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

[Matt_N]

Snagged a 5800 105 52/36 chainset for the TT bike at £79. Prices coming down with the release of 7000 I guess.

[Dammit]

Boost converter for my Thule roof rack so I can finally use it:

[ALawson]

Nice AMG.

Wife got a taster session at the Velodrome for my bday!

[Johnny]

Attaquer fk Yeha! cap

[Barchettaman]

Koga Miyata frameset with some extras that I will sell on.

It has the funky Hardtlite FM-1 tubeset, triple butted and rifled, so like Columbus SLX. In my size and local pickup, it should build up nicely. I have a mint 3x9 105 groupset to use.

Total outlay should be about €200.

[louiebaby]

A "Thermal" longsleeve. I was just about warm enough in it this morning, with a merino shortsleeve underneath.

Very nice feel though:

https://www.evanscycles.com/kalf-club-thermal-men-...

[Paul Drawmer]

2 days ago - walk of shame plus phone call to get picked up by the support vehicle (Mrs PD in the estate). A puncture followed by the realisation that my crappy minipump just didn't work Grrrrrr.

So today, new pump fitted, plus a change to a 'tool bottle'. The Layzene bracket has a big enough offset to allow fitting on the Endurace fat downtube.

[jontysafe]

BTwin 900 warm jersey and waterproof jacket along with some socks. Haven’t worn the waterproof jacket but well impressed with jersey.
Dhb extreme over shoes and merino socks.

Winteryayy!

[snobetter]

https://m.probikekit.co.uk/sports-footwear/northwa...

NW winter boots down to £104. Another £10 off if I email you a referral code, sizes 10-12

[GOATever]

I went into the Aldises, to get a couple of sets of their cree LED rechargeable lights. I bought some last year, and they are every bit as good as the Lezyne numbers they copy. I ended up getting a Merino jersey, a new saddle, 2 sets of lights, 2 sets of socks ( one waterproof ) some bright, reflective, Neoprene gloves, and a pair of cycling tights. Not bad for less than 100 quid, all in.

[Tall_Paul]

I picked up the Aldi front and rear light set too, they're bright enough to be used as daylight running lights too. My commute is fairly well lit, apart from a few dark bits so should be perfect. Also picked up another bottle of the dry lube (1st bottle is still going 500 miles later) and a bottle of the wet lube.

[GOATever]

Tall_Paul said:

I picked up the Aldi front and rear light set too, they're bright enough to be used as daylight running lights too. My commute is fairly well lit, apart from a few dark bits so should be perfect. Also picked up another bottle of the dry lube (1st bottle is still going 500 miles later) and a bottle of the wet lube.

The thing with those lights is that, on full whack, they light up even the darkest roads, like daylight, they really are that good.

[Tall_Paul]

GOATever said:

Tall_Paul said:

I picked up the Aldi front and rear light set too, they're bright enough to be used as daylight running lights too. My commute is fairly well lit, apart from a few dark bits so should be perfect. Also picked up another bottle of the dry lube (1st bottle is still going 500 miles later) and a bottle of the wet lube.

The thing with those lights is that, on full whack, they light up even the darkest roads, like daylight, they really are that good.

Jeez, you're not wrong!

IMG_20180930_193557 by Paul Sims - Flickr2BBcode LITE


Modern cheap Chinese LEDs have changed things so much, I remember 10 years ago to get a front light putting out the same as these £15 ones you were looking at £100-150 plus a big external battery pack...

[Tall_Paul]

Out with the old (Camelbak Rogue, about 5+ years old) and in with the new (Camelbak MULE LR15)

IMG_20181004_151658 by Paul Sims - Flickr2BBcode LITE


IMG_20181004_152006 by Paul Sims - Flickr2BBcode LITE

The rogue was ok for 1-2hour rides but with a tube, multitool, pump etc and a couple of litres of water there was barely space for an energy gel and banana.

Now I'll have 3l of water (no more running out on full day rides) and space for a small kitchen sink! The low rider part really does make a difference, there's almost no weight on your shoulders, it's all around your waist.

I'll probably replace the rogue with a Camelbak repack at some point too and join the enduro fanny pack brigade

[Paraicj]

Got an Endura Humvee convertible rain jacket/gilet on CRC sale, medium is a good fit, which I was a bit worried about given my gangly arms. Definitely a MTB or commuter cut though, not exactly aero.

[jontysafe]

i picked up the Aldi front and rear light set on special too and another pair of merino blend socks.
None of these seem to be as thick as the woolie boollie ones though.

May have to invest in another outer of the heated toe gels.

[Celtic Dragon]

A pair of these in readiness (the red and black)! Always promised myself a set of proper winter boots, as thermal and waterproof socks don't cut it with me thanks to a defunct Central nervous system

[bigdom]

Low light lenses for my Oakley Radar EV. Slight pink tint. First outing this morning in the dark, work well.

[Johnny]

Popped central for a couple of beers...

And into Rapha..



Olive/ Dark Green/Pink/Grey:

. Brevet Cargo Bibs
. Brevet LS Jersey
. Brevet SS Base Layer
. Merino LS Base Layer
. Peaked Merino Hat
. Brevet Reflective Socks

Plus some other socks on my pre-beer visit.

[DE1975]

Just received some bits from Galibier. A Mistral jacket, Mistral toe covers and Ardennes light winter gloves. The nice people at Galibier put a complimentary buff in the parcel as well.







Seems great quality kit and good value to boot. I'm almost looking forward to some inclement weather to try it all out