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

daniel_b

Gauntlet laid - I am going to try and not order any cycle clothing (including shoes) for my own use, before April 4th.

I'm going to exclude helmets, and mechanical parts from that list, as I know I have some requirements in the next few months.

This would be useful for my bank balance.

MattFalle

daniel_b said:

Gauntlet laid - I am going to try and not order any cycle clothing (including shoes) for my own use, before April 4th.

I'm going to exclude helmets, and mechanical parts from that list, as I know I have some requirements in the next few months.

This would be useful for my bank balance.

quoted for posterity and mockery

MattFalle

daniel_b said:

Gauntlet laid - I am going to try and not order any cycle clothing (including shoes) for my own use, before April 4th.

I'm going to exclude helmets, and mechanical parts from that list, as I know I have some requirements in the next few months.

This would be useful for my bank balance.

as an aside, how many helmets do you need?

daniel_b

MattFalle said:

daniel_b said:

Gauntlet laid - I am going to try and not order any cycle clothing (including shoes) for my own use, before April 4th.

I'm going to exclude helmets, and mechanical parts from that list, as I know I have some requirements in the next few months.

This would be useful for my bank balance.

as an aside, how many helmets do you need?

A fair few, and obviously different colours

I do have a couple of elderly Lazer helmets knocking about, but they rarely get an outing, and should probably be binned.

I have 3 Scott Cadences, 2 were £50 bargains - one I use for commuting, and the other one is 'stock' should anything befall my current one, whilst the more full price and more modern one, is for 'nice day' bike rides.
I also have a Scott Centric, which is more for family rides.

I do have my eye on this centric though to go with the new gravel bike:


But nowhere has it for less than £135 currently

Likewise I would like this all black cadence, but again, £153 is the cheapest


If anyone sees a Medium 2022 Scott Cadence Plus helmet in stealth black for a decent discount, please let me know - Lordgun in theory have it for £133, but only in Small or Large.

pblakeney

Well that's the economy down the swanny now! 🤣

webboo

Maybe I should just whisper this but Wiggle have 30% off Castelli this weekend.

pinno

webboo said:

Maybe I should just whisper this but Wiggle have 30% off Castelli this weekend.

Had a look. Made the Prog padded shorts expensive rather than extortionate.

MattFalle

Just an update on the Competizione shorts:

worn for the first time today: utterly lovely: perfect length (just above knee) tight, really nice pad, so comfy you can't actually feel them.

So nice I ordered another pair when we stopped mid ride for a coffee.

Recommended.

pblakeney

MattFalle said:

Just an update on the Competizione shorts:

...

If you like these but find it a bit chilly willy in the cooling temperatures then I fully recommend the Nanoflex bib shorts. Good for autumn, spring, mild winters and cold summers. Got a pair in the Mantel sale and I liked them so much that I have just bought another 2 from Sigma at £90. Cheapest available right now.

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Castelli/Nano-Flex-Pro-Race-Bib-Short/R1R4?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&co=GBR&cu=GBP&glCountry=GB&id=1261988

pinno

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

pblakeney

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

MattFalle

pblakeney said:

MattFalle said:

Just an update on the Competizione shorts:

...

If you like these but find it a bit chilly willy in the cooling temperatures then I fully recommend the Nanoflex bib shorts. Good for autumn, spring, mild winters and cold summers. Got a pair in the Mantel sale and I liked them so much that I have just bought another 2 from Sigma at £90. Cheapest available right now.

https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Castelli/Nano-Flex-Pro-Race-Bib-Short/R1R4?utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&co=GBR&cu=GBP&glCountry=GB&id=1261988

mega - grazie! will have a closer look post Lombardia

mrb123

Couple of Rapha jerseys with decent discounts. Plus a pair of orange socks to complete the look and get it up to 100 quid for free postage...

daniel_b

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

pblakeney

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

pinno

pblakeney said:

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

Bollox:

No Payment Options?

