Last thing you bought

ohara227
ohara227 Posts: 225
edited September 2011 in The bottom bracket
Im sure this has been done before, but post fif you fancy:

Last bike thing you bought -
Why -
Did you really need it? -
Any good?

To get us started:

Last bike thing you bought - Cateye HL EL220 Front Light
Why - My other light is too focused, this has a wider beam
Did you really need it? - Yeah, plan to ride more at nights
Any good? - Initially yes, not rode it yet but in a dark room seems good. One thing is the battery compartment aint the best but it keeps its size down...
'The hills are alive with the sounds of panting'

Rides:

MTB - Giant 2008 Trance X2
Road - Giant 2010 Defy 2
Hybrid - Giant Escape 2011 City 2
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  • anto164
    anto164 Posts: 3,500
    Last thing i bought?

    Last thing - a new set of handlebars for the MTB
    Why - Because i crashed from 15' up and don't know how the bike landed, or what the forces on the bars were. As you can't see fatigue in ally bars, i decided to replace.
    Did i really need it? - More of a safety issue and i value my front teeth, so i'd say yeah.
    Any good - Yet to test, but the car park test feels good.
  • shouldbeinbed
    shouldbeinbed Posts: 2,660
    An abus wall anchor.

    Given my eldest my Revolution CX bike as a commuter & he's not got room in his flat so its discreetly locked up on his landing bit
  • OffTheBackAdam
    OffTheBackAdam Posts: 1,869
    Pair of tyres
    Yes, others were worn out
    Kept the rims off the road!
    Remember that you are an Englishman and thus have won first prize in the lottery of life.
  • RowCycle
    RowCycle Posts: 367
    Last bike thing you bought - some new bar tape
    Why - as when I took the last one off it ripped apart
    Did you really need it? - yes
  • nevman
    nevman Posts: 1,611
    Last bike thing you bought - Pair of Northwave Fahrenheit boots
    Why - Winters coming and if its like the last Im going to need them
    Did you really need it? - Yes to keep riding in the cold,brrr.
    Any good? Dont know yet but they are cosy round the house.
    Whats the solution? Just pedal faster you baby.

    Summer B,man Team Carbon LE#222
    Winter Alan Top Cross
    All rounder Spec. Allez.
  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    Last bike thing you bought - Pro Stealth Evo Bar / Stem combo
    Why - Professional bike fit found I needed a shorter stem, Standard bars that came fitted to my bike weren't to my liking anyway
    Did you really need it? - Yes, i NEED every single bike related purchase regardless. This one needed to get bike fit right and for somewhere to put my new Campag Ergo levers.
    Any good? Dont know yet - i'm injured so cant ride. Look amazing though so the bike is living in the kitchen.
  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    Last bike thing you bought - 2 SwissStop Flash Brake Pads - Full Cartridge
    Why? - Mountain descents coming up and I like to stop!
    Did you really need it? - Yes, the old pads are on the way out.
    Any good? - Not sure, never used them before. Apparantly great in wet conditions (hopefully it stays dry) and kinder to my rims.
  • MattC59
    MattC59 Posts: 5,408
    Santini long sleeved jersey.
    Cause I wanted it.
    probably.
    seems to be.
    Science adjusts it’s beliefs based on what’s observed.
    Faith is the denial of observation so that Belief can be preserved
  • rogz
    rogz Posts: 14
    SKS Bluemel mudguards for my commuter.

    Yes, they are good.

    Do I need them. Seriously?
  • t.m.h.n.e.t
    t.m.h.n.e.t Posts: 2,265
    Last bike thing you bought - Cateye light set (don't know model)
    Why - No lights on Spesh and wanted to commute to work
    Did you really need it? - Yeah, plan to ride more at nights
    Any good? - Yes but I don't like riding in darkness
  • pottssteve
    pottssteve Posts: 4,069
    Arm warmers
    'Cos the summer's been sh!te
    Yes, because it's not cold enough for a jacket yet and it warms up during the ride
    yes
    Head Hands Heart Lungs Legs
  • stealfwayne
    stealfwayne Posts: 16
    Last thing - New MET Kaos helmet, in off white. also on one merino jersey
    Why - found crack in outer shell of old Giro, don't know what caused it....
    need it - Yes, lots of commuting on London,
    Is it good - YEs, much cooler in use than the Xen I had previously.
    You know your a Cyclist when a surgeon tells you you need a heart valve replacement and you ask if you have a choice between Presta and Schrader.
  • sharky1029
    sharky1029 Posts: 188
    What: Superstar Tech2 Evo AM/Enduro 135 Switch wheelset for the mtb.
    Why: Bent my rear wheel into a pringle at aston hill on thursday
    any good: I hope so but haven't tried them yet
  • neilo23
    neilo23 Posts: 783
    A Gore windproof undershirt. For €60. I stopped believing years ago that breathable material really exists. But sadly, I believed the marketing. Was raining, stopped raining, took off my rain jacket, undershirt soaking wet (from sweat). Was so cold that I had to put my rain jacket on again. Having said that, I was probably dripping wet with sweat because of the rain jacket, so I'm not (yet) moaning about the undershirt. Dry, cold days are few and far between...
  • jim453
    jim453 Posts: 1,360
    Just when we needed another tedious, continuing thread. Maybe try 'road buying advice'.
  • cornerblock
    cornerblock Posts: 3,228
    jim453 wrote:
    Just when we needed another tedious, continuing thread. Maybe try 'road buying advice'.

