Found a Bargain? Do Tell.

[Tyke]

I know not everyone carries a first aid kit on rides, but I've been glad of mine on a couple of occasions.
One of the problems is finding a big enough dressing for large areas of road rash.
So I was rather pleased to find in the 99p shop 5 packs of both 9cm x 10cm and 9cm x 15cm

Try using spray plaster it stings like hell but will cover anything

 

[Jaaaaaamie]

To time with the new Boardman range being available at Halfords....

 

[neil_merseyside]

Try using spray plaster it stings like hell but will cover anything

Not a mandolin scalping it won't :-(

 

[Arjimlad]

I missed having a peak/visor on my helmet, so got a cycling cap for £5 delivered from here : -

http://www.assosfactoryoutlet.com/accessories/caps-summer/6-day-cotton-cap-blue.html

Probably the only Assos thing I will ever own but it does the job perfectly. Useful little peak juts out under the helmet and helps with low sun. I will be testing it in the rain later on today.

 

[tincaman]

Shimano 105 5700 and Ultegra 6700 STI's, cheapest ever price
5700, £99.99
6700, £159.99

 

[tincaman]

Shimano 105 5700 and Ultegra 6700 STI's, cheapest ever price
5700, £99.99
6700, £159.99

3% Quidco as well

 

[tincaman]

Got me some nice new Ultegra 6700, I have looked after the 105 5700's so should fetch a good second hand price, only new in May

 

[RhythMick]

Try using spray plaster it stings like hell but will cover anything

The st John's ambulance site supplies are very reasonable.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Moser Bikes Speed Sora 2013 - £488.60 @ Wiggle -> http://www.wiggle.co.uk/moser-bikes-speed-sora-2013/

Seems to get some good reviews and looks a nice Winter, Training or Starter bike for not a lot of money.

 

[RWright]

Got me some nice new Ultegra 6700, I have looked after the 105 5700's so should fetch a good second hand price, only new in May

Just ordered a set myself, thanks for the post. Upgrading my 105 5600s.

 

[phil_hg_uk]

Try using spray plaster it stings like hell but will cover anything

Someone used that on me after I crashed at the Selby Sportive, as you say it hurt like hell but meant I could continue on for another 40 miles.

 

[StuUngar]

Got me some nice new Ultegra 6700, I have looked after the 105 5700's so should fetch a good second hand price, only new in May

It's a great price for them both. Have the 105s bought from them as a gear kit with both mechs & cables for £182 two months ago. It's a fantastic drivetrain - full 105 - for the money.

Having said that I run a few bikes on a combination of parts & I can't help but think that a lot of it is marketing guff. The price difference betwen the 105 & Ultergra full drivetrain from them was about £200 for a roughly 200 gram weight saving - eh?

My vote for any bike is keeping it clean, well lubed & well maintained. I'm not a clean freak i.e. cleaning after every ride but once something starts feeling off or squeaking, generally a good clean, lube & tighten will sort it.

Having said that, off to clean the bikes with this £9.99 delivered & cashback via TCB or Quidco http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fenwicks/fs1-cleaner-concentrate-ec020494 THE best cleaning product IMO.

Use it neat in chain baths / on drivetrain & dilute with water in a spray bottle. Lasts ages.

HTH

 

[benb]

http://www.uttings.co.uk/p106662-sealskinz-winter-handle-bar-mitten-kj831/#.UkyMSDK9KSM

I've got a pair of these, and they are really excellent. Lovely and toasty warm for winter rides.

 

[HLaB]

I popped in to LIDL last night and they had long slieve running base layers for £9.99 so I thought I'd treat my self to one.

 

[ceejayh]

Just bought a bottle of Pedros Syn Lube for £4.08 from Probikekit:

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-tools-and-maintenance-nc/pedros-syn-lube/10772405.html

They've got loads of stuff reduced in a 'Warehouse Clearance' - hmmm, what else do I need??