The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

[GaryGlitter]

AC43 said:

RenOHH said:

I'm in the process of resurrecting my old 2005 specialized hardrock

I've just bought this rigid MTB fork from on-one/planet x for it. The old RST fork is knackered and weighs 2.5kg. This rigid weighs about 1kg.

Have you got the part number for that? I've also brought a 2005 Hardrock back to life and have been wondering whether to ditch the old forks.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FOOOCR26DO/on-one-cromo-26er-mtb-fork-disc-only

[AndyWoodall]

ferrisbueller said:

Bloody brilliant things. Stating the obvious, but make sure whatever you buy has the drilling in the seat post to feed the hose through! Not everything does.

Cheers, yeah the frame has post routing. I was totally converted on Sunday, always viewed them as a nice if expensive gadget, then I road some technical trails on the demo and instantly decided it didn't matter how much they cost, I had to have one.

[gazza285]

TwistingMyMelon said:

gazza285 said:

JustinF said:

gazza285 said:

TwistingMyMelon said:

As per my other Ebay thread, picked this up on the weekend (excuse the disgusting garden)



I fancied another Wilier, as I already have one and really like it but couldn't justify the costs of a new one, saw this and snapped it up for £600 . Shame it has a 105 compact chainset, as I wanted a Campag double, but otherwise I like it. Went out on a quick ride yesterday and it was all good bar an annoying creak!

Does anyone know if you can fit a 53/39 chain rings to a FSA Gossamer Compact chainset? I'm guessing you cant , but thought I would check.

Of course you can fit 39/53 chainrings on a compact, both sizes are available in 110 BCD from most good bike shops. Might need a couple of links in your chain though.

What year is the Bike, prior to 2014 compact and full had different PCD, shimano moved from 110/130 compact/full, to 110 for both in2014 with the x8xx groupsets.
Also the derailleur will by a different radius, it'll work but not necessarily be a sharp as the appropriately shaped one.

I can't see the issue with Shimano changing their standards, it's an FSA Gossamer chainset.

Hi it is a 2012 model I think , my limpwristed memory tells me that as it is an FSA crankset you can change the rings and if Shimano then no. I could be wrong

Definitely an FSA Gossamer chainset on that bike.

[anonymous-user]

GaryGlitter said:

AC43 said:

RenOHH said:

I'm in the process of resurrecting my old 2005 specialized hardrock

I've just bought this rigid MTB fork from on-one/planet x for it. The old RST fork is knackered and weighs 2.5kg. This rigid weighs about 1kg.

Have you got the part number for that? I've also brought a 2005 Hardrock back to life and have been wondering whether to ditch the old forks.

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FOOOCR26DO/on-one-cromo-26er-mtb-fork-disc-only

That's the one. Mine are on the bike now

[bakerstreet]

Not much exciting for me. Cateye light brackets for the folding bike and a SRAM Garmin mount.New stem on the cyclocross is a bit shorter than the one it replaced and Garmin won't fit any more.

Also just bought a place on the New Forest Sportive in April. Doing it on my own this year, but I've done it for the last two years and really enjoyed it. Road bike has just had a full service, so it will be good to get out on that again compared to the chunkyness of the CX bike.

[donfisher]

sjj84 said:

donfisher said:

Ordered one of these to replace the Promax Render R on the front of my Whyte:



I probably should do the rear as well even if it's just for OCDs sake but I'm more interested to see how much better they are than a standard mechanical caliper.

I was looking at these last night, would be interested to hear how you find them.

Bought it from what seemed like a UK seller on ebay but it turned out they were from Taiwan. Estimated delivery 10th April. Despite over £30 off the RRP I thought I'd made a huge mistake but it arrived yesterday. It's part of a finishing kit not a retail unit but the calliper, disc, bolts and adapters are present. I've checked it against pictures on line and it seems to be the real article and also the updated version, stems and other components can be fake or replica from that part of the world IME and from other cautionary tales on-line.
http://www.cxmagazine.com/trp-brakes-hyrd-hydrauli...

Not fitted yet but will probably have a go in the next week or so. I'll let you know what it's like as a comparison once the pads have bedded in and I've done some miles.

