2013 bike spending costs - how much?

Philly8mt

MattC59 wrote:

A wheel and tyre for the turbo trainer, and a couple of racks for the garage, not much really.

Spending might be down this year, as Mrs C has just had a new kitchen priced at £29k :shock: :shock: :shock:

Where do you live? Really don't need to spend 29k on ya kitchen mate. The retailer will be making quite a chunk of margin out of that. There are ways of trimming that I'm sure.

cat_with_no_tail

So far:

£2,000 on a Rose Xeon RS-5000
£100 on Speedplay Zeros
£100 on Bont A-Threes
£50 on new Met Fortissimo Helmet
£120 on Foska Jerseys
£30 on a k-edge mount for the garmin
£300 on race / event entries
£100 on new bibs (also from Rose)
£30 on some *cough* Chinese Oakleys *cough*
Oh, and £10 on a Smart Lunar R2

I think that should be about it for Road cycling this year, other than the inevitable replacement of worn out parts.

Next expense is refreshing the MTB, new tyres, seals, bearings etc, maybe changing the groupset.

Then I can sort out the winter bike through summer, new wheels, tyres, chain, cassette etc

Then I can get to starting the DH project.

:roll:

robbo2011

Not much really, a new stem and a Garmin out front mount. less than £100 all in. I don't really need that much this year, apart from replacement of worn components as and when needed.

Oh and a pair of Assos T FI.13_s5 shorts at CHF269, but that doesn't count as it was a birthday present.

Brushiemma10w

To my shame:

£2,700 on a Tarmac SL4
Tifosi shades £69
Spesh helmet £99
Gloves £27
Carbon bottlecages £80
Bottles £19

Also have a Bryton GPS on order for a further £129 = £3,123

Then a Spesh Secteur Elite for the wife £999
helmet £70
Tifosi shades £69
tights £49
Shoes/cleats etc £80
Gloves £25
Jersey £59
pump £25
bottle cages, spare tubes, under-saddle bag etc £60 total £1,436

Total spending for the wife & I = c£4,559

The staff at our LBS smile at us when we walk in

Have also got my eye on some wheels, but have pretty much blown every penny I had and some although I'd happily pay a few quid more for a few days of decent weather.

P.S. Apologies for any perceived "I've spent more than you" willy waving

goonz

Cat With No Tail wrote:

So far:

£2,000 on a Rose Xeon RS-5000
£100 on Speedplay Zeros
£100 on Bont A-Threes
£50 on new Met Fortissimo Helmet
£120 on Foska Jerseys
£30 on a k-edge mount for the garmin
£300 on race / event entries
£100 on new bibs (also from Rose)
£30 on some *cough* Chinese Oakleys *cough*
Oh, and £10 on a Smart Lunar R2

I think that should be about it for Road cycling this year, other than the inevitable replacement of worn out parts.

Next expense is refreshing the MTB, new tyres, seals, bearings etc, maybe changing the groupset.

Then I can sort out the winter bike through summer, new wheels, tyres, chain, cassette etc

Then I can get to starting the DH project.

:roll:

You spend over £4k on cycling bits and then buy Chinese Oakleys??? Btw let me know if they were any good....

upperoilcan

Nothing at the moment,although this could change to upwards of £4000.00.

Time will tell.

jQwan

I'm normally a tight-arse but I have this year treated myself:

Specialzied Venge with sram red: £2200
Specalized Toupé S-Works: £80
Garmin Edge 500: £180

My pockets are now empty.

goonz

I thought the Venge was close to double that?

zx6man

39 quid on a new giro savante lid....

zakstory

Not something I like to think about, but we enjoy it so who gives a..

S-works Prevail - £120
Castelli Aero Race Jersey - £55
Prologo Scratch Pro Nack Saddle - £100
Ultegra Cassette - £45
Swissstop Greens - £22
Ritchey WCS Stem - £80
Overshoes - £15
Morgan Blue Cleaning Products - £15

Total - £452

And it is currently March, uh oh

goonz

Right I am scared to do this but here goes, (i really hope my wife never sees this site)

Shimano RT Shoes -£70
Uvex Helmet - £35
Mavic Jersey - £25
Assos bib tights - £75
Salice Sunglasses -£70

Total spend £275 actually not too bad.

