What have you bought for the bike today ?

[mjr]

Tyres have far more influence, as long as your pedals/shoe combination doesn't flex or excessively put pressure in a very small spot, which few do.

I've not clipped in for years. I don't see it as worth it because I don't race so I don't need the extra effectiveness in exchange for some efficiency and I definitely don't need a sideways fall when my ankle or knee locks (as they do occasionally) causing me to fail to unclip. Plenty of other people like them, though.

However, if you do clip in, most of the modern ones should release you readily enough once you hit the ground unless you deliberately set them very very tight.

 

[mjr]

Oh and back more on topic (sorry, didn't notice which tab I'd left open): I bought a reusable collapsing 12 fl.oz coffee cup which I suspect will be going on tour with me at some point so I can avoid wasting those plasticised paper ones that cafés seem to love now.

 

[jayonabike]

Another knock at the door and I was greeted with these

SRAM single speed brake levers
Shimano R550 pedals
White industries ENO freewheel

 

[C R]

Decided to try some slicker tires instead of the knoblies for the commute. Have ordered a cheap pair of 26x1.50 from ebay, let's see how they roll.

 

[Salty seadog]

Some new disc brake pads for the rear on the slicked up for the road Forme mtb. Had done about 30 miles when all of a sudden it sounded like metal on metal. 500 yards from a lbs £15, rotors cleaned and pads fitted. Would do it myself but I was on the fly.

 

[rivers]

A pannier rack and set of panniers for my winter bike. My wife and I are potentially planning a bit of light touring later this year, and it wouldn't be fair to her to carry everything in her panniers. Plus a new cycle computer. I went with a lezyne micro computer as i can receive text notifications, so can see if the wife is trying to get ahold of me.

And my sister-in-law is bringing me these when she visits in August:

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Lidl bike maintenance stand, pannier bags, and track pump.

 

[Paulus]

A pair of Schwalbe Marathon tyres for my tourer, plus some new handlebar tape. Time to spruce her up a bit.

 

[Heigue'r]

A pair of photochromic glasses.Having only recently started wearing glasses,I can see the benefit of these over changing lens's.

 

[BianchiVirgin]

And my sister-in-law is bringing me these when she visits in August:
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What, are they twins? You lucky sod!

 

[rivers]

What, are they twins? You lucky sod!

Yes :-p
I meant the jersey and shorts

 

[HLaB]

Popped to the LBS and picked up some Bar Tape :-)

 

[Wixsteman]

New saddle, shorts and water bottle all from decathlon

 

[the_craig]

Ordered a couple pairs of bibshorts and socks from D2D since it will soon be time to get the knees on display once again.

Also ordered a pair of straps to secure the wheels and pedals when using the car rack.

The worst bit of it all is waiting on the chap at the door...

 

[Levo-Lon]

New specialized 2fo clipless shoes 60% off from Evans.