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

freehub

Looks like a manufacturing fault that!

FeynmanC

I'm no expert, but that looks like a dud one!

UndercoverElephant

If they try to claim six months wear is reasonable to leave it looking like that, then they obviously make really bad products. I would be amazed if they tried it, as they don't.

tailwindhome

@ITB

Jaysus man the PF hates you, she even punctures your bottom bracket.

choirboy

Just ordered one of these: from http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/md80s-peanut-sports-camera.htm Looks like it should be small enough to fit to the bike though I suspect that will have too much vibration so will probably end up on my helmet. It is seriously small!

Watch out Kensington RLJ's, I will be watching you!

Seriously though, in a month's commuting I've seen enough cr@p driving that I want to have it on film when I get hit.

AndyManc

choirboy wrote:

I suspect that will have too much vibration so will probably end up on my helmet. It is seriously small!



Seriously though, in a month's commuting I've seen enough cr@p driving that I want to have it on film when I get hit.

Helmet is the best place, you can then direct the cam at all the vehicles (and registration plates) as they crash all around you .


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FeynmanC

Just remember it's on when you take a 'pitstop' though

Roastie

itboffin wrote:

What's the general consensus on this FSA bottom bracket, i've had it for less than six months then about a month or so ago it developed play round the axle, today I finally removed it for a closer inspection and was very surprised to see that the casing is actually cracked in several places all the way through
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Normal wear and tear or manufacturing fault?

What is that hole for? Does it possibly coincide with the screw holding on your BB cable guide?

Looks like an odd failure to me, but not certain it is a factory fault.

itboffin

Roastie wrote:

itboffin wrote:

What's the general consensus on this FSA bottom bracket, i've had it for less than six months then about a month or so ago it developed play round the axle, today I finally removed it for a closer inspection and was very surprised to see that the casing is actually cracked in several places all the way through
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Normal wear and tear or manufacturing fault?

What is that hole for? Does it possibly coincide with the screw holding on your BB cable guide?

Looks like an odd failure to me, but not certain it is a factory fault.

Nope that hole is where the cracks crossed and that bit fell out!

quality craftsmanship

choirboy

FeynmanC wrote:

Just remember it's on when you take a 'pitstop' though

Funnily enough I tend not to stop for a wazz in the middle of the A4...

Specialized Needs

choirboy wrote:

Just ordered one of these: from http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/md80s-peanut-sports-camera.htm Looks like it should be small enough to fit to the bike though I suspect that will have too much vibration so will probably end up on my helmet. It is seriously small!

Watch out Kensington RLJ's, I will be watching you!

Seriously though, in a month's commuting I've seen enough cr@p driving that I want to have it on film when I get hit.

Is that the same as this one on sale at Amazon, but under a different brand name? The side view pictures look very similar.

I was looking at that (with the sports pack), but wasn't convinced that it would show up number plates effectively from a helmet mount, so will be interested in some example shots from you. The only examples I could find on YouTube were either DH mountain biking, or on car bumpers/dashes. I would also be interested in how rain-resistant it is.

If I had one I'd have to edit out the number of 'shoulder checks' I do when I pass someone worth a second look before showing my wife the footage

choirboy

duncedunce wrote:

choirboy wrote:

Just ordered one of these: from http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/md80s-peanut-sports-camera.htm Looks like it should be small enough to fit to the bike though I suspect that will have too much vibration so will probably end up on my helmet. It is seriously small!

Watch out Kensington RLJ's, I will be watching you!

Seriously though, in a month's commuting I've seen enough cr@p driving that I want to have it on film when I get hit.

Is that the same as this one on sale at Amazon, but under a different brand name? The side view pictures look very similar.

I was looking at that (with the sports pack), but wasn't convinced that it would show up number plates effectively from a helmet mount, so will be interested in some example shots from you. The only examples I could find on YouTube were either DH mountain biking, or on car bumpers/dashes. I would also be interested in how rain-resistant it is.

If I had one I'd have to edit out the number of 'shoulder checks' I do when I pass someone worth a second look before showing my wife the footage

Should arrive tomorrow so I should have some footage to post by the end of the week.

AndyManc

This .........



and this........



from .....

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=c8085




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stuaff

Pair of Fulcrum Racing 5 Evos. Velocity reckoned my rear wheel was toast after the argument with the cattle grid, so I'm taking the opportunity to upgrade the wheelset (a bit).

