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[Nibor]

Bikehut out front combo Garmin / Light mount £4

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bi...pe/bikehut-out-front-combo-mount-684374.html?

Will depend on stock levels in your nearest store.

also good for gopro users

 

[Sixmile]

also good for gopro users

and Fly 12 users.

 

[Sixmile]

Incase anyone wants to pimp their (Schrader tubed) ride - Aluminium Valve Caps 99p a pair

https://www.halfords.com/motoring/m...e-caps-552650.html?dwvar_552650_colour=Silver

 

[Ajax Bay]

Bikehut out front combo Garmin / Light mount £4

These mounts are really designed for a light Garmin. Hanging a light twice the weight (so 300% of designed load) out on a cantilever is not great structural design. Light GoPro or just a headlight with remote battery: OK.
Hal fords seem to have decided that too: they've discontinued it.

 

[Sixmile]

Stolen Goat Cycling Caps £2.50

https://www.pedalheaven.co.uk/clothing/instock/onsale

There's even a cap for 50p

https://www.pedalheaven.co.uk/clothing/hats-caps-buffs/ps-cycling-cap__39262

Although delivery is £9 for the order although handy for anyone who can collect from Fleet.

 

[Hawk]

Evans Cycles doing the Specialized S-Works Turbo T2/T5 road tyre at £23 (50% off) + £5 delivery. Seems to be quite highly rated in reviews and testing, with similar performence to a Grand Prix 4 Season but possibly better main thread puncture resistance (testing link)

https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/specialized/s-works-turbo-t2/t5-road-tyre-746545#colcode=74654503

 

[lazybloke]

Pearl Izumi Tempo Jersey for £10

https://www.scotbycycles.co.uk/products/pearl-izumi-tempo-short-sleeve-jersey

Blimey, exhibitionists will love this material. Diaphanous is not a word I usually use for men's clothing, but this is incredibly thin and clings to the skin - I'm a disturbing anatomy lesson of ribs and nips.

 

[youngoldbloke]

Blimey, exhibitionists will love this material. Diaphanous is not a word I usually use for men's clothing, but this is incredibly thin and clings to the skin - I'm a disturbing anatomy lesson of ribs and nips.

Good for the summer! Received mine today. Quite a 'snug' fit, a little short for me (160cm x 60kg usually wear small). wouldn't trust the 2 'extra' pockets. Long zip doesn't completely unzip (does it?) bit odd. OK for a tenner.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Pearl Izumi Tempo Jersey for £10

https://www.scotbycycles.co.uk/products/pearl-izumi-tempo-short-sleeve-jersey

Thank you, @united4ever Ordered Sat midday: arrived 4pm Wed.
Light (as in summer, but not super light) weight. M fits: chest 101, 74kg/177cm. Not long. Clever double layer side pockets, easier access for wrappers. Yes; it does unzip fully @youngoldbloke . As for @lazybloke dia-whatever: you need to get out clubbing. And always wear a baselayer: the string vest kind will sort your ribs and nipples out.

While looking there I found these tyres (37-622 and gentle cx tread) for £10! (shown as RRP = £40):
"Pirelli's Crossterrain XT (Cycl-E XT) tyres give you the dependability of Pirelli technology, so you can take your biking fun beyond city limits, even on gravel roads."
https://www.scotbycycles.co.uk/coll...cts/pirelli-crossterrain-xt-hybrid-bike-tyres

Tread is similar to Marathon +: fine for urban and easy non-tarmac trails (the sort I'd ride road tyres in 28 on). Not for "CX" with any mud. Reflective band on sidewalls. Weight (37-622) is 770g (cf M+ at 990g). Plenty left (webpage says).

 

[IanSmithCSE]

Good evening,

You might want to do some research about what Ribble claim on delivery timescales and when they actually deliver.................

Good news on the delivery;

Order date:24/Dec/2023
Expected dispatch date: 17/Jan/2024
Actual dispatch date: 5/Jan/2024
Arrived with me date:10/Jan/2024

Ribble shipped it with both front and rear wheels in the frame, it makes for a large unwieldy box.

[Edit: Even the tools come in a nice cardboard box rather than the polythene bag I used to get with Raleigh]



Bye

Ian

 

[Jenkins]

Good evening,


Good news on the delivery;

Order date:24/Dec/2023
Expected dispatch date: 17/Jan/2024
Actual dispatch date: 5/Jan/2024
Arrived with me date:10/Jan/2024

Ribble shipped it with both front and rear wheels in the frame, it makes for a large unwieldy box.

[Edit: Even the tools come in a nice cardboard box rather than the polythene bag I used to get with Raleigh]

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Bye

Ian

The torque wrench is useless in that kit. If you need one for the assembly (and I don't think there's any carbon bits on the Endurance unless you've upgraded the seatpost so you probably don't) get one of the Wiggle/Planet X own brand cheapies.

Edit...
Oh and enjoy the bike.

 

[united4ever]

,

Blimey, exhibitionists will love this material. Diaphanous is not a word I usually use for men's clothing, but this is incredibly thin and clings to the skin - I'm a disturbing anatomy lesson of ribs and nips.

Same! Bit misleading since it was described as a relaxed fit. The nipples😅 do bib shorts straps cover nipples? Maybe if I got some of those for underneath and also because it's a bit short at the front. Think I will just return them.

 

[mikeIow]

Thank you, @united4ever Ordered Sat midday: arrived 4pm Wed.
Light (as in summer, but not super light) weight. M fits: chest 101, 74kg/177cm. Not long. Clever double layer side pockets, easier access for wrappers. Yes; it does unzip fully @youngoldbloke . As for @lazybloke dia-whatever: you need to get out clubbing. And always wear a baselayer: the string vest kind will sort your ribs and nipples out.

Tread is similar to Marathon +: fine for urban and easy non-tarmac trails (the sort I'd ride road tyres in 28 on). Not for "CX" with any mud. Reflective band on sidewalls. Weight (37-622) is 770g (cf M+ at 990g). Plenty left (webpage says).

Have you used those tyres?
My marathon+ ones are 700-35, & great on road. I *think* they weigh 900g, which makes those Pirelli’s quite a bit lighter. Wonder how they would feel & compare on the road….

& of course how puncture proof they would be: I think the Schwalbe’s have a thicker puncture layer 🤷‍♂️

 

[Big John]

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-maintenance/bike-tools/bikehut-ebike-spoke-key-650961.html

Ebike spoke key for a quid. Usually £4.80 so the website says. Got to be worth a quid, surely? I've just ordered one and I pick it up from the store in a week.

 

[Ajax Bay]

Have you used those tyres [37-622 Pirelli's Crossterrain XT (Cycl-E XT)]?

No. Just received this pm and will go on (adult) son's round town and pub bike, so will not be 'tested'.
I'm sure the M+ have a Xmm effectively permanent liner so a drawing pin (see adverts) won't make it to the tube.
These seem (visual inspection) robust, nevertheless. And at £10 . . .
My road tyres are 4000s / 5000s.