Christmas Wishlist Help!

[jhawk]

Hi all,

So, I'm in a position to have a bit of money to spend this Christmas! And so, here's what I've got on my wishlist for my bike and touring, etc. And, I'd like the community's feedback/recommendations!

Bike Parts:

Saddle - Brooks B17 (Can anyone recommend anything else? I'm also looking at a PlanetBike A.R.S from MEC).

Handlebar Bag - Roswheel from Ebay... It was simplistic and small, I'm not looking to hold too much. But am open to alternative suggestions.

Cycling Mirror - I'm really at a loss for this one, there are so many. Really, I'd like to have one that's handlebar-attachable rather than a helmet-mounted one. Thus allowing me to remain focused on the road and not worried about my helmet-mirror.

Clothing:

Undershorts - UnderArmour type-stuff, seen as I've opted not to buy cycling shorts, at least not now. May do in future. These undershorts will go under my regular athletic shorts that I usually ride in.

Athletic T-shirts - again, AthleticWorks & UA stuff, wicking material, as I've again opted not to go for a cycling jersey - although I might buy one.

Waterproof Cycling Jacket - This is where I'll splash the cash and buy something good and purpose-manufactured - recommendations please!

Waterproof Trousers - Not looking for anything off-the-scale in terms of price, but I would like something that'll keep me legs and pocketed-items dry during the highly-likely event that Jesus decides to rain on my Parade.

Cycling Gloves - unsure as to brand, what to look for. Ideally I'd like something that's got a removable capability (i.e - switching between full-fingered and fingerless), and possibly a mitten attachment.

Cycling Shoes - For the moment I'm using clipless pedals, and so cycling shoes seem fairly redundant and pointless. But I'd like some shoes with a good rigid sole, but breatheability as well - running shoes perhaps?

Camping:

Tent/Hammock - Which one?! What I'm looking for is: Easy to pitch, waterproof, single-person, light... And middle-of-the-pack price-range.

Sleeping Bags - Not going to be travelling in weather's that bloody freezing, so cold-weather protection isn't top of my list. Nor am I expecting to have a racy one-night-stand with a fellow cyclist So... Recommendations!

Accessories:

Bike multi-tool - I'm a fairly basic mechanic when it comes to bikes, so, I've gone with the Roswheel 14 in 1 from Ebay, but other recommendations are welcome.

Phone/GPS mount - Again, Ebay and again, Roswheel - this time the "Roswheel Frame Pannier".

Bike Pump - Topeak Pocket Rocket had some great Amazon reviews, so I put it on my wishlist. Any other recommendations?

Any and all recommendations and suggestions are greatly appreciated!

Cheers,

Jack.

 

[nappadang]

No asking Santa for much then?
Go for a Gore tex jacket. I use a Gore Bike Wear power Active jacket and it is brilliant.
Sportsdirect do Campri thermal shirts at about £12 for two. For the price they are excellent.
I'll let more experienced veterans offer advice on the other 200 or so items you're after.
I'm getting some Sealskinz socks a d nowt else

 

[jhawk]

No asking Santa for much then?
Go for a Gore tex jacket. I use a Gore Bike Wear power Active jacket and it is brilliant.
Sportsdirect do Campri thermal shirts at about £12 for two. For the price they are excellent.
I'll let more experienced veterans offer advice on the other 200 or so items you're after.
I'm getting some Sealskinz socks a d nowt else

But, I'm finally in a position to spend some moneyyyy! Is that not allowed?!

I'm not getting all this in one go! This'll be over the first few months of the new year. And since I'm in Canada, I have to wait until I've shovelled out the two million feet of snow that we've gotten in the last week before I can go anywhere!

 

[nappadang]

But, I'm finally in a position to spend some moneyyyy! Is that not allowed?!

I'm not getting all this in one go! This'll be over the first few months of the new year. And since I'm in Canada, I have to wait until I've shovelled out the two million feet of snow that we've gotten in the last week before I can go anywhere!

Ahhhh, you're talking about the best type of Xmas presents.. ..... . ..... To me, from me.
You go ahead mate, spend away, I'm only jealous.
Have a good Christmas.

 

[jhawk]

Ahhhh, you're talking about the best type of Xmas presents.. ..... . ..... To me, from me.
You go ahead mate, spend away, I'm only jealous.
Have a good Christmas.

Will do! Though I don't know how much of it I'll buy myself. Dad's apparently, "waiting for parcels to come in the post." Methinks a few of the above list might appear in there! So, I'll be back after Christmas with a reduced list!

Have a good Christmas mate!

 

[steveindenmark]

The only 2 stresses in my life is deciding where to go on holiday and what I want for Christmas. We have already decided to go cycling in Mallorca in week 17 and that is our Christmas present to each other.

Anything by Altura is usually good but not expensive. Brooks saddles are excellent......for me. But they can either be great straight out of the box or take ages to break in. My B17 took over a year to break in and I rode 100 miler the day after fitting an Imperial S to my bike, it was very comfy. If they work for you they are brilliant but they do not work for everyone.

Steve