One or more of the items in your basket are only available for collection at our shop.

pblakeney

pinno said:

pblakeney said:

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

Bollox:

No Payment Options?

One or more of the items in your basket are only available for collection at our shop.

Wiggle or Sigma? I got my latest from Sigma at the reduced price.
Maybe just too slow once people highlight such things on the internet. 😉

daniel_b

pblakeney said:

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

Ah had not checked Wiggle, though now I do, the reviews are not that glowing.

Not as long as the Omloops is one observation, and not that water resistant is another.

Luckily I stocked up on omloops, so have 1 pair with a repaired hole in that I use for commuting, two other pairs, and one still in a bag pair.

Obviously I was not looking to buy anything anyway, due to the laying of the gauntlet.

daniel_b

pinno said:

pblakeney said:

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

Bollox:

No Payment Options?

One or more of the items in your basket are only available for collection at our shop.

If you are not a medium, CRC have them for only £6 more, and if you go through TCB that should narrow the difference to £4.
Unless you are trying NOT to buy anything ;-)

pblakeney

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

...
Not as long as the omloops is one observation.
...

That is a fair point. I use existing knee warmers if required.
Suits me to have the option.

pinno

daniel_b said:

pinno said:

pblakeney said:

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

Bollox:

No Payment Options?

One or more of the items in your basket are only available for collection at our shop.

If you are not a medium, CRC have them for only £6 more, and if you go through TCB that should narrow the difference to £4.
Unless you are trying NOT to buy anything ;-)

Unfortunately, I am a Medium but fortunately, I haven't made any promises.

pblakeney

pinno said:

daniel_b said:

pinno said:

pblakeney said:

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

Bollox:

No Payment Options?

One or more of the items in your basket are only available for collection at our shop.

If you are not a medium, CRC have them for only £6 more, and if you go through TCB that should narrow the difference to £4.
Unless you are trying NOT to buy anything ;-)

Unfortunately, I am a Medium but fortunately, I haven't made any promises.

Eat more pies. 😉

daniel_b

Tried this Endura (Pro SL II) jersey for the first time on Sunday.


Wore it with a thin base layer, and a jacket over the top for a very gentle family ride, then loaded up on food (Coffee, sandwiches and cakes/scones) during an afternoon tea at a cafe, then I took the jacket off, and rode home at a near threshold effort for an hour.

If anything, given the effort, it was a little too warm for that hour, but the fit and quality are outstanding, it's really TOP quality.

So many manufacturers are really getting their game together now, no need to settle for sub standard kit anymore.

Mine cost £82 after cashback, as I wanted the purple colour, but I managed to get the black one for about £57, and I think I have seen some other colours out there for £50.

It's not a thick jersey, but is one for spring/autumn conditions I would say, and of course you can alter it's effectiveness with different base layers and or top layers/gilets etc etc.

Pockets are a good size, and not too high.

Also first proper ride with the sub £200 4iiii 105 crank - appears to work faultlessly, haven't even tried to install the app yet, not sure what it would give me, maybe battery life, and ability to adjust it's measurement.

veronese68

pinno said:

pblakeney said:

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

Bollox:

No Payment Options?

One or more of the items in your basket are only available for collection at our shop.

If that's Sigma I could collect for you on Thursday

pinno

veronese68 said:

pinno said:

pblakeney said:

daniel_b said:

pblakeney said:

pinno said:

^ a consideration. I need another pair of decent bibs and i'm sold on the Castelli for comfort and fit.
But... there's this curveball:

https://www.prendas.co.uk/products/new-road-bib-short-blue?variant=39742079860839

Love the blue and it's been a long while since I bought any Nalini stuff.
Anyone have any experience of the SERIE 3D M 80 GEL/NERO pad?

Will be interested to hear.
Sticking with the Nanoflex until things warm up again though. 😉

Have these replaced by super favourite Omloop thermal shorts do you know?

Yup! It's mentioned in the Wiggle blurb.

