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

redvee

Had the dispatch email on one of these today.

greenamex2

Finally received these and tested them this morning, absolutely awesome -

http://www.healthandcare.co.uk/exercise-gloves-and-accessories/30seven-heated-race-edition-cycling-gloves.html

I have real issues with circulation and hence cold hands. I normally wear winter motorcycling gloves (big thick BMW ones) plus an inner glove below 2 degrees.

I had these on the minimum setting this morning, the perfect temperature, far less bulky and more comfortable.

Really happy with them. Bring on those minus temperatures!

wolfsbane2k

DE shaving starter kit.
And another couple of 6800 BBs.

daniel_b

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

DE shaving starting kit.

???

wolfsbane2k

Daniel B wrote:

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

DE shaving starter kit.

???

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... #p20284996
Got to keep those lines... :oops:

ryan_w-2

Moon Nebula front like (£24 down from £40).

Hugely impressed with the rear light I got last week, decided to get a front one too.

tedlarue

Nabbed one of the cheap-ish Perfetto's from Merlin while they still had them. Got a sky blue one so it could well end up going back if it's a bit on the lary side!

N0bodyOfTheGoat

greenamex2 wrote:

Finally received these and tested them this morning, absolutely awesome -

http://www.healthandcare.co.uk/exercise-gloves-and-accessories/30seven-heated-race-edition-cycling-gloves.html

I have real issues with circulation and hence cold hands. I normally wear winter motorcycling gloves (big thick BMW ones) plus an inner glove below 2 degrees.

I had these on the minimum setting this morning, the perfect temperature, far less bulky and more comfortable.

Really happy with them. Bring on those minus temperatures!

£158 for a pair of gloves... I'll take ten! :shock:

bmxboy10

TedLaRue wrote:

Nabbed one of the cheap-ish Perfetto's from Merlin while they still had them. Got a sky blue one so it could well end up going back if it's a bit on the lary side!

These were £70 on Black Friday

waddlie

New bike finally arrived today after 2 1/2 months of cyclescheme faffage. Cube Attain GTC Race. Brakes are a tad crunchy but other than that I'm fricking delighted...

itboffin

redvee wrote:

Had the dispatch email on one of these today.

I hope you've ridden the climb and drunk the beer

roger_merriman

Oddly not to go with the bike I've just bought, one of these.



and one of these.



both for the commute, the jacket as present one is simply not waterproof or wind proof, I'm in civies so very fitted jackets tend to be too snug.

and the light since my commute is a mix of urban streets and dim or even fully dark shared paths/parks and what not, which hopefully will still have a good spread of light but be less in folks eyes.

asprilla

roger merriman wrote:

Oddly not to go with the bike I've just bought, one of these.



and one of these.



both for the commute, the jacket as present one is simply not waterproof or wind proof, I'm in civies so very fitted jackets tend to be too snug.

and the light since my commute is a mix of urban streets and dim or even fully dark shared paths/parks and what not, which hopefully will still have a good spread of light but be less in folks eyes.

I bought the Vulpine Harrington last year and, temperatures allowing, it's my go to jacket off the bike. Ver well put together and I like the fit.

I'm about to return my Strada 1200 as it just keeps cutting out. I wouldn't trust the charge % displayed or the run time until you've used it for a while. I'd recommend always having a back-up to hand in the short term.

veronese68

Asprilla wrote:

I'm about to return my Strada 1200 as it just keeps cutting out. I wouldn't trust the charge % displayed or the run time until you've used it for a while. I'd recommend always having a back-up to hand in the short term.

I remember seeing you wrote that before, as with you I've been a bit of an Exposure fan so was surprised to hear that. I did wonder if the newer ones had a better beam pattern as I fear the old one may be dazzling for oncoming riders even when pointing down a bit and on dip. I'll stick with my old one then.

asprilla

Veronese68 wrote:

Asprilla wrote:

I'm about to return my Strada 1200 as it just keeps cutting out. I wouldn't trust the charge % displayed or the run time until you've used it for a while. I'd recommend always having a back-up to hand in the short term.

