The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

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cirian75

4,245 posts

232 months

Thursday 25th August 2016
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timnoyce said:
Unsure myself tbh. Mine are ok, but nowhere near as good as another guys in the office (although he does ride his bike a lot less than me). I wore out my original pads and replaced the fronts with Shimano and the rears with LifeLines, neither seem perceptably better or worse than the others. I also replaced the standard rotors with a set of the Shimano Icetech triple layer ones as I hit a car before Christmas and the front one got bent. Again, can't say I've noticed any perceptable difference to the TRP originals.

I imagine that as with all disk brakes, keeping the pad alignment perfect, the rotors clean and free from grease and bedding the pads in properly is essential.
My 1st set on mine where awful, they ended up replacing the rotor and pads on the 2nd service.

Its better now but no ball of fire, the 105 on my allez seems better.

snotrag

14,446 posts

210 months

Thursday 25th August 2016
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Also got a big box of stuff on way from Planet X none of which was needed.

bib shorts, a soft shell/jersey thing, a few cheap tools, a variety of bottles (can never have enough, have a cupboard full but still seem to need more), couple of their cheap Garmin out front mounts etc etc.

Also just received a BETD machined hanger to replace the bent Boardman original on my FS pro which lasted precisely 2 rides.

MDMA .

8,849 posts

100 months

Thursday 25th August 2016
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Extralite v-brakes with Ultra levers. Had a set of Aliens3 skewers sent over from Italy too. Going onto my next build.



Edited by MDMA . on Thursday 25th August 20:29


Edited by MDMA . on Thursday 25th August 20:31

subsea99

464 posts

172 months

Thursday 25th August 2016
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Been waiting on the hd3 dropping in price and today got a cracking deal so an upgrade from the hdr and a magura vyron wireless dropper







louiebaby

10,651 posts

190 months

Friday 26th August 2016
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More details, as I couldn't see the GIF properly:





An expensive month for me:

www.indiegogo.com

Black can man

31,816 posts

167 months

Friday 26th August 2016
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Bum Cream

Thought i'd give this one a go


mackie1

8,153 posts

232 months

Friday 26th August 2016
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After not doing anything for a while I've decided to update my 2010 vintage Stiffee with a shorter stem and wider bars. Went for a Funn Tron 60mm stem and Ragley 760mm bars. Had 90mm/680mm before and it makes a surprisingly big difference. Feels like I have much more authority over the bike.

astroarcadia

1,710 posts

199 months

Friday 26th August 2016
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Mac. said:
neenaw said:


New frame ordered today for me.
I've been looking at the Tripster frames for about 18 months now and never quite went for one, trying another couple of frames instead with not much luck on the sizing front. The Tripster sizing is perfect for me and is my first try of a titanium frame. Hopefully it'll live up to the expectations.
I've just built up a Tripster ATR Ti using a second hand eBay frame, and it's my new favourite bike. I LOVE it.
Gratuitous picture during the build process:

New Tripster TCR V2 will be released this October.

I have a pic if anyone is interested.

Matt_N

8,900 posts

201 months

Friday 26th August 2016
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Chapeau Tempo jersey for £20 delivered in the sale.

Craikeybaby

10,369 posts

224 months

Friday 26th August 2016
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Tyres. Another set of Continental X Kings ProTection.

anonymous-user

53 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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I can't believe I'm already having to put lights on my bike, it seems like 5 minutes ago I was putting my lights away for the summer. frown

Anyway, new lights fitted today and I tucked the battery away in an old drinks bottle and tried to tidy up the cable as much as possible -




Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 30th August 19:50

DJFish

5,917 posts

262 months

Saturday 27th August 2016
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Not in the same league but I needed some extra wattage so I ordered a 600xl from Cycle Republic, when I went to collect they couldn't find one so they gave me one of these instead for the same price and still gave me 10% off with my British Cycling card.


Edited by DJFish on Saturday 27th August 21:21

Teebs

4,265 posts

214 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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Bkool Pro Turbo, £190 from Ebay. Works really well with Zwift.

Watchman

6,391 posts

244 months

Sunday 28th August 2016
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CoinSl0t said:
I can't believe I'm already having to put lights on my bike, it seems like 5 minutes ago I was putting my lights away for the summer. frown

Anyway, new lights fitted today and I tucked the battery away in an old drinks bottle and tried to tidy up the cable as much as possible -


Wow, that's a piece of work. What is it?

mattyn1

5,728 posts

154 months

Monday 29th August 2016
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Right then. Not owned a bike since 1981 when I started Grammar School - bought one today - Halfords special - Carrera Subway 2. Negotiated almost £100 off marked price so really pleased.

I am a big bloke - on a mad fitness/losing weight spree - also have a big head so had trouble finding a decent helmet. Went for the Boardman Pro - it was the best fitting one - in fact the only one that was comfortable. I only dislike the fact it has no visor, just from an aesthetic POV.

Halfords are doing their bit now - I collect on Friday!

LordHaveMurci

12,034 posts

168 months

Monday 29th August 2016
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mattyn1 said:
Right then. Not owned a bike since 1981 when I started Grammar School - bought one today - Halfords special - Carrera Subway 2. Negotiated almost £100 off marked price so really pleased.

I am a big bloke - on a mad fitness/losing weight spree - also have a big head so had trouble finding a decent helmet. Went for the Boardman Pro - it was the best fitting one - in fact the only one that was comfortable. I only dislike the fact it has no visor, just from an aesthetic POV.

Halfords are doing their bit now - I collect on Friday!
Best get some decent padded shorts then...

AC43

11,435 posts

207 months

Tuesday 30th August 2016
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Not a bike bit per se but a new towel for the shower after my commute.

I much prefer this rougher-textured one to the smoother type as it seems to absorb more water more quickly

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/lifeventure-micro-f...

(plus these mirofibre towels dry faster and don't make the changing rooms stink like wet dog blankets)

loudlashadjuster

5,082 posts

183 months

Tuesday 30th August 2016
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AC43 said:
Not a bike bit per se but a new towel for the shower after my commute.

I much prefer this rougher-textured one to the smoother type as it seems to absorb more water more quickly

http://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/lifeventure-micro-f...

(plus these mirofibre towels dry faster and don't make the changing rooms stink like wet dog blankets)
Inspired by the Olympic diving, I just bought one these to try too, seems to be working well.

TSCfree

1,681 posts

230 months

Tuesday 30th August 2016
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New bike. Ready for a bit of everything, starting with a cross race in a couple of weeks, can't wait!


anonymous-user

53 months

Tuesday 30th August 2016
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Watchman said:
Wow, that's a piece of work. What is it?
It's a Hope R8, it did a very good job of dazzling everybody coming the opposite way, I couldn't find the 3 low power settings, only the 3 high power settings.

I've now read the manual and should be able to venture back out again with it. cool

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