Urge to spend a little - any ideas?
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If you need to wear a shirt in the office, how about:
https://www.patrona.com/product/shirt-shuttle/
Keeps your shirt pretty much crease free."Bed is for sleepy people.
Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."
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'Twas I who suggested the Classic mitts, and I do have a pair of non Sky branded ones.you're such a miser, you'll fit in just fine up north
Just trying to give good advice, as opposed to any advice... just because something is reduced price, it doesn't mean it is good value. You are giving advie on products you have admitted not even buying yourself (like the all too useful merino underwear)
While some Rapha products might have a point, if they keep you warmer or drier or allow you to ride for longer without getting blisters around your balls (infact I do own some of their stuff myself), these are generic gloves with no USP, other than a Sky logo and a hefty price tag... and you know I am right
Having tried budget gloves, Specialized, Assos and Castelli; I stand by them being good value at £34, assuming you can afford to/want to.
I wouldn't touch the team issue version. No leather, and no padding.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Appreciate the suggestion of the merino boxers and pint but TBH i am practically t-total and don't like merino but I appreciate all ideas.
And my nether regions have finally dried after the soaking this morning so are toasty too. I will of course cool them down on the no doubt wet ride home whilst wearing soaking wet shorts.
Now I have an idea, waterproof shorts. I don't bother with wet legs and the cold does not bother my legs (indeed I used to walk up to December in shorts), what I do not like is wet nether regions so waterproof shorts might be one idea. Seriously I get the synthetic, wicking boxers and shorts wet through (run off from cag mostly) and due to no changing facilities I and up with damp work clothes for a few hours.
Anyone use waterproof shorts? Any recommendations and views on them??0 -
If you need to wear a shirt in the office, how about:
https://www.patrona.com/product/shirt-shuttle/
Keeps your shirt pretty much crease free.
Or an alternative. Have used one of these for the last 5 years and they're excellent.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Eagle-Creek-Pack-It-Garment-Folder/dp/B00F9S81KY?0 -
Appreciate the suggestion of the merino boxers and pint but TBH i am practically t-total and don't like merino but I appreciate all ideas.
And my nether regions have finally dried after the soaking this morning so are toasty too. I will of course cool them down on the no doubt wet ride home whilst wearing soaking wet shorts.
Now I have an idea, waterproof shorts. I don't bother with wet legs and the cold does not bother my legs (indeed I used to walk up to December in shorts), what I do not like is wet nether regions so waterproof shorts might be one idea. Seriously I get the synthetic, wicking boxers and shorts wet through (run off from cag mostly) and due to no changing facilities I and up with damp work clothes for a few hours.
Anyone use waterproof shorts? Any recommendations and views on them??
Waterproof is a word with little meaning in the context. If no water can come in, hardly any water can go out, so you'll just bathe in your own sweat. Breathability is something that even Gore-tex is not very good at. Basically there is no fabric or material that allows you to efficiently vent away the sweat while being waterproof whilst cycling.
If it rains, you will get wet and that's that...left the forum March 20230 -
But waterproof shorts are good for handling the run off from your cag IMHO. Pushing that issue onto your truly waterproof and breathable legs. For me the issue is about wetting out the crotch then changing into jeans or other work clothes which get wet there from the boxers (nowhere to change my boxers only a quick change of legwear and top).
Also I am guessing Waterproof shorts are less prone to having issues due to breathability being compromised. not least because they are so well ventilated. Cags and waterproof trousers are totally different and it is this reason that I prefer to use shorts in at least spring/summer rains. Wet legs are not an issue but for me wetness on the legs and the upper body are not a problem just the wet feet and crotch bother me.
BTW have anyone used some of the waterproof shorts? Looking at the Polaris AM 500 shorts. They seem ok and at this price a good deal.
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/polaris-am-500-waterproof-shorts-p3172260 -
Why in the name of all that's decent are you wearing boxer shorts to cycle in the rain? Do you not even have the use of a toilet cubicle where you can remove your wet shorts and don a pair of dry boxers and jeans?0
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This is the best suggestion to date. By far.Why in the name of all that's decent are you wearing boxer shorts to cycle in the rain? Do you not even have the use of a toilet cubicle where you can remove your wet shorts and don a pair of dry boxers and jeans?The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Who's warming them?mine are toasty right now. feels nice 8)0 -
I've got an idea. I've got loads of pretty decent used kit lying around, that I haven't yet got around to advertising no junk, just good stuff that no longer need. Some nice jerseys, components etc, some vintage stuff. No junk. First 5 people to send me 20 quid get a goody bag containing components, clothing etc which would sell for at least £30 on the second hand market.
I don't get it at all - it's equivalent to ordering something off Wiggle with your eyes closed. How on Earth is 20 quid's worth of random stuff going to be more useful to me than 20 quid's worth of stuff that I've actually chosen?http://www.leadersjersey.com *No interest
Is that a completely mad idea?
Sounds perfect for the OP though, who seems desperate to part with his cash even though he doesn't particularly need anything...
I guess the idea is that they get cheap deals on *stuff* because *stuff makers* see it as a potentially successful channel to market.
Plus, it gives people with no imagination something to look forward to.Pannier, 120rpm.0 -
synthetic boxers of the type used for walking/climbing. They wick and dry well but not before passing on moisture to jeans.Why in the name of all that's decent are you wearing boxer shorts to cycle in the rain? Do you not even have the use of a toilet cubicle where you can remove your wet shorts and don a pair of dry boxers and jeans?
