What are your 3 biggest cycle related purchase regrets?

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Drago

Legendary Member
1) Specialized Carve 29 HT.

2) Not having ridden the Specialized Carve 29 HT prior to purchase.

3) My failed attempt to break the land speed record on a Raleigh Chopper in 1975, which resulted in a violent speed wobble that spat me off at 312 MPH (it seemed) and broke my leg. Next time I try I'll do it without a pillion. So, technically the regret is my Dad buying me a Chopper and not a ten speed racer, on which I'd have doubtless smashed the record.
 

DCLane

Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
1. A Whyte 805 MTB - never got on with it

2. Specialized Turbo tyres - too easily cut up

3. A Bryton Rider 20 GPS - persisted with it when I should've just switched to a Garmin
 

Johnno260

Veteran
Location
East Sussex
1) Un-padded winter tights.
2) Cheap clipless shoes.
3) Cheap cycling jacket, bin liner would've been as good.
 

Tail End Charlie

Well, write it down boy ......
Top tube bag, supposedly so I could reach for goodies whilst riding, but I find back pockets so much better.
Cheap shorts. The pad was in completely the wrong place. Actually I've had this problem with some not so cheap ones as well.
Cheap tools of any sort, particularly tyre levers.
 
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