Money burning a hole in my pocket

dragonontheedge

Hello Folks
Thanks to some shrewd purchases from members on here I have got my bike just about where I want it to be. the spec is :-

2007 Specialised Allez with FACT forks.
Ultegra Flightdeck 9 speed shifters.
Ultegra Front Mech.
105 rear Mech with BBB Roller Boy jockey wheels.
105 Chainset with Shimano clipless pedals M520.
105 Brakes.
80mm Planet X stem.
Mavic Askium wheels with Vredenstein Fortezza Tri Comp tyres.
Mavic Wintech computer.
143 Toupe Plus saddle.

The bike is just perfect now for me and is supremely comfy with sublime gear changes. I have some lycra, decent shoes and a nice track pump.

I have a few bob in the bank which I am itching to spend on the bike. Can anyone suggest that little something that would make my cycling experience even better. Something that I would want but dont need, if you know what I mean!

We are not talking hundreds of pounds here so please dont suggest new groupsets. We are talking about £50 quid or so that I can spend on something that will make a huge difference.

Any ideas ??

Cheers !

napoleond

Some nice hand built wheels, Vittoria Open Corsa or Open Pave tyres and latex tubes

TheEnglishman

A bike fit so the bike and shoes fit you properly and not the other way around

Grill

TheEnglishman wrote:

A bike fit so the bike and shoes fit you properly and not the other way around

So much +1 it's not even funny.

napoleond

TheEnglishman wrote:

A bike fit so the bike and shoes fit you properly and not the other way around

Doh! Forgot about that.

That.

TheEnglishman

NapoleonD wrote:

Doh! Forgot about that.

He he he

Although can you let me know where you can get a nice set of hand built wheels for £50?

dragonontheedge

Bike fit ? What a cracking idea, now that would be money well spent. I will speak with my LBS at the end of the month.

Keep the ideas coming. No one has suggested that invaluable and indespensible item of bling yet

iPete

Garmin 800.

Carbon seatpost if not already. Will make it even comfier.

Rigga

Bike computer?

me-109

Handlebars and a chain seem to be missing from the spec list, so I'd suggest investing in them. :-)

keef66

iPete wrote:

Garmin 800.

Carbon seatpost if not already. Will make it even comfier.

"We are talking about £50 quid or so..." Not a garmin 800 then!

smidsy

Yes the only thing I can think of for £50 that will make a huge difference (OPs criteria not mine) is drugs and that will only be a very temp state ;-)

Perhaps some fast rolling tyres - but you would have to get a deal to squeak into the price.

seanorawe

Have you watched that film with Brad Pitt and George Clooney 'Burn after reading'? He makes a chair with a d*ldo rotating on it. How about one of those?

dragonontheedge

seanorawe wrote:

Have you watched that film with Brad Pitt and George Clooney 'Burn after reading'? He makes a chair with a d*ldo rotating on it. How about one of those?

Oddly, that does not appeal, although it might stop me from falling off. Besides which, think of the weight and where would the batteries go ?

So far having a pro bike fit season is still leading.

metronome

seanorawe wrote:

Have you watched that film with Brad Pitt and George Clooney 'Burn after reading'? He makes a chair with a d*ldo rotating on it. How about one of those?

Good movie.

Gizmodo

Bryton Rider 20 GPS bike computer
Overshoes for the wet weather
I presume you've got kit to repair a puncture at the side of the road
Lights ready for winter - there must be some deals on
Sunglasses - for the British summer :roll:
Packable rain jacket - for the British summer
Gilette - I use this more than anything
Knee warmers
Arm warmers
Gloves

FFS I must stop shopping!

P_Tucker

seanorawe wrote:

Have you watched that film with Brad Pitt and George Clooney 'Burn after reading'? He makes a chair with a d*ldo rotating on it. How about one of those?

edenchristopher

Try this http://www.flickr.com/photos/eden99/754 ... hotostream

Gizmodo

edenchristopher wrote:

Try this http://www.gtspirit.com/2011/11/16/exot ... ry=3459#tp.

No good in the UK, obscures the number plate and the rear lights - oh and the Ferrari might be more than £50

biscuit959

edenchristopher wrote:

Try this http://www.flickr.com/photos/eden99/754 ... hotostream

I never saw you behind me taking that picture? :P