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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    A near earth satellite... I had some spare cash knocking about ;)
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Deadeye Duck
    Deadeye Duck Posts: 419
    SPDs have arrived. I'll be fitting them tonight before going out for a ride. This ought to be interesting! :D:) :? :shock:

    On a different note. I failed spectacularly at neatly applying my new bar tape last night. I can't work out how you fold the end bit inside and have it look half decent. also ritchey's locking end-caps are a pain.

    Oh well, I'll know for next time.
    Schwinn Fastback Comp : FCN 5
    The Flying Scot : FCN 515q6cuv.png
    My Life, My Bike & My Xbox
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    Deadeye Duck wrote:
    Deadeye Duck wrote:
    1 of dhb M1 Cycling Shoes 45 Black/Silver/Grey
    1 of Ritchey Pro Road Bar Tape - Black
    1 of Vittoria Road Inner Tube 700x19-23 Presta 42mm

    copied straight from wiggle order confirmation.

    I can see this new hobbie of mine is going to take it's toll on my wallet...

    I'd like to add a small bag of haribo to the list of things I got from wiggle. I'm also damn impressed with their free delivery that supposedly takes 3-5 days but got here in 2! :D

    i only had these sweets on my first two orders. Lots of money spent (some may say wasted) later and i got slighlty annoyed so i asked for some sweets and bottle opener, got no sweets but did get 4 bottle openers lol
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Fireblade96 wrote:
    Ladies & Gentlemen, I've finally taken delivery of :

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    :):):):):)

    Now that I've got a road bike, does that mean I have to ride fast ?
    Or should I take the gears off and fit BMX handlebars ?

    NICE!

    Very nice indeed, in fact. You don't have to ride fast all the time, but you do need to watch your back.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Fireblade96 wrote:
    Ladies & Gentlemen, I've finally taken delivery of :

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    :):):):):)

    Now that I've got a road bike, does that mean I have to ride fast ?
    Or should I take the gears off and fit BMX handlebars ?

    NICE!

    Very nice indeed, in fact. You don't have to ride fast all the time, but you do need to watch your back.

    Lovely job! Wilier's are just luvverly. Enjoy.

    *Edit - If I catch you putting riser bars on that thing I'll borrow Wanda's pitchfork and hunt you down.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I have new shoes nearly two pairs of new shoes but in the end just one.

    Spesh BG road shoes :D
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Will I be excommunicated if I put this on the Viner?

    (sorry for the huuuuge image)

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    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    :shock:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    Is that one of the wee frame bags triathlengers put their gels in?

    (its horrible btw)
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Will I be excommunicated if I put this on the Viner?

    (sorry for the huuuuge image)

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    If you use it for energy gels, bars etc. that looks good. It's in a good aero spot! Shame it's a bit tall, it's only usable if you have a whole bunch of girly spacers and your stem is on the wrong way (incidentally the pictured stem looks to have more than the normal 40mm stack too!). And you'd probably just put your lipstick in it.
    ... and no idea ...

    FCN: 3
  • Deadeye Duck
    Deadeye Duck Posts: 419
    Is that a quick release headset or something? :?
    Never seen one that looks like that...
    Schwinn Fastback Comp : FCN 5
    The Flying Scot : FCN 515q6cuv.png
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  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Will I be excommunicated if I put this on the Viner?

    (sorry for the huuuuge image)

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    Are you joking?
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    I used one of those on the Etape, quite handy actually although I didn't really have enough spacers to fit it properly.
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    Il Principe wrote:
    ...It chafed badly against my chest all day...

    That's what you really wanted to say.
    ... and no idea ...

    FCN: 3
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Il Principe wrote:
    I used one of those on the Etape, quite handy actually although I didn't really have enough spacers to fit it properly.

    See, I think I might... I like the idea of it. Although I agree that the topeak one is not exactly a thing of beauty...
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    It might rub the back of your stem too, if you have a painted carbon one that might not be good.
    ... and no idea ...

    FCN: 3
  • Gazzaputt
    Gazzaputt Posts: 3,227
    No no no you cannot put a hideous looking thing like that on a bike of beauty it's plain wrong.

