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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,071
    I bought a new cyclo cross frame, all the cool kids are doing it...

    Cyclo cross frame
    FSA compact crankset
    torque wrench - woooo!

    and some other stuff I can't remember or afford, don't tell my wife.
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    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
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  • AndyOgy
    AndyOgy Posts: 579
    Specialized Rockhopper 2008
    Specialized Allez 2009
    2xPanaracer Fire tyres
    2xConti Ultra Gatorskins
    Many spare tubes
    2 sets Shimano SPD pedals
    MT31 Shoes
    Camelback Hawg
    Cateye rear light
    Blackburn rear light
    Electron front light
    Cateye front light
    Bikehut Track Pump
    Topeak Mini Dual Action pump
    Shimano XTR disc brakes
    Altura Night Vision jacket+trousers+gloves
    Local OS map
    Specialized EMT Multitool
    Crank puller
    BB extractor
    Muc-Off + Brushes
    Specialized helmet
    Park Tool tyre levers
    Big chunky lock
    Specialized fingerless gloves
    Finish Line wet lube+GT85+Bike Spray
    Chain cleaner

    Thank you to whoever started this thread. I've just realised why I can't pay my rent this month.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Just noticed wiggle have already taken the 2.5% off the vat rate on their prices...
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    JonGinge wrote:
    Just noticed wiggle have already taken the 2.5% off the vat rate on their prices...

    They will doubtless be richly rewarded for that!
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    AndyOgy wrote:
    Specialized Rockhopper 2008
    Specialized Allez 2009
    2xPanaracer Fire tyres
    2xConti Ultra Gatorskins
    Many spare tubes
    2 sets Shimano SPD pedals
    MT31 Shoes
    Camelback Hawg
    Cateye rear light
    Blackburn rear light
    Electron front light
    Cateye front light
    Bikehut Track Pump
    Topeak Mini Dual Action pump
    Shimano XTR disc brakes
    Altura Night Vision jacket+trousers+gloves
    Local OS map
    Specialized EMT Multitool
    Crank puller
    BB extractor
    Muc-Off + Brushes
    Specialized helmet
    Park Tool tyre levers
    Big chunky lock
    Specialized fingerless gloves
    Finish Line wet lube+GT85+Bike Spray
    Chain cleaner

    Thank you to whoever started this thread. I've just realised why I can't pay my rent this month.


    How many bikes have you got :shock:

    You're not Alistar Darling trying to encourage people to splash out are you :wink:
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  • AndyOgy
    AndyOgy Posts: 579
    Just 3 at the moment. But if I can quit buying bike stuff for the rest of the year, then maybe I can get myself a new fixie in early 2009. That said, I have just spent the afternoon browsing upgrades on the Merlin website. I'm thinking Sram X9 rear mech and shifters and Rock Shox Reba Race forks for the Rockhopper.
  • croggy
    croggy Posts: 116
    Lusso Max Repel bib tights.Worn yesterday for the first time-very toasty :D
  • girv73
    girv73 Posts: 842
    Picked up some wicking base layers from M&S of all places, they seem to work well. Kept me warm these past couple of cold mornings, but not too sweaty.

    Coming soon:
    A set of Conti Ultra Gators in 26x1.25 ish
    Orange F8 rigid forks
    Cheap backup rear light of some kind
    Today is a good day to ride
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    girv73 wrote:
    Cheap backup rear light of some kind

    Smart Superflash , got mine for £10 from Wiggle. :)
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  • girv73
    girv73 Posts: 842
    @AndyManc thanks for the tip, that's about the budget I was thinking of :)
    Today is a good day to ride
  • boyfriday
    boyfriday Posts: 103
    Campagnolo Chorus (2009) 11sp gruppo.

    Great deal at Merlin (well i think and hope it was). It was certainly far cheaper than the quote i recieved from the local bike shop which was a shame as ideally i would liked to have bought it from them - but with a price difference of around £400 it was a no-brainer really.
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    Endura overshoes - thin ones with hi-viz £23 from the LBS (who I bet haven't taken the VAT off yet but he made me giggle when he likened putting them on to putting on ladies tights I forgave him)

    Soon to get new tyres - diappointed they all seem to be black
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,071
    linsen wrote:
    Endura overshoes - thin ones with hi-viz £23 from the LBS (who I bet haven't taken the VAT off yet but he made me giggle when he likened putting them on to putting on ladies tights I forgave him)

    Soon to get new tyres - diappointed they all seem to be black

    No no no tyres come in all colours, Michelin road tyres are totally fab i've been riding in mud and off road for the last month in a pair of 700x23c Michelin LITHION they have better grip than any on my conti tyres including my speedkings.