    But hey, I'll join on anyway.
  • StageWinner
    StageWinner Posts: 202
    jim453 wrote:
    Just when we needed another tedious, continuing thread. Maybe try 'road buying advice'.


    It must be hard being so superior all the time. How do you get out of bed in the morning? It surely is so tiring.
  • neilo23
    neilo23 Posts: 783
    jim453 wrote:
    Just when we needed another tedious, continuing thread. Maybe try 'road buying advice'.

    Do you understand the concept of being able to ignore the thread if it doesn't interest you? You don't HAVE to take part if it's of no interest to you.
  • neilo23
    neilo23 Posts: 783
    Although it sure as hell won't be a 16 pager... I hope ;-)
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Zipp Vuka Clips: Replace the HED one that broke when I hit a pothole last week.
    Ofcourse I need it... Can't get low enough without them!
    Don't know if they're any good, as I haen't seen them yet.
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Roobsa
    Roobsa Posts: 37
    Last bike thing you bought - Garmin Edge 800
    Why - because I really wanted it.
    Did you really need it? - probably not.
    Any good? - Bloody brilliant.
  • GoldenBear
    GoldenBear Posts: 120
    A Moshi Monster 'Iggy' Moshling schoolbag clip on toy.
  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    jim453 wrote:
    Just when we needed another tedious, continuing thread. Maybe try 'road buying advice'.


    Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share that point with us all. Are you a Chief Inspector in the Fun Police?? :roll:
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    Some people clearly don't understand the point of 'Cake Stop'...


    As to the OPs question:

    Last thing I bought was a Dura Ace crank arm and a computer mount for my TT bike.
    Both needed.
    Stay tuned and I'll tell you if they were any good.
  • neilo23
    neilo23 Posts: 783
    Does anyone here actually "need" a bike? I'm sure that for most of us it is a luxury / hobby item. I accept this and continue to indulge myself without a bad conscience.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    A pair of full size mudguards for £2.50 off ebay.
    Need them 'cos my clubmates will definitely kill me this winter if I turn up without any, agai.
    Dont know if they are any good, stay tuned.
  • Mad Roadie
    Mad Roadie Posts: 710
    a double padded Ambrosio wheel bag - to go out and collect my Easton EC90 SL wheels - perhaps when it becomes dry again I dare try them out :)
  • Frank the tank
    Frank the tank Posts: 6,553
    A 1,600 lumin rated light off ebay for £35.

    Needed it as my existing light was playing the cnut.

    Is it any good, seems to be but only time will tell.
    Tail end Charlie

    The above post may contain traces of sarcasm or/and bullsh*t.
  • super_prestige
    super_prestige Posts: 300
    Last bike thing you bought - Assos Element 1 jacket
    Why - Wiggle made a mistake with the pricing 45% off
    Did you really need it? - No
    Any good? - Not used it yet it has been warm in North Wales
    Building:
    S-Works Venge, Ultegra DI2, Carbon Clinchers
    Race:
    Moda Stretto, Force Groupset, American Classic Carbon 58`s

    Winter:
    Whyte Suffolk, Hydro Disks

    Retro:
    Tommasini Super Prestige Full Campagnolo C/W Delta`s
  • golfergmc
    golfergmc Posts: 426
    Cosmic carbone sl, ultegra cassette, conti gp4000s.
    Fancied a deep set of wheels.
    Yes, to make me faster :? .
    Not been out cause of the rain :( .
    Cervelo S5 Team 2012
    Scott Addict R2 2010
    Specialized Rockhopper Comp SL 2010
    Kona Tanuki Supreme

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