DevUK

Charge Spoon saddle and some Genesis cromo rigid forks both for my MTB. Bought them from forum members

Just trying to figure out how to get them home (along with other stuff) in my tiny rucksack.

prawny

AndyManc wrote:

This .........



and this........



from .....

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=c8085




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Are they on offer now the team is defunct? Oh no hang on that means you can wear it without being attacked by the fashion police, as you were. I like the barloworld kit, good slightly obscure choice

redvee

A couple of 700x25 innertubes for the Continental Gatorskins I've just bought.

riderjam

A Crud Race Pac '09 from CRC

AndyManc

prawny wrote:

AndyManc wrote:

This .........



and this........



from .....

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=c8085




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Are they on offer now the team is defunct? Oh no hang on that means you can wear it without being attacked by the fashion police, as you were. I like the barloworld kit, good slightly obscure choice

It's cheap .... and not black like most of my other gear , thought I'd add a bit more colour to the autumn commute. :P


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Stuey01

AndyManc wrote:

It's cheap .... and not black like most of my other gear , thought I'd add a bit more colour to the autumn commute. :P


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You better have your gameface on, team kit on the commute is like painting a target on your back.

AndyManc

Stuey01 wrote:

AndyManc wrote:

It's cheap .... and not black like most of my other gear , thought I'd add a bit more colour to the autumn commute. :P


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You better have your gameface on, team kit on the commute is like painting a target on your back.

Fortunately, there are very few 'roadie's' on my commute run (I don't see any at 5:30am), though I do see a fair few club riders at the weekends :roll: , anyhoo, moving on :oops:

My final purchase for the next 6 months (I've said that before), I can justify the outlay due to the fact I have not re-newed my car insurance/tax this year .... I'm going car-less which should save me a few thousand in total costs.

POV 1.5



No doubt I will now be able to film the backs of all those 'roadies' that decide to take the p iss because of my new team kit






http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/VIO_POV. ... 4wodBhXoHg



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kyoukoku

AndyManc wrote:

Fortunately, there are very few 'roadie's' on my commute run (I don't see any at 5:30am), though I do see a fair few club riders at the weekends :roll: , anyhoo, moving on :oops:

My final purchase for the next 6 months (I've said that before), I can justify the outlay due to the fact I have not re-newed my car insurance/tax this year .... I'm going car-less which should save me a few thousand in total costs.

POV 1.5



No doubt I will now be able to film the backs of all those 'roadies' that decide to take the p iss because of my new team kit





http://www.actioncameras.co.uk/VIO_POV.1.5.html?gclid=CNDrgd6w05wCFYIA4wodBhXoHg

Ooooh shiny! I do like those POV cams. Built like a brick sh!thouse too . Wish I could justify getting one.

AndyManc

kyoukoku wrote:

Ooooh shiny! I do like those POV cams. Built like a brick sh!thouse too . Wish I could justify getting one.

If you saw some of the nutters on my commute you would soon justify the cost. :evil:

I bought a cheaper camera + recorder combo last year but all the wires and connections made using the thing a real hassle, with a self contained unit like the POV, I will use it all the time + it's good enough for other video production too.

It also just dropped in price ...... which is nice


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plowmar

New bike http://www.arthurcaygillcycles.biz/ACS- ... omp-09.jpg

Second cage and bottle, cadence and speed sensor for garmin, continental tyres to replace cheap vittoria ones supplied - that's another topic.

Aidy

Ahem.

I appear to have bought another bike.

Ebay chicken is a dangerous game.

cjcp

Whatcha get, whatcha get, whatcha get?

Played a similar game last Sunday.

redddraggon

AndyManc wrote:

prawny wrote:

AndyManc wrote:

This .........



and this........



from .....

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=c8085




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Are they on offer now the team is defunct? Oh no hang on that means you can wear it without being attacked by the fashion police, as you were. I like the barloworld kit, good slightly obscure choice

It's cheap .... and not black like most of my other gear , thought I'd add a bit more colour to the autumn commute. :P


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They're definitely not cheap

Aidy

cjcp wrote:

Whatcha get, whatcha get, whatcha get?

Played a similar game last Sunday.

A slightly strange Cannondale R800, from the mid 90s, I think.
650c wheels, 105 8-speed throughout.

Looks too small for me, doesn't feel horrible though - I'm going to see if I can find a longer stem for it to see if it makes me happier.

Price it went for, it was worth it for the groupset alone, though.

il_principe

One of these, to replace the one I binned in a fit of pique. :oops:

Aidy

Il Principe wrote:

One of these, to replace the one I binned in a fit of pique. :oops:

Is it a fishing reel?