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Aidan

Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« on: 27 April, 2010, 08:28:03 am »
Following on from the J'accuse thread, this is for components or other bikey stuff that lives up to , or exceeds the marketing hype

My starters for ten

Garmin Etrex C    worked faultlessly through rain or shine for 4 years, would be totally lost without it
Assos  AIRPROTEC  F1 bibtights     expensive but superb quality , worth every penny
Brooks saddles :demon:  I own 5  and wouldnt ride anything else


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tiermat

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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #1 on: 27 April, 2010, 08:29:40 am »
Shimano M520s, I have 3 pairs (all on different bikes.  Although they are not top of the range SPD pedals they just seem to last.
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Frenchie

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #2 on: 27 April, 2010, 08:35:49 am »
Tektro drop bar brake levers -- Comfortable, cheap...
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Charlotte

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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #3 on: 27 April, 2010, 08:37:16 am »
Time ATAC pedals
Zefal HPX (obv.)
Ortlieb roll-top panniers
SON dynos
Tubus racks
EAI sprockets
Smart Superflash read LED

...I'm just speccing my ideal bike, aren't I?

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ed_o_brain

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #4 on: 27 April, 2010, 08:41:38 am »
Quote from: Frenchie on 27 April, 2010, 08:35:49 am
Tektro drop bar brake levers -- Comfortable, cheap...

I haz to disagree...
Cane creek drop bar brake levers on the other hand... ;)

DMR V12 Pedals... lovely smooth bearings and look good enough just to put on the mantle.
Hope Vision One.
Smart 1/2 watt rear LED
Tortec Ultralight rear rack

I would have also put a vote in for my Etrex, but it's turning out to be nigh on impossible to keep it switched on now when it is attached to the handlebars. It's not much good for navigation in the pocket of my rucksack!
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hatler

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #5 on: 27 April, 2010, 08:42:19 am »
Ceramic rims. Bought 'cos they don't wear out, but have subsequently discovered that the bike doesn't get covered in that nasty black gunk that is the rims wearing out. Clean hands after a punc repair. Bliss.

STIs. Changed my riding more than I thought possible.

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Aidan

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #6 on: 27 April, 2010, 08:43:18 am »
Quote from: tiermat on 27 April, 2010, 08:29:40 am
Shimano M520s, I have 3 pairs (all on different bikes.  Although they are not top of the range SPD pedals they just seem to last.


Got to agree with this :thumbsup:  I have a set thats 7 or 8 years old , never had any maintenance and run just as sweet now as when new. Needless to say all my other bikes ( bar 1) are fitted with them
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Ian H

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #7 on: 27 April, 2010, 08:52:55 am »
DT Alpine lll spokes.
SON generator hubs.
1980s freebie plastic bar tape, diecovered in a drawer and exhibited on the Dorset Coast.
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mrcharly-YHT

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #8 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:05:42 am »
Specialized SPD sandals. Just keep going and going.

Shimano MTB SPD cleat design. At last, a secure mechanism that means shoes you can walk in.

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Tim Hall

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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #9 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:18:25 am »
Quote from: Charlotte on 27 April, 2010, 08:37:16 am

Zefal HPX (obv.)


Velox rim tape (ditto)
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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #10 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:24:34 am »
Entry level gold: Sora STI shifters. Just ace.
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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #11 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:27:03 am »
XT rear mech. Ultegra rear mech. Just great.

Michelin Pro Grip tyres. Grippier than a grippy thing that won't ever let go.
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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #12 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:29:50 am »
Quote from: ed_o_brain on 27 April, 2010, 08:41:38 am
I would have also put a vote in for my Etrex, but it's turning out to be nigh on impossible to keep it switched on now when it is attached to the handlebars. It's not much good for navigation in the pocket of my rucksack!

I had that on both of mine.  Bigger batteries (i.e. most NiMh rechargeables) and a big toweling wristy-sweatband wrapped round underneath it on the mount to cut out the vibes works a treat for me.
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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #13 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:32:25 am »
Quote from: tiermat on 27 April, 2010, 08:29:40 am
Shimano M520s, I have 3 pairs (all on different bikes.  Although they are not top of the range SPD pedals they just seem to last.
Ummm. Not my experience. :(
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David Martin

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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #14 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:37:15 am »
Quote from: TheLurker on 27 April, 2010, 09:32:25 am
Quote from: tiermat on 27 April, 2010, 08:29:40 am
Shimano M520s, I have 3 pairs (all on different bikes.  Although they are not top of the range SPD pedals they just seem to last.
Ummm. Not my experience. :(
YMOV. I have found them to be excellent as they have lasted some time on my various bikes.

