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

antfly

My first pair of shorts came with a pad with velcro and it was slightly better than nothing with ordinary undies on but it would just be in the way if you already had padded shorts on, not that i`ve ever tried it.

lost_in_thought

biondino wrote:

You might be completely right, hence my question - that would be my worry too. a chamois with velcro, perhaps? (NB make sure you fit it the right way up :shock: )

I don't think this seems like a great plan... from reading the description it sounds like it's for triathlon types who don't have a pad and this is their only option.

I honestly think it would move around and do your head in, and I don't think fitting velcro into your good shorts would be a great idea either... what's more I don't know if velcro would hold it in place well enough, and it would be a right pain if it started to annoy you and you had to then extract the pad from your shorts. I'm presuming it's for your 24h race?

biondino

It's more an idle thought than a plan. To be honest I'm thinking of removing the Toupé and sticking on the pink abomination for the 24-hr as it's significantly more comfy! At least the Descente shorts seem to have come up trumps in the comfort dept (although the straps on the XL are a wee bit long - not that it matters as the shorts stay in place just fine).

I'm getting a bespoke jersey for the ride, which is ace! It will have our sponsors on it and be in AFC Wimbledon colours (the team name is Vélo and Blue, which should give them away) with my initials on the chest

biondino

The other day I was so impressed by Linds's chain cleaning tool (a Park one) that I want to get one myself. But can anyone explain to me what the tool end of this brush is for?

_Brun_

Getting rid of crap from between your sprockets. Use your imagination tho' and I reckon you could find all sorts of other uses.

lost_in_thought

biondino wrote:

It's more an idle thought than a plan. To be honest I'm thinking of removing the Toupé and sticking on the pink abomination for the 24-hr as it's significantly more comfy! At least the Descente shorts seem to have come up trumps in the comfort dept (although the straps on the XL are a wee bit long - not that it matters as the shorts stay in place just fine).

I'm getting a bespoke jersey for the ride, which is ace! It will have our sponsors on it and be in AFC Wimbledon colours (the team name is Vélo and Blue, which should give them away) with my initials on the chest

Cool! I like a good jersey I do...

Hurrah for Descente shorts! My campag bodyshorts are v comfy... better, in fact, than the stupid assos ones.

always_tyred

biondino wrote:

The other day I was so impressed by Linds's chain cleaning tool (a Park one) that I want to get one myself. But can anyone explain to me what the tool end of this brush is for?

Its for coaxing pufferfish out of tight corners.

Wooliferkins

I know, I know.

lost_in_thought

Wooliferkins wrote:

I know, I know.

OMG!

There was a discussion about these a while ago... they'll go well with your fancy saddle!

I like them...

AndyManc

AndyManc wrote:

BARGAIN ALERT ............. BARGAIN ALERT :shock:

Just ordered these .......



http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=19797

and this ............



http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=39836



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Just received them this morning , very impressed

The top is great, very useful zipped rear pocket for keys/mobile/money .

The bib shorts are made from a thinner material (ClimaLite® fabric) than your standard lycra so it will be very cool in the summer (if we ever get one) or on long rides, it’s also very comfortable, the material doesn't seem as if it will be as durable as full lycra shorts, but time will tell.

The pad is quite thick, it’s contoured to an average standard and does enhance the crotch area but not as much as aldi’s gear … thank f*** . !! :oops:

I was going to try them out on my commute this afternoon, but it's p issing down, so I'll probably take my mtb in and wear full waterproofs :?

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prawny

AndyManc wrote:

The pad is quite thick, it’s contoured to an average standard and does enhance the crotch area but not as much as aldi’s gear … thank f*** . !! :oops:

I was going to try them out on my commute this afternoon, but it's p issing down, so I'll probably take my mtb in and wear full waterproofs :?

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God yeah the aldi shorts are like wonderpants, they lift my junk up and define the outline, not overly keen on wearing them to the office, but I do, for the ladies you understand

Edit: Don't be a girl! Shorts, jersey and armwarmers for me today - I was still a bit warm.

AllTheGear

Having decided not to switch to road shoes (Thanks to all who commented in that thread by the way - very helpful) I got myself some fancy new power rangers gear, to replace my 5 year old low-end Shimanos:



SIDI Dragon 2 Carbon, Midnight Blue. Totally over the top but that's me ;-) They feel great but not had a chance to ride them yet!

