The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread
Discussion
New glasses and lid time. Already have a pair of Oakley EV pitch and love the look and comfort but fancied something for summer.
Regular helmet was looking a but battered (snigger) so gone for a Giro this time as I have a couple of Bontragers. I think almost everyone I ride with seems to have a Synthe so I went for the Cinder MIPS. Feels mega comfortable and light, two rides so far and the fit feels great.
Regular helmet was looking a but battered (snigger) so gone for a Giro this time as I have a couple of Bontragers. I think almost everyone I ride with seems to have a Synthe so I went for the Cinder MIPS. Feels mega comfortable and light, two rides so far and the fit feels great.
Last week I ordered a set of thread taps for a BB,
Today they turned up and it appears, going back through the order, I ordered the Italian thread, not the BSA threads. Ok not an issue, so I looked up postage back to Germany and turns out, ordering the correct replacement cutters was the cheaper option!
This will teach me to rush a job again, first I cross thread my BB, find out how much it would be for 2 bikes to have their thread chased, so decide to by my own tool as its not much more, then fluff that up.
Not a very good day for me following a 1.5 hour commute to do 26 miles, not a happy bunny.
Today they turned up and it appears, going back through the order, I ordered the Italian thread, not the BSA threads. Ok not an issue, so I looked up postage back to Germany and turns out, ordering the correct replacement cutters was the cheaper option!
This will teach me to rush a job again, first I cross thread my BB, find out how much it would be for 2 bikes to have their thread chased, so decide to by my own tool as its not much more, then fluff that up.
Not a very good day for me following a 1.5 hour commute to do 26 miles, not a happy bunny.
blade runner said:
Used, but mint condition Fizik R5 saddle of eBay for my summer road bike. Yet to be convinced if it will be staying on as the 'sit' is somewhat harder than I'm used to. Still, it looks nice 
I have the same saddle on my BMC and same dilemma looks nice but very hard!Have decided that I can't afford to replace the Yeti with another one, so have just ordered replacement forks - Fox Float 34s, 150mm - and will be ordering fresh pivot bolts too. Frame still seems fine, so going for a light recommissioning of the ol' gal. Will probably spend half the cost of a new bike in the end, but man maths works for all toys...
mylesmcd said:
Can I suggest something?
Take the lettering off the wheels?
DELETED: Comment made by a member who's account has been deleted. Take the lettering off the wheels?
All in my honest opinion of course!
Right now planet-x 365 bibs are £25 down from £55.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXP3BS/planet-x-pro...
I have the wind-stopper tights and have been very happy with them so going to order some of the shorts now too.
I have a bit of a shopping list today, not sure if I will get everything from one place, it's likely I'll have to shop around a bit to get everything at a price I'm ok with.
- shorts as above
- H Plus Son archetype rim for the rear of the best bike so it will match
- Cone spanner set and ball bearings, I'm going to try and service my hubs, commuter rear has some play, but if I get on ok with it I might do a few more of the household's bikes.
- an out front garmin mount to stop me looking down so far on the commuter, might try a £5 one from planet-x
- pair of v-brake noodle and gaiters, going to re-cable the £50 gumtree commuter soon to celebrate 1000 miles on it. some of the cables it came with are looking a little iffy now
This picture makes me feel very neglectful... a contrast against the shiny pics this thread normally sees.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLPXP3BS/planet-x-pro...
I have the wind-stopper tights and have been very happy with them so going to order some of the shorts now too.
I have a bit of a shopping list today, not sure if I will get everything from one place, it's likely I'll have to shop around a bit to get everything at a price I'm ok with.
- shorts as above
- H Plus Son archetype rim for the rear of the best bike so it will match
- Cone spanner set and ball bearings, I'm going to try and service my hubs, commuter rear has some play, but if I get on ok with it I might do a few more of the household's bikes.
- an out front garmin mount to stop me looking down so far on the commuter, might try a £5 one from planet-x
- pair of v-brake noodle and gaiters, going to re-cable the £50 gumtree commuter soon to celebrate 1000 miles on it. some of the cables it came with are looking a little iffy now
This picture makes me feel very neglectful... a contrast against the shiny pics this thread normally sees.
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