"Castelli have taken their original Omloop all-weather cycling short and upgraded the fabric to full Nano Flex 3G to create the Nanoflex Pro 2 Race Bib Shorts. Be it dry, cold, wet, or a bit of them all, whatever the weather these have you covered."

Bollox:

No Payment Options?

One or more of the items in your basket are only available for collection at our shop.

If that's Sigma I could collect for you on Thursday

I appreciate the offer. However, I opted for the Flandria shorts at the bargain price of £35 through Saddleback.
Bit pixxed off at Sigma TBH, seen as I have an account with them and I sourced a pair of Castelli endurance 3's with the Prog pad from Wiggle as opposed to Sigma's odd eclectic sale criteria.

daniel_b

**Not clothing**

Hadn't clocked that the Marathon Supreme tyres are being discontinued, with no clear replacement as yet



As they are my latest commuter tyre in the 40mm flavour, and seemingly only SJS and Spa have any stock, I decided to order 4 to have as stock from SJS, who were a bit cheaper.
Commuting mileage will be somewhere in the region 3500 miles a year, plus it will have duties as family ride bike, and winter weekend ride bike, so potentially 5k a year.
Any gravel duties will be on the original factory set of tyres.

Reviews seem to suggest I might get a years wear out of a set, well maybe not the rear.

Hopefully that will keep me rolling for a 3 years or so, and maybe by then something equivalent will have been created.

Have to say, the ride on those 40s is plush indeed, running them currently at 55 rear, 50 front, and very comfy indeed.
Went for a near threshold effort on Sunday for a fraction under an hour, and my average speed (I know it's not an ideal measure) was approx 6-10% slower than I would have expected on a bike with race tyres\latex tubes fitted.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Merlin have the 2" Supreme in stock for ~£28 with their 10% off Schwalbe deal. I'd guestimate it to be ~46/47mm in reality.

A 40mm on a rear https://www.merlincycles.com/pro-build-chosen-hub-alex-volar-trail-wheels-29-82077.html (23mm internal rim width) is ~38mm on my Marasa hybrid commuter, while a 35mm on the default front wheel (~20mm internal rim width) is 32mm.
I have a 32mm variant in the spares box that I expect would fit my Cube road bike very easily.

pinno

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

Merlin have the 2" Supreme in stock for ~£28 with their 10% off Schwalbe deal. I'd guestimate it to be ~46/47mm in reality.

A 40mm on a rear https://www.merlincycles.com/pro-build-chosen-hub-alex-volar-trail-wheels-29-82077.html (23mm internal rim width) is ~38mm on my Marasa hybrid commuter, while a 35mm on the default front wheel (~20mm internal rim width) is 32mm.
I have a 32mm variant in the spares box that I expect would fit my Cube road bike very easily.

Bloody hell. the maximum I can fit are 28mm. They are Vittoria's and they don't sit large on the rim.
25mm Michelin Pro 4's sat bigger than the 28mm Vittoria's.

daniel_b

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

Merlin have the 2" Supreme in stock for ~£28 with their 10% off Schwalbe deal. I'd guestimate it to be ~46/47mm in reality.

A 40mm on a rear https://www.merlincycles.com/pro-build-chosen-hub-alex-volar-trail-wheels-29-82077.html (23mm internal rim width) is ~38mm on my Marasa hybrid commuter, while a 35mm on the default front wheel (~20mm internal rim width) is 32mm.
I have a 32mm variant in the spares box that I expect would fit my Cube road bike very easily.

I saw those, but couldn't work out exactly what size they were, and whether they would fit a 700c, so decided not to take the risk, a healthy saving though.

The max I can fit under my mudguards is 40mm, so sounds like they would have been too wide anyway.

daniel_b

Delighted to have landed this 4 year old 44cm Bianchi for my daughter - 30 miles covered in it's entire life, and you can tell - £300.
Probably won't gift it to her until spring next year.

Reviews say the brakes are not the best, so might look to replace with some cheapy Shimano jobbies, Merlin have a pair for £30 currently.

Also thinking of this saddle possibly - would you class it as Celeste?