What have you bought for the bike today ?

[Jenkins]

Nothing special and something I hope I never need - a spare derailleur hangar for the new bike.
The sort of little thing that could be sent in a small padded envelope but no, let's stick it in a box with no padding where it will rattle around.

 

[YMFB]

 

[sevenfourate]

My research paid off: and the:

(NEW) Micro pump, 2 x TPU Tubes, spare Quick link, rubber gloves, tyre levers, glueless patches, Hand wipes, Presta / Schrader adapter all fit perfectly in the Micro saddle-bag for the ongoing ‘Aggressive Gravel’ build…..

 

[sevenfourate]

8 speed stuff is for pennies. The ‘cost’ of being unfashionable…..

 

[sevenfourate]

Today I pre-ordered and paid for one of (Another ?) limited number run of Shimano Cues Polished cranksets. Brought out to give a nod to parts of the past: and also remember Shimano’s skilled metalworkers.

This will look an absolute treat on my ongoing ‘Gravel’ bike - which I’ve endeavoured to “bring out” with some Polished / Silver parts…..

Shimano’s own pics don’t really do the finish justice imo:

The two below being much more realistic of what I’m expecting; and of actual bikes of course…..

 

[Webbo2]

Given the amount of money you appear to spend on bike parts I puzzled to why you just don’t buy a good bike.
A good bike wouldn’t be that ten ton tessie Merida which is over prized for its weight and spec.

 

[VinSumRox]

2 x 12sp chains and some brake pads for the Trek MTB.