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

AndyManc

This should keep me busy this winter .



http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Park_Tools_Big_Blue_Book_of_Bicycle_Repair_-_Volume_II/5360037840/


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purple rain

M520's
M076's

Got em yesterday, tried for the first time this mornings commute and feel good!

ride_whenever

iclestu wrote:

ride_whenever wrote:

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in red.

urm.... forgive my ignorance..... what is it!?

Singlespeed kit for my xc bike, with neat little guides to keep the chain straight, i thought it'll look rather nice on my completely white bike....

teticio

dinotte 400L

got to try out these babies this morning on my ride in and, without exagerating, i could see BETTER in the dark with them on than in the daytime. was able to avoid all the hidden ditches i normally run into. if they were much brighter i think i'd get complaints. great build quality and superfast delivery from the states. not that cheap but hey, you pays yer money...[/img]

biondino

I was cycling towards a dude with a very bright front bike light the other day, and *just* managed to tell that he was indicating, though the light was so bright it was almost impossible to make him out at all. This could be a serious danger.

AndyManc

teticio wrote:

dinotte 400L

got to try out these babies this morning on my ride in and, without exagerating, i could see BETTER in the dark with them on than in the daytime.

I've told you a MILLION times ... stop exaggerating :P

Did you have to pay any import tax :?:


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Fireblade96

Very, very boring and restrained low-budget MTB fettling stuff:
to replace the one I stupidly lost
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I'm really struggling with the urge to get a new frame as well though....but it doesn't fit well with my need to reduce my expenditure !

pastryboy

Went to evans at lunch time and picked up a few bits:



I like these - they're more comfortable than the dhb ones I have.



For the MTB after the recent weather.



Got this in a different design to try and avoid cold air/runny nose syndrome which is quite annoying at the moment. Pricey for what it is but I like it a lot as it can cover as much or as little as you want - I also like the idea o hiding my face so people can only see my evil eyes.



These for my ankles since I don't have wheel/pedal reflectors.

itboffin

Castelli bib shorts because I was chatting with this bloke who works for Castelli last night and he told me ....

itboffin

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid

always_tyred

biondino wrote:

I was cycling towards a dude with a very bright front bike light the other day, and *just* managed to tell that he was indicating, though the light was so bright it was almost impossible to make him out at all. This could be a serious danger.

If its angled right, it shouldn't be a problem. If you ever actually need to use one to see where you are going, you have to angle it right.

Just like a car headlight - look into the bean of one of those and you can't see a the indicators either.

But I personally do worry about people seeing hand signals of mine at night. I tend to assume they haven't. One for another thread perhaps.

always_tyred

itboffin wrote:

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid

Spoke Lost in Thought.

AndyManc

itboffin wrote:

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid

2 x disco lights ordered


Video of them in action http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBATBxFgwd8&feature=related

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hillclimbingnut

itboffin wrote:

Castelli bib shorts because I was chatting with this bloke who works for Castelli last night and he told me ....

These "TOP" bib shorts from Santinii are the ones I am getting next as I have found a good retailer that sells them at a VERY reasonable price. £45 to be exact. This is the site

And here is the picture

cjcp

Not a purchase but did receive an allen key set with this month's C+.

@pastryboy - i've got one of those face/neck warmer things. Invaluable in cold weather.

teticio

AndyManc wrote:

teticio wrote:

dinotte 400L

got to try out these babies this morning on my ride in and, without exagerating, i could see BETTER in the dark with them on than in the daytime.

I've told you a MILLION times ... stop exaggerating :P

Did you have to pay any import tax :?:


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nope. no hidden costs. and they threw in some different lenses (for wider, less intense beams) for free.

regarding danger... i don't agree.... as long as it is angled correctly you don't blind anyone. its less powerful than a car headlight (but not by much!). anyway, most of my commute is through forest trails and i'm lucky (or unlucky) to see anyone on my route.

rolf_f

hillclimbingnut wrote:

These "TOP" bib shorts from Santinii are the ones I am getting next as I have found a good retailer that sells them at a VERY reasonable price. £45 to be exact. This is the site

Nope! You can't claim 'to have found a good retailer' when that retailer is Prendas. Prendas is a forum institution. Now go and buy yourself some of their lovely retro jerseys and caps.

AndyManc

This ................



http://www.parker-international.co.uk/13131/Smart-Lunar-35-Lux-Front-Light.html

and this , I have got two other Buffs ...... somewhere :roll: , but I need one now



http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_Buff/5360032136/

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Oddjob62

Got one of these


http://www.pedalconsumption.com/files/a ... pouch.html

Perfect size for the essentials

Matt the Tester

got some lovely lights which i don't know the name of=p

stuarthop

Exposure Maxx D. It better be good.

Maxx D

philbill1973

pastryboy wrote:

Heads up - just seen that wiggle have been added to quidco.

5% cashback on everything except bikes and frames (1 & 2% for those)

Quite annoying I've not got much left to buy from them but good to know. If you don't know what quidco is then look it up, definitely worth having if you shop online a lot.

I love you, didn't realise they were there, Thank you !

Stuey01

Oddjob62 wrote:

Got one of these


http://www.pedalconsumption.com/files/a ... pouch.html

Perfect size for the essentials

nice bumbag.

facemunk

got a Carradice bag and one of these: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Carra ... 360044720/

and I can frankly say it is the sh1tt3st piece of kit I have ever had the displeasure of using.

Every bump, and I mean *every* and the thing flew off the back and into my rear wheel. slow slow slow and irritating beyond belief all the way home.

lost_in_thought

Always Tyred wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Buy buy buy http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=A0416

I have these there's super visible and these are half what I paid

Spoke Lost in Thought.

I have these... they are good.

moonio

I got some too
you lot are evil

cjcp

Lights. Loads of lights.
2 x Smart Polaris II Lightset - 7 LED Rear - 3 LED Front - 7 LED Rear
2 Smart 3 LED Kidney Rear Light - 3 LED

And:

2 x Michelin Cyclo Cross Mud 2 - 700 x 30 Folding Black
1 Brand-X Brake Cable Finishing Kit - 12 Donuts - 4 Crimps
1 Lizard Skins Clear Frame Patches - Pack 6 Patches

biondino

Descente Intermezzo L/S jacket:

vorsprung

144 sapim race spokes to build a couple of wheels with
another pair of overshoes
a new marathon plus as the rear on the single speed is very worn after 5000 miles

chopperHarris

Stuff for the MTB

XT shifters
XT rapid rise rear mech
HG93 chain
Star fangled nut to replace the shagged one i currently have

Going shopping at lunch time for a new base layer or two, was chilly this morning!