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  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    Just made my first internet order from Evans :) Wiggle didn't have any :(


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    £4.99 .... need them to put new slicks on my hardtail :wink:
    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • moonio
    moonio Posts: 802
    I got some winter tights and inner tubes :)

    btw my front wheel has a puncture..it also has a disc brake, will i have to take off the brake?
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,538
    moonio wrote:
    btw my front wheel has a puncture..it also has a disc brake, will i have to take off the brake?

    No, the disc is attached to the wheel, just whatever you do, don't accidentally pull the brake lever whilst the disc is out, it could bugger things up.

    Dan
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Hope Vision 1 LED light, a good charger and a load of batteries for it.
    And a rear Crud Guard.

    Bike now fully "wintered"

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  • Gilbie
    Gilbie Posts: 99
    New front light - £275 :oops:

    Love it to bits and been getting up extra early to make use of the dark mornings and stay late to use it off road on the way home. People at work think I'm some kind of loon :roll:
  • Daniel B wrote:
    moonio wrote:
    btw my front wheel has a puncture..it also has a disc brake, will i have to take off the brake?

    No, the disc is attached to the wheel, just whatever you do, don't accidentally pull the brake lever whilst the disc is out, it could bugger things up.

    Dan

    Ooh? Why's that?
    (Just curiosity, as I've never actually used a disc brake on a bike)
  • Gilbie
    Gilbie Posts: 99
    Daniel B wrote:
    moonio wrote:
    btw my front wheel has a puncture..it also has a disc brake, will i have to take off the brake?

    No, the disc is attached to the wheel, just whatever you do, don't accidentally pull the brake lever whilst the disc is out, it could bugger things up.

    Dan

    Ooh? Why's that?
    (Just curiosity, as I've never actually used a disc brake on a bike)

    Only if running hydraulic calipers, it will push the pads together which make fitting the wheel back on tricky. Remove wheel and feed a folded piece of cardboard between pads just in case :idea:
  • NGale
    NGale Posts: 1,866
    Can I boast about the bike I will be getting just after christmas :?: :?:

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    be in red and white though

    :D:D:D
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    A Cateye front light which has the flashing or still option. :D (Crazy life, mine.)
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    edited October 2008
    Just bought this from chain reaction after gs3 pointed out it is far cheaper than Wiggle sell it for ..............

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    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?PartnerID=79&ModelID=23572


    I bought a similar one made by respro a few years ago ... all the black bits fell off ... lets hope the same doesn't happen to this one :?
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  • One of these

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    Still in the post though. I'm quite looking forward to being Jamie Johnson. And having a brother.

    Before that it was some thin waterproof overshoes to stop my shoes continuing to smell bad when wet. Unfortunately they failed to provide the crucial quality of being waterproof. End of them.
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

    Bike 1
    Bike 2-A
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    New windproof gloves (altura windshell or something like that) a HRM and speedo which is awesome and very addictive. and two tioga FS100 for my silly bike for when i feel like causing some real pain to the people i scalp...
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    http://www.fenixtorch.co.uk/led_torches/fenix_LD20.html
    Should get it tomorrow.
    first purchase for a while <twitch>
    If you see the candle as flame, the meal is already cooked.
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  • scoobers
    scoobers Posts: 364
    Cat Eye LD 1100
    Hi Vis stickers
    Hi Vis snap straps
    Specialised Pro Road Shoes
    Oregon Scientific Weather Station (for taking the guesswork out of what the wear on the daily commute)
    Gore Face Warmer

    and that's just today.
    Note to self: Must leave credit card at home or get a job that keeps me busier!!
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    Right .. this is the last .. the very last bike related purchase I will make this year :?

    I've been after a workstand for a few years , and finally ..

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    Almost half price :) , the reviews I've seen says it does the job.

