The "what bike bits have you just bought" thread
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Trying to buy some autumn/winter kit at the mo. Only been cycling for around 5 months this time basically to get fitter. Now the temps have dropped working out what I need to keep warm. Not helped by being a 48" chest & a 43-44" waist so nowt fits.
Bought the two jackets from Aldi the other week, not tried the winter one yet but the other one works well at the mo (13 Deg C today in Kent) Gloves bought a couple of pairs from Evans. Just about warm enough, another couple of degrees colder & it'll be the Aldi winters. The legs were a bit cold today with MTB shorts on, have bought some Santic leggings (one of the few that fit FBs.) & will try them once temps go to single figures.
If this doesn't work then it'll be sod it, Turbo trainer!
Bought the two jackets from Aldi the other week, not tried the winter one yet but the other one works well at the mo (13 Deg C today in Kent) Gloves bought a couple of pairs from Evans. Just about warm enough, another couple of degrees colder & it'll be the Aldi winters. The legs were a bit cold today with MTB shorts on, have bought some Santic leggings (one of the few that fit FBs.) & will try them once temps go to single figures.
If this doesn't work then it'll be sod it, Turbo trainer!
Just bought a pair of these:
New Shimano PD-T8000 XT pedals for my Canyon Commuter 6.0. They look to have better grip for non-SPD shoes than the previous PD-T780s
I also bought a Lezyne V-5 mini tool to go in the caddy sack in my pannier (contains CO2, patches, tyre levers and emergency cash etc)
New Shimano PD-T8000 XT pedals for my Canyon Commuter 6.0. They look to have better grip for non-SPD shoes than the previous PD-T780s
I also bought a Lezyne V-5 mini tool to go in the caddy sack in my pannier (contains CO2, patches, tyre levers and emergency cash etc)
Rich_W said:
You've had this for a while now.
What do you think? Pros and Cons?
To be honest, only used it handful of times so far - but I do love it. The only annoying thing is, once the backlight goes off, I've not found out how to bring it back on so I can see screen. Any button I press seems to take me to a new screen!What do you think? Pros and Cons?
I like the fact you can "extend" the functionality by install add-ons from the IQ Connect store - things like Live segments from Strava etc.
Hopefully I'll be using much more over the next few weeks so will report back.
M
tuffer said:
You will enjoy fitting them......
The tyres arrived yesterday so as I have a couple of weeks wait until the new wheels arrive I decided to do a bit of reading up on fitting them. One thread I read it took the guy 4 hours of struggling before he abandoned, another guy managed to complete the task in 2.5 hours for his rear tyre...Hmm... maybe I should have bought folding tyres. Open tubular clincher tyres are as flat as a pancake when you purchase them, like large rubber bands, they have no shape to them whatever and from what I read on the internet they can be a bit of a problem to fit first time but get easier after they have been on a rim and inflated. So I decided to fit them to some old rims to see just how bad it could be. No they're not as simple to fit as folding tyres, but a lot easier to fit than glueing on tubular tyres and a heck of a lot easier than the Gatorskin I fitted last night. Total time for both wheels was 20 minutes so not too bad. I'll leave the tyres on these rims until the new wheels arrive
47p2 said:
The tyres arrived yesterday so as I have a couple of weeks wait until the new wheels arrive I decided to do a bit of reading up on fitting them. One thread I read it took the guy 4 hours of struggling before he abandoned, another guy managed to complete the task in 2.5 hours for his rear tyre...Hmm... maybe I should have bought folding tyres. Open tubular clincher tyres are as flat as a pancake when you purchase them, like large rubber bands, they have no shape to them whatever and from what I read on the internet they can be a bit of a problem to fit first time but get easier after they have been on a rim and inflated. So I decided to fit them to some old rims to see just how bad it could be. No they're not as simple to fit as folding tyres, but a lot easier to fit than glueing on tubular tyres and a heck of a lot easier than the Gatorskin I fitted last night. Total time for both wheels was 20 minutes so not too bad. I'll leave the tyres on these rims until the new wheels arrive
Just noticed that the tread has lifted in a couple of places on mine and appears to be delaminating, managed to glue it back down. Not sure how many miles they have done but maybe 750 through the summer.
troc said:
Just bought a pair of these:
New Shimano PD-T8000 XT pedals for my Canyon Commuter 6.0. They look to have better grip for non-SPD shoes than the previous PD-T780s
I also bought a Lezyne V-5 mini tool to go in the caddy sack in my pannier (contains CO2, patches, tyre levers and emergency cash etc)
Ooo I like those. It is annoying when I just want to use my commuting bike for getting somewhere, but I can't wear normal shoes.New Shimano PD-T8000 XT pedals for my Canyon Commuter 6.0. They look to have better grip for non-SPD shoes than the previous PD-T780s
I also bought a Lezyne V-5 mini tool to go in the caddy sack in my pannier (contains CO2, patches, tyre levers and emergency cash etc)
Craikeybaby said:
What cassette have you got on the back? I'm running 1x10 on my hardtail, with 32 at the from and 11-36 on the back, I find it great for local riding, but lacking anywhere with decent climbs.
My choice is 11 speed with 30 on front and 11-40. Spin out at say 28mph but you should be pumping through 90% of most DH. Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff