What have you bought for the bike today ?

[Ming the Merciless]

Not this week but a new mesh seat for my recumbent. It’s coming from USA and I want a new one in time for LEL.

 

[si_c]

I have this issue on my Holdsworth using gears, I have to be extra extra careful to make sure it's fastened up extra tight

I found using high quality QRs made a big difference, Shimano seem to work best, not only do they have a great cam mechanism but they also tend to be made from steel rather than aluminium so the serrations grip the dropouts better. The worst possible options are the cheap/lightweight open cam mechanisms which have been popular for a while.

 

[GeekDadZoid]

I found using high quality QRs made a big difference, Shimano seem to work best, not only do they have a great cam mechanism but they also tend to be made from steel rather than aluminium so the serrations grip the dropouts better. The worst possible options are the cheap/lightweight open cam mechanisms which have been popular for a while.

I did buy some from Spa a month or so ago with Internal Cams and steel in all the right places. They are much better. I will probably eventually get some good quality shimano ones.

 

[Paulus]

A set of Clarks brake blocks for my old Falcon Black Diamond.
With centre pull brake calipers, the stopping has never been that great.

Fitted them today, and what a difference.
In the 44 years I have had the bike the stopping power was the best ever. 🙂

 

[Sallar55]

Decathlon to the rescue, XT brake pads. Last 2 sets they had.

 

[Elybazza61]

Wizard works bags for the Stayer all road.

Wald basket and Velo Orange Randonneur bars for the All City ,back to drops and a lighter rack/basket.

 

[Brava210]

2 x 700c x 40 tyres for the Hybrid.

 

[Sittingduck]

A bunch of stuff!
8 spd chain for recent project, likewise 2x brake levers, 2x mechanical disc calipers and discs. Some copper slip, Teflon grease and dispenser gun, lake shoes as I like these ones although already have a cpl of pairs they are down to 75 quid on sale at sigma. Fiber grip. Mitts.

 

[Alex321]

A bunch of stuff. All fitted by my LBS, in the process of repairing it after my crash of a few weeks ago.

Altogether, they replaced:
LH crank,
Rear disc rotor (and pads),
Chain,
Cassette,
Rear mech,
Hanger,
Dropout,
Front gear cable,
Headset bearings.
The headset bearings and cassette weren't strictly crash damage, but the rest were. It bounced hard (as did I).

The drivetrain bits being replaced were all Shimano 105 (7000 series). Total cost (including labour) was £362. Most of which will be claimed from insurance

 

[Sallar55]

Called into the Vitoria - Gasteiz Decathlon for some fruit bars, insoles and cleats. No luck with the cleats as they don't do Time ones Not as busy as the Durango one, lots of cycletouists.

 

[GeekDadZoid]

Btwin packaged microshift front derailleur, suitable for 48-38-28 according to the marking on the plates.

Shame about the plastic packaging though.

Couple of quick links too.

 

[DCBassman]

While collecting my trued wheel from Rockin' Bikes, picked up a new front V-brake noodle and an extra 559-50 tube.

 

[DCLane]

A power meter for son no. 2's TT bike.

 

[Gwylan]

Electricity!

 

[Tenkaykev]

Electricity!

Aha! Do you mean you’ve recharged your bike battery, or have you splurged out on a new steed?