Author Topic: Bought any cycling stuff today? (Read 871686 times)

interzen · « **Reply #3200 on:** 30 March, 2013, 05:27:10 pm »

Oh yes

Just got to source a decent 6-bolt disc rotor now

mcshroom · « **Reply #3201 on:** 30 March, 2013, 05:38:19 pm »

A Cateye LD-610 clone so I don't need to keep transferring my LD-600 between bikes.

Dibdib · « **Reply #3202 on:** 01 April, 2013, 06:31:37 pm »

Not bought, but acquired... The world's worst BSO.

My sister bought it (against my strict instructions), and thankfully never rode it - check out the front brake cable routing for a start!

I'm so glad she never actually rode it anywhere - it seems to be an absolute deathtrap. It also had such fantastic safety features such as a loose headset and two loose wheels. But The Mother has asked me to tidy it up, make it safe, and let her ride it for a few weeks until she decides whether or not she wants a real bike

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #3203 on:** 01 April, 2013, 06:55:23 pm »

Some white reflective tape and 3 x Vitesse bib-knicks, the trial purchase having passed the Easter Arrow audition. http://www.vitesse.pl/

Ashaman42 · « **Reply #3204 on:** 02 April, 2013, 10:26:28 pm »

A bottle cage tool holder (basically a screwtop wide necked bottle) from eBay, maybe on some rides at least I can get away without overpacking

Can't use my second cage on the go anyway as even my little bottle is a pig to get out.

Kim · « **Reply #3205 on:** 06 April, 2013, 12:39:29 am »

A set of unicycle cranks. (Rest of unicycle left as an exercise for the reader.)

reddo · « **Reply #3206 on:** 06 April, 2013, 06:37:35 pm »

Not strictly bike gear but some Icebreaker tops for skiing and super cold riding etc. Always buy them this time of year because the sales are on.

Adrian · « **Reply #3207 on:** 06 April, 2013, 11:27:34 pm »

Quote from: TimC on 27 March, 2013, 09:25:30 am

2 new chains, new shifter cables, and a rear mech for MrsC's commuty bike. This winter has really hammered her bike - she rides every day, whatever the weather, about 450 miles a month - and it is starting to give up the fight for life. When the weather turns and she can use a summer bike, I'm going to have to replace pretty much anything that moves on it!

Cheap at half the price for a life well lived.

TimC · « **Reply #3208 on:** 07 April, 2013, 08:35:14 am »

Quote from: Adrian on 06 April, 2013, 11:27:34 pm

Quote from: TimC on 27 March, 2013, 09:25:30 am
2 new chains, new shifter cables, and a rear mech for MrsC's commuty bike. This winter has really hammered her bike - she rides every day, whatever the weather, about 450 miles a month - and it is starting to give up the fight for life. When the weather turns and she can use a summer bike, I'm going to have to replace pretty much anything that moves on it!

Cheap at half the price for a life well lived.

All now fettled and ready for whatever else this endless winter can throw at it! But headset, BB and Spa hand built wheels are on the wish list for this summer. Meantime, her Spesh Dolce got its first ride of the year yesterday - complete with new grey/white Shimso RS30s. Very bling!

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #3209 on:** 07 April, 2013, 05:46:54 pm »

M5 nuts, hex head bolts for attaching light brackets to racks, and 7sp chain links. Exciting stuff. $:-\$

Somnolent · « **Reply #3210 on:** 07 April, 2013, 06:17:05 pm »

Nothing yet (today).
Trying to decide between "shopping baskets" at two different well-known online retailers.
Entirely different items in each.

rafletcher · « **Reply #3211 on:** 07 April, 2013, 06:34:13 pm »

Some odds and sods - skewers (RED), cable stops (RED), bar plugs (RED), all from Hope. To go with the (RED) Hope BB and headset. I hope the paint shop at work hurry up with my pearlescent black frame respray so I can start my build next weekend!