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Tim

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #15 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:42:38 am »
Magura hydraulic rim brakes. Huge stopping power, trivial pad changes, and maintenance free.

Son hub & B&M Cyo/Fly. Fit and forget lighting that works very very well.
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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #16 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:44:54 am »
Quote from: Aidan on 27 April, 2010, 08:43:18 am
Quote from: tiermat on 27 April, 2010, 08:29:40 am
Shimano M520s, I have 3 pairs (all on different bikes.  Although they are not top of the range SPD pedals they just seem to last.
Got to agree with this :thumbsup:  I have a set thats 7 or 8 years old , never had any maintenance and run just as sweet now as when new. Needless to say all my other bikes ( bar 1) are fitted with them
oh yeah, they are bloody good - for the price of some cleats you get not only a pair of cleats but also a superb pedal! the last ones need some bearing adjustment after 1200km, tough. and even this was an easy job!

Quote from: ed_o_brain on 27 April, 2010, 08:41:38 am
Hope Vision One.
Not sure which version you have but mine (Hope Vision One Adventure) developed two faults (battery casing) within the 1st year. Hope serviced them for free, tough. Nevertheless, a waste of time and postage. If they work they are well worth the money, tough.

And two of my favorites:
- Garmin Edge 705: No other single piece of technology has transformed my riding more than this GPS device. Apart from commuting, it is always a helpful companion during the ride - afterwards anyway!
- not sure if it deserves to mentioned here (yet) but my new Time SPD 'skiing-boot ratchet' carbon sole shoes are a revelation - after using my pair of Shimano soft sole touring shoes for more than 10yrs.  Didn't think the stiffness would make such a positive difference (esp. on fixed)...
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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #17 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:45:42 am »
Rigida DB18 rims

Cateye Endura 8

San Marco Rolls
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mike

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #18 on: 27 April, 2010, 09:48:18 am »
thudbuster seatpost on a mountainbike.  A revelation that means I can use the rutted farm tracks in the summer.
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Polar Bear

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #19 on: 27 April, 2010, 10:11:28 am »
Shimano XT*

SON dynamo hubs

B&M lighting - front and rear

3TTT Morphe Randonneur handlebars

The ubiquitous Brooks B17 saddle

Schwalbe Marathon HS308 tyres - 26 inch and 700c variants

Tubus racks

Ortlieb rolltop panniers and Ultimate barbags

SRAM pc971 chain

Topeak Road Morphe

Avid Arch Rival v brakes

* Anything pre-2006 as is all my XT kit.   It just works and works and works...
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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #20 on: 27 April, 2010, 10:20:59 am »
Quote from: tiermat on 27 April, 2010, 08:29:40 am
Shimano M520s, I have 3 pairs (all on different bikes.  Although they are not top of the range SPD pedals they just seem to last.

I only have one pair and I haven't had them long enough to come to a meaningful conclusion, but I like them so far. I also have two pairs of M324s (the ones with SPD one side and a platform on the other side) and they've served me well over several years of use so far.

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clarion

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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #21 on: 27 April, 2010, 10:23:12 am »
Mavic A719 rims

Shimano M520 pedals

Specialized BG Indie XC saddle

Shimano bar end levers

Dia Compe cantilever brakes

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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #22 on: 27 April, 2010, 10:26:15 am »
B&M Cyo
B&M Seculite Plus
Brooks B17
Koolstop blocks
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Frenchie

Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #23 on: 27 April, 2010, 10:37:09 am »
Quote from: Charlotte on 27 April, 2010, 08:37:16 am
Time ATAC pedals


Oh, yes. Very good!
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Re: Je t'aime bike components that are as good or better than expected
« Reply #24 on: 27 April, 2010, 11:03:50 am »
Oh yeah and Marathon Plus tyres

They weigh 700g each, they feel leaden but some how they are a reassuring tyre.
No punctures in 10,000km might have some influence on this
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