Author Topic: Bought any cycling stuff today? (Read 863621 times)

Jakob W · « **Reply #4600 on:** 04 July, 2015, 07:59:34 pm »

Carradice classic rack, brake pads and holders, and some toe straps.

Kim · « **Reply #4601 on:** 05 July, 2015, 10:06:50 pm »

Following the plastic bag incident, a rear mech, a derailleur hanger and an assortment of Rose's finest DT Swiss spokes. Also some fresh rim tape.

Noticed I could get the same XT mech that I've got on the Streetmachine for a couple of quid more than the basic Deore, so went for that. I reckon the tension spring's getting a little tired and a new one might cause the non-drive-side chain to rattle a bit less on what passes for resurfaced roads these days. The Streetmachine's one should work fine on an upwrong, and it always makes sense to have matching components when there's no reason not to.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #4602 on:** 06 July, 2015, 05:47:43 pm »

To the LBS for a couple of tops for me, a pair of mitts each for Mrs Wow and me, some bar tape for the back of the tandem, a Schwalbe Marathon Plus for the tandem, a couple of inner tubes and a couple of water bottles. It's easy to blow £150 on cycling kit.

Ruthie · « **Reply #4603 on:** 06 July, 2015, 11:05:58 pm »

Some conotrane.

Karla · « **Reply #4604 on:** 09 July, 2015, 07:26:28 am »

A set of 55/42 tooth chairings. I'm doomed, I tell you.

zigzag · « **Reply #4605 on:** 09 July, 2015, 09:37:31 am »

Quote from: Kim on 05 July, 2015, 10:06:50 pm

Following the plastic bag incident, a rear mech, a derailleur hanger <...>

off topic, but if i see a plastic bag floating in the air in front i always coast past it to be on a safe side

T42 · « **Reply #4606 on:** 09 July, 2015, 12:14:19 pm »

To LBS coz the man said to bring in my new butterfly after 400k so that he could check the spokes. While waiting, bought a spare chain & links & a pair of gloves. Pop goes the mustelid.

Vince · « **Reply #4607 on:** 09 July, 2015, 12:28:22 pm »

No. Because the LBS only has Marathon Plus in 25mm variety, which is particularly useless for a touring tyre.
Rose only have 32mm on 2 week availability.

Kim · « **Reply #4608 on:** 09 July, 2015, 01:31:35 pm »

Quote from: zigzag on 09 July, 2015, 09:37:31 am

Quote from: Kim on 05 July, 2015, 10:06:50 pm
Following the plastic bag incident, a rear mech, a derailleur hanger <...>

off topic, but if i see a plastic bag floating in the air in front i always coast past it to be on a safe side

Incident discussed here.

I like Basil's advice of always trying to pass them on the left side of the bike.

TBH, I suspect I was probably freewheeling at the time (it's a gentle downhill and barakta was slowing for a junction in front of me), and turned the pedals instinctively in order to put my preferred foot down when I thought the bag might have become entangled, causing it all to go horribly wrong. Which is the sort of rookie mistake that people who don't ride fixed are likely to make.

bumper · « **Reply #4609 on:** 12 July, 2015, 05:49:30 pm »

a large doggy trailer to hitch onto the fatbike

menthel · « **Reply #4610 on:** 23 July, 2015, 04:36:25 pm »

Just ordered the replacement for my written off Condor Italia. A Condor Fratello Disc! It is truly a bike of purple steel loveliness!

mcshroom · « **Reply #4611 on:** 23 July, 2015, 07:43:36 pm »

Nice!

I've gone on a bit of a component splurge this evening. New chainrings, cassette, chain, brake pads, bar tape and full cable set for the Tourer so I can give it a proper service.

Also got some new A520 pedals for my road bike to replace the M520s, and a new pair of shoes

IanDG · « **Reply #4612 on:** 23 July, 2015, 08:49:19 pm »

A pair of wheels arrived from Spa - sent a front schmidt dynohub for a rebuild (chose a chrina rim) and had a new rear 105/chrina to match. New Edelux headlight too

phantasmagoriana · « **Reply #4613 on:** 23 July, 2015, 11:29:38 pm »

Quote from: menthel on 23 July, 2015, 04:36:25 pm

Just ordered the replacement for my written off Condor Italia. A Condor Fratello Disc! It is truly a bike of purple steel loveliness!

Very nice!

I've ordered a new big chainring for the not-Tifosi. Exciting stuff (though a new wheel would be more useful!).

tiermat · « **Reply #4614 on:** 28 July, 2015, 07:05:04 pm »

2 bottle cages and a pair of XT trail spds.

Both to go on....

The Jamis Renegade Elite I bought at the same time.

Canardly · « **Reply #4615 on:** 28 July, 2015, 08:59:15 pm »

Cor that's spanking.

Kim · « **Reply #4616 on:** 28 July, 2015, 09:40:08 pm »

A new lowrider rack arrived from HPVelotechnik. IBAN payment faff and delayed due to "extreme circumstances" international shipping aside, that was officially the quickest and least painful recumbent-related purchase I've ever made.

Ian123 · « **Reply #4617 on:** 28 July, 2015, 09:49:21 pm »

Not bought but I had a look at a Cannondale synapse tiagra 10 speed with disc brakes I need to save some more money as OH hasn't grasped the I'm not selling my existing road bike to fund the new one

Auntie Helen · « **Reply #4618 on:** 29 July, 2015, 06:36:25 am »

Quote from: Kim on 28 July, 2015, 09:40:08 pm

A new lowrider rack arrived from HPVelotechnik. IBAN payment faff and delayed due to "extreme circumstances" international shipping aside, that was officially the quickest and least painful recumbent-related purchase I've ever made.

if you ever do another one, I can do IBAN payments easily in Euros and often do this for chums.

Andrew Br · « **Reply #4619 on:** 29 July, 2015, 04:00:11 pm »

Quote from: tiermat on 28 July, 2015, 07:05:04 pm

2 bottle cages and a pair of XT trail spds.

Both to go on....

The Jamis Renegade Elite I bought at the same time.

Pictures !
We want pictures !

tiermat · « **Reply #4620 on:** 29 July, 2015, 04:12:43 pm »

Quote from: Andrew Br on 29 July, 2015, 04:00:11 pm

Quote from: tiermat on 28 July, 2015, 07:05:04 pm
2 bottle cages and a pair of XT trail spds.

Both to go on....

The Jamis Renegade Elite I bought at the same time.

Pictures !
We want pictures !

Patience, dear boy, piccies will be forthcoming on Thursday, once I have collected it from Evans*

Meanwhile, drool at the spec:
Omniad M30 CF frame
Ultegra 6800 2*11
Shimano R685 hydraulic disc brakes
American Classic Argent wheels, tubeless ready.

It is LIGHT!!!!

*I would, normally, rather run a mile than buy from them, but they are the UK importers of Jamis, so I had no choice...

T42 · « **Reply #4621 on:** 29 July, 2015, 04:29:35 pm »

Crème de Bum, 4 tubs, Assos, not all for PBP.

Rearlight, Secula, stay-mount.

tiermat · « **Reply #4622 on:** 30 July, 2015, 07:11:02 pm »

Here it is, complete with another carbon substance, for pictoral balance!

Torslanda · « **Reply #4623 on:** 30 July, 2015, 07:41:33 pm »

. . . are those 'tubeless' wheels, then? #justaskin'

jsabine · « **Reply #4624 on:** 30 July, 2015, 07:53:41 pm »

I'm not sure. I think they may be disc though. #justsayin'