The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

[pincher]

Ssshhhhhh! You're not allowed to mention the extra discount on here

[nammynake]

RGambo said:

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

They look lovely. I considered these but the stories (which are possibly overstated) about exploding hubs put me off. Looking at the Reynolds Assault now.

[Matt_N]

khushy said:

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

x

Recently fitted mine to my Master too:

[Disco You]

nammynake said:

RGambo said:

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

They look lovely. I considered these but the stories (which are possibly overstated) about exploding hubs put me off. Looking at the Reynolds Assault now.

The latest version of the hub comes with different lacing, so has no such issues.

[Gruffy]

TKF said:

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.

The difference between price and value.

[PeteB0]

Grandfondo said:

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

Tell me more! I'm a Sky customer so it's about time I got something extra for my money

[Grandfondo]

PeteB0 said:

Grandfondo said:

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

Tell me more! I'm a Sky customer so it's about time I got something extra for my money

Just use code to receive an extra 25% discount.

Edited by Big Al. on Monday 11th August 17:25

[okgo]

Grandfondo said:

Just use code to receive an extra 25% discount.

Is it the usual sold out of everything over size L ?

[Grandfondo]

okgo said:

Grandfondo said:

Just use code to receive an extra 25% discount.

Is it the usual sold out of everything over size L ?

I wouldn't know but you might be out of luck!

[okgo]

Grandfondo said:

I wouldn't know but you might be out of luck!

Medium for me. I always laugh when I see the stock listing, always out of stock in the big sizes. ALWAYS

[Grandfondo]

okgo said:

Grandfondo said:

I wouldn't know but you might be out of luck!

Medium for me. I always laugh when I see the stock listing, always out of stock in the big sizes. ALWAYS

I thought Rapha was mainly bought by you skinny London hipster types?

[Matt_N]

The Tempest SE jersey si tempting at £60 after discount, got it in some normal sizes too!

[Grandfondo]

I bought the long sleeve pro team jersey and the Trade team jersey and a cap to get free delivery!

[PeteB0]

Grandfondo said:

Just use code to receive an extra 25% discount.

Thank you!

[jamiebae]

Thanks for the Rapha code, just ordered two T shirts and a musette for my wife to pick up when she goes back to the UK this week.

I've bought a few bits recently, a set of carbon 38mm wheels from China, and some Michelin tyres to go on them



A Selle Italia Flite with Titanium rails and some slightly dubious graphics, atop a carbon seat post ordered with the wheels. The seat was in the bargain bin at my LBS for under £50 so I thought I'd give it a go



Deda Newton bars and a 130mm stem to go with them, the original bars had a ridiculously shallow drop, and the 100mm stem was too short for my lanky frame so this should help. I went for some Cinelli bar tape too

[jamiebae]

Grandfondo said:

okgo said:

Grandfondo said:

Just use code to receive an extra 25% discount.

Is it the usual sold out of everything over size L ?

I wouldn't know but you might be out of luck!

Ooh, I must have got in before the code for censored! The gits had sold out of everything in size S though, I wanted the Team Sky Pro bit shorts and a jersey or two but were all gone, just XS or L+

[Grandfondo]

jamiebae said:

Grandfondo said:

okgo said:

Grandfondo said:

Just use code to receive an extra 25% discount.

Is it the usual sold out of everything over size L ?

I wouldn't know but you might be out of luck!

Ooh, I must have got in before the code for censored! The gits had sold out of everything in size S though, I wanted the Team Sky Pro bit shorts and a jersey or two but were all gone, just XS or L+

Don't like the SKY team stuff but the Rapha kit is the best IMO!

[TKF]

khushy said:

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

Cool site. Just ordered a Flanders cap for my Ridley.

[jamiebae]

Grandfondo said:

Don't like the SKY team stuff but the Rapha kit is the best IMO!

I quite like the look of the Sky kit, but as I wear size S and live outside the UK I think it's an acceptable way of getting some really good kit quite cheaply.

My kit is mostly Assos (of course) but I recently bought a Pearl Izumi jersey which fits me better than any other I've tried before.

[jimmyVX]

tuffer said:

AiD1 said:

tuffer said:

Just ordered 3 (to go with the 2 I already have), it gets dark on Salisbury Plain :-)

I've ordered one... but would you recommend more than one for those of us not cycling on the Salisbury Plain??

One for your head and one (or more) for your bars.

Is the battery pack internal or separate?