itsbruce · « **Reply #3212 on:** 08 April, 2013, 01:06:18 am »

clarion · « **Reply #3213 on:** 08 April, 2013, 11:09:45 am »

Accessories for The Dungeon don't belong in this thread.

jogler · « **Reply #3214 on:** 10 April, 2013, 07:28:32 pm »

One of these

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Thule-Xpress-970-Bike-Carrier/Pr314736000?gclid=CNyPuu7cwLYCFfLLtAodKV4AJw

so that I can carry 4 bikes on the car

2 onthe towball
2 onthe roof bars

Kim · « **Reply #3215 on:** 10 April, 2013, 07:29:40 pm »

Good, those. Make sure the bike tyres are well clear of the exhaust pipe (DAHIKT).

Canardly · « **Reply #3216 on:** 10 April, 2013, 07:37:26 pm »

Barley arrived, a 'Janet,' woot. Also got hold of an Eigo Ion jacket which has quite a good write up in Cycling plus. Small sizing! but quality seems good.

https://www.cyclestuffdirect.com/clothing/mens/jackets/eigo-ion-water-resistant-jacket.html

jogler · « **Reply #3217 on:** 10 April, 2013, 07:51:51 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 10 April, 2013, 07:29:40 pm

Make sure the tyres are well clear of the exhaust pipe (DAHIKT).

yup.
BTDTGTTS in the past with a similar product by Messrs.Witter which fitted directly to the tow bar bracketry.

I've had the same advice from ChrisS otp who uses a similar contraption which allowed me to buy mine with confidence.

Thanks for the input.

Canardly · « **Reply #3218 on:** 10 April, 2013, 08:07:47 pm »

Quote from: jogler on 10 April, 2013, 07:28:32 pm

One of these

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Thule-Xpress-970-Bike-Carrier/Pr314736000?gclid=CNyPuu7cwLYCFfLLtAodKV4AJw

so that I can carry 4 bikes on the car

2 onthe towball
2 onthe roof bars

Really good piece of kit but will not take two road bikes IME. Seems to be designed for two straight barred continental bikes. Would not be without it though due to ease of use for solo use. (There is a three bike version as well which I use to overcome these limitations)

bumper · « **Reply #3219 on:** 10 April, 2013, 09:17:03 pm »

Purchased 9 phaarts! They're only 99p from Planet X.

I stuck my bike in the back of the van and and bust 2 Blackburn Mars lights hanging of the Barley @#!?

zigzag · « **Reply #3220 on:** 10 April, 2013, 09:55:46 pm »

^^ i looked at these while buying some latex inner tubes thinking "how many spare lights should i get for this too-cheap-not-to-buy price". resisted temptation this time.

bumper · « **Reply #3221 on:** 10 April, 2013, 10:25:12 pm »

I'll let you know if they're any good. They look like Smart Light copies.

I won't see them for a few days because I'm not at home but I'll let you know if they're worth the massive expenditure

the tubes are okay, apart from the red dust caps. They're in my front and rear tyres now.

Kim · « **Reply #3222 on:** 11 April, 2013, 12:04:04 am »

I bought an assortment the last time they were that cheap.

They're Smart clones. They work, and are reassuringly bright. They feel fairly cheap, but don't appear any more likely to self-destruct than the real thing. The bracket compatibility with my proper Smart superflash is a bit unidirectional (either fit the Phaart bracket, but the Phaart is loose in the Smart). Excellent value.

The Strap-ons are worth it purely for the batteries. I have several.

_{(NB: Anyone found sigging that will be added to the List).}

bumper · « **Reply #3223 on:** 11 April, 2013, 08:07:25 am »

Good to hear Kim, they're just being strapped to the hoops on the barley

fuzzy · « **Reply #3224 on:** 11 April, 2013, 09:39:24 am »

Quote from: bumper on 10 April, 2013, 10:25:12 pm

the tubes are okay, apart from the red dust caps. They're in my front and rear tyres now.

Quicker repairs?

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