I have also sold £120 so net spend of £155, actually I am doing ok! Think I might spend some more!

cat_with_no_tail

goonz wrote:

Cat With No Tail wrote:

So far:
...some stuff.....
£30 on some *cough* Chinese Oakleys *cough*
......some more stuff...

You spend over £4k on cycling bits and then buy Chinese Oakleys??? Btw let me know if they were any good....

I know I know, I'm a horrible, child slavery perpetuating, copyright infringing, criminal scumbag.

And yes, they're very good.

They come with 5 lenses, plus the real ones fit, as will the earsocks etc too.

Out of curiosity as much as anything, I'm considering getting my local opticians to check the lenses for UV protection.

Grill

jQwan wrote:

I'm normally a tight-arse but I have this year treated myself:

Specialzied Venge with sram red: £2200
Specalized Toupé S-Works: £80
Garmin Edge 500: £180

My pockets are now empty.

Where did you get a Toupe S-Works for 80 quid?

njd37

Ive been quiet good this year so far:

Castelli Belgium Booties - £17.69
2 Boxes High 5 Gels - £34.84
Box of Cliff Bars - £13.42
Castelli Sporasso Bibtights - £99.99
Hincapie Elemental Waterproof Jacket - £44.99
Hincapie Elemental Windproof Vest - £40.49
K-Edge Garmin Mount - £35.99
Park Chain Checker - £17.99
Prologo Nago Evo TS134 Saddle Hard Black - £88.76
Vredestein Tubes to Go (each) 700x20/25 LV 60mm - £7.20
Blackburn Zayante Seatpack Small - £11.16
2 x Mavic Valve Extension (each) 60mm - £9.90

That's it so far. Although I have my eye on a TT bike, some rapha kit and a couple of pairs castelli bib shorts. So that might go up quiet considerably.

ThatBikeGuy

2013 Allez sport that i've pumped around 4k into
Some assos bibs: 100
k-edge: 30
bits n bobs: 100
Total is probably closer to 5K so far!
Already looking at a carbon CX bike for later this year too...

jQwan

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Brian B

Van Nic Astaeus Frame - £2,200(its a work in progress that I will finish next year)
New 3/4 Assos Bibs - £160
Current 'good' bike service in including new chain, cassette, £220. This service will see me through 2013.
New tyres, tubes etc - £100
Do sportive entry fee's count? then add another £100

In May I am going to purchase a new set of wheels for my new build £700. Not even considering the group set for my new build this year as its going to be dura-ace

Echo a previous post and glad Mrs B does not check this Forum. Luckily I don't do nowt much else and have a serious cyclists social life - i.e. non existent

goonz

Cat With No Tail wrote:

goonz wrote:

Cat With No Tail wrote:

So far:
...some stuff.....
£30 on some *cough* Chinese Oakleys *cough*
......some more stuff...

You spend over £4k on cycling bits and then buy Chinese Oakleys??? Btw let me know if they were any good....

I know I know, I'm a horrible, child slavery perpetuating, copyright infringing, criminal scumbag.

And yes, they're very good.

They come with 5 lenses, plus the real ones fit, as will the earsocks etc too.

Out of curiosity as much as anything, I'm considering getting my local opticians to check the lenses for UV protection.

What site did you get them from?

slowmart

£ However that not a true measure.

It's smiles per mile that counts. Not £££££

Let's say my outlay is more than compensated for

However I have three bikes in my garage and I'm considering selling my yeti as I haven't rode it since October and when i hit my target weight that's a trigger for buying something blingy. Shallow I know.

simon_masterson

One Sunrace 5 speed freewheel. One KMC chain. Total cost less than £25.

What WOULD I buy? A 'new' 7-8 speed rear derailleur as the existing one has seen better days, along with cold setting to 130mm, some 700c handbuilts and deep(er) drop brakes, a new lick of paint (colour matched, with replica decals, obviously) wouldn't go amiss either, new wheels, bars and associated gubbins to give my commuter a much-needed transformation, some more cyclewear, that lo-pro build I have in mind...

It's tough living the high life.

ScreaminWargasm

Its mad how it all adds up. I have to keep receipts TOP SECRET from the missus lol

So far this year:

Sidi Carbon Wire shoes £270 in the sale
Castelli Free aero shorts £118
2 x Schwalbe Ultremo ZX at £50
Wiggle Sussex Surrey Scramble £28
Under Armour base layer £18
Fizik saddle bag £10

Total of £494 and I'm sure I've missed a few things.

