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

UndercoverElephant

redvee wrote:

itboffin wrote:

says something when you're wearing winter gloves in spring

Needs to HTFU

Been 4 degrees when I've set off in the morning most days this week. Wouldn't class these as winter gloves as they're not insulated at all, just a step warmer than fingerless.

In mitts today, mind - beautiful day here.

luv2ride

Luv2ride wrote:

Sram s500 tt shifter, £35 from Planet X - rear only. Helpful advice over on the Workshop section confirmed this should work with a new 11sp Apex 1 rear derailleur as both are "Exact Actuation". Plan is to finally convert my single speed gravel bike to 1 x 11, with this as a bar end shifter (bike already has Hylex hydro disc brakes, so no brifters wanted or needed). The new Apex RDs are pre-order only at the moment, so thought I'd best bag this shifter as hadn't seen them at this low price for ages. Let the acquisition of essential parts begin....

Aquisitions happening quicker than expected for the singlespeed to 1x11 conversion project on the Arkose :shock: Both of these bought from fellow forumite on the classifieds thread:


May try this with a cheap narrow wide chainring before splashing out for a new chainset...apparently the Hunt Adventure 650b wheels will fit, so also tempted by those with the new WTB Byway gravel tyres. No rush though!

ugo.santalucia

The wheels fit, of course, but do the tyres fit?

luv2ride

ugo.santalucia wrote:

The wheels fit, of course, but do the tyres fit?

The bike's designer, over on the Singletrack forum, seemed to think so....though I have an early model frame with slightly less clearance than the newer one but still it'd do fine. Running 40mm 700cc Nanos at the moment with plenty of room to spare (though they are so good there's no major reason to change just yet). Better wheels on the new Solace probably a bigger priority right now, the Arkose conversion was intended to be more of a winter project....

asprilla

Replacement lenses for my Oakley Flak Jackets. I've had them. For six years now and they are chipped and scratched but they are prescription so I put up with it.

I've ridden all winter with no glasses and I've restarted on contact lenses so now I could get standard lenses. Bargain. I think the changes in my astigmatism would have ruled out new prescription anyway.

luv2ride

Selle Italia Novus Flow L2 saddle for the new Solace. Just under 50 quid from Highonbikes....as used on my CR1, find it pretty comfy, and at 146mm wider than the stock 135mm Scott saddle. Toss up between this or lighter tyres, but the stock Durano's will probably now get changed next month!

gabriel959

Fabric Scoop Gel for the wife


Endura Hummvee shorts
Some DHB Kids shorts for my eldest
Some DHB Women shorts for my wife
And some Shimano A530 Pedals to replace my knackered M520 ones.

redvee

gabriel959 wrote:

Fabric Scoop Gel for the wife
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That was a good swap

daniel_b

gabriel959

redvee wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

Fabric Scoop Gel for the wife
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That was a good swap

:oops:

daniel_b

I have totally fallen in love with this jersey, so much so, and because hardly any buggers stock it in my size or at all come to that, I actually had to pay FULL price - yes I know! I may have it done it once before in the last 10 years, but these occurences are far and few between.

apreading

Daniel B wrote:

I have totally fallen in love with this jersey, so much so, and because hardly any buggers stock it in my size or at all come to that, I actually had to pay FULL price - yes I know! I may have it done it once before in the last 10 years, but these occurences are far and few between.

I have a couple of the Entrata 1 jerseys and love them - both the styling and the performance (really good when its hot). Only thing I dont like is the 'raw edge' bit on the arms makes it more effort to take off once its got a bit sweaty.

Looks nice in the green!

I got it in blue and red (paid about £45 each...):

bendertherobot

I've fallen in love with these, I think the best two short sleeves I own:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... /id/624233

http://www.chapeau.cc/mens-club-jersey-red.html

Thick Mike

bendertherobot wrote:

I've fallen in love with these, I think the best two short sleeves I own:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... /id/624233

http://www.chapeau.cc/mens-club-jersey-red.html

Ludicrous policy that requires you to log in just to view the site for sport pursuit. They will never get any business from me no matter how good their jerseys are.

daniel_b

Ah I know ap, it was you who convinced me to get the grey one with a yellow zip, and very nice it is too.



Know what you mean about the sleeve grippers.

Plenty of places selling the mushy pea sprint green colour, but precious few selling this vibrant pro green colour.

ryan_w-2

Enve 4.5 NBT clinchers w/CK hubs
Victoria Corsa G+ 25c tyres - grey sidewalls
KMC X-11SL chain
Cervelo S5 rear mech hanger
Sportful Stelvio rain jacket
Sportful NoRain knee warmers
Sportful Fiandre Light NoRain arm warmers

apreading

bendertherobot wrote:

I've fallen in love with these, I think the best two short sleeves I own:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... /id/624233

http://www.chapeau.cc/mens-club-jersey-red.html

I am interested in this - what makes these two better than the others in your wardrobe that fit well and are also great? They look pretty plain and dont seem to have anything different about the technical design. The Rivelo looks to have either an aggresively short front or a very long tail (cant tell from pics) but apart from that they dont seem to offer anything to set them apart from the rest out there? There must be something about them to make you single them out but I cant work out what that might be?

bendertherobot

apreading wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

I've fallen in love with these, I think the best two short sleeves I own:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... /id/624233

http://www.chapeau.cc/mens-club-jersey-red.html

I am interested in this - what makes these two better than the others in your wardrobe that fit well and are also great? They look pretty plain and dont seem to have anything different about the technical design. The Rivelo looks to have either an aggresively short front or a very long tail (cant tell from pics) but apart from that they dont seem to offer anything to set them apart from the rest out there? There must be something about them to make you single them out but I cant work out what that might be?

