New gadgets thread

iPete
iPete Posts: 6,076
edited November 2011 in Commuting chat
Not new stuff you've purchased but a thread to post up new bits of tech, gadget and innovations.

Wanted to start by saying oooo, the new Küat Bottle lock might be going in my Crimbo list, am too lazy to carry a lock generally but this might do the trick for short trips to the pub etc.

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/kuat-racks ... 8-10-2011/
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Comments

  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Yup - I was impressed by that for the same sort of reason. Also was interested in the Conti TopContact Winter 2 tyres in the same article on here that reviewed the lock http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/j ... yond-32327
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    Want. You need to post it on the SCR Christmas thread.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    I can't help thinking that retracting a 5 foot cable with a little winder is going to be a truly epic PITA, far more than carrying a different lock.

    Also, how well does it stand up to thieves?
    FCN 7/1
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  • jonnyboy77
    jonnyboy77 Posts: 547
    meanredspider wrote:
    Yup - I was impressed by that for the same sort of reason. Also was interested in the Conti TopContact Winter 2 tyres in the same article on here that reviewed the lock http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/j ... yond-32327

    I just fitted a pair of Conti TopContact Winter 2 tyres to my MTB, sp far I'm very impressed, but it's not really winter in SW London just yet! ...

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    - Jon
    Commuting between Twickenham <---> Barbican on my trusty Ridgeback Hybrid - url=http://strava.com/athletes/125938/badge]strava[/url
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    jonnyboy77 wrote:
    meanredspider wrote:
    Yup - I was impressed by that for the same sort of reason. Also was interested in the Conti TopContact Winter 2 tyres in the same article on here that reviewed the lock http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/j ... yond-32327

    I just fitted a pair of Conti TopContact Winter 2 tyres to my MTB, sp far I'm very impressed, but it's not really winter in SW London just yet! ...


    - Jon

    Interested to see how there are on sheet ice. The studded tyres are fantastic but I know this style of tyre on my road car works brilliantly too
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • jonnyboy77
    jonnyboy77 Posts: 547
    meanredspider wrote:
    Interested to see how there are on sheet ice. The studded tyres are fantastic but I know this style of tyre on my road car works brilliantly too

    I'll be avoiding sheet ice as much as possible (fell and broke collar bone last december ..) but keen to see how they handle winter conditions for sure.

    - Jon
    Commuting between Twickenham <---> Barbican on my trusty Ridgeback Hybrid - url=http://strava.com/athletes/125938/badge]strava[/url
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    jonnyboy77 wrote:
    meanredspider wrote:
    Interested to see how there are on sheet ice. The studded tyres are fantastic but I know this style of tyre on my road car works brilliantly too

    I'll be avoiding sheet ice as much as possible (fell and broke collar bone last december ..) but keen to see how they handle winter conditions for sure.

    - Jon


    when I first ran Ice Spikers I did some "controlled tests" (unclipped, slow speed, ready for anything...) on sheet ice just to see how they behaved (brilliantly and entirely undramatic as it happens). So when I came across 20 metres of refrozen meltwater covering the road I was on doing 20 mph, I didn't panic too much....
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    are these snow/ice tyres ok to stick on my roadie? I can barely squeeze my 23c tyres between the brake calipers!
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    coriordan wrote:
    are these snow/ice tyres ok to stick on my roadie? I can barely squeeze my 23c tyres between the brake calipers!

    In a word: No
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    I love my ice tyres but it still scares the shit out of me riding over ice.

    and that lock, seriously wouldnt a silk ribbon be more effective?
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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    so how do i take my roadie in the snow/ice? And hoping the answer isnt 'wear crampons and carry it'
  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    coriordan wrote:
    so how do i take my roadie in the snow/ice? And hoping the answer isnt 'wear crampons and carry it'

    In my opinion (and painful experience) is don't take it out. Others will say different. It's why I have bought a cross bike to fit Marathon Winters. Previously I've commuted on an MTB on Ice Spikers
    ROAD < Scott Foil HMX Di2, Volagi Liscio Di2, Jamis Renegade Elite Di2, Cube Reaction Race > ROUGH

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