New to road biking and platinum Wiggle customer already.

djdog

New member from Exeter here.
Age = 37
Condition = overweight, 38 inch trousers and more if I measure properly. (too many years stuck at a desk/car/plane)

I've just got the love for cycling after getting a mint condition 2010 Boardman Comp for £500 off EBay.
One thing I underestimated is how much I could spend on cycling goodies. :-)
£795 spent on Wiggle and a platinum customer already :shock:

Here's my essentials so far:
Crank Brothers 17 Function Multi Tool
dhb RC Carbon Road Cycling Shoes
Lezyne Pressure Drive Mini Pump Small
Park Tools TL1C Tyre Levers
Topeak Aero Wedge (Buckle) Medium Saddle Bag
Altura Flite Waterproof Cycling Jacket
Castelli S. Rosso Corsa Short Finger Glove
dhb Aeron Cycling Bib Short
dhb Transit Short Sleeve Jersey
Cateye HL-EL530 and TL-LD1100 Light Set
dhb Pace Roubaix Padded Bib Tight
dhb Pace Padded Bib Tight
Gore Bike Wear Xenon III WINDSTOPPER Glove
Pro Blaze Road Overshoes
Gore Bike Wear Phantom SO Jacket
Zefal Swan Road Rear Mudguard
De Marchi Contour Ti Arm Warmers
Continental Ultra GatorSkin Road Tyre
Continental Quality Road Long Valve Inner Tube
Selle Italia Max Flite Gel Flow Saddle

Already got my eyes on a Focus Cayo.

Any cool stuff I'm still missing ? 8)

keef66

Track pump, bike workstand and a load of workshop tools.

And before long you'll be wanting a Garmin Edge 800

And a tubo trainer for when the weather turns beastly.

Nairnster

Worst "I spend loads of money" thread ever

It is bloody addictive though, as most on here will tell you. I just bought my bike and spent a few hundred on things. After payday, its the winter gear that is the next purchase.

After winter, new groupset and wheels lol

Didnt see a cycle computer of any kind in the list. Worthwhile purchase, as its a handy indicator of what your doing/progress being made.

Main thing though, get out and enjoy it! I woke up after sleeping off a nightshift, it was raining, windy and miserable. Out on the bike, and loved every minute of it!!

djdog

Thanks for the ideas guys

I started with 20 mile rides every other day.

I've done a couple of 40 mile rides in the last 2 weeks, and I just love cycling.

Nice being down here in Devon as not too much agro from other road users.
Only had one moped shout "use the f***ing cycle path", just as the path came to an end, so I'm doing alright on the abuse front.

Garmin Edge 800 - mmmmmmmmm

Ringo 68

A lot of what is on your list is also on mine but unfortunately my Boardman Comp didn't leave me with any spare cash.

So this week it is pedals. Next week road shoes. Week after clothes etc etc

If I got it all in one go the only person going up the road would be my missus :P

Wacky Racer

My initial spending spree took up too much cycling time, so now having purchased all the essentials I am avoiding looking on Wiggle, Ribble, CRC, etc and just getting on with riding the bike. The more I look the more I want, especially things I don't really need but like the look of.

My first buys were pedals, shoes and some clothes which my daughter and wife are embarrassed to see me wearing. A small seat bag, a pump, spare tube, multi-tool, repair kit, tyre levers quickly followed. But I found myself looking at upgrade wheels, fancy saddles, etc, but decided I can do without them. I don't need the Garmin because I know all the roads where I live, plus I often enjoy just seeing where my ride takes me. I monitor my times and distances on the pc.

Can't get my head around arm warmers, I just use a long sleeve base layer under a jersey and man up to the cold

merak

@wacky: arm warmers great for cool early morning starts when it gets warmer later. Just whip 'em off and shove 'em in a pocket.. Can't do that with a long sleeve base layer under a jersey - not unless your bike handling is exceptional :twisted:

snowley

Thats the biggest thing when you start cycling, you never really realise all the extra bits and pieces that you 'need'.

All good fun though.

Ringo 68

snowley wrote:

Thats the biggest thing when you start cycling, you never really realise all the extra bits and pieces that you 'need'.

All good fun though.

This is part of the reason cycling is becomming so popular. Blokes love their gadgets.

smurfylicious

djdog wrote:

Any cool stuff I'm still missing ? 8)

1. Support car and driver
2. Mechanic and p*nct*re repairer
3. Post ride masseur
4. Doctor on-call
5. PR agent
6. Manager

I'm sure someone else will chip in with any other stuff I've missed

Hinzy9

7. Page 3 model girlfriend (assuming you haven't already got one :P )

DorsetKnob

Some sort of hat might be in order!

oh and folding tyres, and energy gels, and degreaser, and silicon polish and and and....

Take the advice above and stop looking!

Peddle Up!