I remember seeing you wrote that before, as with you I've been a bit of an Exposure fan so was surprised to hear that. I did wonder if the newer ones had a better beam pattern as I fear the old one may be dazzling for oncoming riders even when pointing down a bit and on dip. I'll stick with my old one then.

Good plan. I'm currently using my Mk5 and I'll continue for the foreseeable. Despite the fact the battery is showing it's age it still lasts longer than the 1200, and can accurately tell me when it needs charging.

triggersbroom

Just picked up a pair of Assos T.Tiburu _S7 Bib shorts from Mud Dock in Bristol. £185 reduced to £75. Time to see if they're as comfy as fabled.

roger_merriman

Asprilla wrote:

roger merriman wrote:

Oddly not to go with the bike I've just bought, one of these.



and one of these.



both for the commute, the jacket as present one is simply not waterproof or wind proof, I'm in civies so very fitted jackets tend to be too snug.

and the light since my commute is a mix of urban streets and dim or even fully dark shared paths/parks and what not, which hopefully will still have a good spread of light but be less in folks eyes.

I bought the Vulpine Harrington last year and, temperatures allowing, it's my go to jacket off the bike. Ver well put together and I like the fit.

I'm about to return my Strada 1200 as it just keeps cutting out. I wouldn't trust the charge % displayed or the run time until you've used it for a while. I'd recommend always having a back-up to hand in the short term.

I had a Harrington few years back but it was just after my wee bump and I was being strange so I got rid of it, I’m hoping yours is a exeption? Or at least the 600 hasn’t the fault! It will get used every day after half term so I guess I’ll find out!

bendertherobot

I bought this, will be a while before it comes.

tedlarue

solboy10 wrote:

TedLaRue wrote:

Nabbed one of the cheap-ish Perfetto's from Merlin while they still had them. Got a sky blue one so it could well end up going back if it's a bit on the lary side!

These were £70 on Black Friday

Wasn't in a position to pick up anything on Black Friday unfortunately.

It's my first bit of Castelli kit and am in two minds about the fit. Went for a Medium and it's very snug! The arms if anything are a little bit too long but if I size up for a looser fit round the body the arms will be way too long. Is this to be expected?

roger_merriman

bendertherobot wrote:

I bought this, will be a while before it comes.

Very nice commute or play? Or Both?

bendertherobot

Play. Simplifies what the caadx gives me. Bit more clearance and better brakes. Need to sell that now.

bmxboy10

bendertherobot wrote:

I bought this, will be a while before it comes.

Nice but what is it?

asprilla

solboy10 wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

I bought this, will be a while before it comes.

Nice but what is it?

Says Vitus Energie on the side so I'm going to say it's a Vitus Energie.

The url includes the words "Vitus Energie Apex 1x11 Cyclocross" which may also be a clue.

bendertherobot

Yep, that's the boy. The cheapest of the range. There's a £1299 too which replaces Apex with Rival and, for the life of me, I can't see that's worth it.

bmxboy10

Asprilla wrote:

solboy10 wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

I bought this, will be a while before it comes.

Nice but what is it?

Says Vitus Energie on the side so I'm going to say it's a Vitus Energie.

The url includes the words "Vitus Energie Apex 1x11 Cyclocross" which may also be a clue.

I could see the url......

poptart242

Zipp 302 rear wheel, as I was annoyed at my Zuus rear. The front has never caused me an issue though and the profile is pretty much the same, so I'm now running 38mm front and 45mm back wheels. Nice hub noise, couldn't care less about dimples, and the brake track is excellent as carbon goes!

luv2ride

Topeak Frontloader handlebar bag:
https://www.topeak.com/global/en/produc ... rontloader
A mate is riding and bikepacking across Wales this summer, so I agreed to do some shakedown rides and overnight "test bikecamps" with him. This will hopefully be big enough to take my sleeping bag, etc. Already have the Backloader saddle pack and think it's good, so hopefully this'll be equally well thought out.

...Now I really must get on and convert the Arkose singlespeed to 1x11

wolfsbane2k

MT800 bottom bracket, and a shimano hydraulic hose olive.
Former cos I'm pretty sure I shafted the one that came with the crankset, and the olive to bump me over the free delivery limit (and I like having spares)

daniel_b

itboffin

or both