 20 (for xc racing)
    Gary Fisher HKEK (for commuting)
  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    lol at carbon bottle cage on MTB... :D

    I'm off to the bike shop to look at toys now. Will update when I get back.
    Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur
  • _Brun_
    _Brun_ Posts: 1,740
    Oh no! I've bought tarty white tyres for the Flyer. :oops:

    It gets worse, I've also got bar tape to match. Unfortunately my saddle will now be dis-coordinated, so that will have to go next.
  • Stuey01
    Stuey01 Posts: 1,273
    Right,
    I have bought:

    a dinky little trek incite wireless computer so I can see exectly how fast I am not going.

    Vittoria rubino tyres in white, 23mm and with puncture protection to give me a bit more comfort and reliability.
    Not climber, not sprinter, not rouleur
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    This ..........

    endura%20arm%20warmers.jpg

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Endura_Thermolite_Arm_Warmers/5300003924/


    and this .......

    endura%20leg%20warmers.jpg

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Endura_Thermolite_Leg_Warmers/5300003923/

    now, on late shift (2pm-10pm) I can ride in wearing shorts and keep warm on the way home :)



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    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • boneyjoe
    boneyjoe Posts: 369
    Nice stuff Brun and Stuey. I also just bought a Cateye computer (£120) - and yes, its for the MTB, because you really need to have heart rate and cadence info available these days. :D And then went and bought the second bike kit (£60) for the commuting / training bike - you can hear me beeping along over Blackfriars Bridge on an evening. I'm starting to feel a bit sick as I type this actually... :( Is there a cure?
    Scott Scale 20 (for xc racing)
    Gary Fisher HKEK (for commuting)
  • flamite
    flamite Posts: 269
    Yellow Vittoria rubino tyres for raleigh banana roadie....!
  • symo
    symo Posts: 1,743
    034503-blac.1_lg.jpg

    Because I am a fakenger tart, seriously saw it in Selfridges on Monday and regretted not buying it as it looks perfect for my commute. So got a tenner cheaper including delivery from Stussy's website,
    +++++++++++++++++++++
    we are the proud, the few, Descendents.

    Panama - finally putting a nail in the economic theory of the trickle down effect.
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    Just got a message off Wiggle .... they have processed my order ... , 25 minutes after I placed it :shock:


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    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • King Donut
    King Donut Posts: 498
    AndyManc wrote:
    Just got a message off Wiggle .... they have processed my order ... , 25 minutes after I placed it :shock:


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    Helmet ordered from Prendas 2.30 pm last Friday arrived at 10am Saturday morning.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Got a Minoura spacebar from those people in Porstmouth as my bars are O/S and all the brackets are STD :( They forgot the sweets/bottle opener again :cry::cry: How much do I need to spend for the freebies?
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    redvee wrote:
    Got a Minoura spacebar from those people in Porstmouth as my bars are O/S and all the brackets are STD :( They forgot the sweets/bottle opener again :cry::cry: How much do I need to spend for the freebies?

    Next time you order , put a note in the comments box asking for a bag of sweets or bottle opener .

    Just tell them you have never had either and you are feeling left out . :wink:



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    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    AndyManc wrote:
    redvee wrote:
    Got a Minoura spacebar from those people in Porstmouth as my bars are O/S and all the brackets are STD :( They forgot the sweets/bottle opener again :cry::cry: How much do I need to spend for the freebies?

    Next time you order , put a note in the comments box asking for a bag of sweets or bottle opener .

    Just tell them you have never had either and you are feeling left out . :wink:



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    Sod that! Say your mate's got some carbon wheels and you're feeling a bit left out... :D
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."

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