What have you bought for the bike but never used?

[vickster]

All manner of things, although I'm sure I'll use them at some point (or sell them on eBay).
I'm appalling for buying things because they are reduced/a 'bargain'
Off the top of my head still unused in their packaging:
3 chains
A cassette
A couple of ladies' saddles
A new front light
A pair of 28mm tyres
At least half a dozen inner tubes (all of which I think fit bikes I still own )

There's a new unworn pair or shorts (these will get worn if it ever warms up enough) and a pair of cycling socks in the drawer too (possibly other unworn clothing )

 

[DCLane]

A lot, primarily because I like to have a stock of items. So we've chains, cassettes, tyres, tubes, bar tape, etc. Even things like chainrings and bottom brackets.

Over the past two years we've been slowly working through the stock due to shortages and price rises.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

As above various spares yet to be fitted, tyres, chains, gear cables, spare outer gear cable I cut to length when required, disc brake pads

 

[cyberknight]

Pannier bag that sits on top of the rack,too small for all the stuff I carry

 

[Dogtrousers]

I bought one of those VAR tyre levers. Carried it round with me for a bit then lost it.

 

[Dogtrousers]

I've two of those, which are being superceded by Tyre Glider. Do you want one, or both?

I've just ordered a Tyre Glider. I will carry that around for a bit and then lose it too, probably.

 

[vickster]

Pannier bag that sits on top of the rack,too small for all the stuff I carry

What's it like if you'd like to offload?

 

[cyberknight]

What's it like if you'd like to offload?

i will take a photo

 

[All uphill]

I have some flat bar 9 speed brakes and shifters bought at a great price 2 years ago and a single speed chain. Nearly all my other stock of parts has been used to repair neighbours' and friends' bikes over the last couple of years.

 

[fossyant]

Brand New Unused 1" Cartridge Dura Ace headset. Ended up with two when getting hold of one was near on impossible, then two arrived at once. Worth a small fortune now.

 

[PaulSB]

Tyre Glider - hopefully never 🤞

Restrap 14 litre bag
Restrap 7 litre bag

 

[cyberknight]

What's it like if you'd like to offload?

 

[itboffin]

A Cervelo R5 VWD, well I have used it maybe 100 miles since 2012

 

[Sixmile]

Seasucker Huske fork mount and plugs
Alpkit Confucious Handlebars
Bob ibex style trailer
Giro Jacket II shoes
Giro Stylus Road Shoes

 

[Big T]

I have a garage full of stuff!
I bought a map trap to use on audaxes, but soon after bought a Garmin, so the map trap has never been used. I bought a Spa Tourer frame to replace my rusty Ridgeback, but soon after bought a 2nd hand Dawes Super Galaxy, so the Spa hangs in the garage unused. I bought an SQR mount for my Carradice Saddlebag. I think I used it once - takes up too much room on the seat post.