Now to order some Zipp or Reynolds Carbon rims!!!

Yep, missed the £115 I spent on front and rear lights lol

elderone

So far this year.
Garmin edge 200 £80
Giant ss jersey official £54
giant bib shorts official £65
endura 3/4 bibs £40
kask helmet £80
shimano 501 wheels £95
tyres and tubes £40
carbon fork
sora compact crank
sora 30-12 casette.plus fitting on above 3 at lbs.
bar tape.
thats all with out new bike which was ordered dec 12.

fitnesswontlie

Bontrager jersey £55 each x 2

Bontrager Tights £100

Bontrager shorts £85

Trek Jersey £70

Topeak saddle bag £30

Giant Pump £24

Bontrager windstopper jacket £80

Bontrager thermal jaclet £85

Bontrager RXL Road Shoes £199

I threw out all my old stuff endura jersey and tights/shorts etc and decided to go different this time around. Just remember to order size smaller when using american brands as their small tends to be our Medium.

goonz

fitnesswontlie wrote:

Bontrager jersey £55 each x 2

Bontrager Tights £100

Bontrager shorts £85

Trek Jersey £70

Topeak saddle bag £30

Giant Pump £24

Bontrager windstopper jacket £80

Bontrager thermal jaclet £85

Bontrager RXL Road Shoes £199

I threw out all my old stuff endura jersey and tights/shorts etc and decided to go different this time around. Just remember to order size smaller when using american brands as their small tends to be our Medium.

Do you want a Bontrager Oracle helmet to go with that awesome set up? I am selling my brand new helmet in small if interested?

cat_with_no_tail

goonz wrote:

Cat With No Tail wrote:

goonz wrote:

Cat With No Tail wrote:

So far:
...some stuff.....
£30 on some *cough* Chinese Oakleys *cough*
......some more stuff...

You spend over £4k on cycling bits and then buy Chinese Oakleys??? Btw let me know if they were any good....

I know I know, I'm a horrible, child slavery perpetuating, copyright infringing, criminal scumbag.

And yes, they're very good.

They come with 5 lenses, plus the real ones fit, as will the earsocks etc too.

Out of curiosity as much as anything, I'm considering getting my local opticians to check the lenses for UV protection.

What site did you get them from?

Got mine off ebay, seller was removed shortly after I made my purchase though I'm afraid.

There is a thread about choakleys over in bottom bracket though if you want other suggestions.

Valy

Cat with no tail - off topic but curious. Seen other people rage about (like that lol) choakleys not having full protection from what I can only presume to be UV. Lerk, our eyes already have UV filters? If you go to really sunny places then maybe yeah, more UV but have not heard of French people having their eyes falling out because of UV. Not that I looked but you get me, ye?

Also why stop there - wear UV protected glasses everyday in all conditions? Just from the posts I've seen it talked about like it's absolutely critical.

cat_with_no_tail

Problem with sunglasses with little to no UV protection is that they actually let in more UV as your pupils dilate. Were you wearing no glasses at all, your eyes would be filtering as much UV as possibly by your pupils contracting, then by you squinting.
Essentially, using crap glasses is worse for your eyes than wearing nothing at al because you're losing your bodies natural defence against UV without substituting it with anything else.
That's my understanding of it anyway.

With the choakley lenses, I'm looking to get mine properly UV tested at an opticians before I use them in proper sunlight. For the time being, they're just being used at night (I do a lot of night riding) and in low light with the yellow lenses. Times when UV index will be low anyway.

Valy

Right, makes sense. Though on top squinting and pupils contracting I think eyes do have an actual UV filter in built. I heard.

goonz

Mine also have in built x ray vision :twisted:

littleprawn

Just calculated everything....it is on a nerdy spreadsheet

Comes under £300 and it is not even April....no significant component changes on the bike

Main items are the winter Campag Jacket (love this item!)...various bibs and bobs from Planet X and today's Lidl purchases......at least I got a Track pump for a fiver!

And my bike maintenance to come soon ....new pads....new commute tyres...new 105 chain and cassette...servicing tools/ or total strip down service...BC membership next week too etc etc

After over 18 months road cycling and approaching 2500 miles later...I can safely say that I have most of my wardrobe covered for all 4 season for commute and weekend rides...the things I keep my eye on are 'enhancements' to the status quo.... :roll: