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alan

Bought any cycling stuff today?
« on: 08 January, 2009, 04:16:38 pm »
An elastic cargo net for rear panniers
A Montane Featherlite windproof in YELLOW

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #1 on: 08 January, 2009, 04:25:15 pm »
A new pair of warm longs, and some nikwax for my rain jacket - both just arrived in a happy Wiggle parcel.

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #2 on: 08 January, 2009, 04:25:43 pm »
And cargo nets are great - I couldn't cope without mine!

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #3 on: 08 January, 2009, 04:45:30 pm »

Chris S

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #4 on: 08 January, 2009, 04:48:49 pm »
 A can of GT85 and a 4.99 Bike Computer for the turbo trainer bike.

gordon taylor

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #5 on: 08 January, 2009, 05:55:48 pm »
Some disc pads for the trike 'cos I had a Wiggle voucher to use.


LEE

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #6 on: 08 January, 2009, 06:02:39 pm »
some spokes (6x)

Edit.  I broke my first spoke after approx 42 years of cycling

alan

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #7 on: 08 January, 2009, 06:28:59 pm »
some spokes (6x)

Edit.  I broke my first spoke after approx 42 years of cycling

Try harder in future ;)

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #8 on: 08 January, 2009, 06:42:40 pm »
some spokes (6x)

Edit.  I broke my first spoke after approx 42 years of cycling

They must have been good quality to last that long.  ;)
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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #9 on: 08 January, 2009, 06:51:12 pm »
A chain for the Pompino, some spokes for the dynohub wheelbuild and some tyre boots arrived today from Parker (courtesy of Mrs P  :thumbsup: ).

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #10 on: 08 January, 2009, 07:13:28 pm »
Yes; mudguards, a rack, some panniers, two bike computers, a Bar-X-tender, a bottom bracket tool, a headset press, a mud-flap, a pair of pedals, a fondue set, and a cuddly toy.  Variously from Wiggle, SJS, ChainReaction, and Arkel.

(The last two items were a lie).
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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #11 on: 09 January, 2009, 08:20:53 am »
I bought a set of those back up lights with the elastic loop on them for 2.99 the pair including batteries..... in the petrol station where the powers that be have decreed I buy diesel for the van.  Bit of a bargain I thought.

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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #12 on: 09 January, 2009, 10:28:05 am »
A pair of Pro3 Grip. When fixing my flat yesterday I decided that a square profile and being  this >< far from running on the casing was a good enough reason to replace them..

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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #13 on: 09 January, 2009, 10:35:05 am »
No I haven't  sadly , but threads like this make me want to go out and buy something!

What'll it be I wonder?


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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #14 on: 09 January, 2009, 10:42:18 am »
My Christmas present to myself.

Garmin Forerunner 405.

OK, so it's for running mainly, but it'll also be used to log position/HR on training rides to see how my quest for fitness is going.

Should be delivered on Saturday morning. Off to Richmond Park in the afternoon.

:) :) :)
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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #15 on: 09 January, 2009, 11:07:51 am »
I bought a wicker basket for me Pashley postie bike. Got fed up with the awful clanking sound things in the standard plastic basket made...
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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #16 on: 09 January, 2009, 04:01:55 pm »
Oh dear - I really shouldn't have, but I just ordered a softshell jacket from EBC. It was in the sale! But still not cheap...

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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #17 on: 09 January, 2009, 04:02:38 pm »
I have been banned from buying any more cycling stuff until I get a new job...  :'(
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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #18 on: 09 January, 2009, 04:04:25 pm »
I should be doing the same - my contract will probably be extended in April, but if not... crumbs. I suppose I'll have more time for cycling in my nice new gear!

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #19 on: 09 January, 2009, 05:17:21 pm »
A pair of s/hand Ergon grips from the CTC forum. Now fitted to the S-bars of my Brompton, after moving the gear selectors and brake levers in as far as they'd go. Also managed to refit the Zefal bar-end mirror, from the same source a few weeks ago.

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #20 on: 09 January, 2009, 05:46:19 pm »
Well, there's no sign of a recession in this thread! Spendaholics.

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #21 on: 09 January, 2009, 05:55:51 pm »
A small Carry Freedom y-frame trailer from Chain Reaction cause they're only £128 at the moment (£50 off RRP and £40 cheaper than anywhere else I can see)
The sound of one pannier flapping

alan

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #22 on: 09 January, 2009, 06:10:25 pm »
Well, there's no sign of a recession in this thread! Spendaholics.

There are no pockets in shrouds.

Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #23 on: 09 January, 2009, 07:22:38 pm »
Very true. Mind you, I'm hoping it'll be a wee while till I need one of those. And even then I'll want a flattering, wicking one.

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Re: Bought any cycling stuff today?
« Reply #24 on: 09 January, 2009, 07:30:41 pm »
Very true. Mind you, I'm hoping it'll be a wee while till I need one of those. And even then I'll want a flattering, wicking one.

I'm sure Rapha does a nice one, in a tweed.  Only £2,999.00 + VAT.
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I completely agree with Reg.

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