The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

[louiebaby]

BMWBen said:

Garmin edge 500
Those bds know their market - extra 25 quid for the one in the colour you want

If it makes you feel any better, my boss just picked up an 800 in a damaged box from with the OS maps for $150. It's blue though, which looks a bit gay on his black bike. Still, he likes a bargain.

[LotusMartin]

louiebaby said:

If it makes you feel any better, my boss just picked up an 800 in a damaged box from with the OS maps for $150. It's blue though, which looks a bit gay on his black bike. Still, he likes a bargain.

Tell him to get the silicon cover, hides the blue and protects it.

[TonyHetherington]

AyBee said:

Am I right in thinking only the 800 does directions, not the 500? Looks lovely either way

This thread explained those differences, it's not quite as simple as that, but you're not far off (not a long thread):

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[TypeR]

I've a nasty (to me) hill (Wooburn Green to Holtspur) on my way home from work, and to my shame I've always had to get off and push the last half
So last week I ordered a 28-11 cassette to replace the 25-11 currently on my bike in the hope that the climb might get a bit easier.
However, this morning, I descended the barstaXd hill, turned round at the bottom, and slooowly ground my way back up it. All the way, without getting off!!
I was completely knackered at the top and gasping like I smoke 60 a day, but I've broken a mental barrier and hopefully should be able to manage it again tomorrow after a day at work.
However, the new cassette is waiting for me at my local LBS, do I fit it to my bike, or go with Rule #5?

[Engineer1]

Go for it but find a worse hill, it doesn't get easier just faster... Says the man who walked kitbag hill on the Chase today, I blame the 60 a day style cough half way up.

[Gizmoish]

Engineer1 said:

Go for it but find a worse hill, it doesn't get easier just faster... Says the man who walked kitbag hill on the Chase today, I blame the 60 a day style cough half way up.

That.

Use the 28, but ramp up the cadence. Then find a harder hill.

[MadDad]

Just ordered a pair of these to replace my Northwave's that finally fell apart after 18 months of sweat and abuse!

[80sMatchbox]

Markp13 said:

What about a K10 at 65 bucks?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mobile/MobileMo...

I saw your suggestion last week...ordered it on the weekend, and it was delivered today.

Been out with it tonight. It looks much better than my "old" helmet, and feels better on my head too!

[itsnotarace]

Finally got around to assembling new bike rack



Also ordered a Knog Blinder 4v in black - 44 lumens apparently



And lastly, some new Sidi Laser Vernice summer shoes in the sale

[louiebaby]

itsnotarace said:

Finally got around to assembling new bike rack

That looks like a similar construction to home pole dancing kits... It's not bolted to the ceiling, is it?

[itsnotarace]

hehe - no it's spring loaded but very stable

[Gizmoish]

I really need a bigger house. I'd love one of those but there's literally nowhere to put it.

[rhinochopig]

Some cone spanners, some child's armoured BMX gloves for my 3 year old as his ambition outweighs his skill a little, and for the first time ever I've worn through a set of rims, so bought some new budget MTB wheels for my winter bike.

MAVIC Crossrides for a bargain £150 quid. They replace a set of old crossrides which just weren't worth doing a rim swap on given the price of a new set.

[slomax]

New Decathlon opened today in Coventry.

First 70 customers got a 70% off voucher up to the value of £100

so i bought:
new tyre: £10
2 inner tubes: £4
bike computer: £20
short sleeve base layer: £7
Long sleeve base layer: £10
over shoes: £13
Bib Shorts: £20
LS Jersey: £20

Total: £104

With voucher: £34!

feels like i've robbed them!

[CoolC]

slomax said:

New Decathlon opened today in Coventry.

First 70 customers got a 70% off voucher up to the value of £100

so i bought:
new tyre: £10
2 inner tubes: £4
bike computer: £20
short sleeve base layer: £7
Long sleeve base layer: £10
over shoes: £13
Bib Shorts: £20
LS Jersey: £20

Total: £104

With voucher: £34!

feels like i've robbed them!

Bugger! I drove past Coventry first thing this morning picking up a colleague from Brum airport.

No, I'm not jealous, not a bit.................;)

[mig25_foxbat2003]

slomax said:

New Decathlon opened today in Coventry.

First 70 customers got a 70% off voucher up to the value of £100

so i bought:
new tyre: £10
2 inner tubes: £4
bike computer: £20
short sleeve base layer: £7
Long sleeve base layer: £10
over shoes: £13
Bib Shorts: £20
LS Jersey: £20

Total: £104

With voucher: £34!

feels like i've robbed them!

God dammit! I was in Warwick today and everything!

[slomax]

It was quite funny, people were going in and buying bargain bucket £100 bikes for £30!!

Those that were looking at getting a bike could get a slightly better one or £70 off.

Myself and my housemate effectively bought £200 worth of stuff for £60 as we both got vouchers.

There was a proviso that you had to be wearing sports gear or you didn't get a voucher! Really chuft with all my purchases as i was looking at getting all of the above anyway

[AyBee]

louiebaby said:

That looks good, but you might be wise to give the following a sneaky try too:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...

For only £3 more...

Mine arrived yesterday, looks like I'm going to leave a stream of epileptics in my wake on the way home tonight, this is a seriously bright light!!

[louiebaby]

AyBee said:

louiebaby said:

That looks good, but you might be wise to give the following a sneaky try too:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...

For only £3 more...

Mine arrived yesterday, looks like I'm going to leave a stream of epileptics in my wake on the way home tonight, this is a seriously bright light!!

I've been commuting on my mountain bike the last couple of days, and thinking a more powerful front would mean I could take a scenic route home round the outer edge of Richmond Park. I'd be interested to know your experience of run time at full beam, and charging time.

[AyBee]

louiebaby said:

AyBee said:

louiebaby said:

That looks good, but you might be wise to give the following a sneaky try too:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewIte...

For only £3 more...

Mine arrived yesterday, looks like I'm going to leave a stream of epileptics in my wake on the way home tonight, this is a seriously bright light!!

I've been commuting on my mountain bike the last couple of days, and thinking a more powerful front would mean I could take a scenic route home round the outer edge of Richmond Park. I'd be interested to know your experience of run time at full beam, and charging time.

Give me a week or so with it and I'll try and do a report. Will only really be using it on my commute which is the CS7 but I might go for a few laps of Richmond Park just for fun since it's so bright