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  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Wrath Rob wrote:
    Back on topic ;)

    Sportpursuit have a load of autumn cycling stuff on at the moment. I almost bought some Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier tights for £50 but then remembered I've got a couple of pairs of winter tights already. Got the Lobster gloves instead. They've also got Kask helmets, loads of other gloves and some team kit, if that's your thing. Referal link here, or just go to sportpursuit.com

    Sorely tempted by the bibs, but I'm not 100% convinced this version has a pad.
  • dulwichiron
    dulwichiron Posts: 86
    Abus Bordo Granit Gold rated lock £60.

    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_282253
  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Wrath Rob wrote:
    Back on topic ;)

    Sportpursuit have a load of autumn cycling stuff on at the moment. I almost bought some Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier tights for £50 but then remembered I've got a couple of pairs of winter tights already. Got the Lobster gloves instead. They've also got Kask helmets, loads of other gloves and some team kit, if that's your thing. Referal link here, or just go to sportpursuit.com

    Sorely tempted by the bibs, but I'm not 100% convinced this version has a pad.
    Better without a pad as you can wear shorts underneath them and then just change the shorts every day.
    FCN3: Titanium Qoroz.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,973
    I appreciate the negative views on Mavic, and the potential for issues with them coming from Germany, but given the saving I have decided it is worth the comparitive gamble - I'm generally pretty light on my wheels, and as I have several bikes mileage is not going to be stellar, so hopefully there will be no issues.
    Placed the order tonight, once I have confirmation will cancel the Zondas.
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
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    Scott CR1 SL 12
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    Scott Foil 18
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Wrath Rob wrote:
    Back on topic ;)

    Sportpursuit have a load of autumn cycling stuff on at the moment. I almost bought some Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier tights for £50 but then remembered I've got a couple of pairs of winter tights already. Got the Lobster gloves instead. They've also got Kask helmets, loads of other gloves and some team kit, if that's your thing. Referal link here, or just go to sportpursuit.com

    Consider yourself referred! Not that I'm buying owt mind! :lol:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • patrickf
    patrickf Posts: 536
    Rolf F wrote:
    Wrath Rob wrote:
    Back on topic ;)

    Sportpursuit have a load of autumn cycling stuff on at the moment. I almost bought some Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier tights for £50 but then remembered I've got a couple of pairs of winter tights already. Got the Lobster gloves instead. They've also got Kask helmets, loads of other gloves and some team kit, if that's your thing. Referal link here, or just go to sportpursuit.com

    Consider yourself referred! Not that I'm buying owt mind! :lol:
    He gets nowt if don't buy owt :lol:
  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    Ian.B wrote:
    DrLex wrote:
    A colleague has asked me about dynamo hubs and I recall someone recently posted a link from one of the German sites that was a pre-built basic Shimano hub & rim - any pointers? Can't find anything on bike-discount or rosebikes.
    Can't help with the link you mention, but there was a good article in the CTC magazine about dynamo hubs not so long ago, here:
    http://www.ctc.org.uk/sites/default/files/file_public/feature-hub-dynamos.pdf
    Rose have some here: http://www.rosebikes.com/products/bike- ... r_products
    https://gibworth.mypixieset.com
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    patrickf wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    Wrath Rob wrote:
    Back on topic ;)

    Sportpursuit have a load of autumn cycling stuff on at the moment. I almost bought some Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier tights for £50 but then remembered I've got a couple of pairs of winter tights already. Got the Lobster gloves instead. They've also got Kask helmets, loads of other gloves and some team kit, if that's your thing. Referal link here, or just go to sportpursuit.com

    Consider yourself referred! Not that I'm buying owt mind! :lol:
    He gets nowt if don't buy owt :lol:

    Looks like he gets nowt then for now! :( He needs to tell em to put some better stuff on!
    Faster than a tent.......
  • adam0bmx0
    adam0bmx0 Posts: 263
    Hump backpack covers, very cheap!

    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... 82253#tab1

    and

    http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_282253

    :)
    If the bar ain't bending, you're just pretending
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    thegibdog wrote:
    Rose have some here: http://www.rosebikes.com/products/bike- ... _products[

    A-ha - thanks! This one looks a billy bargain.
    Ian.B wrote:
    Can't help with the link you mention, but there was a good article in the CTC magazine about dynamo hubs not so long ago, here:
    http://www.ctc.org.uk/sites/default/files/file_public/feature-hub-dynamos.pdf
    And thanks to you, Ian - interesting read. Did fancy a hand-built on an SP hub next time.
    Location: ciderspace
  • bails87
    bails87 Posts: 12,998
    Spa cycles also do good value dynamo builds, and they phone you up to tell you they've finished building it and put it in the post.
    MTB/CX

    "As I said last time, it won't happen again."
  • jockywilson
    jockywilson Posts: 89
    I bought the DH3N-80/Mavic A319 rim a few weeks ago from Rose Bikes (and posted on here) - better value than you'll get anywhere in the UK. Only issue would be if you want to run < 28mm tyres as the rims for 28mm and above.

    Can't say it feels noticibly lighter than the Spa cycles DH3N-72 that I bought a few years ago, but it is £50 cheaper and shinier. Will get round to replacing the rim on the DH3N-72 so I'll have two winter bikes (fixed and geared) with dynamo hubs.
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    What lights do you run with these dynamo hubs...
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

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    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Just out of interest, why would anyone use a dynamo hub anymore? Front lights are cheap, powerful, easy to recharge and light.
  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Wrath Rob wrote:
    Back on topic ;)

    Sportpursuit have a load of autumn cycling stuff on at the moment. I almost bought some Pearl Izumi Elite Barrier tights for £50 but then remembered I've got a couple of pairs of winter tights already. Got the Lobster gloves instead. They've also got Kask helmets, loads of other gloves and some team kit, if that's your thing. Referal link here, or just go to sportpursuit.com

    Sorely tempted by the bibs, but I'm not 100% convinced this version has a pad.

