The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread
Discussion
pablo said:
Matt_N said:
What do rims Wheelsmith use though?
All the details (20f/24r, Novatec, Sapim CX) look to me that they are Chinese clinchers just with their details on, yet you pay over £700 for them?
Gigantex, it's in their FAQsAll the details (20f/24r, Novatec, Sapim CX) look to me that they are Chinese clinchers just with their details on, yet you pay over £700 for them?
Disco You said:
Defeet arm warmers in black: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/defeet-armskins-arm-warmer...
They arrived today and I am very impressed with them, they seem really nice. I'll report back after I use them.
I used these on a 100 miler yesterday and would highly recommend them.They arrived today and I am very impressed with them, they seem really nice. I'll report back after I use them.
Ponk said:
pablo said:
Matt_N said:
What do rims Wheelsmith use though?
All the details (20f/24r, Novatec, Sapim CX) look to me that they are Chinese clinchers just with their details on, yet you pay over £700 for them?
Gigantex, it's in their FAQsAll the details (20f/24r, Novatec, Sapim CX) look to me that they are Chinese clinchers just with their details on, yet you pay over £700 for them?
This piece from bike biz is worth a read.
http://www.bikebiz.com/news/read/gigantex-a-blend-...
With my original cable caliper having eventually borked in a terminal fashion, I finally had the excuse to get a rear hydro for my everyday snotter to match the already-upgraded front.
Having looked on ebay for a goo used one, I was amazed to see a complete brand new Clark Exo, with disc included, for £20 on CRC! Ok, so its not up to Avid juicy levels of linearity, power or feel but its good enough for the job and damn good value. Unlike my older front hydro, this is a 2-finger design as well so bites much more readily with a gentle squeeze. Also nice to once be able to signal "right turn" whilst simultaneously slowing down!
Overall, I'm very impressed and can't fault it at all (other than having to tie a loop in the hose as it was a bit too long for my medium frame, but that's hardly their fault)
Having looked on ebay for a goo used one, I was amazed to see a complete brand new Clark Exo, with disc included, for £20 on CRC! Ok, so its not up to Avid juicy levels of linearity, power or feel but its good enough for the job and damn good value. Unlike my older front hydro, this is a 2-finger design as well so bites much more readily with a gentle squeeze. Also nice to once be able to signal "right turn" whilst simultaneously slowing down!
Overall, I'm very impressed and can't fault it at all (other than having to tie a loop in the hose as it was a bit too long for my medium frame, but that's hardly their fault)
E38 said:
So I'm visiting Beijing for a month in the summer (for work).
Anyone reckon I can pick up some good deals on some wheels or other goodies while over there?
Probably not, no.Anyone reckon I can pick up some good deals on some wheels or other goodies while over there?
I can't speak for Beijing but when I was in China last year the decent bike shops were few & far between and those that carried things like the better Shimano ranges were no cheaper than the UK if not more. I bought a pair of SPD M520 pedals for £20 when they're less on CRC or Wiggle.
I saw very few recreational cyclists while I was there so there just isn't the demand for any high end kit but if you just need a clunker of a BSO or a cheap copy of Shimano Tourney rear mech then you should find plenty of bargains in the more rural bike shops.
Last bits and bobs for the new bike i'm building :
Black brake cables, pedals and a chain catcher ma-bob... Oh and a braze on rather than normal dura-ace front mech as the new frame comes with a snazzy carbon mount for the front mech!
Got all of the bits for her now, so just need to get it built! am actually properly excitied : going to be stupidly overbiked, but hey - got to have little treats every now and again!
Black brake cables, pedals and a chain catcher ma-bob... Oh and a braze on rather than normal dura-ace front mech as the new frame comes with a snazzy carbon mount for the front mech!
Got all of the bits for her now, so just need to get it built! am actually properly excitied : going to be stupidly overbiked, but hey - got to have little treats every now and again!
Just bought some 10 speed stuff for the hardtail. An X9 Type 2 mech, X9 shifter, XT 11-36t cassette and a 40t Hope T-Rex. For the big bike I've managed to pick up a pair of hookless Light Bicycle 35mm carbon 29er rims, which will be built on a pair of Hope Pro2 Evo hubs donated from my old wheels, and laced with DT Super Comp spokes. Can't wait to get them on the bike.
Once all these bits have been fitted I 'think' my bikes will be pretty much as I want them, so hopefully that will be the end of my wallet raping for a while as it's been an expensive few months.
Once all these bits have been fitted I 'think' my bikes will be pretty much as I want them, so hopefully that will be the end of my wallet raping for a while as it's been an expensive few months.
The postman just brought these:
Shimano MO88.
My first pair of MTB SPD shoes, I've been mountain biking for 20 years on flatties and as I've got on so well with my SPD road pedals I've decided to move to the dark side. My untainted record of not falling over in the first year of SPD use is probably about to get tested!
Shimano MO88.
My first pair of MTB SPD shoes, I've been mountain biking for 20 years on flatties and as I've got on so well with my SPD road pedals I've decided to move to the dark side. My untainted record of not falling over in the first year of SPD use is probably about to get tested!
MiseryStreak said:
The postman just brought these:
Shimano MO88.
My first pair of MTB SPD shoes, I've been mountain biking for 20 years on flatties and as I've got on so well with my SPD road pedals I've decided to move to the dark side. My untainted record of not falling over in the first year of SPD use is probably about to get tested!
Got a pair about a month ago and are really nice shoes for the money. Shimano MO88.
My first pair of MTB SPD shoes, I've been mountain biking for 20 years on flatties and as I've got on so well with my SPD road pedals I've decided to move to the dark side. My untainted record of not falling over in the first year of SPD use is probably about to get tested!
MiseryStreak said:
The postman just brought these:
Shimano MO88.
My first pair of MTB SPD shoes, I've been mountain biking for 20 years on flatties and as I've got on so well with my SPD road pedals I've decided to move to the dark side. My untainted record of not falling over in the first year of SPD use is probably about to get tested!
How different is the unclipping action to SPD-SL's? I'd like better pedal contact especially for faster lumpy stuff, losing pedal contact over undulating terrain really unnerves me but in the slower twisty technical stuff I'm not sure I'd survive being clipped in.Shimano MO88.
My first pair of MTB SPD shoes, I've been mountain biking for 20 years on flatties and as I've got on so well with my SPD road pedals I've decided to move to the dark side. My untainted record of not falling over in the first year of SPD use is probably about to get tested!
Jayfish said:
MiseryStreak said:
The postman just brought these:
Shimano MO88.
My first pair of MTB SPD shoes, I've been mountain biking for 20 years on flatties and as I've got on so well with my SPD road pedals I've decided to move to the dark side. My untainted record of not falling over in the first year of SPD use is probably about to get tested!
How different is the unclipping action to SPD-SL's? I'd like better pedal contact especially for faster lumpy stuff, losing pedal contact over undulating terrain really unnerves me but in the slower twisty technical stuff I'm not sure I'd survive being clipped in.Shimano MO88.
My first pair of MTB SPD shoes, I've been mountain biking for 20 years on flatties and as I've got on so well with my SPD road pedals I've decided to move to the dark side. My untainted record of not falling over in the first year of SPD use is probably about to get tested!
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