    Just look at the colours....
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    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.
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    linsen wrote:
    but he made me giggle when he likened putting them on to putting on ladies tights I forgave him)

    How does he know ? :shock:
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  • dirk_van_gently
    dirk_van_gently Posts: 826
    edited November 2008
    One of these:
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    If you see the candle as flame, the meal is already cooked.
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  • singlespeedexplosif
    singlespeedexplosif Posts: 1,564
    3 more pairs of Endura 3/4 bibs
    another White Industries ENO Freewheel. mmmm...clicky

    and I'm eyeing up some Lupine Wilma 7s for the commute.
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    Trek Madone 5.2, early 40th b/day present to myself. Now how do I break it to the other half :roll:
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

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  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    oooohhhhhh a Gary Fisher ... don't see many of those :shock:
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  • fonty1978
    fonty1978 Posts: 101
    Another pair of sealskinz from CR but merino wool and cut higher, used them last night and they are very warm mmm..

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    In truth i love them both
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,741
    I got 2 of those long sleeve tees from Wiggle when they were on sale for a tenner.. very useful for under a winter top if you don't need extra thermalisation, good for wicking

    I ordered them on friday lunchtime adn they arrived in the Sat post !!! I've had good service so far with my wiggle purchases
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    --Jens Voight
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    edhornby wrote:

    I ordered them on friday lunchtime adn they arrived in the Sat post !!! I've had good service so far with my wiggle purchases

    They are my favourite internet company, and the fastest.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    2 pairs of shorts and a long sleeve jersey from Minx. About to go on wiggle and get another DHB long-sleeve jersey.

    So bad at not shopping... :oops:
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Which dhb jersey, livs? I have one and not 100% sure I'd say it's my favourite.
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  • CyclingBantam
    CyclingBantam Posts: 1,299
    I have just got some Pearl Izumi Flow Road shoes and my second Pair of DHB Tights from Wiggle. £79 in total!!!

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/Pearl_Izumi_Flow_Road_Shoes/5360039938/


    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/dhb_Merston_Bib_Tights_09/5360038993/
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    anyone heard of these Bontrager e-sole shoes? Tried some on the other day and they put quite a lot of pressure on my arch. Suppose that may be a good thing but I'm not used to the feel so I don't know if I'll get used to it. Nice shoes though, and I need some new ones (well, not strictly "need", but you all know what I mean!)
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    biondino wrote:
    Which dhb jersey, livs? I have one and not 100% sure I'd say it's my favourite.

    It's this one

    It's pretty good actually, my only complaint is that the neck is too small with it zipped up - or equally my neck is too big!

    Other than that it's great - the gripper stuff stops it riding up, and it's just the right temperature for over bib shorts to keep me warm but not too hot.

    Other recommendations welcomed!
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • morite
    morite Posts: 28
    Last few weeks I've bought....

    High Viz reflective helmet band £15
    Respro Hump (version with lights in it) £35
    2 blackburn mars 4.0 rear lights £17 ea
    New air cylinder pump £5.00
    30 air cylinders £16.00
    10 day training camp in Majorca in April :lol: £50 :wink:

    Has been an expensive few months when you also consider new car, new front door, House rewire, decorating house (see rewire).

    Next month is Christmas and it is daughters birthday on the 3rd Jan (bad planning I know)

    Looks like stuff for next season will have to wait until the season
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  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    morite wrote:
    30 air cylinders £16.00


    Expecting problems ? :lol:
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  • morite
    morite Posts: 28
    No just buy them in bulk, they are about £1.50 each or 30 for £16.00.

    Makes sense as I then save money for the zipp404 fund
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  • skerto
    skerto Posts: 6
    Been spending loads recently replacing kit after being rear ended by a van travelling at 70mph!!

    Altura Waterproof Jacket,
    USE Exposure Race front light,
    Campag bibtights
    Specialized FSR Comp.
    Specialized comp. MTB shoes
    DHB base layer
    Smart rear LED
    Altura baggies
    Endura overshoes

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