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

itboffin

I thought that but 25c Michelin at 80 psi are rock hard more than enough even for my MAMIL frame

daniel_b

meanredspider

Daniel B wrote:

My screen has broken - those glasses look.......... red! :shock:

daniel_b

meanredspider wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

Something red

My screen has broken - those glasses look.......... red! :shock:

Ah indeed, they are childrens ones, for my daughter
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/bbb-kids-sport-sunglasses-1/

Only £8 in red, which happens to be a colour she likes 8)

veronese68

meanredspider wrote:

My screen has broken - those glasses look.......... red! :shock:

There must be a virus affecting the forum as I'm getting that too.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Is this a viral red green colourblind epidemic?

bendertherobot

bendertherobot wrote:

the orange and yellow 'pairs'

So, those socks.

Some dummy didn't really appreciate/read the description.

TWIN pack of socks

So, yes, that's TWO pairs for £14.99 which I think is bloody excellent!

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/49015 ... range.aspx

So I can now wear them matching OR contrasting and having ordered the lime ones too, have four pairs of socks!

arthur_scrimshaw

bendertherobot wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

the orange and yellow 'pairs'

So, those socks.

Some dummy didn't really appreciate/read the description.

TWIN pack of socks

So, yes, that's TWO pairs for £14.99 which I think is bloody excellent!

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/49015 ... range.aspx

So I can now wear them matching OR contrasting and having ordered the lime ones too, have four pairs of socks!

I need new summer socks, looks like I've found them!

rhodrich

Am I the only person who wears normal socks when cycling? What are the advantages of cycling specific ones?

bendertherobot

Depends, normal will generally be cotton and less quick drying/cool etc.

That said, I don't really suffer sweaty feet. So if find something that works, go for it.

daniel_b

bendertherobot wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

the orange and yellow 'pairs'

So, those socks.

Some dummy didn't really appreciate/read the description.

TWIN pack of socks

So, yes, that's TWO pairs for £14.99 which I think is bloody excellent!

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/49015 ... range.aspx

So I can now wear them matching OR contrasting and having ordered the lime ones too, have four pairs of socks!

Very nice, I have just ordered a pair of pairs, but found them a smidge cheaper here, plus a smidgerooney of cashback through tcb:
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=71191&categoryID=209
They also tell you what foot size relates to which sock size, which I couldn't see on LeisureLakes - may have missed it though.

When you say Lime, is it the second ones you mean, the kind of minty ones?

imatfaal

Rhodrich wrote:

Am I the only person who wears normal socks when cycling? What are the advantages of cycling specific ones?

Cotton Kills! ok a bit of an exageration for cycling to work - but any usage which might involve sweat and trying to stay either warm or cool and one is better off with either wool or synthetics

bendertherobot

Daniel B wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

the orange and yellow 'pairs'

So, those socks.

Some dummy didn't really appreciate/read the description.

TWIN pack of socks

So, yes, that's TWO pairs for £14.99 which I think is bloody excellent!

https://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/49015 ... range.aspx

So I can now wear them matching OR contrasting and having ordered the lime ones too, have four pairs of socks!

Very nice, I have just ordered a pair of pairs, but found them a smidge cheaper here, plus a smidgerooney of cashback through tcb:
https://www.cyclestore.co.uk/productDetails.asp?productID=71191&categoryID=209

When you say Lime, is it the second ones you mean, the kind of minty ones?

Sorry, I meant yellow, of course Would have gone there but not in stock at moment. Wanted to raise my sock game asap!

daniel_b

Ah good stuff - if there were some lime ones I might have nabbed a pair, but as you may have guessed, I too, have opted for the yellow ones 8)

bendertherobot

https://goo.gl/photos/J9CekFfLS6MUcMvJ8

Proper pic there. That's 7 pairs of socks I've bought recently! 3 more and I should be sorted. Then a big sock roundup!

timothyw

Personally I ride normal cheap sports socks on the commute (with a change available at work if weather is wet) but certainly appreciate merino/synthetic socks on extended weekend rides - haven't needed more than 2 pairs though!

Cycling socks and shoes don't really suffer much from wear unless walked in.

daniel_b

TimothyW wrote:

Personally I ride normal cheap sports socks on the commute (with a change available at work if weather is wet) but certainly appreciate merino/synthetic socks on extended weekend rides - haven't needed more than 2 pairs though!

Cycling socks and shoes don't really suffer much from wear unless walked in.

I tend to use fairly cheapy Aldi, Lidl or More Mile socks for both running, and also for training on the turbo, and keep the more plush socks for longer rides outdoors, or the occasional 2.5 hour beast session on the turbo where the added comfort is needed.

bendertherobot

Yep, agreed. My 'posh socks' are for my 'tarty rides.'

imatfaal

PlanetX socks in sale are worth looking out for. Every so often they drop down to sily money - about a year ago they had merino blend (both thick and thin) for just over a quid each. I bought lots. I have a few pairs of tarty socks for weekend rides and dozens of pairs of elcheapo for everything else

rhodrich

Not quite stuff that I've bought, but my dear wife went to Lidl yesterday, and bought me some choice goods from the cycle event.

Now - a cheeky cable lock is actually quite handy for the work garage - there are enough bikes that aren't locked up at all in there for a 1cm width cable lock to be adequate (along with a pass protected roller shutter and CCTV cameras). Just a shame that she neglected to buy a lock that came with any keys.

On the other hand, a pair of inner tubes always go down well. 28-35 x 700c fit quite a few of my bikes, so all good. Just a shame that they come with Schraeder valves, which none of my bikes use.

Bless her - it's the thought that counts.

veronese68

Rhodrich wrote:

Bless her - it's the thought that counts.

Very much so, it did make me chuckle though.

daniel_b

meanredspider

Daniel B wrote:

Have you turned the WiFi off on that thing?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39490391 :shock:

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daniel_b

meanredspider

Would hate to have your "bottom bracket" broadcast across the web

itboffin

Rhodrich wrote:

Am I the only person who wears normal socks when cycling? What are the advantages of cycling specific ones?

nope i wear mostly long black Ralph Lauren sports socks and ankle cycling ones when it gets warm, so not often here

meanredspider

itboffin wrote:

Rhodrich wrote:

Am I the only person who wears normal socks when cycling? What are the advantages of cycling specific ones?

nope i wear mostly long black Ralph Lauren sports socks and ankle cycling ones when it gets warm, so not often here

The "Preppy" look?

dhope

meanredspider wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

Have you turned the WiFi off on that thing?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-39490391 :shock:

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Come on BBC (fnar), no mention of penetration testing in the headline?!

itboffin

meanredspider wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Rhodrich wrote:

Am I the only person who wears normal socks when cycling? What are the advantages of cycling specific ones?

nope i wear mostly long black Ralph Lauren sports socks and ankle cycling ones when it gets warm, so not often here

The "Preppy" look?

i prefer the Lance look complete with over shoulder stare, as Mr66 knows only too well :twisted:

redvee

My socks on the commute are usually fairly thick and long work socks as I work in a +2c temperature and fold them down to a reasonable height. In the summer I'll wear thinner socks and change when I get to work but still wear my work socks home, it's dark so nobody will see. Rarely I'll wear my SealSkinz socks cause it's wet but luckily that isn't often.