    Jersey pockets are your friend.
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    A pair Easton EA90 SLX's:

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    And my favourite tubes:

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    (I got 700's of course, not the 26"'s pictured!)

    Managed to get the 10% discount from CRC with 7 minutes to go, thanks to Mr Biondino. I owe you a beer or three.
    ... and no idea ...

    FCN: 3
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    A couple of Canterbury ionx wicking tops.

    They're like those super tight rugby tops, only much thinner. Unlike me, as I now realise. They're very good (ie brutal) at showing where you have unnecessary curves.
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 12,064
    I have gone a bit ballistic recently :oops:

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    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    I am about to go for a ride in my green bibshorts and Ionos helmet. Sorry Wiggle - I wronged you. (it DID say out of stock, and it MIGHT be a return, but it fits so I don't care).

    Green is good.
  • LazyBoycp
    LazyBoycp Posts: 320
    My GF has just put a deposit down on a Specialized Vita at Ed Bike Co-op (they're doing 15% off everything until the end of Monday, if anyone's interested). Now all I need to do is persuade her that ' pedal, pedal, pedal, freeeeeeeeeewheeeeeeeeeeeeel' is not the way to go.

    She has told me that she wants a purple helmet to go with the paint scheme. :shock: :shock: :lol::lol: I haven't said anything to sully her innocence, but I plan to be there when she asks the shop assistant for one! :twisted:

    I also got a nice Lezyne pump to attach to my road bike, and am going back for a mini saddle bag and stuff today.
  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    Oh god mine does that! (the pedalling thing) SO ANNOYING but I have manged to hold smart comments in check... so far!

    I just got one of the vaude cheapy flashy lights, a chain slap protector and some adaptors to fit my new altura Fusion bar bag (half price from ebay woo) to oversize handlebars. With 15% off!
  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    Well, mere days after acquiring

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    and in spite of going sailing all weekend and thus not having been out on the new bike, I've still managed to find time to buy

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    and

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    and

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    The cost of a new bike doesn't end when you get it home, does it ???!!!
    Misguided Idealist
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    tardington wrote:
    Oh god mine does that! (the pedalling thing) SO ANNOYING but I have manged to hold smart comments in check... so far!

    !

    And mine...

    @Fireblade... MTB pedals with a Wilier Roadie? Shame on you! :lol:
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Il Principe wrote:
    tardington wrote:
    Oh god mine does that! (the pedalling thing) SO ANNOYING but I have manged to hold smart comments in check... so far!

    !

    And mine...

    Two words for all of you:

    Fixed

    Gear.
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    Fireblade96 wrote:
    The cost of a new bike doesn't end when you get it home, does it ???!!!

    You forgot: White bar tape, new matching SPD shoes, helmet, jerseys, socks etc. Bottle and cage. Drinks and powders etc. to put in it. Muc-off and assorted cleaning accessories. Lock. Lights. Pump for on bike. Track pump for at home. CO2 pump if you're lazy like me. Shorter ratio cassette for when you're faster. GPS. Heart monitor. I could go on.
    ... and no idea ...

    FCN: 3
  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    Il Principe wrote:

    @Fireblade... MTB pedals with a Wilier Roadie? Shame on you! :lol:

    I *knew* one of the bike snobs would pick up on that :lol: However, I still like to be able to walk when I get off the bike, and they're double-sided so no (well, fewer) clipping in probs. And at £20 from Merlin Cycles they're probably the cheapest Shimano part I've bought all year !

    I may, however, discretely tape over the rather obvious "Shimano" on the sides of them :wink:
    Misguided Idealist
  • AllTheGear
    AllTheGear Posts: 248
    Fireblade, that's a good pedal choice, and allows sensible, practical footwear which is more to the point.

    Principe, I have MTB style Crank Bros Egg Beaters on my Cervelo... so there. :P
    ... and no idea ...

    FCN: 3
  • Deadeye Duck
    Deadeye Duck Posts: 419
    That's good to know, because I've just put those exact pedals on my roadie :lol:

    Although, I'm not sure if I'd class my shoes as sensible though. They still sound like clogs when I walk :lol:
    Schwinn Fastback Comp : FCN 5
    The Flying Scot : FCN 515q6cuv.png
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