    No more lifting my bikes up with my head under the seat while I adjust the gears :P

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/Cycle/7/LifeLine_Spin_Doctor_Deluxe_Workstand/5360009217/
    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • johnnyc71
    johnnyc71 Posts: 178
    Rido R2 saddle
    10 Continental tubes
    SKS guards (P35) - still can't bring myself to fit them to my road bike!
    dhb Finchdean Cycling Jersey
    DeFeet Woolie Boolie Socks
    dhb Merston Skull Cap Black
    dhb Buff Blue/White
    Gore Vista Tights without Pad
    Gore Xenon Windstopper Winter Gloves
    dhb Merston Bib Tights
    dhb Merston Waist Tights without Pad
    dhb Rogate Bib Tights
    and some rapha stuff too - I fit the profile 37 years old, but no car!!!
    Rapha winter jersey
    Rapha lightweight softshell
    30 co2 cartridges
    Shimano Box Of 100 Gear Inner Wire Caps
    Cordee Zinn And The Art Of Road Bike Maintenance
    SRAM PC991 9 SPEED CHAIN x 2
    KMC X10 SL Chain x 3
    Record Dermalon Anti-chafe Cream

    That's in the last 2 month's - but there's always more stuff to get.
    :D
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    johnnyc71 wrote:
    Rido R2 saddle
    10 Continental tubes
    SKS guards (P35) - still can't bring myself to fit them to my road bike!
    dhb Finchdean Cycling Jersey
    DeFeet Woolie Boolie Socks
    dhb Merston Skull Cap Black
    dhb Buff Blue/White
    Gore Vista Tights without Pad
    Gore Xenon Windstopper Winter Gloves
    dhb Merston Bib Tights
    dhb Merston Waist Tights without Pad
    dhb Rogate Bib Tights
    and some rapha stuff too - I fit the profile 37 years old, but no car!!!
    Rapha winter jersey
    Rapha lightweight softshell
    30 co2 cartridges
    Shimano Box Of 100 Gear Inner Wire Caps
    Cordee Zinn And The Art Of Road Bike Maintenance
    SRAM PC991 9 SPEED CHAIN x 2
    KMC X10 SL Chain x 3
    Record Dermalon Anti-chafe Cream

    That's in the last 2 month's - but there's always more stuff to get.
    :D



    Are you going on a round the world trip ? :)
    Specialized Hardrock Pro/Trek FX 7.3 Hybrid/Specialized Enduro/Specialized Tri-Cross Sport
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  • AndyManc wrote:
    johnnyc71 wrote:
    Rido R2 saddle
    10 Continental tubes
    SKS guards (P35) - still can't bring myself to fit them to my road bike!
    dhb Finchdean Cycling Jersey
    DeFeet Woolie Boolie Socks
    dhb Merston Skull Cap Black
    dhb Buff Blue/White
    Gore Vista Tights without Pad
    Gore Xenon Windstopper Winter Gloves
    dhb Merston Bib Tights
    dhb Merston Waist Tights without Pad
    dhb Rogate Bib Tights
    and some rapha stuff too - I fit the profile 37 years old, but no car!!!
    Rapha winter jersey
    Rapha lightweight softshell
    30 co2 cartridges
    Shimano Box Of 100 Gear Inner Wire Caps
    Cordee Zinn And The Art Of Road Bike Maintenance
    SRAM PC991 9 SPEED CHAIN x 2
    KMC X10 SL Chain x 3
    Record Dermalon Anti-chafe Cream

    That's in the last 2 month's - but there's always more stuff to get.
    :D



    Are you going on a round the world trip ? :)
    His couriers will be!
  • Vivid
    Vivid Posts: 267
    Camelbak Blowfish, served me well in the Brecon Beacons, 3lt was plentiful on a long day riding, enough space for waterproofs, days worth of food, pump and map. Front compartment held all the tools i needed inc 2 inner tubes and allen keys etc. Lots of space and very comfortable when riding.

    Topeak M1 & M2 Mudguards, very easy to fit and the quick release means its a doddle to take off and put back on. Front mudguard fitted securely and was fine when riding through the boulder fields. Once again highly recommend, nice design, flexible so wont snap, easy to adjust and take off and keeps the sheep shit out of the eyes!

