Commuting gifts for Christmas. (whadyaget)
12-27-12, 11:00 AM
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No bicycle gifts at all. My mother is incapable of buying gifts that have anything to do with my hobbies/interests.
12-27-12, 04:29 PM
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I must have been good, or maybe my GF is a great shopper. I got a $100 gift card for the lbs, an 18650 light/battery/charger set, a mirror and when I said I was going to have Lou at Foxwear make me a jacket she said that could be my birthday present. I really lucked out with her.
12-27-12, 05:00 PM
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Two sets of merino wool long johns, been living in them since I got them----Awesome.
12-27-12, 05:16 PM
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Never mind commuting gifts, I didn't get any gifts at all. Not even a chocolate bar. Nada. Zip. Zilch.
12-27-12, 06:10 PM
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12-27-12, 06:20 PM
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i got a cool remote control helicopter, now i am trying to work out how to fly it while i ride .....
12-27-12, 07:01 PM
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Bought myself a Cannondale R3000 Si, planning to start commuting after new years!
Also bought some new tires, tape, and other items for it.
Also bought some new tires, tape, and other items for it.
12-27-12, 07:12 PM
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12-27-12, 08:13 PM
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Gore-tex alps 2 rain cycling jacket, i tested it out a few hard rain days and it works great, 30% off too.
12-27-12, 08:59 PM
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The in-laws gifted me a 105 cassette for xmas. I'm really happy because my current cassette seems like it's done for.
12-27-12, 09:15 PM
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Major score for me. Gave my wife and MIL a list of ~50 things that would be nice to pick up, and they got me a new jersey, toe covers, balaclava and headbands. And, got permission to get a new commuting bike, so I picked up a Crossrip:
Apologies on the image quality, still trying to figure out how to get decent sized images up here...
Apologies on the image quality, still trying to figure out how to get decent sized images up here...
12-27-12, 09:55 PM
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Major score for me. Gave my wife and MIL a list of ~50 things that would be nice to pick up, and they got me a new jersey, toe covers, balaclava and headbands. And, got permission to get a new commuting bike, so I picked up a Crossrip:
Apologies on the image quality, still trying to figure out how to get decent sized images up here...
Apologies on the image quality, still trying to figure out how to get decent sized images up here...
The Crossrip is on the shortlist for my N+1, along with the Kona Jake. I'd like to hear some first impressions after you've had it out a bit...
12-27-12, 10:10 PM
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Thanks for the advice... will have to try that with additional pictures.
Have had the Crossrip out on two rides so far, am planning on using it as a step up from my Trek 7.3FX as a daily commuter. Round trip is 30 miles of mixed paved roads / gravel rails-trails, so was looking for something that would handle both well. So far, been a nice improvement, and does exactly what I want it to do. I'm liking the disc brakes and the drop position, compared to the 7.3FX. Didn't check out any other CX bikes as Treks have been my go-to bikes. I like the local LBS which carries them as their major line -- good wrenchers there, and free tune-ups for life...
Have had the Crossrip out on two rides so far, am planning on using it as a step up from my Trek 7.3FX as a daily commuter. Round trip is 30 miles of mixed paved roads / gravel rails-trails, so was looking for something that would handle both well. So far, been a nice improvement, and does exactly what I want it to do. I'm liking the disc brakes and the drop position, compared to the 7.3FX. Didn't check out any other CX bikes as Treks have been my go-to bikes. I like the local LBS which carries them as their major line -- good wrenchers there, and free tune-ups for life...
12-27-12, 10:28 PM
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I received a helmet cover, shoe covers, cygolite 300, merino wool socks, and some pepper spray.
12-27-12, 10:33 PM
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Forgot to mention the wife got me a nice balaclava. Also, just had Christmas with the in laws tonight and they got me the very generous gifts of a Topeak trunk bag and rack.
12-27-12, 10:49 PM
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Thanks for the advice... will have to try that with additional pictures.
Have had the Crossrip out on two rides so far, am planning on using it as a step up from my Trek 7.3FX as a daily commuter. Round trip is 30 miles of mixed paved roads / gravel rails-trails, so was looking for something that would handle both well. So far, been a nice improvement, and does exactly what I want it to do. I'm liking the disc brakes and the drop position, compared to the 7.3FX. Didn't check out any other CX bikes as Treks have been my go-to bikes. I like the local LBS which carries them as their major line -- good wrenchers there, and free tune-ups for life...
Have had the Crossrip out on two rides so far, am planning on using it as a step up from my Trek 7.3FX as a daily commuter. Round trip is 30 miles of mixed paved roads / gravel rails-trails, so was looking for something that would handle both well. So far, been a nice improvement, and does exactly what I want it to do. I'm liking the disc brakes and the drop position, compared to the 7.3FX. Didn't check out any other CX bikes as Treks have been my go-to bikes. I like the local LBS which carries them as their major line -- good wrenchers there, and free tune-ups for life...
Does it feel any less stable than the hybrid on sketchy patches (ice, mud etc.)?
12-27-12, 11:02 PM
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Not an X-mas gift, exactly, but I bought a set of these to replace my trusty old, broken Scott glasses. 4 sets of lenses for varying conditions. I tend to ride clear or light rose in all conditions (even bright sun), so I doubt I'll use the darker lenses.
12-27-12, 11:08 PM
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I got a GoPro Hero 2 from my wife.
12-28-12, 08:18 AM
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A pair of Gatorskins, new handlebars and bar ends, new skewers, athletic T's, some park tools, and REI gift cards. Score!
12-28-12, 02:51 PM
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My commute is very similar to how yours sounds, and I also had a 7.3 fx which I sold for a road bike in the spring. I then bought a cheap MTB which is my main commuter now, but I'd really like something with drops and disc brakes for the wet season (9 months a year).
Does it feel any less stable than the hybrid on sketchy patches (ice, mud etc.)?
Does it feel any less stable than the hybrid on sketchy patches (ice, mud etc.)?
