The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread
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Black can man said:
After yet another puncture on my commuter bike today I decided to get these , I have these on both my bikes now.
I just can't deal with Punctures .
You still get punctures even with Gatorskins. WHat is more annoying is Gatorskins are a pain to get on and off the rim, especially if your hands are cold and its pissing it down. I speak from experience I just can't deal with Punctures .
After being caught out in one too many a shower recently, I can't decide which lightweight jacket to carry in my bag:
gilet: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-ultralight-cycling-...
jacket: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultralight-windproof-ja...
Gilet is almost half the weight, but obviously won't protect arms. Then jacket is the same price, more for your money if you count the material the sleeves are made of.
Anyone been alright with just a gilet? I know it won't be entirely waterproof, but at 70g, it's small enough to go in a bag or pocket and be there for emergencies.
gilet: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-ultralight-cycling-...
jacket: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultralight-windproof-ja...
Gilet is almost half the weight, but obviously won't protect arms. Then jacket is the same price, more for your money if you count the material the sleeves are made of.
Anyone been alright with just a gilet? I know it won't be entirely waterproof, but at 70g, it's small enough to go in a bag or pocket and be there for emergencies.
idiotgap said:
I tried to order some belkin kit but the website wouldn't work for me... kept emptying my shopping basket.
I spoke to the customer services guy - the stock has gone. There are no more £15 bibshorts.
I had that until I added the coupon at the beginning of shopping, rather than the end...I spoke to the customer services guy - the stock has gone. There are no more £15 bibshorts.
HereBeMonsters said:
After being caught out in one too many a shower recently, I can't decide which lightweight jacket to carry in my bag:
gilet: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-ultralight-cycling-...
jacket: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultralight-windproof-ja...
Gilet is almost half the weight, but obviously won't protect arms. Then jacket is the same price, more for your money if you count the material the sleeves are made of.
Anyone been alright with just a gilet? I know it won't be entirely waterproof, but at 70g, it's small enough to go in a bag or pocket and be there for emergencies.
Both at that price gilet: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/700-ultralight-cycling-...
jacket: http://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultralight-windproof-ja...
Gilet is almost half the weight, but obviously won't protect arms. Then jacket is the same price, more for your money if you count the material the sleeves are made of.
Anyone been alright with just a gilet? I know it won't be entirely waterproof, but at 70g, it's small enough to go in a bag or pocket and be there for emergencies.
TBH the jacket's probably a bit boil in the bag, less of a problem with a gilet which is a handy thing to have anyway.Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff