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

redvee

itboffin wrote:

snap I just bought a pair of those bib shorts go team GB

Can't see any pockets for puncture outfits

sarajoy

itboffin wrote:

sarajoy wrote:

A pair of these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0244315006

Someone pointed out I will be such a Union Jackass while wearing them!

Now please tell me/us you wont be wearing underwear underneath those will you
good purchase BTW

Well the dummy in the pic is clearly wearing boxers

fossyant - you'd buy them if your only other alternative costed upwards of £50
£15, bargain! Will be wearing them under baggies anyway

Roastie

For The Pig:
- New freewheel. Yep, it takes a freewheel rather than a cassette. Opted for a plated Sunrace 13-24 mostly because all the Shimano options came with a only a 14 minimum smallest sprocket. Surprisingly ddifficult to find anything half decent in the freewheel department.
- 68-110mm UN26 Square Taper BB - only £8 from CRC - will be more than adequate for The Pig
- Shimano Deore Brake cable (to replace the corroded and sticking rear).

I also added 2x Conti Cross tubes to the order - one of the "Tour" tubes I had failed at the valve stem, figure I may as well replace both with the lighter race version. That said, I am beginning to feel doubtful if i will be able to race this weekend.

cjcp

flamite wrote:

oops girlfriend is going to go nuts....

Nice. 8)

biondino

My MKS Sylvan track pedals arrived. As someone pointed out, they're not well sealed, but I'd like to be able to ride in the wet over the winter. Is there any way, with grease say, that I can apply a more or less effective "seal" to keep them going as long as possible? And when they do need servicing, will it be easy to do so myself?

always_tyred

biondino wrote:

My MKS Sylvan track pedals arrived. As someone pointed out, they're not well sealed, but I'd like to be able to ride in the wet over the winter. Is there any way, with grease say, that I can apply a more or less effective "seal" to keep them going as long as possible? And when they do need servicing, will it be easy to do so myself?

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... edal-10211
Looks like they are fully serviceable.

artaxerxes

USB rechargeable front light from Halfords for the bargain price of £5.
I think these are made by SMART.

biondino

Always Tyred wrote:

biondino wrote:

My MKS Sylvan track pedals arrived. As someone pointed out, they're not well sealed, but I'd like to be able to ride in the wet over the winter. Is there any way, with grease say, that I can apply a more or less effective "seal" to keep them going as long as possible? And when they do need servicing, will it be easy to do so myself?

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... edal-10211
Looks like they are fully serviceable.

"Classic pedal for luddites and trendies alike" - they know me so well! Thanks AT.

bigmat

Roastie wrote:

For The Pig:
- New freewheel. Yep, it takes a freewheel rather than a cassette. Opted for a plated Sunrace 13-24 mostly because all the Shimano options came with a only a 14 minimum smallest sprocket. Surprisingly ddifficult to find anything half decent in the freewheel department.
- 68-110mm UN26 Square Taper BB - only £8 from CRC - will be more than adequate for The Pig
- Shimano Deore Brake cable (to replace the corroded and sticking rear).

I also added 2x Conti Cross tubes to the order - one of the "Tour" tubes I had failed at the valve stem, figure I may as well replace both with the lighter race version. That said, I am beginning to feel doubtful if i will be able to race this weekend.

What speed is the drivetrain? I have a spare 7-speed freewheel that I mistakenly bought before realising that my MTB computer (the "iron horse" - no dissimilar to the pig by the look of it) has a 7-speed cassette - very odd, didn't even realise they existed. I think its 11-28.

Clever Pun

Here's a quick question for you purchase hungry people

Would you buy second hand cycle shorts?

Was discussing this with a mate and he seemed fine with the idea, I'm not entirely convinced

ride_whenever

would you buy second hand jock straps?

always_tyred

ride_whenever wrote:

would you buy second hand jock straps?

How much are you selling them for?

Clever Pun

ride_whenever wrote:

would you buy second hand jock straps?

I don't wear them so no... but no anyways

ride_whenever

so don't buy second hand cycling shorts...

