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

itboffin

MonkeyMonster wrote:

Sealskins are rather weird... Like wearing loose neoprene socks. Nice and warm though.

and not waterproof as claimed :evil:

itboffin

A new track pump same as before and much specialized therminal clothing MUCH! which I tried out today, toasty i'm determined to be warm this winter.

jonginge

itboffin wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

I may, I stress may, have gone too far:

Okay laddie now where did you get them from "I HEART THEM"

WANT WANT WANT

PBK. Here's a linkee: http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C0794

Should probably mention I've also ordered the Fusione LS jersey in red/white...
Quite tempted by the diluvio gloves...

LazyBoycp

JonGinge wrote:

itboffin wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

I may, I stress may, have gone too far:

Okay laddie now where did you get them from "I HEART THEM"

WANT WANT WANT

PBK. Here's a linkee: http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C0794

Should probably mention I've also ordered the Fusione LS jersey in red/white...
Quite tempted by the diluvio gloves...

Mmm, very nice. Appropriate name too...

Main Entry: 1narcisista
Function: adjective
Language: Spanish [and Italian, presumably]
: narcissistic



I'm thinking about getting the Diluvio gloves too. However, their website emphasises that, as well as being water/windproof, they are not breathable at all, so I'm trying to decide if having my hands stew in their own sweat is worth it if it guarantees that they're warm![/i]

jonginge

LazyBoycp wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

itboffin wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

I may, I stress may, have gone too far:

Okay laddie now where did you get them from "I HEART THEM"

WANT WANT WANT

PBK. Here's a linkee: http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C0794

Should probably mention I've also ordered the Fusione LS jersey in red/white...
Quite tempted by the diluvio gloves...

Mmm, very nice. Appropriate name too...

Main Entry: 1narcisista
Function: adjective
Language: Spanish [and Italian, presumably]
: narcissistic



I'm thinking about getting the Diluvio gloves too. However, their website emphasises that, as well as being water/windproof, they are not breathable at all, so I'm trying to decide if having my hands stew in their own sweat is worth it if it guarantees that they're warm![/i]

Yeah, had a laugh at the name the other week when I saw the armwarmers. Well and truly hoist by my own petard now, eh?

I used to get cold hands and feet so I have plenty many winter gloves. Can't have too many and, to a certain extent, I view them as consumable items. That said, it was only for a couple of weeks last year that I needed, on the commute, more than my castelli nanos. On the Hell of the Ashdown sportive (the day it started snowing in the SE) I had castelli max dues and was glad of them...

stuaff

biondino wrote:

Kurako wrote:

Got a new bike

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/uni ... e-ec019616

Lovely - and it doesn't half look like a Focus! Any connection?

Yup, see here: http://www.wiggleblog.com/2006/11/24/un ... ow-online/

stuaff

cjcp wrote:

Yeah, that looks nice. Good buy!

+1. Lovely bit of kit.

stuaff

As for me, latest acquisitions:
Two of these http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A1326
Plus: http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0502
And last but definitely not least: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 593wt_1128

Wallace1492

itboffin wrote:

MonkeyMonster wrote:

Sealskins are rather weird... Like wearing loose neoprene socks. Nice and warm though.

and not waterproof as claimed :evil:

I have found Sealskin socks to be extremely waterproof.

Specialized Needs

Wallace1492 wrote:

itboffin wrote:

MonkeyMonster wrote:

Sealskins are rather weird... Like wearing loose neoprene socks. Nice and warm though.

and not waterproof as claimed :evil:

I have found Sealskin socks to be extremely waterproof.

He probably punctured them :roll:

MonkeyMonster

duncedunce wrote:

Wallace1492 wrote:

itboffin wrote:

MonkeyMonster wrote:

Sealskins are rather weird... Like wearing loose neoprene socks. Nice and warm though.

and not waterproof as claimed :evil:

I have found Sealskin socks to be extremely waterproof.

