MontyVeda
a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
- Location
- Lancaster... the little city.
with the right tool, expensive gold standard bike locks can be cut through in seconds too.
Anything cycling related you regret buying?
- Thread starter Doyleyburger
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gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
Sometimes its the cheaper stuff you regret buying. SwissStop rim cleaning rubber...seemed like a good idea at the time. Complete and utter waste of time and money I found.
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
[QUOTE 3030822, member: 259"]Like many idiots over the years I once bought one of those chain washing things that straps to the derailleurs. It's in a box somewhere.[/QUOTE]
Yes, the problem with those is that they require washing themselves, otherwise they become less effective. Washing them is fiddly and inconvenient.
Back on topic: I bought a 2nd-hand "shopping" bike, just for runs to the local shops and back when I didn't want to walk. Then I realised walking to the shops and back is better for me anyway, because it gives my legs exercise other than cycling.
It was an old touring bike, but I've only done about 60km on it over 4 years, so it's been neglected. I should probably clean it up a bit, pump up the tyres, then find someone to give it to. It only cost me $300 so I'd feel bad charging anything for it.
Yes, the problem with those is that they require washing themselves, otherwise they become less effective. Washing them is fiddly and inconvenient.
Back on topic: I bought a 2nd-hand "shopping" bike, just for runs to the local shops and back when I didn't want to walk. Then I realised walking to the shops and back is better for me anyway, because it gives my legs exercise other than cycling.
It was an old touring bike, but I've only done about 60km on it over 4 years, so it's been neglected. I should probably clean it up a bit, pump up the tyres, then find someone to give it to. It only cost me $300 so I'd feel bad charging anything for it.
wiggydiggy
Legendary Member
Cycle computer - It bust a while back and doesn't activate, don't miss it but I should really just chop off the excess wires as it makes a handy clock
£1shop pump - No idea why I thought this would work!
Specialized Borough XC Tyres - actually got these on the forum here from someone but not a dig at them,it was an impulse buy and should have checked online first to read just how puncture happy they were, binned....
£1shop pump - No idea why I thought this would work!
Specialized Borough XC Tyres - actually got these on the forum here from someone but not a dig at them,it was an impulse buy and should have checked online first to read just how puncture happy they were, binned....
JoeyB
Go on, tilt your head!
- Location
- Fareham, Hampshire
Helmet….I've worn it once since buying it. It gave me neck ache 
Most of the kit I've bought from Aldi/Lidl has been spot on, but there was one jacket that I bought and the arms are too short. Its still in the wrapper upstairs lol.
Most of the kit I've bought from Aldi/Lidl has been spot on, but there was one jacket that I bought and the arms are too short. Its still in the wrapper upstairs lol.
mcshroom
Bionic Subsonic
- Location
- Egremont, Cumbria
Tenn Sports Softshell which doesn't breathe at all so you end up soaked wearing it whatever the temperature.
A couple cheap mini pumps
In general though I've done pretty well.
A couple cheap mini pumps
In general though I've done pretty well.
Helmet….I've worn it once since buying it. It gave me neck ache
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Youre supposed to clip it under your chin , not to your racksack .
Julia9054
Legendary Member
- Location
- Knaresborough
Many pairs of cheap cycling shorts - different brands - in an attempt to save money. All binned.
Durian
Über Member
- Location
- Chiang Mai. Thailand.
A VDO wireless computer. I thought I was buying quality being German made but it was crap. The box it came in was ok though!
smokeysmoo
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bolton, not very far from Nob End
Not really for me, but on the flip side there's been loads of bikes I regret selling
Not really for me, but on the flip side there's been loads of bikes I regret selling
The only bike I have ever regretted selling is my Recumbent.
All the others I was not fussed because it meant new bling
Mr Haematocrit
msg me on kik for android
- Location
- Out of the saddle
Pinerello Dogma.
Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
- Location
- Manchester
Rides as gash as it looks?
