If there's a Poundland near you....

[dav1d]

not read the whole thread so apoliogies if duplicationg but Wilkinsons do a range of affordable cycling bits and bats that are better than nothing and are a good source of the arm/ankle bands mentioned in OP.

I use them all the time on my ankles, like pedal reflectors they give unique motion pattern that readily identifies as a bike.

Ah, that reminds me, B and M do a £1.99 front and bike light set similar to the Wilkinsons's £6.99 one.

 

[Weegie]

...Not only that but you are probably more likely to catch flu and other crap from those places.

So be nicer to people, and perhaps they'll stop spitting on you.

 

[Piemaster]

There is a company that makes a waterproof cover that will fit tightly over a torch shaped object, available in different finishes as well - Durex.

I like Lidl for the very good reason that someone on here pointed out to me that they sell stroopwaffels. Yum.

 

[dav1d]

Hmm...

looking at mine, the back of the reflective bit has the fuzzy side of velcro on it. if you don't mind sticking something to the pannier, you could buy some of the sticky back velcro (often sold from rolls in haberdashery shops, or maybe hardware shops), and stick the hooky side to the pannier, and velcro the fuzzy bit to it.

or...

If it's like the one I have here, the other end of the strap has the fuzzy side one side and the hooky the other, so you can roll it round and it sticks to itself. If you have a handle or similar on the top of the pannier, you could attach the end to it, and let the strip dangle down. it might flap about and get turned over in the wind I suppose.

If your panniers can stand having a pin put through them (so probably not if they are waterprrof or valuable, you could even safety pin the strip on.

Thanks. I think I'll probably go with the safety pin route - my panniers are neither waterproof or valuable (Raleigh triple panniers - I have to use a waterproof bag inside), seems the most secure option.

 

[downfader]

Youve only got to look at the people walking out of bargain shops. Obviously i have been in a few bargain shops before like lidl and netto but only when it is the only option and even then only to buy something like a can of drink. You walk in lidl then go to M&S or Waitrose and there is a huge difference in customers. Generally poor people are uglier, look after themselves less and therfore look a mess. You wont see a hot yummy mummy walking around looking like she has just came out of a black hole with 5 overweight kids screaming in a marks and spencers but you can take your pick in a lidl.

So you didnt see the news reports on the BBC earlier this year that said the majority of £land customers are of the middle classes and upwardly mobile.

Lidl, LMAO!! Is Netto a higher class of shop to you too?

 

[Arch]

Thanks. I think I'll probably go with the safety pin route - my panniers are neither waterproof or valuable (Raleigh triple panniers - I have to use a waterproof bag inside), seems the most secure option.

Here's a thought. Put two big safety pins, long enough for the strip to pass through, into the bag, vertically, about the length of the reflective bit apart. Then you can thread the strip through, and fasten it behind, and be able to take it off easily without taking the pins out...

 

[dav1d]

Here's a thought. Put two big safety pins, long enough for the strip to pass through, into the bag, vertically, about the length of the reflective bit apart. Then you can thread the strip through, and fasten it behind, and be able to take it off easily without taking the pins out...

Thanks. That sounds like a good idea. I know they're only pound shop things, but chavs will steal anything - just for the sake of nicking something - even had one try to nick my Peugeot Carbolite - while I was on it in once!

 

[Arch]

Thanks. That sounds like a good idea. I know they're only pound shop things, but chavs will steal anything - just for the sake of nicking something - even had one try to nick my Peugeot Carbolite - while I was on it in once!

For extra security then, try and get old nappy pins - the bit that slots over the top for security will confuse them!

 

[downfader]

For extra security then, try and get old nappy pins - the bit that slots over the top for security will confuse them!

I dont see why he cant sow on some strapping if it isnt waterproof.then thread it through that

 

[TheDoctor]

Considering that most of it probably only costs a few pence to make, the difference isn't all that relevant.

Especially as it would cost a bit to fly over to the US to stock up on cheap LEDs and pot noodles.

There is, or at least was a year ago, a 99p shop in Letchworth.

90p, not 99p. That's a whole 10% cheaper!!!

Last time I was in there, I got a puncture kit, 2 metal tyre levers and one of those dog bone / dumbell spanner things. 90p the lot! Bargain.
And the levers weren't made of cheese. Shame really, as I'd have liked a snack...

 

[thomas]

I made an expensive mistake tonight! I left my bike's back bag open...and my poundland puncture repair kit fell out...and got squished by the car behind...and the one behind that...and the one behind that...and....

Oh well..better than loosing my lock, bike computer...etc...Just annoying.

I suppose, at least I managed to help fix someone's puncture...so they weren't a complete waste

 

[Piemaster]

Finally got a chance to get to the Aberdeen branch today. No bands left


'cos I bought the last 4