what else do i need

charliedontsurf

what other bits do i need to buy

Bike ordered radon zr team 7
pedals orderd pd-m530
helmet ordered kask k50
bender fender and butt fender ordered

so what other bits and pieces tools etc do i need ooh security things like that

cheers

cooldad

Pumps - track, shock and mini, tubes and a multitool. Other tools as required.
What's oooh security?

70\ʹspenguin

Holy Jesus, thats one helluva first bike!

I sincerely hope you will not be leaving that anywhere that requires security. It will be gone in 10 seconds!

However if you insist on locking it up outside Asda then you need Sold Secure rated Locks. Two preferably of different make. A good Strong U lock like the Kryptonite New York Range and a wire or chain lock. Ideally the U lock should be gold or platinum rated and the Wire or chain at least silver.

Waterbottle and cage or perhaps a camelback and what CD says.

charliedontsurf

i will be leaving it at work outside pubs etc not city center leeds i just dont want i nicked if i can help it

i have a pump ordered a multi tool as well

charliedontsurf

i maybe got a bit carried away with the bike but im what the wife calls a maxi-miser i must have the best that i possibly can and research it to the nth degree

the pump is only a little one topeak master blaster pocket rocket the multi tool is a Axiom Tuck 16 it looked funky

70\ʹspenguin

charliedontsurf wrote:

i will be leaving it at work outside pubs etc not city center leeds i just dont want i nicked if i can help it

i have a pump ordered a multi tool as well

I really hope you will never use it as a pub bike! Ill give it a week before its either nicked or kicked to sh*t! The components have "steal me " written all over them.

charliedontsurf

i mean out for a ride stop off for a coke pub visit not going into town

cooldad

You need a shock pump, and get a track pump. Indispensible.

70\ʹspenguin

charliedontsurf wrote:

i mean out for a ride stop off for a coke pub visit not going into town

Thank god!

Anonymous

70\'sPenguin wrote:

However if you insist on locking it up outside Asda then you need Sold Secure rated Locks. Two preferably of different make. A good Strong U lock like the Kryptonite New York Range and a wire or chain lock. Ideally the U lock should be gold or platinum rated and the Wire or chain at least silver.

Only if you have insurance as they'll insist you have this category of stuff.

None of that will stop the bike getting nicked if they want and with the right tools takes them just a minute. The wire and chain locks take seconds even with cheap tools that fit in their pockets, doesn't matter if they're silver, gold, etc. They're just insurance ratings.

If you're going to only ride it on trails, forget about locks outdoors, just always be in contact or at least sight of the bike at all times. A ride stop at the pub near the trail is fine, just keep it in sight.

Other key thing is how you secure it at home. Ideal is in the house. A shed or garage you can only do the best you can, and make sure you have good insurance.

specialeyes

Spd shoes?

70\ʹspenguin

deadkenny wrote:

70\'sPenguin wrote:

However if you insist on locking it up outside Asda then you need Sold Secure rated Locks. Two preferably of different make. A good Strong U lock like the Kryptonite New York Range and a wire or chain lock. Ideally the U lock should be gold or platinum rated and the Wire or chain at least silver.

Only if you have insurance as they'll insist you have this category of stuff.

None of that will stop the bike getting nicked if they want and with the right tools takes them just a minute. The wire and chain locks take seconds even with cheap tools that fit in their pockets, doesn't matter if they're silver, gold, etc. They're just insurance ratings.

If you're going to only ride it on trails, forget about locks outdoors, just always be in contact or at least sight of the bike at all times. A ride stop at the pub near the trail is fine, just keep it in sight.

Other key thing is how you secure it at home. Ideal is in the house. A shed or garage you can only do the best you can, and make sure you have good insurance.

Indeed. However, i think it sets a decent standard to adhere to though if , out of necessity, you do need to leave it locked somewhere?

charliedontsurf

ah yes spd shoes ! any recommendations dont want to spend huge amounts 50-70 or so

it will be kept in the garage will look into bolting it to something and getting the garage added to the house alarm.

need to sort house insurance i suppose but is there any decent bike specific insurance ?

paul.skibum

I like the specialised range of shoes - have some Tahoes but shimano shoes are sturdy too. Mavic if you had a bigger budget and an urge to wear yellow disco slippers!

cooldad

Or better still swap the pedals for Wellgo MG1's.

charliedontsurf

my podiatrist suggested i used spd' s to try alleviate foot pain with the stiffer soles suppose i could just give flats a go first

chez_m356

charliedontsurf wrote:

i mean out for a ride stop off for a coke pub visit not going into town

i wouldn't even be doing that, unless there's two of you, one to get the drinks and one to stay with the bike, it isn't only in leeds city centre you need to be careful

charliedontsurf

is this country that bad that you cant leave a bike anywhere even if its locked up !!

waby1234

I think you just need to apply some common sense, that is all.

charliedontsurf

id imagine thats true but still it wasnt like that when i was a lad :P

charliedontsurf

argh quandary didnt get to order bike the other day like i wanted

now the team 7 in white with lime green is reduced to €888 or i can have the black like i was going to order for €999 what shall i do !!! head says save the money take the white heart says buy the black


or

cooldad

You really want an answer? Seriously?

charliedontsurf

yes lol
As the mrs just says do what you thinks best !!

so i need the opinion of faceless people on the net as i cant do anything without their say so !

the white looks bit too ipody but im buying it to ride and not pose on it looks meaner in black and less like hotpoints finest

70\ʹspenguin

The black will show the dust more in the garage this time next year, so id go with the white!

charliedontsurf

ah but i just hoovered the garage out

cooldad

If you have plenty money, get the black. If you have plenty brains get the white and take your wife for a dirty weekend in Rhyl.
Or leave her at home, Sheepsteeths mum lives there.

charliedontsurf

whites been ordered and why not it looks nice enough and bought a nice green qr seat clamp to go with it slightly worried its product name was cockring !!