Author Topic: Bought any cycling stuff today? (Read 866295 times)

Almost.
I called in the lbs for 4 26x1.6 inner tubes.This represented quite a dollop of luggage & I didn't fancy squeezing them in my rack pack & lugging 'em round for another 90km so,because they were very low on stock the Owner's Son put 'em in a bag & stored them under the counter for me to collect in the next few days.
You don't get that on the internet do you
Long live the lbs

Kim · « **Reply #982 on:** 05 May, 2011, 09:00:04 pm »

Quote from: jogler on 05 May, 2011, 08:53:27 pm

so,because they were very low on stock the Owner's Son put 'em in a bag & stored them under the counter for me to collect in the next few days.
You don't get that on the internet do you

I think the internet version would be CityLink storing them for you to collect over the next few days in a depot 30 miles away...

YahudaMoon · « **Reply #983 on:** 05 May, 2011, 09:00:15 pm »

Quote from: Jaded on 04 May, 2011, 06:21:24 pm

Quote from: Wendy on 04 May, 2011, 09:32:49 am
Quote from: Jaded on 04 May, 2011, 09:31:23 am
Ordered some wheels.
Nice!! Tell us some more please?

Open Pros on 105 hubs, 32 spoke. From Hewitts.

Not special, but they do what I want - they are to replace my nearly worn out ones, which have done 7,000 miles and I don't trust the rims for much longer. They'll do as spares. The wheels are for Audaxing and the occasional cycle camp!

I think these are the best you'll get for the money. A classic wheel build imo

trio25 · « **Reply #984 on:** 05 May, 2011, 09:16:38 pm »

My Rapha top arrived today, never bought such an expensive top although it was half price and I thought I deserve at least one rapha top?

Jurek · « **Reply #985 on:** 05 May, 2011, 09:17:57 pm »

Quote from: trio25 on 05 May, 2011, 09:16:38 pm

.... and I thought I deserve at least one rapha top?

You do.

trio25 · « **Reply #986 on:** 05 May, 2011, 09:32:38 pm »

Quote from: Jurek on 05 May, 2011, 09:17:57 pm

Quote from: trio25 on 05 May, 2011, 09:16:38 pm
.... and I thought I deserve at least one rapha top?

You do.

Thank you I will explain this to my OH when the credit card bill is spotted!

YahudaMoon · « **Reply #987 on:** 05 May, 2011, 09:34:57 pm »

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clarion · « **Reply #988 on:** 05 May, 2011, 09:46:45 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 05 May, 2011, 08:33:38 pm

About to buy some bibtights.

Budget stretches to dhb not Assos, mind...

And bought some new humvees, too (and some p*nct*re patches).

jogler · « **Reply #989 on:** 05 May, 2011, 09:47:02 pm »

Quote from: trio25 on 05 May, 2011, 09:16:38 pm

My Rapha top arrived today, never bought such an expensive top although it was half price and I thought I deserve at least one rapha top?

Is it pink?
If not how will I recognise you en audax route?

Feline · « **Reply #990 on:** 05 May, 2011, 10:29:32 pm »

I just had an epic spending spree.

I was having great difficulty deciding whether to order Carradice expedition Bagman and Camper Longflap, or Tubus rack with Carradice Super C panniers. I think I wouldl use both in different circumstances. So I just ordered all of the above

Also ordered some toe straps (for luggage use not toes) and moar KoolStop salmon brake pads.

Then I ordered the titanium Jetboil stove I have been lusting after.
And the Laser Photon 1 tent. My Snugpak sleeping bag is on it's way already.

I think all I am missing now for my lightweight camping set up is the pillow.
I am considering taking all this lot to the Sem Fed in August

Jurek · « **Reply #991 on:** 05 May, 2011, 10:34:00 pm »

Quote from: Feline on 05 May, 2011, 10:29:32 pm

I just had an epic spending spree.