I just logged in, read this thread and thought, "Hmmm, I could do with a new wool base layer". One Wiggle trip later...

Where will it all end? :roll:

Ringo 68

Peddle Up! wrote:

I just logged in, read this thread and thought, "Hmmm, I could do with a new wool base layer". One Wiggle trip later...

Where will it all end? :roll:

I don't think it ever does.

Every time I talk to my mate, who has been riding for years, I come away with another list of 'must have' items. I have started working overtime again (something I said I would never do) to pay for it all.

I don't know what I enjoy the most, the actual ride or going through on-line catalogues wondering what I can buy next :oops: .

Wrath Rob

I've been back into cycling for 4 years. I've also been a Wiggle Platinum customer for 4 years. Go figure

Wacky Racer

merak wrote:

@wacky: arm warmers great for cool early morning starts when it gets warmer later. Just whip 'em off and shove 'em in a pocket.. Can't do that with a long sleeve base layer under a jersey - not unless your bike handling is exceptional :twisted:

No, no, no - they are for woosies! It's either warm enough for a short sleeves, or cold enough for long sleeves, I see cyclists out early mornings lately dressed for the Antarctic, just need to pedal a bit harder to keep warm

meanredspider

Wacky Racer wrote:

merak wrote:

@wacky: arm warmers great for cool early morning starts when it gets warmer later. Just whip 'em off and shove 'em in a pocket.. Can't do that with a long sleeve base layer under a jersey - not unless your bike handling is exceptional :twisted:

No, no, no - they are for woosies! It's either warm enough for a short sleeves, or cold enough for long sleeves, I see cyclists out early mornings lately dressed for the Antarctic, just need to pedal a bit harder to keep warm

Well the forecast for Friday was 3C rising to 15C during the day - I never know what to commute in for those conditions but arm & leg warmers do give you the flexibility you sometimes need.

djdog

Dammit !!! the missus (not page 3 standard sadly, but still very nice) spotted the latest Wiggle arrival today. Just a new Selle Italia seat, but still got a disapproving look.

It's gonna cost me a ladies watch to keep the peace.

My road biking formula so far:

£500 (Road Bike) + £800 (Extras - Still surprised at how it's all added up) + £200 (Girlfriend passifiers) = £1500.

Maybe should have gone for a Focus Cayo Ultegra and rode around in old shorts/t-shirt. :roll:

Mark Alexander

Hinzy9 wrote:

7. Page 3 model girlfriend (assuming you haven't already got one :P )

Cav has shown us the way here with Petta Todd.

Mark Alexander

djdog wrote:

Dammit !!! the missus (not page 3 standard sadly, but still very nice) spotted the latest Wiggle arrival today. Just a new Selle Italia seat, but still got a disapproving look.

It's gonna cost me a ladies watch to keep the peace.

My road biking formula so far:

£500 (Road Bike) + £800 (Extras - Still surprised at how it's all added up) + £200 (Girlfriend passifiers) = £1500.

Maybe should have gone for a Focus Cayo Ultegra and rode around in old shorts/t-shirt. :roll:

I added up just what i was wearing for 1 ride once. it came to an under estimated £620. without the bike. the girl next to me was in full head to tow Rapha. Didn't have any idea of the cost. she was sponsored. :twisted:


Cost of girlfriend bribery? £0

Hinzy9

Wrath Rob wrote:

I've been back into cycling for 4 years. I've also been a Wiggle Platinum customer for 4 years. Go figure

Out of interest what does '"platinum" status entitle you to? A bigger back of haribos?

brettjmcc

djdog wrote:

Any cool stuff I'm still missing ? 8)

Yes, you haven't bought the wife anything... which you will need to do as you mutter under your breath about your 2012 budget and the fact that you now want to do time trialling and also a new pair of climbing wheels 8)

I found its easier to deliver the present and do the watch the left hand whilst the right hand hovers over the order button trick when you've nearly finished a bottle of wine together :P

Wrath Rob

Hinzy9 wrote:

Wrath Rob wrote:

I've been back into cycling for 4 years. I've also been a Wiggle Platinum customer for 4 years. Go figure

Out of interest what does '"platinum" status entitle you to? A bigger back of haribos?

12% off. Gold gets you 5%. See http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/PersonalDiscount
You can also get a £5 voucher by signing up for their news letter and then changing your preferences. Keep changing your preferences whenever you need a £5 voucher.

Merlincycles do something similar but you don't need to spend anything, just sign up to get 10% off lots of stuff.

djdog

And recently Wiggle had boosted the 12% to 17% for a limited time only.

I think the 17% applies to the list price and not any discounted prices, but still I find them very competitive, have a great range of products and I buy largely based on reading the reviews from other users - very helpful and saves too many expensive errors.

Right, off to research chain cleaning and lubrication products - Must find the strength to stay away form that Park Tool chain cleaner.....