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julianhj

I'm after a bit of advice having picked up my new Cube Ltd Race at the weekend. I don't mind admitting that I'm a little out of touch about what's good and what isn't in terms of accessories, so I'd appreciate any recommendations for the following:

1) Track pump - preferably under £30

2) Shock pump (as above)

3) Rear light - currently considering a Cateye TL-LD 610 for £16.50

4) SPDs - lining up the Shimano M520s for £20

5) Stand - the type that hold the rear wheel

6) Water bottle cage - or is Camelbak the way to go these days?

7) Helmet - got the Giro Xen in my sights...

Thanks in advance...

jairaj

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1) Track pump - preferably under £30
Try something from the Topeak joe blow range. usually good pumps.

2) Shock pump (as above)
i've only tried a rock shox one. was very nice, had a valve to stop air leaking as you attached or removed the hose and a button to let air out and fine tune the pressure

3) Rear light - currently considering a Cateye TL-LD 610 for £16.50
I've got a smart 3w thingy very bright and got ot for ~£6 I'd pre fer to have 2or3 of these.

4) SPDs - lining up the Shimano M520s for £20
good entry level pedal I have a set and they work fine

5) Stand - the type that hold the rear wheel
No idea sorry.

6) Water bottle cage - or is Camelbak the way to go these days?
I prefer hydration packs but depends on personal taste.

7) Helmet - got the Giro Xen in my sights...
make sure you try it on and check its comfortable

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*AL*

1) Track pump - Topeak Joe Blow

2) Shock pump - Specialized Future Shock Pump

4) SPDs - Shimano XTR (the best, fit and forget)

6) Water bottle cage - Camelbak Mule (2010) 3ltr bladder and enough room for a day's kit.

7) Helmet - Spesh S-Works is currently in my sights, light as a feather and excellent for cooling.

All budget dependant, obviously.

blu3cat

julianhj wrote:

5) Stand - the type that hold the rear wheel

Thanks in advance...

I have one of these, works a treat and fairly cheap.
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLqrymode.a4p?f%5FProductID=8834&f%5FSupersetQRY=C288&f%5FSortOrderID=1&f%5Fbct=c003154c003136c003545

Mr Wu

julianhj wrote:

6) Water bottle cage - or is Camelbak the way to go these days?
If you dont want to spend mega money on a camelback get yourself to your local costco and have a look at the High Sierra back pack,
Comes complete with a bladder 2ltr.
3 seperate compartments.
Big one for jackets/tyres/tubes etc
Medium one for tools pumps etc.
Small one for phones/cash/Rohypnol/handcuffs

7) Helmet - got the Giro Xen in my sights...
Again, if on budget, check out either the Giro Hex or Giro Phase (I have the phase, excellent helmet, good venting etc)

Thanks in advance...

armymankin

julianhj wrote:

5) Stand - the type that hold the rear wheel

have a look here http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12697997&highlight=
i am simply using KF L-Foot Design Work/Display Stand, so far not too much of a problem. it allows you to do some basic maintainence, like chain cleaning, gear adjustment...etc