I was having great difficulty deciding whether to order Carradice expedition Bagman and Camper Longflap, or Tubus rack with Carradice Super C panniers. I think I wouldl use both in different circumstances. So I just ordered all of the above
Also ordered some toe straps (for luggage use not toes) and moar KoolStop salmon brake pads.

Then I ordered the titanium Jetboil stove I have been lusting after.
And the Laser Photon 1 tent. My Snugpak sleeping bag is on it's way already.

I think all I am missing now for my lightweight camping set up is the pillow.
I am considering taking all this lot to the Sem Fed in August

Kerching!

Feline · « **Reply #992 on:** 05 May, 2011, 10:38:27 pm »

Quote from: Jurek on 05 May, 2011, 10:34:00 pm

Quote from: Feline on 05 May, 2011, 10:29:32 pm
I just had an epic spending spree.

I was having great difficulty deciding whether to order Carradice expedition Bagman and Camper Longflap, or Tubus rack with Carradice Super C panniers. I think I wouldl use both in different circumstances. So I just ordered all of the above
Also ordered some toe straps (for luggage use not toes) and moar KoolStop salmon brake pads.

Then I ordered the titanium Jetboil stove I have been lusting after.
And the Laser Photon 1 tent. My Snugpak sleeping bag is on it's way already.

I think all I am missing now for my lightweight camping set up is the pillow.
I am considering taking all this lot to the Sem Fed in August

Kerching!

Yeah, I've just done about £600 worth of damage to my credit card hehe.

TheLurker · « **Reply #993 on:** 06 May, 2011, 08:36:21 am »

Yesterday. Three pairs of silk glove liners. Two quid a go instead of 17. The downside is Millets is closing down.

trio25 · « **Reply #994 on:** 06 May, 2011, 05:54:53 pm »

Quote from: jogler on 05 May, 2011, 09:47:02 pm

Quote from: trio25 on 05 May, 2011, 09:16:38 pm
My Rapha top arrived today, never bought such an expensive top although it was half price and I thought I deserve at least one rapha top?

Is it pink?
If not how will I recognise you en audax route?

Sorry Blue, I'll have to wear something else pink!

jogler · « **Reply #995 on:** 06 May, 2011, 06:41:00 pm »

Blue could be any colour for me 'cause I'm colour blind but o.k. with Pink

BrianI · « **Reply #996 on:** 08 May, 2011, 03:44:08 pm »

Just bought a pair of Specialized BG High Performance Footbeds: Fit +++ Green Size 48 to see if that will help foot / arch pain while cycling.
£25 cheaper than trying to find a new pair of shoes which may or may not have better arch support.

Hopefully these will mean I'll be a High Performance cyclist with them in!

Canardly · « **Reply #997 on:** 09 May, 2011, 08:25:46 pm »

Quote from: Feline on 05 May, 2011, 10:29:32 pm

I just had an epic spending spree.

I was having great difficulty deciding whether to order Carradice expedition Bagman and Camper Longflap, or Tubus rack with Carradice Super C panniers. I think I wouldl use both in different circumstances. So I just ordered all of the above
Also ordered some toe straps (for luggage use not toes) and moar KoolStop salmon brake pads.

Then I ordered the titanium Jetboil stove I have been lusting after.
And the Laser Photon 1 tent. My Snugpak sleeping bag is on it's way already.

I think all I am missing now for my lightweight camping set up is the pillow.
I am considering taking all this lot to the Sem Fed in August

Remind me to ask you for early shopping warnings Fel........

smurphboy · « **Reply #998 on:** 09 May, 2011, 08:26:25 pm »

Carradice Barley (black) arrived today...just need to work out how to fit it.

BrianI · « **Reply #999 on:** 09 May, 2011, 08:32:56 pm »

Quote from: smurphboy on 09 May, 2011, 08:26:25 pm

Carradice Barley (black) arrived today...just need to work out how to fit it.

I've got one of those too! Currently fitted to my non brooks road bike using the Carradice SQR system, but that is rather heavy and bulky, so I'll see about fettling something up!