The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

[Ian Lancs]

I've not used my road bike in nearly a year. So as encouragement to start using it again I bought this

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/gsd/road-track-bike/...

[Jimmm]

Well I picked my new bike up today. My first road bike! I managed to get a Cube Peleton Pro, Shimano M520 Pedals, Shimano MO88 shoes, Mavic Syncro Helmet, Topeak Large Saddle Bag, a Joe Blow pump and an Endura Pakajak Jacket in Fluorescent Yellow for £1000.47 oh and a puncture repair kit

[littleandy0410]

New Fortezza Tricomps fitted. Still not convinced by the colour...

[ducgas]

Those tyres look cool to me, good choice.

[Disco You]

Oakley Flak jackets for just £70 from the Oakley shop in Cheshire Oaks, bargain!

[pincher]

ducgas said:

Those tyres look cool to me, good choice.

Agreed - they look very funky.

[goes off to find some blue ones]

[Gizmoish]

Big box of High5 goodies inc bottle: £5. Stunning value from the Ride London show at Excel. Should have bought a couple if them.

A second Rubino Pro Tech: £18 from Decathlon. £3 cheaper than Wiggle!

[khushy]

HughG said:

Gruffy said:

New stem cap

Gruffy where did this come from?

Thanks

hey guys thanks for the mention - www.kapz.co.uk :-)

x

[Gruffy]

I've been staring at the Rapha Pro Team Jacket at £110 for a while now and this popped itself into my basket. Mavic's Cyclone jacket reduced to £69 at CRC. Seems like quite a bargain.

[VEA]

Gruffy said:

I've been staring at the Rapha Pro Team Jacket at £110 for a while now and this popped itself into my basket. Mavic's Cyclone jacket reduced to £69 at CRC. Seems like quite a bargain.

I still can't get myself to spend that much on something I am essentially going to sweat in.

[Usget]

Gruffy said:

I've been staring at the Rapha Pro Team Jacket at £110 for a while now

Oh for fk's sake. There I was, minding my own business, and you provide this piece of information.

[Gruffy]

VEA said:

I still can't get myself to spend that much on something I am essentially going to sweat in.

I come from a ski-touring background where I really appreciate the value of having the right kit for the conditions. If I'm comfortable I'm more likely to get out and stay out in bad weather.

The Mavic jacket reviewed well for breathability, protection and fit and I think it'll make a big difference (to me, running hot and doing the riding that I do) compared to a less breathable, baggier jacket.

Technical cycling clothing is a fraction of the cost of ski-touring kit (which, admittedly, has to work over an even wider range of conditions) so maybe that affects my perception of value, but the cheaper stuff doesn't seem to do the job. Fine for commuting, I'm sure, but not up to the job if you're riding hard for a couple of hours.

[Woody]

Woody said:

Good spot!!

Ordered 2.

Lights turned up yesterday.
Well bright! Think the house the other end of the garden wondered what was going on when I fired it up!
Will do a burn test on full and half power during the week to see how it lasts.

[TKF]

Gruffy said:

VEA said:

I still can't get myself to spend that much on something I am essentially going to sweat in.

I come from a ski-touring background where I really appreciate the value of having the right kit for the conditions. If I'm comfortable I'm more likely to get out and stay out in bad weather.

The Mavic jacket reviewed well for breathability, protection and fit and I think it'll make a big difference (to me, running hot and doing the riding that I do) compared to a less breathable, baggier jacket.

Technical cycling clothing is a fraction of the cost of ski-touring kit (which, admittedly, has to work over an even wider range of conditions) so maybe that affects my perception of value, but the cheaper stuff doesn't seem to do the job. Fine for commuting, I'm sure, but not up to the job if you're riding hard for a couple of hours.

People who have never tried good kit will never appreciate it.

[shouldbworking]

Well, during my week away I managed to damage my gear cables, dropper post cable, rear brake lever and hose...

So I've ordered... new xt brakes, goodridge hoses, a new deore lever to replace the damaged one, and new reverb to replace the ebay tmars gravity dropper clone.

I won't be able to ride for at least 6 weeks anyway till my arm heals!

[VEA]

TKF said:

People who have never tried good kit will never appreciate it.

I am very lucky to be in a situation where I have a lot of good kit (mainly Castelli) and have not had to buy it. I just can't get myself to spend on it. I understand how much better is it, and the benefits of it.

[RGambo]

Zipp 202 firecrest carbon clincher. Looking forward to testing them out,

[Woody]

Fitted my new pedals earlier:



Bike needed a clean and realised I had nothing to keep it upright so got one of these:

[TACottle]

Troy Lee A1 Helmet.

Was £140, reduced to £55.

Wasn't really in the market for a new helmet, but after looking at how cool this TLD one was, I decided my boggo white Spesh lid was a bit crappy! :P

[Grandfondo]

Some lovely stuff from Rapha with the Sky 25% discount on top of the sale discount!