Author Topic: Bought any cycling stuff today? (Read 865218 times)

SittingDuck · « **Reply #425 on:** 04 October, 2010, 01:04:23 pm »

Pair of Karrimor thin winter goves for £2.99, from Sports Direct. Stretchy things and light enough to give full control with the fingers. They will be no good in mid winter but perfect for the chillier mornings we are now experiencing.

DrMekon · « **Reply #426 on:** 04 October, 2010, 01:09:58 pm »

A pair of rainlegs and some sealskinz hi-viz winter gloves.

TimO · « **Reply #427 on:** 04 October, 2010, 02:01:40 pm »

A couple of M520 pedals, and some Wellgo cleats, which I think will work with the SPDs, but cost substantially less.

Also, a couple of pairs of dhb Merston tights, for when the weather gets a bit colder.

IanDG · « **Reply #428 on:** 04 October, 2010, 03:11:24 pm »

A 21t fixed sprocket and a chain

CommuteTooFar · « **Reply #429 on:** 05 October, 2010, 11:47:09 am »

Today A317 rim arrived at work sandwiched between two enormous pieces of cardboard. Waiting for the hub so I can decide which spokes to buy.

Torslanda · « **Reply #430 on:** 05 October, 2010, 08:04:23 pm »

PURPLE Uno quill stem just 'coz.

Some cheap panniers from SJSC looked useful and value for money.

And a copy of the original Topeak Panoram 'puter from the late 90s. Well, it was only 8 quid posted from Hong Kong. I'll keep you posted if runs backwards or owt . . .

luv'n'stuff

J

tiermat · « **Reply #431 on:** 06 October, 2010, 09:21:48 am »

Quote from: torslanda on 05 October, 2010, 08:04:23 pm

And a copy of the original Topeak Panoram 'puter from the late 90s. Well, it was only 8 quid posted from Hong Kong. I'll keep you posted if runs backwards or owt . . .

I saw them on t'bay, thought about it for a nano-second then realised I have an original, which is fitted to purple bike.

Now if they did a copy of the panoram 12C, I would have one in a flash (the 12c was the one with cadence, but a smaller screen), or even better, if they did these ones updated to include cadence I would be a happy bunny

andrewc · « **Reply #432 on:** 06 October, 2010, 02:17:16 pm »

My Radbott 1000 has arrived from the US. Ow, my eyes.....!

perpetual dan · « **Reply #433 on:** 06 October, 2010, 08:54:46 pm »

A new front light. A smart bspoke on a discount at wiggle. Not my main beam but I hope it will be a decent second and be seen light. Couldn't get a spare bracket for the non-broken light in a reasonable time.

tonycollinet · « **Reply #434 on:** 06 October, 2010, 11:43:30 pm »

Alfine Sprocket (20 tooth)
Chain
Mars 4 rear light.

itsbruce · « **Reply #435 on:** 07 October, 2010, 07:27:19 pm »

New Cateye LED light to replace a 10-year old Cateye light of the more traditional bulb variety, which had faded for the last time.

CAMRAMan · « **Reply #436 on:** 07 October, 2010, 07:51:06 pm »

Just fitted my B&M Cyo light. Took it for a ride down the canal & was amazed at how bright it is.

Add it to my Foska skeleton jacket & 3M spoke reflectors and I should be visible

nmcgann · « **Reply #437 on:** 07 October, 2010, 08:31:13 pm »

A lumicycle 3-led head unit to go with my old lumicycle system. I've started doing hard evening training rides and my old 12W spot just isn't reaching far enough for the speeds I do on the back lanes out of town.

CommuteTooFar · « **Reply #438 on:** 08 October, 2010, 12:55:04 pm »

Some 285mm DT competition spokes.
Some 286mm DT competition spokes.
A spoke head punch.
A nipple driver.

I am hoping to build a wheel when this stuff arrives.

Feline · « **Reply #439 on:** 08 October, 2010, 03:10:58 pm »

My Schwalbe Durano Plus 25c tyres arrived today

Don't yet have my Schmidt dynohub wheel to fit one to yet though.

Andrij · « **Reply #440 on:** 08 October, 2010, 03:15:42 pm »

A mounting bracket for the dyno-light for my commuter as well as brake/gear cables and bar tape for the Ribble.

A big

for SJS Cycles' customer service bods. The website wouldn't accept a City postcode so I rang them. The person I spoke to took contact details then someone rang me back to take my order. That's service.

jogler · « **Reply #441 on:** 09 October, 2010, 05:40:23 pm »

One of these

TopeakÂ® Cycling Accessories â€” Products - HeadLux

from Samways in Derby

Katie · « **Reply #442 on:** 09 October, 2010, 11:21:09 pm »

Nicked my mum's helmet. Don't suppose that counts though.

(Appear to have lost mine somewhere in my house, and riding the South Manchester hillclimb/freewheel tomorrow. Ex who has my other one failed to deliver today, so I offered to go helmet-less as a one-off, but even at 23 I'm still under her thumb and told I have to wear one...)

citoyen · « **Reply #443 on:** 10 October, 2010, 12:25:14 am »

Quote from: Feline on 08 October, 2010, 03:10:58 pm

My Schwalbe Durano Plus 25c tyres arrived today

Where did you order them from?

I still haven't received the ones I ordered in August. I'm beginning to think Flatus wasn't joking when he said they're picky about who they sell them to.

d.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #444 on:** 10 October, 2010, 12:27:07 am »

We went into Life Cycles in Bildeston and bought some foam to replace the terribly tatty bar tape on Mrs. Wow's stoker bars.

Feline · « **Reply #445 on:** 10 October, 2010, 12:36:57 am »

Quote from: citoyen on 10 October, 2010, 12:25:14 am

Quote from: Feline on 08 October, 2010, 03:10:58 pm
My Schwalbe Durano Plus 25c tyres arrived today

Where did you order them from?

I still haven't received the ones I ordered in August. I'm beginning to think Flatus wasn't joking when he said they're picky about who they sell them to.

d.

They are from petracycles
and arrived 3 days after I ordered them, however they are now showing as out of stock again. GL!

Kim · « **Reply #446 on:** 10 October, 2010, 12:43:40 am »

Quote from: Wowbagger on 10 October, 2010, 12:27:07 am

We went into Life Cycles in Bildeston and bought some foam to replace the terribly tatty bar tape on Mrs. Wow's stoker bars.

As I mentioned, if it proves useful, you can get metre lengths of the stuff from Rose:

http://roseversand.com/bike-parts/handlebars/handlebar-accessories/grips/soft-grips-one-piece-.html?cid=156&detail=10&detail2=1137

Isopropyl alcohol is my seekrit magic lubricant for getting the things on and off. I believe hairspray works similarly well, and to a much lesser extent, soapy water. Alcohol type stuff has the distinct advantage of not leaving a residue that will turn back into a lubricant when it rains.

jogler · « **Reply #447 on:** 10 October, 2010, 08:12:57 am »

Whiskey has an alcohol content,does it not?

TimO · « **Reply #448 on:** 10 October, 2010, 09:02:11 am »

Quote from: jogler on 10 October, 2010, 08:12:57 am

Whiskey has an alcohol content,does it not?

Yes, but who'd use it to fit bar tape?

Adrian · « **Reply #449 on:** 10 October, 2010, 10:02:43 am »

Quote from: TimO on 10 October, 2010, 09:02:11 am

Quote from: jogler on 10 October, 2010, 08:12:57 am
Whiskey has an alcohol content,does it not?

Yes, but who'd use it to fit bar tape?

Vodka then