Seriously, if you saw our works toilets you would not even ask why I don't change in them. I am not too keen on using them at all for anything. Talk about biohazard!! No locker rooms only a corner of the workplace and I do not even have a locker!!0 -
Quite possibly the best thing about getting promoted upstairs....
synthetic boxers of the type used for walking/climbing. They wick and dry well but not before passing on moisture to jeans.Why in the name of all that's decent are you wearing boxer shorts to cycle in the rain? Do you not even have the use of a toilet cubicle where you can remove your wet shorts and don a pair of dry boxers and jeans?
Seriously, if you saw our works toilets you would not even ask why I don't change in them. I am not too keen on using them at all for anything. Talk about biohazard!! No locker rooms only a corner of the workplace and I do not even have a locker!!The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
I do share an office so not too bad but I'm not going to strip off completely there. Upstairs is no better, not a huge company so not really an upstairs.0
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A set of wider tyres to help absorb those commute potholes?
A single Schwalbe, studded, winter tyre (unless you find a great deal)?================
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Small companies in my experience are actually easier to control as it is easier to see who is making the place unpleasant.I do share an office so not too bad but I'm not going to strip off completely there. Upstairs is no better, not a huge company so not really an upstairs.
Must be worth a bit of effort to make it useable surely?The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Go to the pub on the way home and spend it on beer. It'll make that commute better, but the following morning may hurt.
where's the like button when you need it 8)
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If you need to wear a shirt in the office, how about:
https://www.patrona.com/product/shirt-shuttle/
Keeps your shirt pretty much crease free.
Is this any good?0 -
"BTW have anyone used some of the waterproof shorts?"
I have some DHB eVent ones which I got cheap. I wear them if it is going to be tipping it down. As you say it keeps the run off from your jacket from soaking your nether regions (and protects them from road spray if you haven't got mudguards). And they do this without getting too hot and sweaty because of copious venting. I never cycle in waterproof trousers - I run far too hot and would be getting wetter from the inside.
Bit of a niche product for me though - use them perhaps one commute in 30.0 -
A single Schwalbe, studded, winter tyre (unless you find a great deal)?
I bought a pair on Planet X for 20 quidleft the forum March 20230 -
If you need to wear a shirt in the office, how about:
https://www.patrona.com/product/shirt-shuttle/
Keeps your shirt pretty much crease free.
Is this any good?
Better than expected, much better than carefully folding the shirt and putting in my bag. Put it this way, I am wearing a short carried in this morning, and it's as creased as everyone else's in the office.
Only downside is it's a bit chunky and heavy."Bed is for sleepy people.
Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."
FCN = 3 - 5
Colnago World Cup 20 -
If you need to wear a shirt in the office, how about:
https://www.patrona.com/product/shirt-shuttle/
Keeps your shirt pretty much crease free.
Is this any good?
Better than expected, much better than carefully folding the shirt and putting in my bag. Put it this way, I am wearing a short carried in this morning, and it's as creased as everyone else's in the office.
Only downside is it's a bit chunky and heavy.
Get the Eagle Creek one I linked to. Very simple but very good. And reviews back that up on Amazon0 -
One of these?
http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/lightweight-lives-up-to-name-touts-eur24k-ride-45122/Kinesis Racelite 4s disc
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Spend a little. The target was £50.
Are you offering to put up the extra @ £17,500?The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Spend a little. The target was £50.
Are you offering to put up the extra @ £17,500?
Start small and build up. You could probably get one of the titanium bolts for £50. I'm thinking long term build.Kinesis Racelite 4s disc
Kona Paddy Wagon
Canyon Roadlite Al 7.0 - reborn as single speed!
Felt Z85 - mangled by taxi.0 -
In which case he will be needing this to fill in for the intervening 175 years....
Spend a little. The target was £50.
Are you offering to put up the extra @ £17,500?
Start small and build up. You could probably get one of the titanium bolts for £50. I'm thinking long term build.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Dawes-Star-Celeste-Gents-Racing-Bicycle-/121742292500?hash=item1c5867f614The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
If you need to wear a shirt in the office, how about:
https://www.patrona.com/product/shirt-shuttle/
Keeps your shirt pretty much crease free.
Is this any good?
Better than expected, much better than carefully folding the shirt and putting in my bag. Put it this way, I am wearing a short carried in this morning, and it's as creased as everyone else's in the office.
Only downside is it's a bit chunky and heavy.
Get the Eagle Creek one I linked to. Very simple but very good. And reviews back that up on Amazon
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"Bed is for sleepy people.
Let's get a kebab and go to a disco."
FCN = 3 - 5
Colnago World Cup 20 -
If you need to wear a shirt in the office, how about:
https://www.patrona.com/product/shirt-shuttle/
Keeps your shirt pretty much crease free.
Is this any good?
Better than expected, much better than carefully folding the shirt and putting in my bag. Put it this way, I am wearing a short carried in this morning, and it's as creased as everyone else's in the office.
Only downside is it's a bit chunky and heavy.
Get the Eagle Creek one I linked to. Very simple but very good. And reviews back that up on Amazon
You on commission
I should be. Every other month someone mentions the folder thing as I change at the gym by work. Reckon Eagle Creek should give me some freebies for the number of times I've had to tell people the brand.0 -
Looking for some cool cycling artwork to decorate your man cave? My good friend and artist, Guy Allen, has just released a set of three Grand Tour prints:
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I've just got myself the Giro one."The Flying Scot"
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How about:
Might make the shower better after the commute.0
