The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

[E65Ross]

Rolls said:

z4RRSchris said:

I haven't purchased but I have a strong desire for the new sram etap...

I have no need for it, currently ride sram red. but I like toys

If only shimano would pull their fingers out and do the same...

What do you mean? Shimano do di2, is there much difference?

[Rolls]

E65Ross said:

What do you mean? Shimano do di2, is there much difference?

Sram is wireless..

[lukefreeman]

Orderded some more speedplay chromoly pedals (will get some Chinese Ti axles off eBay), bottle cages, mini pump and some club kit. Expensive month.

[cirian75]

Mudplugger mudguards finally arrived

[E65Ross]

Rolls said:

E65Ross said:

What do you mean? Shimano do di2, is there much difference?

Sram is wireless..

Ah that's cool. Shouldn't be too long until shimano get that out, no doubt only with dura ace to start with before it finds its way to ultegra.

[lukefreeman]

ITM headset for winterbike, bottle cages for nice bike and some plain black leg warmers for toastie legs.

[mickymellon1]

SRAM PG850 8 Speed Cassette, a pair of Altura shorts in the Wiggle sale, a new chain, High5 tabs, chain wear tool, chain whip, cassette removal tool, new tyres, a pair of Shimano 501's, a chain tool, a few spokes to repair one of the old wheels to use on the turbo trainer;
Just waiting for a KMC quick link and my AliExpress winter kit to arrive and stop looking at new bikes and the Garmin 1000

[cirian75]

mickymellon1 said:

SRAM PG850 8 Speed Cassette, a pair of Altura shorts in the Wiggle sale, a new chain, High5 tabs, chain wear tool, chain whip, cassette removal tool, new tyres, a pair of Shimano 501's, a chain tool, a few spokes to repair one of the old wheels to use on the turbo trainer;
Just waiting for a KMC quick link and my AliExpress winter kit to arrive and stop looking at new bikes and the Garmin 1000

what you ordered? possible link, I have f all winter kit at the moment.

[TwistingMyMelon]

Bought loads recently, all I can say is trying to get long 60mm+ drop calliper brakes for a decent price is a PITA!

[cirian75]

mmm, this front mud guard is going to be a pita to cause of the routing of the front brake hose



Think I'll go down the back of the fork and use 2 zip ties to make a new holder.

[Matt_N]

TwistingMyMelon said:

Bought loads recently, all I can say is trying to get long 60mm+ drop calliper brakes for a decent price is a PITA!

Guy on Bikeradar was selling a pair of BR650 for £40 posted the other day.

I've got them on my winter bike, decent brakes.

May be sold now: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40...

[SixPotBelly]

Matt_N said:

Guy on Bikeradar was selling a pair of BR650 for £40 posted the other day.

I've got them on my winter bike, decent brakes.

The R650? I believe the R450 are the same mechanically, but with a different finish. I have those on my winter bike. £26-odd each new.

edit - but both R650 and R450 are only 57mm drop, so not quite enough for TwistingMyMelon

[TwistingMyMelon]

Matt_N said:

TwistingMyMelon said:

Bought loads recently, all I can say is trying to get long 60mm+ drop calliper brakes for a decent price is a PITA!

Guy on Bikeradar was selling a pair of BR650 for £40 posted the other day.

I've got them on my winter bike, decent brakes.

May be sold now: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=40...

Cheers , tried them in the shop but not long enough!!!

Got some now, local bike shop ordered me in a pair for £15 each no brand 60-75mm drop brakes , just hope they fit!

[mickymellon1]

cirian75 said:

what you ordered? possible link, I have f all winter kit at the moment.

I ordered the least garish design from those I looked at :

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-Super-warm-win...



and will also buy some running tights to go over my shorts

[cirian75]

mickymellon1 said:

I ordered the least garish design from those I looked at :

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-Super-warm-win...



and will also buy some running tights to go over my shorts

gezz, their sizing is weird, Im a xl, I'd have to buy their xxxl

I assume thats due them being smaller than us in general?

[cirian75]

cirian75 said:

mickymellon1 said:

I ordered the least garish design from those I looked at :

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-Super-warm-win...



and will also buy some running tights to go over my shorts

gezz, their sizing is weird, Im a xl, I'd have to buy their xxxl

I assume thats due them being smaller than us in general?

Yay, found team cube stuff

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-pro-t...

[TwistingMyMelon]

cirian75 said:

cirian75 said:

mickymellon1 said:

I ordered the least garish design from those I looked at :

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-Super-warm-win...



and will also buy some running tights to go over my shorts

gezz, their sizing is weird, Im a xl, I'd have to buy their xxxl

I assume thats due them being smaller than us in general?

Yay, found team cube stuff

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-pro-t...

All counterfeit isn't it?

[cirian75]

Slightly

[Hoolio]

Picked this up this afternoon! Sorry for the rubbish quality pic. Am revisiting cycling after a 20 year absence. Wish me luck.

[Magic919]

That looks more like a bike.