What have you bought for the bike today ?

[Drzdave58]

Got some riser bars and a lay back seatpost installed on my 65 Moulton

 

[DCLane]

A pair of Dura-Ace pedals. We wouldn't need them if son no.2 had put himself, and his bike, head-first at 30mph through a hawthorn hedge and into a tree in the Junior CiCLE Classic thereby damaging a pedal in the process

Fortunately the rest of his Cervelo S3's fine, apart from a small frame scrape. Why's that a good thing? Because it'll be mine once Ridley get their finger out and send him his Noah Fast that was due last week.

And the child? Covered in scratches, new racesuit shredded, daft as ever. Nothing new there then.

 

[Reynard]

And the child? Covered in scratches, new racesuit shredded, daft as ever. Nothing new there then.

Time to teach him how to darn, then...

 

[DCLane]

Time to teach him how to darn, then...

As it's Lycra we've found a Iron Mend neoprene repair kit works well in the past. Cutting and ironing to be done

 

[Reynard]

As it's Lycra we've found a Iron Mend neoprene repair kit works well in the past. Cutting and ironing to be done

Same difference, I suppose... But make him do the scutwork. You are the supervisor.

 

[figbat]

Two crank arm cotter pins just popped through the letterbox. They shall be pressed into service (do you see what I did there?) on my Elswick-Hopper restoration forthwith.

 

[iancity]

A camera, a couple of recent experiences have convinced me that some drivers could do with a half a dozen points in their licences.

Which one, if you dont mind me asking? Looking for something myself...

 

[carlton88]

A cycle computer. I had no intention to buy, but having removed my Cateye a few years ago I fancied something bigger with more screen options. Can't wait to try it out!

 

[DCLane]

A Bontrager front wheel to match the rear my son has on his bike. We've a damaged one so this will replace it.

A pair of S-Works cycling shoes. I really needed a better pair of SPD shoes but these seemed cheap.

A lightweight Conti Podium TT 19mm tub as the hillclimb tubs we've got won't work with my son's lightweight front wheel; the valve hole's too small and I don't want to crack it . Anyone want three Vittoria Evo CS ultra-lightweight tubs? They'll be on eBay in time for hillclimb season

And a Tannus tyre. It was locally on auction cheaply so I bid to have a play with them.

Finally, and technically not for the bike but to allow the bike to be used; a ferry trip to Ireland next month plus two sets of accommodation for the Irish Junior national series races. One more ferry to book for the end of September.

 

[Hover Fly]

An old-fashioned watch clip, to hold my Sekonda watch on my handlebars.

 

[GeekDadZoid]

This absolute steal of a Carradice Super C from eBay. £15 including postage after getting some discount on the offer they had the other day.

Matches very well with my similar vintage panniers. Although they have a slight different badge / logo.

Think it might live on the Dutch bike but might try and get a saddle bag quick release support so I can take it on the road bike too.

 

[MoneyForNothing]

Convinced myself my wheels were crap, bought a pair of fulcrum one nites off eBay. Brilliant and, unsurprisingly, I have managed to convince myself I am incredibly much, much faster.

 

[Andy in Germany]

A pair of Marathon Plus Tour tyres for the New Bike Project. They turned up as part of a job lot in a house clearance at work, and I saw them and asked how much they'd cost.

Manager: Why; do you want them?
Me: Heck yeah.
Manager: 1€ each.
Me: Um... do you know how much these are worth? Brand new Marathon plus tyres?
Manager: People don't buy tyres in charity shops, I'll never shift them. 2€ the pair, now go and run it through the till before I change my mind.

I didn't need telling twice...

 

[Eziemnaik]

Michelin aircomp tubes - one is already gone

 

[Onthedrops]

Sad to report I've just ordered a set of SKS Raceblade Pro Stealth Edition mudguards for my Defy Advanced 1.
Well, it is starting to get a bit wetter!