Also got these to push on:



MXR, cheapest ones to try them out. And some of the Crank Bros. shields to protect my fancy new carbon soles...

AndyManc

prawny wrote:

God yeah the aldi shorts are like wonderpants, they lift my junk up and define the outline, not overly keen on wearing them to the office, but I do, for the ladies you understand

Edit: Don't be a girl! Shorts, jersey and armwarmers for me today - I was still a bit warm.

I think aldi/lidl gear is really over-rated, there's plenty of cheap branded bike stuff that's better quality and doesn't scare small children.

Yep, the rains gone and it's warmer ... t-shirt and baggies on my mtb

Of course , on my way home tonight it will be snowing :roll:


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always_tyred

biondino wrote:

You might be completely right, hence my question - that would be my worry too. a chamois with velcro, perhaps? (NB make sure you fit it the right way up :shock: )

How about a removable DISPOSABLE chamois - with elasticated legs.

Imagine how much inert blue liquid they could soak up!

biondino

Always Tyred wrote:

biondino wrote:

You might be completely right, hence my question - that would be my worry too. a chamois with velcro, perhaps? (NB make sure you fit it the right way up :shock: )

How about a removable DISPOSABLE chamois - with elasticated legs.

Imagine how much inert blue liquid they could soak up!

This could start a new craze among roadies - kind of embarrassing when you have a crash and they have to cut the shorts off you...

Mickey Eye

The company I work for has had a company design custom cycle gear for the employees. I'm going to order 2 short sleeve shirts but I'm currently debating the merits of a soft shell jacket. Pity is they'll take 6 weeks to be made.

itboffin

Mickey Eye wrote:

The company I work for has had a company design custom cycle gear for the employees. I'm going to order 2 short sleeve shirts but I'm currently debating the merits of a soft shell jacket. Pity is they'll take 6 weeks to be made.

Cool who did you use to make the kit up?

PS. I've been to your office in Oslo :shock: no really :roll:

Mickey Eye

A company called Trimtex. http://www.trimtex.no/uk/

it feels like pretty good gear from the test samples I tried on.

Curiosity peaked. Why would you be visiting our humble dark glass edifice?

biondino

Looks quite nice - though I hope it's heavily subsidised!

Mickey Eye

The shirts are subsidized, the jackets are not.

itboffin

Mickey Eye wrote:

A company called Trimtex. http://www.trimtex.no/uk/

it feels like pretty good gear from the test samples I tried on.

Curiosity peaked. Why would you be visiting our humble dark glass edifice?

I used to resell tandberg equipment and worked on bringing voice & video services over IPstream also went go-karting and dranks lots of your local moonshine

Very very i'll the next day :roll:

itboffin

Adidas bib shorts arrived so i'm wearing them this morning, very comfy I must say but very revealing very!

Plus there's some bad stitching around the padding not that anyones going to be staring too hard

Edit: the woman in the seat next to me on the train was clearly disturbed by the amount of itboffin on display, strange woman I know you weren't reading that news paper, you fooled no one

Roastie

AllTheGear wrote:

Having decided not to switch to road shoes ...

Nice combo, I'm sure they'll serve you well. I've been running Eggbeaters for a good few months now and love them to bits.

biondino

itboffin wrote:

Very very i'll the next day :roll:

Wow - that's a rogue apostrophe that makes DDD's look like the OED!

itboffin

biondino wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Very very i'll the next day :roll:

Wow - that's a rogue apostrophe that makes DDD's look like the OED!

I'm blaming my completely feking useless iphone FFS it's a soul destroying mission to use, looks good but is in fact a huge steaming pile of poo

Wooliferkins

It is electronic. So in the undeniable words of JT, It is wholly unreliable and prone to failure.

antfly

I am now the proud owner of one of these beauties.

Deadeye Duck

Topeak mini track pump thingy that goes on your bike,
A bottle cage
2 bottles (before you ask, I already have a bottle cage on the bike)

blu3cat

Just got my new bike this week.




Giant Defy Advanced 4 with a 105 groupset & rs10 wheels.

oscarbudgie

Cool - but please sort out the direction of your quick release levers as they're making me feel queasy.