[Roger645]

105 compact crankset & Ultegra bottom bracket to replace the 39/53 FSA that was on the bike when I got it. Fitted it yesterday after doing a you tube apprenticeship, all fine.

[bakerstreet]

Just bought a Hylix Carbon Fibre handle bar for my Tern Folding bike. Only £33 from Thailand and 100g according to the ebay page. I've bought a few items from this seller and they have all been really good. Hadn't really planned on buying new bars for it, but it was the last one and I didn't want to miss out!

[jamiebae]

I was ordering a few bits from Wiggle, and decided to give 25 section tyres a try to try and make my bike a bit more compliant than it was on the 23c Michelin Pro 4 I ran previously.

I went with Veloflex Master Clinchers, as the reviews were good and they were a fraction over £20 each. It does seem noticeably more comfortable now, and almost as importantly I think they look great on the carbon rims.

[littleandy0410]

jamiebae said:

I was ordering a few bits from Wiggle, and decided to give 25 section tyres a try to try and make my bike a bit more compliant than it was on the 23c Michelin Pro 4 I ran previously.

I went with Veloflex Master Clinchers, as the reviews were good and they were a fraction over £20 each. It does seem noticeably more comfortable now, and almost as importantly I think they look great on the carbon rims.

:ahem: Chain! :ahem:

[jamiebae]

littleandy0410 said:

jamiebae said:

I was ordering a few bits from Wiggle, and decided to give 25 section tyres a try to try and make my bike a bit more compliant than it was on the 23c Michelin Pro 4 I ran previously.

I went with Veloflex Master Clinchers, as the reviews were good and they were a fraction over £20 each. It does seem noticeably more comfortable now, and almost as importantly I think they look great on the carbon rims.

:ahem: Chain! :ahem:

Indeed. Having cleaned the mud out of my cleats post pee stop I clipped one foot in while holding the wall, spun the pedals backwards to clip the other one in and the chain came off so I hopped off, took a pic and fixed it. Must stop back-pedalling to get my feet in position actually, it had come off at 65kph on a descent earlier on a switchback which was slightly scary.

[AC43]

Halfords sold me one of these for £10

[Black can man]

2 X PH shirts That should please Mrs BCM when yet more cycle clothing appears in the washing basket.

Cheers Gruffy

[Rich_W]

AC43 said:

Halfords sold me one of these for £10

HOW?!?!

[neilbauer]

My mother has just agreed to buy me a cycle computer so GARMIN 1000 performance bundle here we come

[Laurel Green]

Rich_W said:

HOW?!?!

The answer is on This thread

[whatleytom]

Today I have mostly been assembling parts.







Excuse the lack of bartape, waiting for my new bars to come before I tape up.

[TSCfree]

[yellowjack]

Trek Emonda SL 6 - £2300


plus...
Shimano Ultegra PD6800 pedals
Bontrager Race DLX shoes
Bontrager Oracle helmet
Bontrager RXL carbon fibre bottle cages (pair)
Bontrager Duotrap S speed/cadence sensor (fits within the non-drive side chainstay)
Bontrager Flare 3 rear light (x2)
Bontrager Ion 700 front light
Bontrager Pro-Pack M saddle bag
Bontrager Glo & Ember 'back-up' light set

Total cost = £2,331.28 (on account of the Podium Points deal with Pedal On, where I bought the bike in the end)

[taaffy]

yellowjack said:

Trek Emonda SL 6 - £2300


plus...
Shimano Ultegra PD6800 pedals
Bontrager Race DLX shoes
Bontrager Oracle helmet
Bontrager RXL carbon fibre bottle cages (pair)
Bontrager Duotrap S speed/cadence sensor (fits within the non-drive side chainstay)
Bontrager Flare 3 rear light (x2)
Bontrager Ion 700 front light
Bontrager Pro-Pack M saddle bag
Bontrager Glo & Ember 'back-up' light set

Total cost = £2,331.28 (on account of the Podium Points deal with Pedal On, where I bought the bike in the end)

I've just bought one of these in Black.
Looked at an SL8 but couldn't justify the extra £800 for the Dura Ace over the Ultegra set up when I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference.