Author Topic: Bought any cycling stuff today? (Read 874832 times)

Kim · « **Reply #4800 on:** 26 February, 2016, 04:24:50 pm »

Given that a Brompton is about the same weight as barakta's trike battery, I can recommend not taking the piss on corners with that setup.

fuzzy · « **Reply #4801 on:** 26 February, 2016, 04:47:40 pm »

Thankfully, the generally 'piss taking when on a trike bend' on my commute is a homeward bound one. I shall be 'getting my knee down' on the Brommie. Should be an education.

Canardly · « **Reply #4802 on:** 26 February, 2016, 07:37:37 pm »

1 litre Trangia bottle to add to my collection.

mcshroom · « **Reply #4803 on:** 26 February, 2016, 11:07:46 pm »

A pair of new wheels for the road bike. Open Pro rims on 105 5800 hubs and a far more comforting number of spokes than the current set.

Torslanda · « **Reply #4804 on:** 28 February, 2016, 12:52:26 am »

No. But if I did have the odd 2 grand to spare . . .

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #4805 on:** 28 February, 2016, 01:05:25 pm »

Quote from: Torslanda on 28 February, 2016, 12:52:26 am

No. But if I did have the odd 2 grand to spare . . .

WANT!!1!

A Chap can never have too many tools.

Morat · « **Reply #4806 on:** 28 February, 2016, 09:35:31 pm »

A new multi tool, including a CO2 thingy and some Lezyne alloy tyre levers after I snapped a plastic Park lever. I've always used a pump before so the CO2 is a new adventure for me but wiffle sold me a half a dozen cartridges for <£6 so I though I'd give it a go.

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #4807 on:** 28 February, 2016, 09:43:21 pm »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 28 February, 2016, 01:05:25 pm

Quote from: Torslanda on 28 February, 2016, 12:52:26 am
No. But if I did have the odd 2 grand to spare . . .

WANT!!1!

A Chap can never have too many tools.

I've got one of those in Oz. A lovely piece of kit generally with only a couple of average items.

Vince · « **Reply #4808 on:** 28 February, 2016, 09:46:40 pm »

Quote from: Torslanda on 28 February, 2016, 12:52:26 am

No. But if I did have the odd 2 grand to spare . . .

Drool!

vantage · « **Reply #4809 on:** 29 February, 2016, 03:45:26 pm »

Having discovered that I've inadvertently crushed my bar where the stem clamp is, (not helped by last night's little bump) I've had to buy a new handlebar. From Amazon.
Because not a single feckin lbs (not even Evans) around the Urmston/Trafford area has a 31.8 46cm drop bar for under 20 quid!
So the bike is off the road till next Monday at the earliest.

Torslanda · « **Reply #4810 on:** 29 February, 2016, 04:42:38 pm »

I haven't either...

David Martin · « **Reply #4811 on:** 29 February, 2016, 05:04:12 pm »

A cyclology DNA t-shirt. Ideal for my lecture on DNA sequencing next week.

Ham · « **Reply #4812 on:** 01 March, 2016, 08:50:24 am »

A set of Altura Fuse panniers half price at Evans, arrived today. At £55 the pair (for the 42 litre version) they are excellent value.

The construction is standard good Altura, meaning that they are what they say - waterproof, welded taped seams with zip pockets (one outside, two inside), a drawstring top and R&K fittings. To me this means that they are waterproof and will stand up to the occasional use for touring etc well; if used for London commuting they would likely stop being waterproof after a year or so. Reasonably lightweight - 1.8Kg the pair.

Anyone interested, there is an Evans website code valid to the end of today (1/3) for £10 off minimum of £75 spend on their new website -"GOLIVE" (I bought a pair of shoes @ 30% off)

Torslanda · « **Reply #4813 on:** 01 March, 2016, 09:24:05 am »

A frame . . .

. . . but I won't get it until after Easter, from the most incredible collection of steel road frames I have ever seen. Gazelle, Colnago, Bianchi. You name it, the guy's probably got it.

Components? Ever wondered where all the polished Centaur or champagne 105 or tricolor 600 went to? Pantographed Benotto, Colnago, Gios, the works.

I'll be visiting while we are in the Netherlands early April. This could get messy - or expensive - or both!

Jakob W · « **Reply #4814 on:** 01 March, 2016, 10:44:19 am »

150 mm stem for a tenner from planet x.

