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

luv2ride

itboffin wrote:

25c on the front makes sense even if you cant 25 the rear just because you're going to be taking a lot of road buzz through the frontend, i did two long rides back to back last weekend over shite roads and i was knackered from that more than the distance or climbing, mind you i'm now in the process of swapping out 3T finishing kit for Zipp, which is heavier but more comfortable over the frankly shocking state of our roads.

Mmm, might try a 27mm Pave on the front then, to go with the 25mm on the back. You're right about the roads....

Mind you, went out on my single speed graveller couple of weekends ago for first time in a while. Ignoring the one bit at the start where I physically couldn't get past a pile of commercial fly tipping when picking up the bridleway at Castle Combe :evil: , it then became apparent that someone (I.e. council or landowner) had chosen to "restore" the surface of a once very rideable, if not largely potholed, bridleway a little further down the route with mahoosive, black boulder-type gravel. Met a couple of horse riders coming the other way who also complained it wasn't great for their horses. Dog walkers would struggle to. The only beneficiaries would be 4x4s which I'd thought they'd been trying to curtail (due to the scale of previous pothole damage). For all other leisure activities it's completely unsuitable, and now makes a significant chunk of the route unrideable, even with my 40mm tubeless tyres at low pressures :roll: I had previously been able to get from Castle Combe to Kemble airfield (and beyond) using the old Roman road/bridleways almost entirely off-road before this, but now fear they've completely ruined it

itboffin

i've just bought a single clement strada 120 tpi 25c tyre to go on the front of my Scott, if it turns out okay then i'll be ditching the rubino pro III across the fleet

imatfaal

meursault wrote:

£15.84 from

https://wordery.com/feed-zone-portables-biju-thomas-9781937715007?utm_campaign=confirmation-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_content=en&utm_term=item-title

Will post in bargains thread too.

When you have had a chance to read and try a few recipes can you report back - I was umming and arghing about whether to buy or not

imatfaal

Daniel B wrote:

HOW DID I NOT KNOW THESE EXISTED!...

[more yellow and black stuff]

And WHY did none of you tell me?!?

...

To try to save you from your self

daniel_b

imatfaal wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

HOW DID I NOT KNOW THESE EXISTED!...

[more yellow and black stuff]

And WHY did none of you tell me?!?

...

To try to save you from your self

But my bikes NEED them!

They should be arriving today too............

bmxboy10

A De Rosa Nuovo Classico frame set in Flam Rosso Red. I am now proper skint!

nich

CaadX 105 - Test ride ...smile ...buy!

This bike is super fun, the shifting is slick, the riding position is comfortable, easy access to the brakes on the hoods is a big bonus. I can now do some cheeky woods riding on my commute!

The only thing that sucks are the pedals...seriously cannot pedal on flats anymore, it was a struggle to get this thing home haha...will fettle tonight and switch them out

bendertherobot

nich wrote:

CaadX 105 - Test ride ...smile ...buy!

This bike is super fun, the shifting is slick, the riding position is comfortable, easy access to the brakes on the hoods is a big bonus. I can now do some cheeky woods riding on my commute!

The only thing that sucks are the pedals...seriously cannot pedal on flats anymore, it was a struggle to get this thing home haha...will fettle tonight and switch them out

They're ace. I did 13 1/2 miles off road and green laning today. 38c tyres. Lovely

Man Of Lard

One best Chinese ANT+ speed sensor (it does Bluetooth too, but that's immaterial) for the turbo bike.

meursault

imatfaal wrote:

meursault wrote:

£15.84 from

https://wordery.com/feed-zone-portables-biju-thomas-9781937715007?utm_campaign=confirmation-email&utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_content=en&utm_term=item-title

Will post in bargains thread too.

When you have had a chance to read and try a few recipes can you report back - I was umming and arghing about whether to buy or not

Yes, no problem will do. I have this redbubble T shirt selling thing, so usually buy bike bits with the proceeds. Reviews look really good, and I am not keen on the chemical taste of mass produced stuff.

redvee

A pair of GP4Seasons from ProBikeKit for £33.25 each, put the last spare on the bike in the week so needed a spare just in case.

daniel_b

https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/giordana-nordic-gloves-e771/#pid=11540

N0bodyOfTheGoat

From Merlin (to hopefully make 30+ mile rides less painful on backside and improve my top options after partially damaging my my nice Endura top in my "man down" incident on Friday)...
2x Lusso Linea short sleeve jerseys (red/lime) £19 each
Funkier Active 14 Panel Gel Shorts £40.50 (saw similar on Amazon for ~£37 but wasn't sure it was Active model)

From Wiggle (to go in the spares box)...
Shimano 5800 11-32 cassette £30
KMC X11-93 chain £16
(used this one to claim the £2.50 bonus Topcashback offer that expires at midnight tonight)

elbowloh

Chapeau have a sale on. I bought 2 jerseys for £25 each, half the original price. Loads of other stuff on sale too.

I had one jersey previously and really liked it. Bought a stripey café jersey and one other...


http://www.chapeau.cc/mens-clothing/mens-new-in.html

veronese68

For obvious reasons. Although mine will not quite be that shape.

bmxboy10

Campagnolo Athena Groupset from CRC - lovin the BC Membership discount thingymerjig

k1875

elbowloh wrote:

Chapeau have a sale on. I bought 2 jerseys for £25 each, half the original price. Loads of other stuff on sale too.

