Author Topic: Bought any cycling stuff today? (Read 864744 times)

Si_Co · « **Reply #1450 on:** 21 October, 2011, 12:11:53 pm »

Wiggle have just delivered a new set of Crud roadracers, the end of soggy nappy syndrome is in sight

and two sets of koolstop salmons

jogler · « **Reply #1451 on:** 21 October, 2011, 12:17:00 pm »

that'll keep your "nice arse" presentable for WVM

Arch · « **Reply #1452 on:** 22 October, 2011, 08:41:27 pm »

A new Endura waterproof jacket. I think the old one lasted 3 or 4 years, and is less than hi-vis now. The new one is very yellow!

perpetual dan · « **Reply #1453 on:** 22 October, 2011, 09:20:58 pm »

Long sleeve merino baselayer cheap as you like from on-one, and a spare chain.

Juan Martín · « **Reply #1454 on:** 23 October, 2011, 06:07:45 pm »

New pedals (with clips), bottle cage and inner tube for my new Cannondale. Did I mention I have a new Cannondale?

Also, bought last week but worn for the first time today (while on my new Cannondale - did I mention that?) arm warmers. Me. Blimey.

Wendy · « **Reply #1455 on:** 23 October, 2011, 07:18:29 pm »

Some sealskinz Lobster Claw gloves. Me no likey cold hands.

Canardly · « **Reply #1456 on:** 23 October, 2011, 07:30:29 pm »

Fourth hand, 4 x Sh inner gear cables, bottom bracket tool, and chain splitter. Also looking at front lights atm and particularly the Fenix LD 20.

mcshroom · « **Reply #1457 on:** 23 October, 2011, 08:25:00 pm »

A couple of bottle cage bolts to replace the one that went missing yesterday, and some chain lube from a shop in Grantown-on-Spey. The bike shop also sold cake!

Karla · « **Reply #1458 on:** 24 October, 2011, 10:30:43 am »

The week before last: A new club jersey.
Last week: A Schwalbe Marathon+ for the Pompino, which is now almost fully winterised
Saturday: An S-Sun L130 light as my new commuter light. For £18 from Spa Cycle (plus postage if you buy online, but I was passing through Harrogate), my initial impression is that these are a steal. It's got side slits and a relatively wide front face - both good for visibility - and build quality seems good. The mount can swivel from side to side, a feature which may prove useful or may need aralditing solid in a few months' time. I'll do a long term review of it after a few months, but for now it's my new recommended light for every urban rider out there and will be a useful backup to my Fenix on longer rides.

CommuteTooFar · « **Reply #1459 on:** 24 October, 2011, 01:17:51 pm »

A Surly 42T 110PCD stainless steel chain ring to replace a TA 41T 110PCD chain ring which did not last very long.

CrinklyUncle · « **Reply #1460 on:** 25 October, 2011, 04:54:59 pm »

A pack of C5 envelopes

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #1461 on:** 25 October, 2011, 05:01:25 pm »

slippery slope.....

tee hee.

AndyH · « **Reply #1462 on:** 25 October, 2011, 10:05:34 pm »

Quote from: CrinklyUncle on 25 October, 2011, 04:54:59 pm

A pack of C5 envelopes

I'm playing with my new Ixon IQ. The focussed beam should compliment the Hope Vision 1 quite well.

sean · « **Reply #1463 on:** 26 October, 2011, 03:21:07 am »

not long since finished work, but before work i took delivery of ...
an elite water bottle and cage
a cateye micro wireless computer
a giro monza helmet
and a pair of ergon grips

tiermat · « **Reply #1464 on:** 26 October, 2011, 06:32:13 am »

Quote from: sean on 26 October, 2011, 03:21:07 am

not long since finished work, but before work i took delivery of ...
an elite water bottle and cage
a cateye micro wireless computer
a giro monza helmet
and a pair of ergon grips

To my mind there is not a single thing on that list you will regret purchasing

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #1465 on:** 26 October, 2011, 07:16:38 am »

Quote from: AndyH on 25 October, 2011, 10:05:34 pm

I'm playing with my new Ixon IQ. The focussed beam should compliment the Hope Vision 1 quite well.

it'll say, "My, aren't you an impressive and shiny light, with such a beautiful form and shape." Or something.

Tail End Charlie · « **Reply #1466 on:** 26 October, 2011, 07:46:32 am »

A front light from On One which I needed. The battery holder mounts behind the bottle cage. For the money (£20) looks good and a good beam, may get another for the hack bikes I have. Will see how long battery life is.

Also 2 merino tops and a pair of gloves seemed to have added themselves to the order.

mrcharly-YHT · « **Reply #1467 on:** 27 October, 2011, 02:10:06 pm »

Marathon Winters, from ebay.

I was going to buy from Wiggle, but they are 'out of stock', and I remember how long it took them to fill Clarion's order (8 week wasn't it), so I've shelled out an extra £2 per tyre to get them from somewhere that actually has stock.

Juan Martín · « **Reply #1468 on:** 28 October, 2011, 02:49:08 pm »

A pair of Schwalbe Luganos from Wiggle, in blue of course, to use during the winter on my new... you know the rest.

Plus tubes. Must stop buying stuff!

Kim · « **Reply #1469 on:** 28 October, 2011, 04:19:18 pm »

I've also bought some Marathon Winters - a pair of 700c and, rather optimistically, a single 20" (get thee to winstanleysbmx.com, ye hardcore darksiders).

With any luck this will prove to be an investment in a short, mild winter. With slightly less luck, they should pay for themselves in reduced clothing and physioterrorism bills.

interzen · « **Reply #1470 on:** 28 October, 2011, 04:45:52 pm »

Not yet, but in light of recent events I shall shortly be ordering an n+0.5 - my LBS has just waved a very nice deal on a Bike Friday Tikit under my nose. Bastards!

Canardly · « **Reply #1471 on:** 28 October, 2011, 08:51:48 pm »

They are not normally cheap in fact retail wise more expensive than the B. Pray tell how you get on.

Torslanda · « **Reply #1472 on:** 29 October, 2011, 06:02:42 pm »

Just picked up from the post office (07:30 this am) some finishing kit for a full-bounce comedy bike.

As follows: Full set of v-brakes, handlebar shims for o/s stem, some headset spacers, a VERY cheap rear mech and a 25.4mm seat post.

This bike will definitely NOT be light. It will, however, be solid and bomb proof, just the thing for a learner who's a tad lumpen. If he gets to like it I'll build him something lighter.

interzen · « **Reply #1473 on:** 01 November, 2011, 01:57:09 pm »

Although, strictly speaking, I bought it about 10 days ago, my RoadID bracelet turned up today.

At least now my parents can stop nagging me about not having anything that identifies me as diabetic, and people can wonder at what 'sic fret crustulum' means¹

¹ - Dodgy Latin for "that's the way the cookie crumbles"

PaulF · « **Reply #1474 on:** 01 November, 2011, 02:00:56 pm »

A spoke key from Urbane Cyclist in Toronto

They're what a bike shop should be: dark, uneven floors, lovely bikes everywhere, a parts department at the bike and friendly knowlegeable staff. Worth a visit if you're ever in Toronto

Author Topic: Bought any cycling stuff today? (Read 864744 times)

Si_Co

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Tail End Charlie