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

[Dannbodge]

Full 6800 Ultegra groupset (Brand new and cheap) to upgrade from my 6 month old 105 5800
and new KMC X11SL chain and various tools for swapping them over.

[Dr Murdoch]

Surfr said:

to go on the towing/commuting/pub bike

Untitled by Dan Field, on Flickr

That looks like Triggers broom!

[louiebaby]

Surfr said:

It pleases me (more than it should) that even on a Trigger's Broom of a pub/towing bike, you've taken the time to make sure the valve stems and tyre writing all line up.

[Amateurish]

Shimano Claris shifters to replace the original 2300 on my Triban 3. Going up in the world...

[GrantD5]

louiebaby said:

I ride a 64cm 2.3 (from a few years ago mind. Did you get a good deal? Mind sharing a link?

https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Trek/Emonda-ALR-Road-Frameset-2018/G3BR

I paid the £775 retail price for it, tried getting a deal but because its a brand new framset they was having none of it. Poor from me ha

They told me it would be 2 weeks from ordering (Tuesday) it arrived today, lovely frame and feels very light considering the size.

[scrw.]

Some titainium caliper bolts for my LR build, must have saved at least a gramme each bolt lol.

[Paraicj]

Cleaning my MTB after Cannock Chase, and realised that it wasn't a gritty bearing that made my pedal sound clicky:


So, a set of black DMR V12s ordered. Nothing fancy, but a step up from the Wellgos, a few extra pins that can extend further. I'll see if the extra grips makes much difference!

[Herman Toothrot]

Paraicj said:

Cleaning my MTB after Cannock Chase, and realised that it wasn't a gritty bearing that made my pedal sound clicky:
So, a set of black DMR V12s ordered. Nothing fancy, but a step up from the Wellgos, a few extra pins that can extend further. I'll see if the extra grips makes much difference!

I can confirm they make a big difference I had those wellgos prior to a move to DMR V12 Mgs

[Paraicj]

Herman Toothrot said:

Paraicj said:

Cleaning my MTB after Cannock Chase, and realised that it wasn't a gritty bearing that made my pedal sound clicky:
So, a set of black DMR V12s ordered. Nothing fancy, but a step up from the Wellgos, a few extra pins that can extend further. I'll see if the extra grips makes much difference!

I can confirm they make a big difference I had those wellgos prior to a move to DMR V12 Mgs

Cool! Reviews are positive and Wiggle had them for a slightly ludicrous £38, so seems like a win all round.

[louiebaby]

GrantD5 said:

https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Trek/Emonda-ALR-...

I paid the £775 retail price for it, tried getting a deal but because its a brand new framset they was having none of it. Poor from me ha

They told me it would be 2 weeks from ordering (Tuesday) it arrived today, lovely frame and feels very light considering the size.

Thanks very much! (I got my 2.3 from them back in the day. They were very helpful, but not very "discounty".

[ecs]

I didn't buy it, but this new frame turned up over the weekend to replace the 4yr old one which developed a little crack in a weld near the head tube Lifetime warranty FTW!

[freakynessless]

ecs said:

I didn't buy it, but this new frame turned up over the weekend to replace the 4yr old one which developed a little crack in a weld near the head tube Lifetime warranty FTW!

That looks lovely! What's the full spec?

[idiotgap]

freakynessless said:

That looks lovely! What's the full spec?

Wireless rim brakes and chainless-go!

[russy01]

New Bike incoming so have splashed right out this last week:

- Canyon Aeroad SLX 8.0 Disc & DI2.

- Fizik R4B Shoes in Black and Red.
These seem pretty handy, fairly light, better and more resistant material to the R5B and have the Boa in the right place.

- Fizik Antares Kium Saddle. Its a saddle, nice looking though...

- Shim 105 5800 Pedals.
Have ultegra DI2 on the new bike, so ideally would have liked to get the Ultegra pedals. But couldnt justify an extra £25 when had them both in my hand...

- Castelli Velocissmo Bib Shorts.
Usual Castelli goodness

- Castelli Prologo Jersey
Cheap in the sale...

- Castelli Squadra Light weight coat
Was only £30 so couldnt expect a huge amount, but ok to stick in your pocket when the weather looks patchy.

- Altura Cycling socks. 3 Pack on Amazon for £11, seem pretty good!

[HoHoHo]

I've invested in a set of Chimano XT M 8000 pedals with a pair of Specialised Tahoe MTB shoes.





Test riding them Thursday and I'm looking forward to it

[ecs]

freakynessless said:

That looks lovely! What's the full spec?

Thanks

It's a '17 Genesis Equilibrium 725 frameset with Fulcrum Racing Quattro wheels, Thomson seatpost and stem, cheapo FSA handlebars (which I don't really like much!) finished off with the Ultegra groupset from the old frame (apart from the brakes which are Tektro things because the Ultegra brakes don't have enough 'reach' because Equilibriums can take full size mudguards).

[firemunki]

Photo taken on potato but it's a set of Marzocchi 350 to replace the Manitou minutes, early to work tomorrow to play on the trails me thinks.

[JustinF]

a Rack
Panniers
SPD pedals
Lezyne GPS unit
some maps of Normandy

unfortunately no all over body hydrophobic sprays

next week's tour with jr is going to be rather damp!

[idiotgap]

JustinF said:

a Rack
Panniers
SPD pedals
Lezyne GPS unit
some maps of Normandy

unfortunately no all over body hydrophobic sprays

next week's tour with jr is going to be rather damp!

[anonymous-user]

Ordered a new SRAM Apex PG1050 cassette in 12-28 configuration for the wet weather bike

Put a new chain on it thinking I might get away with it after a bit of grinding

But no, the sprockets for my three favourite gears are too worn