The Cycling Thread

[JamesMio]

That'll be about right enough - I'm normally a 36" and they're a bit snug on me... drop us a PM if you're interested and we can cut a deal!

Cheers
JM

Originally Posted by Jabba

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Not bent

LBS checked both a new RD out of a box and a brand new Ultegra-equipped Giant. "They're all like that, Sir!"

Tried to flog me a pair of Mavic Ksyrium SLs...... Chain Reaction sell 'em for £639/pair. "We'll let you try a pair first!"

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Jabba

Tried to flog me a pair of Mavic Ksyrium SLs...... Chain Reaction sell 'em for £639/pair. "We'll let you try a pair first!"

Tempt me satan not with your delicious wheels

[mattSV]

Went to Lidl tonight to pick up some of their cheapy bike gear -only went on sale today, not much left already.

Managed to get a pair of gloves (only pair left that fitted) - 'gel' padding is a bit thick but reckon they will be ok for winter - think they might make my hands sweat/stink a bit though...

Also picked up a pair of glasses with 3 different sets of lenses - amber/light tint/dark tint (would much rather trash them than my Oakleys) and the last two pairs of socks in my size

[fizzwheel]

@Jabba - Thats what my Van Nicholas had on it they were lovely till Mr Magoo drove into me and reshaped my front one so it resembles a pringle.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by mattSV

Went to Lidl tonight to pick up some of their cheapy bike gear -only went on sale today, not much left already.

Managed to get a pair of gloves (only pair left that fitted) - 'gel' padding is a bit thick but reckon they will be ok for winter - think they might make my hands sweat/stink a bit though...

Also picked up a pair of glasses with 3 different sets of lenses - amber/light tint/dark tint (would much rather trash them than my Oakleys) and the last two pairs of socks in my size

Yep, their stuff goes really quickly, which shows it can't be rubbish, or better to trash this stuff than your expensive stuff like you say Matt

Well today being the first day I have been home for weeks, I thought why not go for a ride. Its windy and raining, so thats a no then!

The weather is meant to improve later this week...

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Originally Posted by metalmonkey

Its windy and raining, so thats a no then!

Thats been our summer

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

@Jabba - Thats what my Van Nicholas had on it they were lovely till Mr Magoo drove into me and reshaped my front one so it resembles a pringle.

Wasn't going to use 'em - was going to put them in a display case above the mantlepiece

Think I'll look at Ksyrium Elites and Fulcum 3s and make a choice from there. In the spring, when I've been able to save a bit. and Mrs Jabba will have forgotten about the price....... "£430 for a pair of wheels - do you think I'm stupid?" Never, never, ever answer than in the affirmative

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by mattSV

Went to Lidl tonight to pick up some of their cheapy bike gear -only went on sale today, not much left already.

Managed to get a pair of gloves (only pair left that fitted) - 'gel' padding is a bit thick but reckon they will be ok for winter - think they might make my hands sweat/stink a bit though...

Also picked up a pair of glasses with 3 different sets of lenses - amber/light tint/dark tint (would much rather trash them than my Oakleys) and the last two pairs of socks in my size

As usual most of the stuff in my size had gone, or wasn't out. Socks and insoles weren't in my size, so I'll go back on Friday to see if they've restocked the bin

However I looked at the leggings and the seat pad looks ok, so I bought a pair @ £9.99 almost a Roubaix weight material. So not bad

Plus I bought a crash helmet for off roading at £9.99, and thats ok as well, its even got a little LED light at the rear!