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

grant2307

Just bought an Fizik 400mm ally seat post and a 35 degree raised stem. Not been happy with my frame size recently.

Being tall is a PITA at times.

daniel_b

As opposed to these vomit inducing red ones:

indyp

Weldtite grease and grease gun to use on speedplay pedals

mrb123

Lancew wrote:

and



The bike workshop begins...

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

Have you got a link for that workbench? I may buying a new house shortly so will be looking to pimp up the garage once we move in.

daniel_b

Google images says it's one of these badgers:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Ddiy&field-keywords=FoxHunter+New+Steel+Garage+Tool+Box+Toolbox+Work+Bench+Workbench+Storage+With+Drawers+Pegboard+and+12+Pegs+Shelf+DIY+Workshop+Station

luv2ride

ugo.santalucia wrote:

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!

Also for DB who was asking earlier. Topeak Backloader 6ltr fitted to the single speed graveller...best bit is the waterproof inner bag with a novel air release valve to dump air when using the roll top enclosure. Clever. Looks to be a very versatile size, and just what I was looking for

itboffin

I have some sick in my mouth right now :shock:

redvee

indyP wrote:

Weldtite grease and grease gun to use on speedplay pedals

The red stuff is good grease, so good that a local shop refuses to sell it.

ugo.santalucia

Luv2ride wrote:

Also for DB who was asking earlier. Topeak Backloader 6ltr fitted to the single speed graveller...best bit is the waterproof inner bag with a novel air release valve to dump air when using the roll top enclosure. Clever. Looks to be a very versatile size, and just what I was looking for

6lt is perfect if you are travelling light and staying in hostels and B&Bs. I have a 2.7 lt Ortlieb, which is more an Audax size, up to 400 km I would say.

What is the logic of touring single speed?

luv2ride

^ have acquired a few bits on the cheap to convert it to 1 x 11 (Sram bar end shifter, Sunrace wide range cassette, and Apex 1 rear derailleur). Arguably should have done the conversion before getting the bag, but couldn't resist at the Merlin sale price. Reckon it'll work ok on the Solace too for longer rides this summer, though strictly not necessary I'd admit.

daniel_b

Thought I should make use of a Wiggle code:
Pair of kids mitts for my daughter who is on the verge of riding properly - hoping to have her sorted before her 4th birthday.


Black and yellow, nothing more to say.


Sale mitts for turbo use (Red means I will only wear them in the garage under cover of darkness)





Green and Yellow GOODNESS - ordered one a few weeks ago when CRC had them on offer, but they only had medium which was way too roomy, so popped a small in for effectively £40 with the £15 off code.
Not for bike use, thinking to use it as a waterproof throw on layer when out for a walk in that there countryside.

meanredspider

^^^ one of these days, DB, you're going to admit to us that you're red/green colourblind

itboffin

i picture Dan as one of those obsessive compulsive shoppers with a twist, green/yellow twist

daniel_b

itboffin wrote:

i picture Dan as one of those obsessive compulsive shoppers with a twist, green/yellow twist

Don't forget black&yellow!

And MRS, I am a bit colourblind, light blues and white I can struggle to differentiate.

spasypaddy

a jersey in the omnium cc sale. twin six for £40. Dont mind if i do.

hopkinb

Dry chain lube, couple of tins of GT85, Halo sports wash, and some new mitts to replace the collection of holes on a wristband which I am currently wearing.

luv2ride

From Evans:
- Topeak steerer tube saw guide.
- pack of peanut butter Cliff bars
From CRC:
- Hacksaw with 32 tpi blade (to trim a couple of alu steerers)
- Carbon-specific hacksaw blade (to shorten a couple of carbon steerers).

Wish me luck with the trimming, I'm a first timer!

meanredspider

Luv2ride wrote:

Wish me luck with the trimming, I'm a first timer!

Help it at hand

oldbazza

A pair of Schwalbe pro one 25's with a nice work discount

rhodrich

Some of these:



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111762003019

When I first started cycling regularly, back in the early 90's, these were the 'go to' gloves of choice that were available in all my local bike shops. Real leather palms and string back ensured that your hands never got sweaty, even in the hottest weather. These ones for £2.99 on eBay are well made, and bargainistic. Wore them for the commute this morning, and they were just as comfortable as I remember.

hopkinb

hopkinb wrote:

Dry chain lube, couple of tins of GT85, Halo sports wash, and some new mitts to replace the collection of holes on a wristband which I am currently wearing.

The dry lube came with a UV light, and the lube fluoresces under the light. I have no idea what the point of this is, but I am quite excited about it.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

hopkinb wrote:

hopkinb wrote:

Dry chain lube, couple of tins of GT85, Halo sports wash, and some new mitts to replace the collection of holes on a wristband which I am currently wearing.

The dry lube came with a UV light, and the lube fluoresces under the light. I have no idea what the point of this is, but I am quite excited about it.

Grasping at straws here, but are any modern car lights using UV, so it is to help make you chain and other bits of bike splattered in lube glow in the dark?

apreading

hopkinb wrote:

hopkinb wrote:

Dry chain lube, couple of tins of GT85, Halo sports wash, and some new mitts to replace the collection of holes on a wristband which I am currently wearing.

The dry lube came with a UV light, and the lube fluoresces under the light. I have no idea what the point of this is, but I am quite excited about it.

The theory is that you can use it to check if the bike needs relubing. Shine the light on it and it will show you bits of the chain that do/dont still have lube on them. Of course, lube on the surface of the chain is meaningless - its whether there is any inside the links that counts....

kurako

Got one of these for those days when it can't decide whether to be hot or cold or dry or wet..

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Scott-Speedster ... _96253.htm

(Except I got it at my LBS with a 10% discount for being a good customer)

smokey_bacon

Really pushed the boat out and pulled the trigger on a sock bundle from Morvelo.

schlepcycling

A pair of these https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Bont/Riotand-BOA-Road-Shoes-2017/F2HV :shock:

ugo.santalucia

DHB Aeron Race bibshorts... arrived yesterday, immediately put to good use for 7 hours today (left at 4:45!)... very good shorts indeed

smokey_bacon

schlepcycling wrote:

A pair of these https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Bont/Riotand-BOA-Road-Shoes-2017/F2HV :shock:

Veeerrrry nice!

pastryboy

schlepcycling wrote:

A pair of these https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Bont/Riotand-BOA-Road-Shoes-2017/F2HV :shock:

Those are some fine looking disco slippers. I like every colour option - which did you go for?

MisterMuncher

Love the green and black, sorry now I bought my northwaves.

On leather mitts, the galibier ones are cracking gloves, comfortable and good looking. Shame mine have no luck in them, haven't placed in a race I've worn them. My Exteondo Bali mitts are definitely lucky.