The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread

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louiebaby

10,651 posts

190 months

Friday 21st November 2014
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Because you can never have enough lumens, and you never know when you might need to summon the Caped Crusader:



http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321354795491

And because I've had my eye on this for ages, it's just come down 40% and I had a 20% survey discount to use too:



http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/team-sky-long-sleev...

arcticnick

195 posts

184 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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louiebaby said:
And because I've had my eye on this for ages, it's just come down 40% and I had a 20% survey discount to use too:



http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/team-sky-long-sleev...
Let me know how you get on with the jersey - I like the design of the club jersry, but I am not sure about the merino material. I've got a Howies merino jersey and it feels a bit too stretchy and relaxed (it flaps in the wind - even though it's race fit).

SoliD

1,112 posts

216 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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louiebaby said:
And because I've had my eye on this for ages, it's just come down 40% and I had a 20% survey discount to use too:



http://www.rapha.cc/gb/en/shop/team-sky-long-sleev...
Great Jersey this, got one for getting to the ride like a pro final, really nice fit, tight enough, but with enough room to wear with something underneath, lovely and comfy, could be worn as a normal top if you really want. Not had a chance to ride it out on the bike yet, but may give it a go tomorrow depending upon the weather.

Black can man

31,816 posts

167 months

Saturday 22nd November 2014
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Black can man said:
I quite like the look of these , Anybody got them ?


Busch & Muller Topfire Helmet LED Light Set

Was passing by Evans at Gatwick earlier today ,


Why not eh !

Funky lights

Bungleaio

6,324 posts

201 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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This turned up today.



I'm impressed, for £2.25 I'm very impressed.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131285734190?_trksid=p20...

Laurel Green

30,770 posts

231 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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Bungleaio said:
This turned up today.
That's neat - especially at that price.

ferrisbueller

29,260 posts

226 months

Monday 24th November 2014
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muckymotor said:
Yes, I know mudguards aren't cool on a mountain bike but carrying a kilo of mud on my back isn't too good either wink

What's that then please? I think that would work well with the miniguards mentioned earlier.

Black can man

31,816 posts

167 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Laurel Green said:
Bungleaio said:
This turned up today.
That's neat - especially at that price.
thumbup



That's half a pint of beer, what could go wrong ?

i'm in

Black can man

31,816 posts

167 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Laurel Green said:
Bungleaio said:
This turned up today.
That's neat - especially at that price.
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That's half a pint of beer, what could go wrong ?

i'm in

Edited by Black can man on Tuesday 25th November 09:20

The Walrus

1,857 posts

204 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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ferrisbueller said:
What's that then please? I think that would work well with the miniguards mentioned earlier.
Made by Zefal looking now to see how much biggrin

neilbauer

2,467 posts

182 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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One of these



Bike looks a lot lighter now wink

Rich_W

12,548 posts

211 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Muc Off Ceramic C3 WET



I rate the dry stuff. So trying the wet given the weathers gone cack. 2 hours in the heavy rain Sunday and no squeak squeak squeak like when I got caught out in a downpour a while back and washed all the dry stuff off.

Which leads neatly to Gore Active Jacket



2 hours in the torrential from Sunday. Utterly, utterly brilliant. Breathable. My base layer was bone dry when I got home. Hugely recommended!

Unlike Sealskinz Sea Leopard Gloves



"totally waterproof, breathable and windproof glove" is simply not the case here. Granted it was bad weather. And they were ok for the first 20-30mins. Then they started to get wet and absorb water and then making a fist was wringing out loads of water. Then my hands started to get cold. Took a day to dry out fully they were so wet. At first I thought it was water running down my arm and getting in that way. But I'm not convinced because of the absorption issue.

Would have gone for the Gore gloves but they are way too bulky to use. Any alternatives I'm all ears.

All this came from Evans Gatwick site. It's basically the warehouse with a shop. So you look online see what they have. Go down use their computers instore, and like Argos write down the number and they go and get it for you from the warehouse. You aren't committed to buying (the above Gore gloves went back upon trying them on)

If it's not too far from you I recommend a trip.

mickk

28,772 posts

241 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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Any good? part of Amazon Black Friday Deal on now!

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EWJQ0X6/ref=...

CoolC

4,213 posts

213 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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The touring is essentially the 800 without the ability to add cadence and HR sensors. So if you're not fussed about that it's a good deal.

ferrisbueller

29,260 posts

226 months

Tuesday 25th November 2014
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The Walrus said:
ferrisbueller said:
What's that then please? I think that would work well with the miniguards mentioned earlier.
Made by Zefal looking now to see how much biggrin
Looks like about £12 on eBay.

louiebaby

10,651 posts

190 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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Fir the chap above looking for wet weather gloves:

I have some Castelli Neoprane gloves. (Wetsuit material.). They don't keep your hands dry, but the do keep them warm. Buying some thin diving gloves may be a cheaper alternative, although I only spent about a tenner on them, I suspect they should have been more.

Sometimes you're best working with the weather than fighting it.

rhinochopig

17,932 posts

197 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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louiebaby said:
Fir the chap above looking for wet weather gloves:

I have some Castelli Neoprane gloves. (Wetsuit material.). They don't keep your hands dry, but the do keep them warm. Buying some thin diving gloves may be a cheaper alternative, although I only spent about a tenner on them, I suspect they should have been more.

Sometimes you're best working with the weather than fighting it.
Indeed, which is why man invented the turbo-trainer hehe

louiebaby

10,651 posts

190 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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arcticnick said:
Let me know how you get on with the jersey - I like the design of the club jersry, but I am not sure about the merino material. I've got a Howies merino jersey and it feels a bit too stretchy and relaxed (it flaps in the wind - even though it's race fit).
I like it for a casual thin jumper. I don't think I would wear it on the bike. It is quite thin, but very nice. I also have the grey Planet X merino, which is thicker, and snug and toasty. There's a place for both, the Sky more as a jumper over a t shirt smart casual, the Planet X for warm under a wind proof for yomps through the woods.

Rich_W

12,548 posts

211 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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louiebaby said:
Fir the chap above looking for wet weather gloves:

I have some Castelli Neoprane gloves. (Wetsuit material.). They don't keep your hands dry, but the do keep them warm. Buying some thin diving gloves may be a cheaper alternative, although I only spent about a tenner on them, I suspect they should have been more.

Sometimes you're best working with the weather than fighting it.
Thanks for the info.

I did actually see those Castelli ones in the shop. Decided against them as I thought my hands would get clammy in them. How wet do your hands get though? maybe I'm looking for the impossible with dry hands in crap weather.

WinstonWolf

72,857 posts

238 months

Wednesday 26th November 2014
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I use a ten pound pair of triple layer skiing gloves from Sports Direct and I've got no complaints. They're better than the cycling specific gloves I had before...
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