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

ryan_w-2

Daniel B wrote:

Ryan_W wrote:

The Pro Team soft-shell gloves and my go to.

Mix with merino liners for the cold days, and you have an very warm and extremely dexterous pair of gloves.

Thanks Ryan - I noticed there seem to be more than the odd review that stated the seam or stitching inside the left hand glove was rather uncomfortable, is that something you have experienced at all?
Not an issue if you have liners on I guess, but did seem a bit weird, unless they have addressed it since those reviews.

They don't have great internal stictchig but they're completely wearable.
Being perfectly honest, I wear mine 95% of the time with liners, not due to the stitching, just since they work so well together.

redvee

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

Raleigh light rack mount thing twice since they appear to accept moon lights, and are 1/4 the price.

I'm guessing you bought this one.



My rack only has a central bolt hole so won't fit, I bought a Moon belt clip bracket and clipped it over the rear plate and put a cable tie through the bottom, with it in place the release tab is nigh on impossible to release.

bikes`n`guns

Popped into Criterium at Edinburgh today for a Park valve core tool.
It was out of stock so ended up with

Nanoflex Bib Knickers
Perfetto long sleeve in flouro yellow (oh my gosh, it`s lovely )
Castelli velocissimo long sleeve in Ruby red


I really shouldn`t be allowed in that shop at all.

Man Of Lard

Bikes`n`guns wrote:

Popped into Criterium at Edinburgh today

Is that the one in Jobbies™ Garden Centre at Dalkeith?

wolfsbane2k

redvee wrote:

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

Raleigh light rack mount thing twice since they appear to accept moon lights, and are 1/4 the price.

I'm guessing you bought this one.



My rack only has a central bolt hole so won't fit, I bought a Moon belt clip bracket and clipped it over the rear plate and put a cable tie through the bottom, with it in place the release tab is nigh on impossible to release.

Yeah, that's the one. I tried the ziptie solution, as well as bastardising a seat rail mount, but didn't like the result as it placed it just above the line of the removal slide of the trunk bag, (top peak dxp thing), so had to remove the light to remove the bag, or more often that not, forget and break it, dropping the light on concrete...

wolfsbane2k

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

2x Btwin 500 road bibs
1x Btwin 500 windproof Jersey.
1x Btwin tool bottle &cage.
And
1x Btwin pedal spanner
1x btwin chain whip

First ever bibs, but for the price they made sense compared to the endura tights, which are going back.

When I wear the lot,I'm sure I'll just be a riding advertisement for them, and feel like I've been splattered with their effulence.

Well, jackets (2xl &3xl) are going back. The length of the back in them shows they are designed for very short, wide peeps.
Bibs are, I think, a bit too tight, have an acceptable length, however for £19.99 for a warm winter tight, it's acceptable for the few days I'll use them, as only ride 30mins each way.

bikes`n`guns

Man Of Lard wrote:

Bikes`n`guns wrote:

Popped into Criterium at Edinburgh today

Is that the one in Jobbies™ Garden Centre at Dalkeith?

Yup, that`s the one. Great little shop but fatal for me.

indyp

Cannondale Supersix Evo Hi-Mod 2016 Frameset :shock:

Initially, I wanted something with a longer HT (Domane,Synapse etc) so not sure what I've done, but hopefully it'll be fun

Will need a pf30 to 24mm adapter for Shimano chainset. Anyone found a good option non creaking plz let me know.

markgoldstein

indyP wrote:

Cannondale Supersix Evo Hi-Mod 2016 Frameset :shock:

Initially, I wanted something with a longer HT (Domane,Synapse etc) so not sure what I've done, but hopefully it'll be fun

Will need a pf30 to 24mm adapter for Shimano chainset. Anyone found a good option non creaking plz let me know.

From?

dazz_ni45

indyP wrote:

Cannondale Supersix Evo Hi-Mod 2016 Frameset :shock:

Initially, I wanted something with a longer HT (Domane,Synapse etc) so not sure what I've done, but hopefully it'll be fun

Will need a pf30 to 24mm adapter for Shimano chainset. Anyone found a good option non creaking plz let me know.

I have used rotor, praxis and more recently c-bear (for BB30a) all without issue

indyp

I have used rotor, praxis and more recently c-bear (for BB30a) all without issue

I've been educating myself with BB30A availability to fit Shimano. It's not as straight forward as I'd hoped but there are options which is a relief. Thanks.

meanredspider

I think it's funny that people worry about not buying disc brake bikes because no standard has been agreed when people put up with all these crazy BB standards...

veronese68

meanredspider wrote:

I think it's funny that people worry about not buying disc brake bikes because no standard has been agreed when people put up with all these crazy BB standards...

Indeed, I must admit I would always look for a screw in BB. Tales of creaking press fit and ease of home maintenance are the main reasons for me. Also wouldn't particularly want internal cable routing to avoid faff at some point in the future.

drwae

Veronese68 wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

I think it's funny that people worry about not buying disc brake bikes because no standard has been agreed when people put up with all these crazy BB standards...

Indeed, I must admit I would always look for a screw in BB. Tales of creaking press fit and ease of home maintenance are the main reasons for me. Also wouldn't particularly want internal cable routing to avoid faff at some point in the future.

My Stock FSA PF30 bottom bracket creaked, but after having it changed to a higher quality Wheels Manufacturing one, there is no creaking..
I'm using a SRAM Red 22 crankset on otherwise Shimano group to avoid using any adaptor, since it comes in BB30 version.

keef66

I only acquired a pressfit Shimano BB because that's what my bargain CR1-SL frameset came with. Which was handy since I had a Shimano chainset to fit. So far, so silent and smooth though, so I'm not complaining!

Internal cables though? It all sounds like a lot of faff just to make the bike look a bit tidier. I've heard of internal guide tubes coming adrift or becoming blocked and rendering frames useless. I'm sure the majority of internally cabled bikes are fine, but I'm just not the gambling type. Why make life more difficult than it needs to be??

Back OT, I just bought a second rear light!

imatfaal

indyP wrote:

I have used rotor, praxis and more recently c-bear (for BB30a) all without issue

I've been educating myself with BB30A availability to fit Shimano. It's not as straight forward as I'd hoped but there are options which is a relief. Thanks.

You can get the slightly uneven adaptors for BB30a bearings to Shimano Hollowtech II from Chainreaction. They are similar to the standard adaptors but one is narrower. Will try to dig out link - I have a Dura Ace Crankset in my Synapse and it is wobble and squeek/creak free at present.

BTW hope the Super6 Hi-mod is great when you build it up - I love the Synapse Hi-mod that I got/built last year

found it - although I think the price has gone up
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fsa- ... prod129932

indyp

You can get the slightly uneven adaptors for BB30a bearings to Shimano Hollowtech II from Chainreaction. They are similar to the standard adaptors but one is narrower. Will try to dig out link - I have a Dura Ace Crankset in my Synapse and it is wobble and squeek/creak free at present.

BTW hope the Super6 Hi-mod is great when you build it up - I love the Synapse Hi-mod that I got/built last year

found it - although I think the price has gone up
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fsa- ... prod129932

Thanks. If it's as good as the reviews then I'll be more than happy

I had a look at the adaptors and I may go down that route first. Ideally, I'd prefer a one piece bottom bracket, but at the moment both Rotor & Praxis don't have one for BB30a, and C-Bears is a tad expensive when I need to buy other bits for the build.

itboffin

finally tracked down a supplier of nitrate gloves with finger grips, excellent quality unlike the cheap baggy ones that rip when putting on.

bits a bobs ordered to replace so many little broken or worn parts, it all adds up £££

rolf_f

itboffin wrote:

finally tracked down a supplier of nitrate gloves with finger grips, excellent quality unlike the cheap baggy ones that rip when putting on.

bits a bobs ordered to replace so many little broken or worn parts, it all adds up £££

Rapha is it?!

itboffin

Rolf F wrote:

itboffin wrote:

finally tracked down a supplier of nitrate gloves with finger grips, excellent quality unlike the cheap baggy ones that rip when putting on.

bits a bobs ordered to replace so many little broken or worn parts, it all adds up £££

Rapha is it?!

meanredspider

itboffin wrote:

finally tracked down a supplier of nitrate gloves with finger grips,

Nitrile? (Scuse the pedant) I have access to thousands of them right now (in 3 sizes) - and little plastic aprons.

itboffin

meanredspider wrote:

itboffin wrote:

finally tracked down a supplier of nitrate gloves with finger grips,

Nitrile? (Scuse the pedant) I have access to thousands of them right now (in 3 sizes) - and little plastic aprons.

are yes that's what i meant and you keep your fetish wear to yourself

dazz_ni45

indyP wrote:

You can get the slightly uneven adaptors for BB30a bearings to Shimano Hollowtech II from Chainreaction. They are similar to the standard adaptors but one is narrower. Will try to dig out link - I have a Dura Ace Crankset in my Synapse and it is wobble and squeek/creak free at present.

BTW hope the Super6 Hi-mod is great when you build it up - I love the Synapse Hi-mod that I got/built last year

found it - although I think the price has gone up
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fsa- ... prod129932

Thanks. If it's as good as the reviews then I'll be more than happy

I had a look at the adaptors and I may go down that route first. Ideally, I'd prefer a one piece bottom bracket, but at the moment both Rotor & Praxis don't have one for BB30a, and C-Bears is a tad expensive when I need to buy other bits for the build.

This what I first used on my BB30a Synapse before going down the route of the C-Bear BB. I still have them after they were removed from my bike and they worked faultlessly for the 6 or so months they were fitted. You are welcome to try them.
http://www.cannondalespares.com/Wheels- ... il/3-41060

meanredspider

itboffin wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

itboffin wrote:

finally tracked down a supplier of nitrate gloves with finger grips,

Nitrile? (Scuse the pedant) I have access to thousands of them right now (in 3 sizes) - and little plastic aprons.

are yes that's what i meant and you keep your fetish wear to yourself

Ha - you made me think of the Blink 182 album, "Enema of the State" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enema_of_the_State 8)

keef66

itboffin wrote:

finally tracked down a supplier of nitrate gloves with finger grips

I think nitrate gloves are what the forensically aware terrorist uses when assembling crude IEDs packed with fertiliser...

redvee

Bagged a pair of M520 pedals for £17 as spares just in case.

daniel_b

redvee wrote:

Bagged a pair of M520 pedals for £17 as spares just in case.

Haven't seen them that price for a long time, £20 when I looked recently, so plumped just for cleats for £8.

Where from out of idle interest?

smokey_bacon

Avid bb7 caliper to replace the cr@p promax one that has just broken on the synapse.

j_mcd

Bought a pair of these:

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/PXLGWL/pla ... nter-glove

Not entirely convinced, I find that my hands actually get quite sweaty (not a problem with my SealSkinz) and they've got no padding in them at all so they're not really like cycling gloves. Probably great for skiing though.

schlepcycling

itboffin wrote:

finally tracked down a supplier of nitrate gloves with finger grips, excellent quality unlike the cheap baggy ones that rip when putting on.

bits a bobs ordered to replace so many little broken or worn parts, it all adds up £££

Do you have a link to your glove supplier?.