The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

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neilbauer

2,467 posts

182 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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One of these as it's still cold on the cycle to work at the moment!

Black can man

31,816 posts

167 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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wobert

5,009 posts

221 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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After a few weeks trialling differnt saddles, I've settled on this to ease the comfort on my Genesis Volant.....



I'll be giving a full test in a few weeks on the Granfondo Conwy.....

Steve vRS

4,836 posts

240 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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Not bought yet but a new set of brake pads to replace the brand new set that I wore out in a day on the Cheshire Cat Sportive!!!!

I also need a saddle bag after breaking the zip on mine today with it being covered it grit and crud. I had to transfer everything into my pockets to finish the ride.

Steve

donfisher

793 posts

165 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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Not bought but just got a can of this for free:

http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2015/03/28/Volvo-r...

Can see something like that being very useful for something like the dynamo.

Black can man

31,816 posts

167 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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donfisher said:
Not bought but just got a can of this for free:

http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2015/03/28/Volvo-r...

Can see something like that being very useful for something like the dynamo.
Maybe good to spray it on your'e rucksack , not sure i'd want to spray it on my clothes or bike n chain.



Where did you buy it sir ? if you don't mind. oops just read you're post properly.


loudlashadjuster

5,081 posts

183 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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This stuff's been available for a while now.

http://www.albedo100.co.uk/

The first time I saw a horse sprayed with it I thought I was a havin' a bit of a flashback wobble

GarryDK

5,670 posts

157 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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New set of wheels


PGM

2,168 posts

248 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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loudlashadjuster said:
This stuff's been available for a while now.

http://www.albedo100.co.uk/

The first time I saw a horse sprayed with it I thought I was a havin' a bit of a flashback wobble
Brilliant, I think I'll give our Spaniel a lick of paint.

GuinnessMK

1,608 posts

221 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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Birdster said:
idiotgap said:
Birdster said:
jamiebae said:
Paddymcc said:
Picked up a bargain 65quid bike from Tesco equipped with shimano claris





Impressive! Doesn't appear to be an online deal, they have a road bike for £60 but it's got the cheapest Shimano bits and bar top shifters.
Any more details? Or one off?
Back in stock now, but priced at £225 frown
could be this? - now showing as £65
http://www.tesco.com/direct/vertigo-carnaby-700c-u...
Thanks. I found it last night and put a stock alert on. It looks the same. I doubt it will come in though. I would have posted, but phone died.

okgo

37,844 posts

197 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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Black can man said:
Taking members again then?

New website is good.

Gruffy

7,212 posts

258 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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duff said:
I'm not sure you can buy a Canyon shipped to the UK and pay euros, this year they fixed the GBP prices whereas it used to fluctuate with exchange rates. Might be worth a call direct to Germany but I suspect they'd want you to order through the UK office.
I bought mine in EUR but had it shipped to France as I was visiting around their expected delivery time. I didn't think to ask if they'd ship it to the UK but another PHer mentioned he'd had some success doing that in the past. Definitely worth a question but if the answer's no then I'd say it's also worth combining it with a road trip/wine run.

Black can man

31,816 posts

167 months

Monday 30th March 2015
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okgo said:
Black can man said:
Taking members again then?

New website is good.
yes

It's taken me a while & things are good, Really enjoying the club so far.

jamiebae

6,245 posts

210 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Gruffy said:
duff said:
I'm not sure you can buy a Canyon shipped to the UK and pay euros, this year they fixed the GBP prices whereas it used to fluctuate with exchange rates. Might be worth a call direct to Germany but I suspect they'd want you to order through the UK office.
I bought mine in EUR but had it shipped to France as I was visiting around their expected delivery time. I didn't think to ask if they'd ship it to the UK but another PHer mentioned he'd had some success doing that in the past. Definitely worth a question but if the answer's no then I'd say it's also worth combining it with a road trip/wine run.
I was looking at Canyon bikes and thinking that they were very good value at the moment given the Euro to CHF exchange rate, but for some reason they didn't list Switzerland as a delivery option. It turns out there was a trademark dispute over the Canyon name a few years back so they are sold from a website called 'Pure Cycling' and branded simply as 'Ultimate' or 'AeroRoad'. Unfortunately the range is a lot more limited than buying from the UK or DE, but the prices are lower because we only pay 8% VAT here.

https://www.purecycling.ch/roadbikes/bike.html?b=1...

https://www.purecycling.ch/roadbikes/bike.html?b=1...

tuffer

8,849 posts

266 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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jamiebae said:
I was looking at Canyon bikes and thinking that they were very good value at the moment given the Euro to CHF exchange rate, but for some reason they didn't list Switzerland as a delivery option. It turns out there was a trademark dispute over the Canyon name a few years back so they are sold from a website called 'Pure Cycling' and branded simply as 'Ultimate' or 'AeroRoad'. Unfortunately the range is a lot more limited than buying from the UK or DE, but the prices are lower because we only pay 8% VAT here.

https://www.purecycling.ch/roadbikes/bike.html?b=1...

https://www.purecycling.ch/roadbikes/bike.html?b=1...
Wowsers, that is a £900 saving on an Ultimate CF SLX SL, not bad......What's your address?

tuffer

8,849 posts

266 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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tuffer said:
jamiebae said:
I was looking at Canyon bikes and thinking that they were very good value at the moment given the Euro to CHF exchange rate, but for some reason they didn't list Switzerland as a delivery option. It turns out there was a trademark dispute over the Canyon name a few years back so they are sold from a website called 'Pure Cycling' and branded simply as 'Ultimate' or 'AeroRoad'. Unfortunately the range is a lot more limited than buying from the UK or DE, but the prices are lower because we only pay 8% VAT here.

https://www.purecycling.ch/roadbikes/bike.html?b=1...

https://www.purecycling.ch/roadbikes/bike.html?b=1...
Wowsers, that is a £900 saving on an Ultimate CF SLX SL, not bad......What's your address?
Downside is the 10 week lead time frown

jamiebae

6,245 posts

210 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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tuffer said:
Wowsers, that is a £900 saving on an Ultimate CF SLX SL, not bad......What's your address?
LowTaxButMassiveCostOfLivingStrasse 123
Zürich

wink

AyBee

10,522 posts

201 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Some new commuting wheels - custom built. In typical fashion, they cost more than the bike cost originally hehe Since the original wheels have done well over 10k, I think that bike is due a treat smile Will stick some pics up when they're done.

Berz

406 posts

191 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Signed up for my first sportive so:

- Saddle bag
- Rain jacket
- Chain quick link
- Self-adhesive tyre patches
- Tyre boots
- Anker portable battery charger to hopefully keep Strava running on my iPhone since it usually dies after a couple of hours

Already have inner tubes, water bottles, pump and multitool so should hopefully be ready to go.

MadDad

3,834 posts

260 months

Tuesday 31st March 2015
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Black can man said:
okgo said:
Black can man said:
Taking members again then?

New website is good.
yes

It's taken me a while & things are good, Really enjoying the club so far.
I would love to join but just a little bit too far for me...... frown
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