Your Most Recent Cycling-related Purchase
02-01-19, 11:40 AM
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Ordered Giro Syntax MIPS helmet in XL... Hoping it's big enough to fit my Megamind-shaped head so I can get back on my bike after 4 years.
02-01-19, 02:58 PM
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I've been doing my usual obsessive devoted research on new shoes between the Giro Trans Boa, Giro Empire, Fizik R5, several Northwave shoes, and a couple other boa/strap vs. full lace options. I ran across these Louis Garneau Course Air Lite II with just a few rides on them and looking brand new for $140 so I took a chance. Hope I like them.
02-03-19, 07:40 AM
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New rims, to lace to 45 year old hubs.
02-13-19, 07:34 AM
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02-13-19, 09:30 AM
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Got me a matte black Kask Protone...no more mushroom head for me! Now I need me a pair of photo chromatic glasses for evening riding.
02-16-19, 06:08 PM
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Tape
Got a new roll of Cinell black handlebar tape to go with the white Pro silicone tape. Did my first harlequin pattern.
02-16-19, 08:41 PM
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Just ordered Sram Etap 11 from Amazon for less than $800. Hope it's for real and not a bag of rocks.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...ELY7JUSI&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...ELY7JUSI&psc=1
02-16-19, 10:41 PM
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Just ordered Sram Etap 11 from Amazon for less than $800. Hope it's for real and not a bag of rocks.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...ELY7JUSI&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...ELY7JUSI&psc=1
02-16-19, 10:50 PM
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It was $788 when I ordered. But the order was just canceled due to technical issues. Right!! $1169 is still good but not good enough just yet.
02-18-19, 01:26 AM
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I had to work on my daughter's daily runabout and change the bottom bracket. The RH side cup was really stuck (as usual) and so I bought a nice new spanner to do the job for £6.69 (US$8.64) so not a lot of cash ... but that was the problem!
When I tried to use it I found the spanner jaws were too soft and deformed and then the spanner would not work on the bottom bracket as it slipped off. (see photo of the deformed spanner jaws).
The solution was to borrow a mate's lovely massive adjustable spanner which just opened to 36mm and bolt it down using the axle nut and some spacers so it could not slip off. Using a club hammer it released after 2 hits.
The vendor from whom I bought the spanner has agreed to refund me so a good outcome.
When I tried to use it I found the spanner jaws were too soft and deformed and then the spanner would not work on the bottom bracket as it slipped off. (see photo of the deformed spanner jaws).The solution was to borrow a mate's lovely massive adjustable spanner which just opened to 36mm and bolt it down using the axle nut and some spacers so it could not slip off. Using a club hammer it released after 2 hits.
The vendor from whom I bought the spanner has agreed to refund me so a good outcome.
02-18-19, 01:35 AM
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I had to work on my daughter's daily runabout and change the bottom bracket. The RH side cup was really stuck (as usual) and so I bought a nice new spanner to do the job for £6.69 (US$8.64) so not a lot of cash ... but that was the problem! When I tried to use it I found the spanner jaws were too soft and deformed and then the spanner would not work on the bottom bracket as it slipped off. (see photo of the deformed spanner jaws).
The solution was to borrow a mate's lovely massive adjustable spanner which just opened to 36mm and bolt it down using the axle nut and some spacers so it could not slip off. Using a club hammer it released after 2 hits.
The vendor from whom I bought the spanner has agreed to refund me so a good outcome.
When I tried to use it I found the spanner jaws were too soft and deformed and then the spanner would not work on the bottom bracket as it slipped off. (see photo of the deformed spanner jaws).The solution was to borrow a mate's lovely massive adjustable spanner which just opened to 36mm and bolt it down using the axle nut and some spacers so it could not slip off. Using a club hammer it released after 2 hits.
The vendor from whom I bought the spanner has agreed to refund me so a good outcome.
Cheap but effective crank removal tool
The bargain new chain set removed from a new bike when it was upgraded!
02-18-19, 09:31 AM
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And here is the £15 new chain ring - not anything special but an exact cheap replacement for the old worn out one. It also uses the new 20 Tooth Bike Bicycle Bottom Bracket Crank nut so I had to buy an Extractor Remover Tool as well (£3.48) - great price for a tool that actually worked!
Cheap but effective crank removal tool
Cheap but effective crank removal tool
02-18-19, 12:58 PM
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02-18-19, 10:54 PM
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Another month or two of indoor riding left. Found a good coupon and finally upgraded to a direct drive trainer. Tacx Neo 2. Like DC Rainmaker says.. it looks like a Tie fighter lol can't wait to set it up. Accurate, quiet and doesn't need calibration.
02-19-19, 06:05 AM
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Jake, what coupon did u use & where? I'm also looking at a good deal on Neo or Neo 2.
02-19-19, 06:52 AM
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It was a site wide sale thing at Trisports.. it was only yesterday though. My friend in Berlin is going to be selling his fairly soon if you PM your email i can pass it on. i think it is 1 year old
02-20-19, 10:21 AM
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I've been doing my usual obsessive devoted research on new shoes between the Giro Trans Boa, Giro Empire, Fizik R5, several Northwave shoes, and a couple other boa/strap vs. full lace options. I ran across these Louis Garneau Course Air Lite II with just a few rides on them and looking brand new for $140 so I took a chance. Hope I like them.
02-20-19, 11:52 AM
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02-20-19, 06:35 PM
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Wheels built up with Boyd Altamont Ceramic rims.
02-20-19, 09:54 PM
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Pair of GP 5000 clinchers in 25mm from Lordgun for $90 shipped to my door with Fedex Priority shipping, cheapest I've found them, guessing they will be here Monday.
02-21-19, 08:55 AM
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02-21-19, 09:54 AM
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