    Next purchase may well be the long anticipated 2009 Trek Fuel EX8! :D
  • My new pair of medium sized "Specialized BG Gel Long Finger Gloves" surprisingly arrived in the post from Evans today, having ordered them lunchtime yesterday! Bit of a bargain at 20 squids instead of RRP of 30.

    Was a little worried when I opened the pack, as they looked small, but thankfully they fit fine and will get a test drive tomorrow. The padding looks pretty impressive...
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  • don_don
    don_don Posts: 1,007
    2 Knog Frogs :)
  • johnnyc71
    johnnyc71 Posts: 178
    AndyManc wrote:
    johnnyc71 wrote:
    Rido R2 saddle
    10 Continental tubes
    SKS guards (P35) - still can't bring myself to fit them to my road bike!
    dhb Finchdean Cycling Jersey
    DeFeet Woolie Boolie Socks
    dhb Merston Skull Cap Black
    dhb Buff Blue/White
    Gore Vista Tights without Pad
    Gore Xenon Windstopper Winter Gloves
    dhb Merston Bib Tights
    dhb Merston Waist Tights without Pad
    dhb Rogate Bib Tights
    and some rapha stuff too - I fit the profile 37 years old, but no car!!!
    Rapha winter jersey
    Rapha lightweight softshell
    30 co2 cartridges
    Shimano Box Of 100 Gear Inner Wire Caps
    Cordee Zinn And The Art Of Road Bike Maintenance
    SRAM PC991 9 SPEED CHAIN x 2
    KMC X10 SL Chain x 3
    Record Dermalon Anti-chafe Cream

    That's in the last 2 month's - but there's always more stuff to get.
    :D



    Are you going on a round the world trip ? :)
    His couriers will be!

    :lol: Not quite yet!

    Just want to make the winter riding comfortable - helps with waiting for stuff to dry out (don't have central heating) then again - maybe I would be able to afford it if I cut back on the bike kit!!!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Got a pair of white top of the range Spesh BG shoes (170 quids worth!), Pearl Izumi top and shorts for nowt following a photo shoot yesterday :)
    Picked up my Dura Ace WH 7850 C24 CL wheels today too, oh and bought my daughter's Ridgeback Scoot christmas present too when I picked them up from the shop...
  • pst88
    pst88 Posts: 621
    Bought some Altura windproof shoe covers this lunch time. Keep my feet pretty damn warm. First time out wearing them on my ride home this evening and got hit by a car! Tore through one of them :cry:
    Bianchi Via Nirone Veloce/Centaur 2010
  • AndyManc
    AndyManc Posts: 1,393
    pst88 wrote:
    Bought some Altura windproof shoe covers this lunch time. Keep my feet pretty damn warm. First time out wearing them on my ride home this evening and got hit by a car! Tore through one of them :cry:

    Take them back .. faulty , get a new pair.
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  • maximus69
    maximus69 Posts: 347
    just bought a hope4 vison 4 light, not for commuting but had to tell somebody. my mates just dont understand the joy, or the stupid price tag. took me a while to get my head around the price though, hope its worth it. ha ha
    "My life is like a porno-movie, without the sex".
  • Just got my park pcs10 workstand 8)

    Also got a couple of the mini torches from tesco and the twofish lockblock mounts.
  • girv73
    girv73 Posts: 842
    Not "just bought" but probably "going to buy"

    Posted this to the Road Beginners forum:
    Giant Defy 1 vs. Specialized Allez Elite 2009
    Today is a good day to ride
  • Clever Pun
    Clever Pun Posts: 6,778
    Cateye replacement light bracket
    Miche 16 & 17 teeth sprockets
    3 bottles of single malt
    Purveyor of sonic doom

    Very Hairy Roadie - FCN 4
    Fixed Pista- FCN 5
    Beared Bromptonite - FCN 14
  • Handlebar mounting bracket for my garmin (car) satnav... we'll see how that goes - it has a bike mode!