Comfort. The Rivelo stands out because it's not mesh, it's lycra. So it's clingy, and if you get the right size the fit will be great because it will stretch so much better than others. The pockets are nice too. It's just an all round comfy thing, and I think that's the most important issue. I'd say that the Rivelo has a long back, as you say, rather than a short front. Indeed, it's quite a long jersey but doesn't bunch around the waist.

The Chapeau isn't as comfortable in the body, being mesh, but the sleeves are more (thin) lycra like. It's just a very good execution. I did 120 miles in it on Saturday from 5 degrees up to about 20 and it performed very well. The Chapeau one is a little shorter.

Sometimes the good stuff is the simple stuff.

apreading

bendertherobot wrote:

Comfort. The Rivelo stands out because it's not mesh, it's lycra. So it's clingy, and if you get the right size the fit will be great because it will stretch so much better than others. The pockets are nice too. It's just an all round comfy thing, and I think that's the most important issue. I'd say that the Rivelo has a long back, as you say, rather than a short front. Indeed, it's quite a long jersey but doesn't bunch around the waist.

The Chapeau isn't as comfortable in the body, being mesh, but the sleeves are more (thin) lycra like. It's just a very good execution. I did 120 miles in it on Saturday from 5 degrees up to about 20 and it performed very well. The Chapeau one is a little shorter.

Sometimes the good stuff is the simple stuff.

I still dont get this, genuinely. ALL my jerseys are comfortable - I wouldnt have bought them if they werent. Generally, they are all comfortable to the point that I dont really notice so I couldnt really get one which is more comfortable. And that includes DHB basic jerseys I have which cost about £12 and arent full zip (which actually does increase comfort if I think about it but I never notice on the bike).

The only real difference in performance/comfort I find is how warm/insultaing/breathable they are. I have some which are better for cooler days and some (like the Entrata above here) which are super breathable for hot days. Other than that, the only difference I find is that a couple dont have as deep pockets as the others.

Other than different warmth factors, jerseys to me are driven by how they look. And the Rivelo and Chapeau look naff to me (some might argue 'classic, understated' but I say 'bland'). And I am not sure that the Rivelo being more clingy and stretched out would be good for me - presumably that means it shows your body shape and all the less desirable bits for the world to see...!

daniel_b

Might send them back, but last pair in my size so thought I should at least take a look.

macleod113

H Plus Son Archetype rim and 5800 rear hub as a pothole managed to break my hub :-(

luv2ride

Topeak Back loader 6ltr seat pack for the Arkose graveller...Merlin cycles (links over on the "...bargains spotted..." thread, as good discounts on the 6 and 10ltr variants )

DrLex

Seasucker Mini Bomber rack, as Mrs Lex is fed up of hacking up the hill home on every ride. Time to get the NCN maps out!

Man Of Lard

FFS - another bike buddy has got wind of the Decathlon not-a-chain-whip and that I'm working near Decathlon... I might buy a couple which will probably mean nobody will ever ask me ever again.

I should be on commission! (Over and above Decathlon points)

daniel_b

wolfsbane2k

Man Of Lard wrote:

FFS - another bike buddy has got wind of the Decathlon not-a-chain-whip and that I'm working near Decathlon... I might buy a couple which will probably mean nobody will ever ask me ever again.

I should be on commission! (Over and above Decathlon points)

I've got 3 (started with 5) in a drawer in the garage for that exact reason - after showing my one to a colleague they asked for one, and I'm about 40 mile round trip to DC so picked them up while returning some unused winter wear a few months ago so didn't fancy making many more trips.
(Yes, free delivery to asda thingy exists)

lancew

and



The bike workshop begins...

Deciding whether to order a vice and a desk based bike stand to replace my freestanding one...

Man Of Lard

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

(Yes, free delivery to asda thingy exists)

Now £1.99 :x

ugo.santalucia

Luv2ride wrote:

Topeak Back loader 6ltr seat pack for the Arkose graveller...Merlin cycles (links over on the "...bargains spotted..." thread, as good discounts on the 6 and 10ltr variants )

NIce!

wolfsbane2k

Lancew wrote:

and



The bike workshop begins...

Deciding whether to order a vice and a desk based bike stand to replace my freestanding one...

Nice - really like that work bench.
I'm slowly clearing out space in the garage of tat to give me space for similar - been 3 years of trying so far though