Author Topic: Bought any cycling stuff today? (Read 874830 times)

interzen · « **Reply #2400 on:** 20 August, 2012, 11:19:31 am »

Two Toobs¹ for the Pugsley and a rather nice Surly chainring for OrangeGina from the LBS.

¹ - can float small dogs, apparently. Who am I to argue?

vorsprung · « **Reply #2401 on:** 20 August, 2012, 11:25:05 am »

Chain checker - Because it is easier than a tape measure. Yes I am that lazy
under bar tape gel pads - I can tell the difference with out it...must be getting soft
Stem - to replace the adjustable one now I figured out what is required

Karla · « **Reply #2402 on:** 21 August, 2012, 04:04:30 pm »

A Lezyne Micro Drive rear light

After Saturday's tragedy and the one before it, I'm feeling a bit nervous, so I've decided to try running a daytime rear light on dragstrip courses. This is similar to an Exposure Flare, but handily charges from a built-in USB port.

tiermat · « **Reply #2403 on:** 21 August, 2012, 04:14:50 pm »

2 square taper bottom brackets
10 3/32" chains (I only need 3, maybe 4, but will keep the rest as spares)
2 sets of riser bars

Now need to go back to the LBS with my Shimano parts list.

Oh and go and see my brother about getting a frame repainted....

tiermat · « **Reply #2404 on:** 21 August, 2012, 05:06:35 pm »

Oh and yesterday I had a little ebay accident and am now the owner (in transit) of a little purple road bike....

clarion · « **Reply #2405 on:** 21 August, 2012, 07:09:02 pm »

How little? Are we talking Superstar little?

tiermat · « **Reply #2406 on:** 21 August, 2012, 08:24:55 pm »

Quote from: clarion on 21 August, 2012, 07:09:02 pm

How little? Are we talking Superstar little?

19" CtT seat tube small....

The boss has an 18" Paul Donohue waiting in the garage for her, along with 650 wheels, for when she gains a few more inches in height....

clarion · « **Reply #2407 on:** 21 August, 2012, 09:04:03 pm »

Nowt but the best.

Canardly · « **Reply #2408 on:** 21 August, 2012, 09:15:20 pm »

Exustar sandals from SPA at huge discount but with decent write ups. (Wow I have joined the sandal brigade). Now to find some cleats. I am not happy with Shimano stick this piece of sticky paper stuff on the sole atm as is not at all comfortable really and cleats dig into the soles of my tootsies. Gaffa tape maybe? No holds barred now..... on to the cycling shorts..........

Ashaman42 · « **Reply #2409 on:** 21 August, 2012, 09:40:16 pm »

Ordered a Spa brooks-a-like saddle yesterday. Not really sure what size I want but as all three are wider than my current one I went for the smallest and will see how I get on.

Of course I'm buying it as my current saddle isn't comfortable for longer rides so maybe I'd want a wider one.

Ah well, should be here soon, realised afterwards I should have got some proofide too as now I'll need another delivery charge when I do buy some

Feline · « **Reply #2410 on:** 21 August, 2012, 09:41:45 pm »

Quote from: Ashaman42 on 21 August, 2012, 09:40:16 pm

Ordered a Spa brooks-a-like saddle yesterday. Not really sure what size I want but as all three are wider than my current one I went for the smallest and will see how I get on.

Of course I'm buying it as my current saddle isn't comfortable for longer rides so maybe I'd want a wider one.

Ah well, should be here soon, realised afterwards I should have got some proofide too as now I'll need another delivery charge when I do buy some

Free delivery: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/brooks-saddles-proofide-40g-tub/

Canardly · « **Reply #2411 on:** 21 August, 2012, 09:46:15 pm »

£9 strewth

Feline · « **Reply #2412 on:** 21 August, 2012, 09:54:07 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 21 August, 2012, 09:46:15 pm

£9 strewth

£7.91 with max discount or CTC membership.

Canardly · « **Reply #2413 on:** 21 August, 2012, 09:56:53 pm »

It does last a long time. I have three saddles on the go and still have half a tin.

RJ · « **Reply #2414 on:** 21 August, 2012, 10:06:59 pm »

New rear wheel for the first choice bike, as the rim of the (cheapo-hubbed - no point in rebuilding) original split on the way home yesterday. It held out as far as the Bicycle Works, who had a suitable replacement. I left the bike there, walked the rest of the way home, and collected it - now rideable - after dropping FirstBorn at school.

