Cycling Gear

[vickster]

Can you help me with the saddle bag. Ive been looking at the small "Topeak Aero Wedge Strap Mount Seat Pack" with the strap attachment which has the dimensions: 7.1x17.8x10.9cm, 0.66L, 105g. Would this be sufficient for the usual stuff and would it look tidy under the seat?

Small ones are IMO really small, go for a medium. Better still go to a shop, have a look, decide which one meets your needs and buy a topeak tribag is really useful too for carrying money, phone, specs etc

 

[razabbs]

sorry to hijack the thread slightly; I'm gonna grab a bike pump, but don't know if many pumps carry on pressure gauge or whether that;s another separate thing I need to buy. I've had a quick google and couldn't find any presta gauges..?

Probably just being thick

 

[vickster]

sorry to hijack the thread slightly; I'm gonna grab a bike pump, but don't know if many pumps carry on pressure gauge or whether that;s another separate thing I need to buy. I've had a quick google and couldn't find any presta gauges..?

Probably just being thick

For home or on the road? Home, get a track pump with gauge. On the road, not so important, assuming it's a roadbike and you want 100psi or more, just pump as much as you can. Most small pumps will run out of puff at that sort of level, as will you. the little Lezyne trackstyle road pump has a gauge if it's truly important to you, but it's not so portable on the bike, fine in a pannier

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-Micro-Floor-Drive-HPG-Mini-Floor-Hand-Pump-With-Gauge_26275.htm

 

[razabbs]

For home or on the road? Home, get a track pump with gauge. On the road, not so important, assuming it's a roadbike and you want 100psi or more, just pump as much as you can. Most small pumps will run out of puff at that sort of level, as will you. the little Lezyne trackstyle road pump has a gauge if it's truly important to you, but it's not so portable on the bike, fine in a pannier

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Lezyne-Micro-Floor-Drive-HPG-Mini-Floor-Hand-Pump-With-Gauge_26275.htm

Either or Yeah it's a roadbike, and ok, that's fine regarding just keep pumping Thanks

 

[vickster]

Either or Yeah it's a roadbike, and ok, that's fine regarding just keep pumping Thanks

You'll need two pumps ideally then

 

[RyanB98]

Ok, ive assembled a list of parts that look good and will fit my bike. Can you recommend any online stores that sell things cheap or at least relatively cheap compared to other places. Ive noticed a lot of items on amazon seem to be much more expensive.

 

[cm2mackem]

Ok, ive assembled a list of parts that look good and will fit my bike. Can you recommend any online stores that sell things cheap or at least relatively cheap compared to other places. Ive noticed a lot of items on amazon seem to be much more expensive.

I use decathlon as a starting point decent quality cheap gear, http://www.decathlon.co.uk/C-755612-bike-inner-tube-collection

 

[vickster]

Ok, ive assembled a list of parts that look good and will fit my bike. Can you recommend any online stores that sell things cheap or at least relatively cheap compared to other places. Ive noticed a lot of items on amazon seem to be much more expensive.

Just decide what you want and then Google for best prices. Evans pricematch all online retailers except Amazon and eBay. Halfords pricematch too. Join British cycling, most importantly, you get legal and 3rd party indemnity cover but also 10% off at Halfords on click and collect

Planet X sell cheap but ok own brand stuff (min order for free delivery)

Depends what you want

Or decathlon, quite high spend for free delivery if no store close

Wilkos sell cheap stuff, just avoid their dreadful inner tubes (Halfords better)

 

[DRM]

Check Wiggle, Chain Reaction & Pro bike kit online for parts & accessories,

 

[broady]

Most people who have been into cycling for over a year will have spare bits filling up their draws. If you are on a budget and don't mind secondhand stuff then I'm sure lots will be able to offer several things on your wish list.
If so, put up a wish list in the wanted section on here and see what's offered.

 

[broady]

http://www.bikebargains.co.uk/latest/

I often flick through this to see what I can buy that I don't need, some I know is in my spares draw

 

[Apollonius]

Am I unusual in that in all my many years of cycling and lots of miles I have never needed nor used a multi-tool? These things are heavy and bulky and I long since gave up carrying one. CO2 pump on the other hand...

 

[cm2mackem]

decathlon, quite high spend for free delivery if no store close

I think the do free click and collect to some asda stores, not sure which ones

 

[mjr]

My current bike shops bookmark folder:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/
http://www.evanscycles.com/
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ (likely to become similar to wiggle since they've been bought)
http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/
http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/
http://www.starcyclespares.co.uk/
http://www.planetx.co.uk/
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/
http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/
http://www.maplin.co.uk/c/gadgets-toys-and-hobbies/other-outdoor-pursuits/cycling

East of England:
http://www.richardsonsonline.co.uk/
https://www.wilcodirect.co.uk/category/cycling

Am I unusual in that in all my many years of cycling and lots of miles I have never needed nor used a multi-tool? These things are heavy and bulky and I long since gave up carrying one. CO2 pump on the other hand...

Yes, you're unusual... however, I now carry a sliding ¼" square driver, some sockets, a hex bit holder and various hex bits, a 4 inch adjustable spanner and a mini chain tool. Not the lightest option unless you're careful in selecting bits, sockets and spanner. I think I'd suggest new riders still go for a multitool, ideally with chain tool like those from Topeak or CrankBrothers.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Regarding pumps, the best kind is one that you haven't left at home - as I discovered on Sunday.