I had one jersey previously and really liked it. Bought a stripey café jersey and one other...


http://www.chapeau.cc/mens-clothing/mens-new-in.html

3 pairs of socks for a tenner and free delivery, what's not to like ?

MonkeyMonster

About to hit the button on to replace the hoy frame, now it has full 105 and zondas,,,

daniel_b

MonkeyMonster wrote:

About to hit the button on to replace the hoy frame, now it has full 105 and zondas,,,

You took geat umbridge at Hoys comments yesterday then!

k1875 wrote:

3 pairs of socks for a tenner and free delivery, what's not to like ?

Good spot, ta, just ordered 3 for turbo use in some random colour, and 3 for the missus in shocking pink.
Bizarre you have to raise them as seperate orders though - if they end up sending them in two different parcels, that's needlessly costing them money.

mrb123

https://www.lapassione.cc/collections/m ... -camou-red
One of these, plus a pair of their red socks to go with it. An extra 10% off the sale prices if you sign up to their mailing list.

Also ordered one of the aforementioned Chapeau jerseys as a present for a family member's birthday next month.

https://www.arborgardensolutions.co.uk/ ... y-duty.htm
Also one of these for the garage.

bendertherobot

A Pefetto 2 light (SS) jersey. Following on from my previous review, for a 39 chest and 36 waist I have now purchased the XXL. Said to be for a 43 1/2 chest.

It's spot on now.

mrb123

MrB123 wrote:

https://www.lapassione.cc/collections/men-summer-sale/products/summer-jersey-camou-red
One of these, plus a pair of their red socks to go with it. An extra 10% off the sale prices if you sign up to their mailing list.

Also ordered one of the aforementioned Chapeau jerseys as a present for a family member's birthday next month.

https://www.arborgardensolutions.co.uk/ ... y-duty.htm
Also one of these for the garage.

La Pash jersey turned up. Remarkably quick delivery from Italy.

It's a keeper. Lovely soft, silky material and bold, bright colour.

The sleeves are nice and long although a tiny bit loose round my puny upper arms and around the shoulders. I don't think it will be noticeable though in the on-bike position. I don't think I'd be able to get away with a smaller size.

No zipped pocket which is always a negative point but otherwise very nice.

daniel_b

MrB123 wrote:

https://www.lapassione.cc/collections/men-summer-sale/products/summer-jersey-camou-red
One of these, plus a pair of their red socks to go with it. An extra 10% off the sale prices if you sign up to their mailing list.

Also ordered one of the aforementioned Chapeau jerseys as a present for a family member's birthday next month.

https://www.arborgardensolutions.co.uk/ ... y-duty.htm
Also one of these for the garage.

Be interested to know what you make of the fit of that - the jersey not the workbench.
They didn't really work for my physique, such as it is, too much material around the chest and under the arms.

EDIT: LOL, wrote this having not seen your reply 4 minutes earlier
Not just me then.
I wasn't happy with the fit, so took advantage of their free returns.

magoo289

MrB123 wrote:

MrB123 wrote:

https://www.lapassione.cc/collections/men-summer-sale/products/summer-jersey-camou-red
One of these, plus a pair of their red socks to go with it. An extra 10% off the sale prices if you sign up to their mailing list.

Also ordered one of the aforementioned Chapeau jerseys as a present for a family member's birthday next month.

https://www.arborgardensolutions.co.uk/ ... y-duty.htm
Also one of these for the garage.

La Pash jersey turned up. Remarkably quick delivery from Italy.

It's a keeper. Lovely soft, silky material and bold, bright colour.

The sleeves are nice and long although a tiny bit loose round my puny upper arms and around the shoulders. I don't think it will be noticeable though in the on-bike position. I don't think I'd be able to get away with a smaller size.

No zipped pocket which is always a negative point but otherwise very nice.

I agree the arms are longer and doesn't seem as tight around the waist as the other La Passione jersey I bought last year.

The bibs are also longer in the leg, went down to my knee but are ok once on the bike. A zipped pocket would be good.

meursault

A little something to do with the grown up kids on a rainy day.

elbowloh

meursault wrote:

A little something to do with the grown up kids on a rainy day.

Err, what is it? Is it a board game or a puzzle?

mrb123

elbowloh wrote:

meursault wrote:

A little something to do with the grown up kids on a rainy day.

Err, what is it? Is it a board game or a puzzle?

http://road.cc/content/news/228531-flam ... -out-there

elbowloh

MrB123 wrote:

elbowloh wrote:

meursault wrote:

A little something to do with the grown up kids on a rainy day.

Err, what is it? Is it a board game or a puzzle?

http://road.cc/content/news/228531-flam ... -out-there

Oh right. The review makes it sound pretty good!

daniel_b

Cheap it is not eh! Where did you source yours from if you do not mind me asking?

meursault

Daniel B wrote:

Cheap it is not eh! Where did you source yours from if you do not mind me asking?

£50 squids on Amazon but I googled game shops near me, and found a shop I didn't know was there! £35

http://www.lostarkgames.com/