Just about everything else (chain; cassette; chainrings, and - err- front rim) is worn out too - so I've ordered some bits from Spa Cycles, including a dynohub wheel to power the Christmas IQ Fly.

3500 miles of fairly robust urban commuting; I just didn't quite expect it all at once

Canardly · « **Reply #2415 on:** 21 August, 2012, 10:13:07 pm »

Does Colin 531 lurk in these 'ere parts as summat else?

Ashaman42 · « **Reply #2416 on:** 21 August, 2012, 10:17:37 pm »

Quote from: Feline on 21 August, 2012, 09:41:45 pm

Quote from: Ashaman42 on 21 August, 2012, 09:40:16 pm
Ordered a Spa brooks-a-like saddle yesterday. Not really sure what size I want but as all three are wider than my current one I went for the smallest and will see how I get on.

Of course I'm buying it as my current saddle isn't comfortable for longer rides so maybe I'd want a wider one.

Ah well, should be here soon, realised afterwards I should have got some proofide too as now I'll need another delivery charge when I do buy some

Free delivery: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/brooks-saddles-proofide-40g-tub/

Saw that, only got a gold discount but I know a chap at work that wants some new shorts. He's not ordered from Wiggle before so going to try and get a refer a friend voucher off of him

Actually he mentioned the shorts a while ago but the refer a friend thingamie was down for a while. Seems to be back up now.

jogler · « **Reply #2417 on:** 22 August, 2012, 07:01:32 am »

Quote from: Canardly on 21 August, 2012, 09:46:15 pm

£9 strewth

My small tin of proofhide has served 5 Brooks saddles for 6 years.

tiermat · « **Reply #2418 on:** 22 August, 2012, 08:15:18 am »

Quote from: Canardly on 21 August, 2012, 09:46:15 pm

£9 strewth

Try this instead:

http://www.vetmedsdirect.co.uk/ko-cho-line-leather-dressing-225g/

£4.84 for a much bigger tin, does the same thing, just without the Brooks name on it.

GrahamG · « **Reply #2419 on:** 22 August, 2012, 11:42:23 am »

I've been on a little spree in response to just too many bargains. Not all today, but...

Sram X7 front mech for suzi's new mtb 2x10 crankset on her do-it-all bike (CRC sale for £22)
Specialized Henge saddle £17
Castelli jersey (one of the posh £100 odd new ones) £20
Hope headset (fingers crossed, TBC) £30
Kona p2 fork (v-brake) as new £25
Goldtec 36h double fixed hub £55

Feline · « **Reply #2420 on:** 22 August, 2012, 11:25:02 pm »

My Rapha sale parcel arrived

I now have a 2nd pair of Rapha shorts and a hat that matches my Bristol CTC and Audax England jerseys.
I also have a present for simonp, but he needs to be here to get it!

GrahamG · « **Reply #2421 on:** 23 August, 2012, 10:02:45 am »

Quote from: Feline on 22 August, 2012, 11:25:02 pm

My Rapha sale parcel arrived
I now have a 2nd pair of Rapha shorts and a hat that matches my Bristol CTC and Audax England jerseys.
I also have a present for simonp, but he needs to be here to get it!

I was gutted they didn't have the women's waterproof jackets on sale - Suzi's birthday next week and I know she'd like something a bit less 'geeky' than her bright yellow one.

Still, back on topic, I have just bought her some SRAM apex shifter and rear rear mech so her (less well used, summer) road bike and every-day bike will have matching gear systems to avoid confusion - also the sram levers are probably the best design to improve leverage on brakes from the hoods, so ideal for laydeeez

Kim · « **Reply #2422 on:** 23 August, 2012, 01:45:19 pm »

Bright yellow isn't geeky, it's dorky. Black Altura Night Vision is geeky.

mcshroom · « **Reply #2423 on:** 23 August, 2012, 01:46:59 pm »

Quote from: Kim on 23 August, 2012, 01:45:19 pm

Bright yellow isn't geeky, it's dorky. Black Altura Night Vision is geeky.

Right, so with one coat I'm dorky and the other I'm geeky. What about grass-green coloured coats?

Kim · « **Reply #2424 on:** 23 August, 2012, 02:01:12 pm »

That's agricultural. Or squaddie. Or something.