Clever Pun

ride_whenever wrote:

so don't buy second hand cycling shorts...

what would you have said if I mentioned I was wearing some now?

ride_whenever

each to his own. I wouldn't but you're welcome to...


I suppose it depends who you're getting them from.

O'Day

Roastie

MatHammond wrote:

Roastie wrote:

For The Pig:
- New freewheel. Yep, it takes a freewheel rather than a cassette. Opted for a plated Sunrace 13-24 mostly because all the Shimano options came with a only a 14 minimum smallest sprocket. Surprisingly ddifficult to find anything half decent in the freewheel department.
- 68-110mm UN26 Square Taper BB - only £8 from CRC - will be more than adequate for The Pig
- Shimano Deore Brake cable (to replace the corroded and sticking rear).

I also added 2x Conti Cross tubes to the order - one of the "Tour" tubes I had failed at the valve stem, figure I may as well replace both with the lighter race version. That said, I am beginning to feel doubtful if i will be able to race this weekend.

What speed is the drivetrain? I have a spare 7-speed freewheel that I mistakenly bought before realising that my MTB computer (the "iron horse" - no dissimilar to the pig by the look of it) has a 7-speed cassette - very odd, didn't even realise they existed. I think its 11-28.

Yup, 7-speed. I'd be interested in taking that freewheel off your hands (for fair compensation, of course) if it indeed has an 11T smallest sprocket.

MrChuck

A new Fire XC Pro 2.1 tyre- red to match the current one

biondino

Clever Pun wrote:

Here's a quick question for you purchase hungry people

Would you buy second hand cycle shorts?

Was discussing this with a mate and he seemed fine with the idea, I'm not entirely convinced

If they were an excellent bargain, yes, I think so. Properly washed there should be no difference really.

AndyManc

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Altura_Night_Vision_Bib_Tights/5360044961/


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biondino

AndyManc wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Altura_Night_Vision_Bib_Tights/5360044961/


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This picture freaks me out.

itboffin

biondino wrote:

AndyManc wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Altura_Night_Vision_Bib_Tights/5360044961/


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This picture freaks me out.

Invisible man goes cycling

biondino

Invisible lycra zombies dancing, more like.

NGale

new bar grips today so that I could finally fit my bar ends, still a few adjustments to make in order to make sure the end caps fit properly (after having to cut them off the grips to get the ends on) and stay put.

Also some of that fancy hi viz black tape...photos to follow

redvee

NGale wrote:

(after having to cut them off the grips to get the ends on)

If you can slide the grips onto the bars more there is no need for any cutting tools, just a hammer. Hit the end of the bars where the grips are and the holes will cut themselves and perfectly round.

NGale

redvee wrote:

NGale wrote:

(after having to cut them off the grips to get the ends on)

If you can slide the grips onto the bars more there is no need for any cutting tools, just a hammer. Hit the end of the bars where the grips are and the holes will cut themselves and perfectly round.

ahhh all done now. I did try the hammer thing, but wouldn't work so the craft knife came in useful

Looks half tidy if I say so myself


additional wiggle orders (damn you!) Oigo messenger bag and Blackburn Flea front light (on account of some bastard nicking my light last night :evil: )

CdrJake

Assos F1 Uno bib shorts
New RN long sleeve jersey for the winter months
RN overshoes
Speedplay pedals (the last pair were stolen from my bike on base :evil: )

New shoes and a cyclo cross bike are on the cards for next month.

AndyManc

Is there a Back Light Addiction Syndrome Trust ? B.L.A.S.T , if not, there fecking well should be

Anyhoo :roll:

I bought the LD1000 three or four years ago, I was so impressed (no, I did'nt buy the company) then, Wiggle claim the new version is 80% brighter, well, I had no alternative but to put it to the test . :oops:




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http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Cateye_TL_LD1100_Rear_Light/5360025767/



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cjcp

A Tektro front brake cable hanger

Replacement Transfil cables and outers (cheaper than Shimano) and some spares for when I make a mess of them.

A Cateye Vetra wireless for the Good Lady's Trikidoo