The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

[gazza285]

Three bendy Racing Ralph 29er tyres. I checked Halfords, just in case, and they were on offer at just over £20. They were also three for two, so three tyres for under £40 with my BC discount.

[Celtic Dragon]

A garmin 810 after Wiggle price matched Bike Discount.

If anyone has one, can you tell me if it comes with a stem mount our out front please.

[GarryDK]

Celtic Dragon said:

A garmin 810 after Wiggle price matched Bike Discount.

If anyone has one, can you tell me if it comes with a stem mount our out front please.

Mine came with 2 stem mounts and a out in front mount.

[Celtic Dragon]

Thank you Garry for the price then it really is a bit of a steal. I was expecting ot have to buy the out front seperatly.

[Pot Odds]

CD

Will depend on what 810 package you bought. If you bought the non bundle 810 then it's likely to just be 2x the standard 1/4 turn stem/handlebar mount. If you bought one of the bundles then you should get an out in front (OIF) mount as well. See Garmins website for the 810 (below) and click the whats in the box tab:

https://buy.garmin.com/en-GB/GB/sports-recreation/...

If you went for just the std package and are looking for an OIF mount then the best value for money option IMO is the superstar components OIF mount:

http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/garmin-mount...

It's OOS ATM as it sells out so quickly but keep an eye and they'll be back - at £13 it spanks the K-Edge as VFM.

Edited by Pot Odds on Sunday 10th May 13:00

[littleandy0410]

Wiggle do price matching? Is that something you have to ask them specifically, or was it just on offer at the same price?

[Celtic Dragon]

They don't advertise it that I've seen, but if you go to their help or chat screens and type in price match, you'll find the info.

[neilbauer]

I bought my 1000 from Evans and they price matched wiggle, I saved £50 could have saved a lot more at the EU cycle site but didn't want to wait and I wasn't paying

[Pot Odds]

littleandy0410 said:

Wiggle do price matching? Is that something you have to ask them specifically, or was it just on offer at the same price?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sc/price-match

Click on the price match terms and conditions for a list of competitors that they will try to match.

[daddy cool]

Spring/summer is the best time to buy winter shoes, surely? Got these from Evans as there was a 10% off shoes voucher code, + 6% quidco cashback, so about 70 quid. Won't be worn for about 8 months.

[ALawson]

Can anyone suggest some nice carbon bottle cages which are wallet friendly?

Many Thanks

[simonF10]

Just bought this


It was between Garmin Vector and Power2max. Decided in the end that I didn't want to change my pedal system so Power2max won the day.

[jamiebae]

ALawson said:

Can anyone suggest some nice carbon bottle cages which are wallet friendly?

Many Thanks

Wiggle sell 'Lifeline' branded ones which I use - they look good, work well and aren't covered in red or white graphics like some others.

[Granfondo]

daddy cool said:

Spring/summer is the best time to buy winter shoes, surely? Got these from Evans as there was a 10% off shoes voucher code, + 6% quidco cashback, so about 70 quid. Won't be worn for about 8 months.

Up here in the Highlands still cold and wet enough for them!!!

[ALawson]

jamiebae said:

Wiggle sell 'Lifeline' branded ones which I use - they look good, work well and aren't covered in red or white graphics like some others.

Jamie do you mean these ones?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-professional-carb...

[jamiebae]

ALawson said:

jamiebae said:

Wiggle sell 'Lifeline' branded ones which I use - they look good, work well and aren't covered in red or white graphics like some others.

Jamie do you mean these ones?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-professional-carb...

Yup, they're the ones. I've only ever used Elite bottles but they work really well and don't rattle or threaten to come loose.

[K1909]

Well, I've been truely bitten and keep buying little bits, this month so far it's been bib tights from decathlon, shimano brake blocks and today these. Never used boardman tubes and the lock hasn't got great reviews. What could possible go wrong on the first day of cycling to work tomorrow

[AyBee]

Just a little treat for the commuter:


More here

[Hobzy]

For the Canyon, couldnt resist the bars, and converting all my bikes to shorter cramps in an effort to help the knees!

Easton Haven Carbon Riser Bar
Black, 711mm, 31.8mm,

Shimano XT M785 10 Speed Double Chainset
Black, 104mm, 40.28t, 165mm, With Bottom Bracket

And a DHB switch jacket.

[Craikeybaby]

After getting rained on at the weekend I thought it was about time I bought a waterproof - so have one of these heading my way.