    Had a message back from Sportpursuit to say that they are the unpadded version, which I don't fancy. Shame!
  • jockywilson
    jockywilson Posts: 89
    I've got one of these:

    http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/b--m ... aid:457434

    Which is excellent - daylight running lights, Standlight, auto on/off. Great spread of light and more than enough for unlit country lanes without blinding oncoming traffic.

    And also one of these:

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dynamo-Front-Li ... B0043SK92E

    Which is pretty poor - no standlight, almost acts like a strobe light until you get to 10-12 miles per hour, so it's very much to be seen with rather than to light up the road ahead. It's only used round the city so that's OK for me.
  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Just out of interest, why would anyone use a dynamo hub anymore? Front lights are cheap, powerful, easy to recharge and light.

    They compliment beards.
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    rubertoe wrote:
    What lights do you run with these dynamo hubs...

    On the Pompetamine, I run the Philips saferide on the front brake mount and a B&M seculite on the rear 'guard.

    essex-commuter wrote:
    They compliment beards.

    Well, winter is coming and it saves on a buff...
    Location: ciderspace
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks - a PAIR for £27.50 at Merlin (less than half price).

    I've not tried the slicks but the standard (slightly waffle patterned at the edges - why?) tyres are my commuting (and pretty much everything else) favourites and the best price for these is usually around £34 a pair.
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    meanredspider wrote:
    Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks - a PAIR for £27.50 at Merlin (less than half price).

    I've not tried the slicks but the standard (slightly waffle patterned at the edges - why?) tyres are my commuting (and pretty much everything else) favourites and the best price for these is usually around £34 a pair.

    All year round commuting tyres? And are these basically the same? Looking to try an alternative to the Durano S that doesn't leave a trail of casing cord behind it.........
    Faster than a tent.......
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    essex-commuter wrote:
    Jonny_Trousers wrote:
    Just out of interest, why would anyone use a dynamo hub anymore? Front lights are cheap, powerful, easy to recharge and light.

    They compliment beards.

    Plus also I believe they can be used to power GPS units if you are doing a long ride.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • tincaman
    tincaman Posts: 508
    meanredspider wrote:
    Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks - a PAIR for £27.50 at Merlin (less than half price).

    I've not tried the slicks but the standard (slightly waffle patterned at the edges - why?) tyres are my commuting (and pretty much everything else) favourites and the best price for these is usually around £34 a pair.

    Can't find them ,sure you don't mean the Zaffiro pro?
  • tincaman
    tincaman Posts: 508
    Found them
    http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/tyres-tubes/road-tyres-tubes/vittoria-road-tyres/vittoria-rubino-pro-slick-clincher-tyres-pair.html
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Rolf F wrote:
    meanredspider wrote:
    Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks - a PAIR for £27.50 at Merlin (less than half price).

    I've not tried the slicks but the standard (slightly waffle patterned at the edges - why?) tyres are my commuting (and pretty much everything else) favourites and the best price for these is usually around £34 a pair.

    All year round commuting tyres? And are these basically the same? Looking to try an alternative to the Durano S that doesn't leave a trail of casing cord behind it.........

    Yes - all year. The Pros I use almost never puncture (except big shards of bottle glass). I've never really understood why the slicks are more expensive.
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    meanredspider wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    meanredspider wrote:
    Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks - a PAIR for £27.50 at Merlin (less than half price).

    I've not tried the slicks but the standard (slightly waffle patterned at the edges - why?) tyres are my commuting (and pretty much everything else) favourites and the best price for these is usually around £34 a pair.

    All year round commuting tyres? And are these basically the same? Looking to try an alternative to the Durano S that doesn't leave a trail of casing cord behind it.........

    Yes - all year. The Pros I use almost never puncture (except big shards of bottle glass). I've never really understood why the slicks are more expensive.

    Thanks for the info MRS. Tyres duly ordered! The Schwalbes have a good mileage left in them I think but I always like a spare set to hand. I just hope they are a larger diameter than the Vittoria Open Corsas I have which are impossible to put on Campag Neutrons (due to the shallow rim depth).
    Faster than a tent.......
  • jotko
    jotko Posts: 457
    Done just over 2000 miles on my Rubino Pros on all sorts of crappy surfaces and am yet to have a puncture.
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  • MisterMuncher
    MisterMuncher Posts: 1,302
    +1 On that. 1000 miles minimum on Rubino Pros, only puncture due to a four inch nail.
  • MisterMuncher
    MisterMuncher Posts: 1,302
    +1 On that. 1000 miles minimum on Rubino Pros, only puncture due to a four inch nail.
  • essex-commuter
    essex-commuter Posts: 2,188
    Rutland Cycles have good deals on Exposure lights

    Joystick was £165 now £116
    Toro Mk4 was £290 now £200
    Six Pack was £425 now £280
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    essex-commuter wrote:
    Rutland Cycles have good deals on Exposure lights

    Joystick was £165 now £116
    Toro Mk4 was £290 now £200
    Six Pack was £425 now £280

    Thanks - also have good discounts on Union 34 clothing; taken a punt on a pair of trousers for £20, but expecting more dare2b than rapha.
    Location: ciderspace

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