TimC · « **Reply #4815 on:** 01 March, 2016, 10:49:37 am »

Quote from: Torslanda on 01 March, 2016, 09:24:05 am

A frame . . .

. . . but I won't get it until after Easter, from the most incredible collection of steel road frames I have ever seen. Gazelle, Colnago, Bianchi. You name it, the guy's probably got it.

Components? Ever wondered where all the polished Centaur or champagne 105 or tricolor 600 went to? Pantographed Benotto, Colnago, Gios, the works.

I'll be visiting while we are in the Netherlands early April. This could get messy - or expensive - or both!

Ooh, I have a hankering for a Colnago Master or a steel Bianchi....

fuzzy · « **Reply #4816 on:** 02 March, 2016, 02:07:51 pm »

Quote from: Torslanda on 28 February, 2016, 12:52:26 am

No. But if I did have the odd 2 grand to spare . . .

Shirley it could be put down as a legitimate business expense...........

epa611 · « **Reply #4817 on:** 02 March, 2016, 02:17:15 pm »

The following to upgrade the wife's bike:

End Caps 1,6 mm 10 pieces
XT V-Brake Set BR-T780 black
Master Link 2 in 1 Closer und Opener
Deore Gear Shifters Set Rapidfire SL-M590
Deore Brakelever BL-T610 set incl. wires black
Alivio Cassette CS-HG400 9-speed 11-34
X9-73 Chain 9-speed
Brake Cable M-System 5 metre black
Gear Cable OT-SP41 5 metre black
End Caps Gear Cable (10 pieces)
End Caps Gear Wire 10 pieces

Si S · « **Reply #4818 on:** 02 March, 2016, 02:46:23 pm »

An Assos tiburu jersey/jacket - with the sale price and use of a few voucher codes it was actually less than the Endura one I was looking at in the LBS, I'll call that a result.

Torslanda · « **Reply #4819 on:** 02 March, 2016, 09:17:04 pm »

Quote from: fuzzy (retd.) AAGE on 02 March, 2016, 02:07:51 pm

Quote from: Torslanda on 28 February, 2016, 12:52:26 am
No. But if I did have the odd 2 grand to spare . . .

Shirley it could be put down as a legitimate business expense...........

It's about 4 times the bank balance ATM. I neither have nor want an overdraft facility.

Jurek · « **Reply #4820 on:** 09 March, 2016, 02:29:03 pm »

A pair of Hope Vision 1s.
Yes, I know I already have a pair, but they're fast approaching a decade of use and my ancient Cateye EL530s have finally expired - leaving me without a back-up light, and Evan$ had them down from £80.00 to £64.00, plus I had a Here's-a-voucher-for-a-tenner-cos we've-been-outstandingly-carp-recently, from them. So it didn't make much sense not to.
Oh, and a couple of Exposure cleats, for that click of satisfaction.
Verdict on the new ones?
Fewer pounds, more brightness.

Tim Hall · « **Reply #4821 on:** 09 March, 2016, 03:07:08 pm »

Quote from: Jurek on 09 March, 2016, 02:29:03 pm

A pair of Hope Vision 1s.

This fact was cause of much merriment, and indeed childish giggling on a FNRTTC (the Southend one where you missed the start). We were hanging around in deepest Essex, waiting for someone to fix a puncture. People were pootling up and down the road, to keep warm and occupied. Pippsy, who was riding the front of the Pino, decided an approaching rider was you. "That's Jurek" she said "He's got two Hopes" <pause> "Bob Hope and ..."<trail off into childish giggling>

I guess you had to be there.

Anyway, today I bought one of those gear hanger alignment tools.

Jurek · « **Reply #4822 on:** 09 March, 2016, 03:12:09 pm »

Less 'missed the start'.
More 'you left without me'.
I thought I did well to catch you.

hatler · « **Reply #4823 on:** 09 March, 2016, 03:22:22 pm »

Quote from: Tim Hall on 09 March, 2016, 03:07:08 pm

Anyway, today I bought one of those gear hanger alignment tools.

I got one of those recently. Very useful. It's been deployed twice and has produced a result both times. A very useful tool in the armoury.

cycleman · « **Reply #4824 on:** 09 March, 2016, 08:12:41 pm »

2 steel chainrings and 3 spram 8 speed 870chain's ☺