He probably punctured them :roll:

mickbrown

These


and these



And then because I couldn't get on with the above these

_Brun_

I'm hoping these Swrve water & wind repellent 3/4s will do the job when it's not quite raining enough for waterproofs...

MonkeyMonster

Hmmm tahoe's...

Any good?

edit - Shimano M076 MTB SPD are lookingquite cheap on crc atm - anyone tried em?

The Hedgehog

StuAff wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Yeah, that looks nice. Good buy!

+1. Lovely bit of kit.

cheers

DevUK

Just ordered an XT M770 front mech for my MTB commuter and some SKS commuter mudguards for it. I recently ditched my front suspension forks for rigids so figured I'd get some guards, what with the changing season and all.

Also bought a Smart light set. I have a rear 1/2 watt Smart light and saw it was on sale at wiggle for £10.99. I then noticed the front and rear set was only £14 so figured £3 for a half decent front light can't be bad

rolf_f

Dry shoes and socks for me today 8)

redddraggon

From Probikekit

mattward1979

does this count?

redvee

mattward1979 wrote:

does this count?

No. Buying a bike doesn't count but the component parts do. Try again but with the parts that make the bike

AndyManc

It's fecking p******* down ... so ...



On sale

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/altura/night-vision-over-trousers-ec011090


.

always_tyred

:oops: :oops: :oops:

jonginge

Always Tyred wrote:

:oops: :oops: :oops:

Paging Rapha, paging Rapha: you've done a commuting suit, how about pinstripe legwarmers aimed at the city slicker...

always_tyred

What you can't see from that picture is that the fabric is white on the inside, with a layer of black fibres outside. The idea is that the stretch causes the fabric to have slightly different tone as the outer black weave is stretched.

I think that I may look like a pillock wearing them. (this does not require an answer)

biondino

Hi guys,

Further to my request about greasing pedals, here is a pic of the cap on the end of the pedal, which (I presume) you remove for servicing. Not only are the bearings not sealed, but they are not greased either by the rough, ticky feeling when you turn the spindle.



So, my question - how the hell do you get it off? It's wider than the spanners I've got, but even if I had the right shape one I wouldn't put money on being able to open it. Help?

mattward1979

redvee wrote:

mattward1979 wrote:

does this count?

No. Buying a bike doesn't count but the component parts do. Try again but with the parts that make the bike

aww just got owned =(

2 weeks time ill have full lycra+padding MTB shoes + SPD cleats and Gatorskin tires!

Guess I need to save and keep quiet till then

redvee

biondino wrote:

So, my question - how the hell do you get it off? It's wider than the spanners I've got, but even if I had the right shape one I wouldn't put money on being able to open it. Help?

You can buy a tool for the job http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main ... ts_id=2928

or try with some pliers as described here

http://www.bikeforums.net/archive/index ... 71374.html

always_tyred

I don't know, but I would guess that the cap rotates relative to the pedal cage and unscrews. Personally, I'd protect the finish somehow and take to it with a pair of mole grips (gently, sort of).

Have you rtfm'd?

snellgrove

Well, hoping this one fits. Ordered in XS :shock: (I am weeny though!) well aware that Castelli clothing is tiny as well. My 2XU base layer has skin-tight forearms, but too baggy elsewhere. Wiggle didn't stock the XS... don't know why I didn't send it back in the end. Still comfy I guess, lovely material.

Anyone know of any winter overshoes for MTB shoes (i.e. non road SPDs)

itboffin

snellgrove wrote:

Well, hoping this one fits. Ordered in XS :shock: (I am weeny though!) well aware that Castelli clothing is tiny as well. My 2XU base layer has skin-tight forearms, but too baggy elsewhere. Wiggle didn't stock the XS... don't know why I didn't send it back in the end. Still comfy I guess, lovely material.

Anyone know of any winter overshoes for MTB shoes (i.e. non road SPDs)

You do realise that picture is to scale :P

Chapeau in you brand selection, may all your battles be victorious