The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread Vol 2

[Jasper3.0]

Jasper3.0 said:

louiebaby said:

That's lovely. Is it an EF frame or something? Did you get a bargain somewhere?

It is the 2019 HM team replica frame. Sigma had a couple of hundred off them. My local LBS couldn’t get a 56, so bought it remote. Currently being built by LBS. I haven’t got the BB30 tools, so.....

Hopefully collect it on Saturday. I’ve sacrificed my Synapse group set for the hold, so fingers crossed.

Bad news, my 2014 Assault disc will not fit (no adapters available) so sadly I have had to buy some new wheels. Zipp 303s incoming.

[gifdy]

Solocle said:

Somehow managed to crack the old one, but I found one that should work quite well with the bike!

As Ares advised me; it’s all about the details!

I have the same cages but different colour trim. Very nice they are.

[Simes205]

Reverb stealth dropper post.

[Pachydermus]

emicen said:

Garmin Edge 530 performance bundle.

I've recently upgraded from a 500 to a 530, "because", and I have to say it's a great bit of kit.
My inner geek especially likes that it has connected to my wifi and uploaded the latest ride to garmin/strava by the time I've deposited the bike in the garage.

[emicen]

Garmin arrived from Sigma Spirts. Heart rate band is great for Zwift compared to connecting my watch, haven’t had the chance to try the actual 530 out yet.

Also, Wiggle are having a Black Friday sale

High5 cycle trial pack (half price), new thermal bib tights, shorts, 2 pairs thermal socks, Cateye Mini, Cateye wearable (actually for the dog) and a waterproof jacket.

[louiebaby]

A Sagan t-shirt for £10, some aero Castelli gloves for £10.50, and some BMX bar ends for the two BMXs that I'm tidying up for the kids for Christmas.

I bought 4 kids bikes in the last 3 weeks, one of them might be too big for quite a while, and may get re-sold for a small profit on the run up to Christmas.

[GravelBen]

A 150mm dropper to upgrade from the 125mm that the Trance came with - the 125 didn't give quite as much room to move around as I wanted, and I found a good deal. Just a basic Giant post (like the one it will replace) so nothing too fancy, but less than half the price of most droppers available so no complaints here.

[dirtbiker]

Couldn't resist at the price Wiggle are currently doing (£299.99) https://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-edge-1030-cycle-co...

More than a bit frivolous as I already have a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt and a Fenix 6s... ah well! Happy I can see the screen a bit better!

[mooseracer]

dirtbiker said:

Couldn't resist at the price Wiggle are currently doing (£299.99) https://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-edge-1030-cycle-co...

More than a bit frivolous as I already have a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt and a Fenix 6s... ah well! Happy I can see the screen a bit better!

Saw that and is a real bargain.

Makes me wonder if there is a new flagship on the way? (appreciate there is 1030 plus just released)

[MockingJay]

emicen said:

Garmin arrived from Sigma Spirts. Heart rate band is great for Zwift compared to connecting my watch, haven’t had the chance to try the actual 530 out yet.

Also, Wiggle are having a Black Friday sale

High5 cycle trial pack (half price), new thermal bib tights, shorts, 2 pairs thermal socks, Cateye Mini, Cateye wearable (actually for the dog) and a waterproof jacket.

I got a pair of the Roubaix tights, really impressed with them when out on Sunday.

[bolidemichael]

gifdy said:

Finally got some nice wheels for my Canyon. They were really easy to set up Tubeless but I may have made a mistake with the tan sidewalls. Not having much taste, I’m not sure ? Should I put them on my black Allez and stick to all black tyres on the Canyon ?

Those tan sidewalls don't suit it. Go with the black as per your instincts.

[wobert]

bolidemichael said:

gifdy said:

Finally got some nice wheels for my Canyon. They were really easy to set up Tubeless but I may have made a mistake with the tan sidewalls. Not having much taste, I’m not sure ? Should I put them on my black Allez and stick to all black tyres on the Canyon ?

Those tan sidewalls don't suit it. Go with the black as per your instincts.

I think the tan walls look fine.

However, going ‘back to black’ will make your wheels look ‘deeper’, so it’s a trade-off aesthetically.

I’d go with the latter and keep to two colour-lines.

Nice bike btw, as a fellow Canyon owner....

[Ares]

gifdy said:

Finally got some nice wheels for my Canyon. They were really easy to set up Tubeless but I may have made a mistake with the tan sidewalls. Not having much taste, I’m not sure ? Should I put them on my black Allez and stick to all black tyres on the Canyon ?

I've fallen in love with tan side walls, but only on certain colours - they don't work on that red bike, IMO. They would on the Black Allez though.

I got a set for my F10 as an impulse. Was in two minds at the time, but love how they look now as it is only adding a second colour.



I did the same on the 65.1, but it didn't work so I've switched back, I think mostly as it's running 28mm Shamal Ultras - tan walls need the deeper rim.

I'm about to put a set of more winter-biased tyres on my Ti gravel bike. Not sure if I'll go tan walls - bare Ti can pull it off, but it does look better with black,......I think......

Edited by Ares on Tuesday 17th November 12:42

[Zippee]

One of these, bought the last stock size large yesterday for my current build, Pace rc529

[lauda]

Ares said:

gifdy said:

Finally got some nice wheels for my Canyon. They were really easy to set up Tubeless but I may have made a mistake with the tan sidewalls. Not having much taste, I’m not sure ? Should I put them on my black Allez and stick to all black tyres on the Canyon ?

I've fallen in love with tan side walls, but only on certain colours - they don't work on that red bike, IMO.

I got a set for my F10 as an impulse. Was in two minds at the time, but love how they look now as it is only adding a second colour.



I did the same on the 65.1, but it didn't work so I've switched back, I think mostly as it's running 28mm Shamal Ultras - tan walls need the deeper rim.

I'm about to put a set of more winter-biased tyres on my Ti gravel bike. Not sure if I'll go tan walls - bare Ti can pull it off, but it does look better with black,......I think......

I’m a sucker for a tan sidewalled tyre too but am inclined to agree that they look better where they’re only adding a second, rather than a third, colour.

[gifdy]

lauda said:

Ares said:

gifdy said:

Finally got some nice wheels for my Canyon. They were really easy to set up Tubeless but I may have made a mistake with the tan sidewalls. Not having much taste, I’m not sure ? Should I put them on my black Allez and stick to all black tyres on the Canyon ?

I've fallen in love with tan side walls, but only on certain colours - they don't work on that red bike, IMO.

I got a set for my F10 as an impulse. Was in two minds at the time, but love how they look now as it is only adding a second colour.



I did the same on the 65.1, but it didn't work so I've switched back, I think mostly as it's running 28mm Shamal Ultras - tan walls need the deeper rim.

I'm about to put a set of more winter-biased tyres on my Ti gravel bike. Not sure if I'll go tan walls - bare Ti can pull it off, but it does look better with black,......I think......

I’m a sucker for a tan sidewalled tyre too but am inclined to agree that they look better where they’re only adding a second, rather than a third, colour.

Thanks everyone - the Jury decision is in. They're getting swapped !

[Simes205]

Deity carbon 35mm bronze bars.
Hope 35mm stem

[louiebaby]

gifdy said:

Thanks everyone - the Jury decision is in. They're getting swapped !

Stick them on eBay if you can't return them, you'll get most of your money back. Probably.

[GravelBen]

louiebaby said:

Stick them on eBay if you can't return them, you'll get most of your money back. Probably.

Might make a profit the way things are going lately!

[benny.c]

Enve M6 handlebars
Hope 50mm Stem
Park Tool PTD-5 (to avoid any expensive mistakes!)