What cycling gear did you get for Christmas?

[Garz]

Tons of great stuff there jim!

 

[ColinJ]

My sister gave me some money for Christmas so I called in at Halfords to buy myself a track pump to leave in Coventry for use on my singlespeed bike. I spotted a Halfords-branded mini track pump and decided to buy that instead because I can take it out on rides with me. I tested it on the singlespeed bike and was pleased with it. It got my tyres up to a reasonable pressure without too much effort, and it is small enough to take in the Camelbak bag which I use on rides.

 

[rh100]

My sister gave me some money for Christmas so I called in at Halfords to buy myself a track pump to leave in Coventry for use on my singlespeed bike. I spotted a Halfords-branded mini track pump and decided to buy that instead because I can take it out on rides with me. I tested it on the singlespeed bike and was pleased with it. It got my tyres up to a reasonable pressure without too much effort, and it is small enough to take in the Camelbak bag which I use on rides.

I bought the same one I think with some christmas vouchers. Is it the Bikehut one? (£20) I managed to try out the fold out foot grip thing with it still attached to the card seemed sturdy enough and should do for the pannier bag for emergencies. Have a cheap full size Lidl track pump at home for topping up. I did have a mini CrankBrothers pump, but I found that because it's rigid it was difficult to put my back into it as kept pulling it off the valve. With the flexible tube connector of the track pump it should be a lot easier.

 

[bauldbairn]

No bike stuff at all.

I got my bike - for myself

But looking for one right now. Late Christmas present to myself.

 

[ColinJ]

I bought the same one I think with some christmas vouchers. Is it the Bikehut one? (£20) I managed to try out the fold out foot grip thing with it still attached to the card seemed sturdy enough and should do for the pannier bag for emergencies.

That's the one!

I did have a mini CrankBrothers pump, but I found that because it's rigid it was difficult to put my back into it as kept pulling it off the valve. With the flexible tube connector of the track pump it should be a lot easier.

I used to use a Blackburn Airstik (original model) - it's a great little pump but I found it hard to use when tired because arm strength is required rather than just using body weight as you can with the Bikehut pump.

Have a cheap full size Lidl track pump at home for topping up.

I have a really good Specialized track pump up here in Yorkshire but I don't want to cart that about with me!

 

[jimheaney57]

Tons of great stuff there jim!

So much stuff that I drove past my LBS twice today without stopping

Actually the truth is they were closed and I would not have been able to resist stopping if they had been open. You never know what bargains could be had

Went for a walk in the Mourne Mountains today with the wife & son. Fantastic. Very cold but sunny. Lots of snow, up to 2 feet in places. Fairly interesting drive to the car park where we started from

 

[rh100]

I have a really good Specialized track pump up here in Yorkshire but I don't want to cart that about with me!

Aargh!! I think I now need to upgrade - just been out to pump the tyres up for tomorrow and it looks like the Lidl pump has had it - only seems to be pumping on the last bit of the stroke - ah well - that will have to wait till my Birthday for replacement I think

 

[apc]

Endura Gridlock jacket
Endura Gridlock overtrousers
Altura baselayer
Some Muc Off chain cleaner

 

[ColinJ]

Aargh!! I think I now need to upgrade - just been out to pump the tyres up for tomorrow and it looks like the Lidl pump has had it - only seems to be pumping on the last bit of the stroke - ah well - that will have to wait till my Birthday for replacement I think

Assuming you have Presta type valves - make sure that you unscrew the valve ends and then press them in to release some air before you start to pump the tyres up. The valves can often get stuck and need to be loosened before they will allow air into the tubes. On the other hand, you might just have a duff pump!

 

[rh100]

Assuming you have Presta type valves - make sure that you unscrew the valve ends and then press them in to release some air before you start to pump the tyres up. The valves can often get stuck and need to be loosened before they will allow air into the tubes. On the other hand, you might just have a duff pump!

i thought it may be something like that at first, as I've not long had the bike and my first bike with presta valves. But i also did the GF's which has schraders on it, still the same. I'll see if Lidl or somewherehas any more cheap ones to tide over until I get a decent one. Thanks for the tip with the presta valve though - I have struggled a bit with it. Can't complain though as it didn't cost much more than a fiver!

 

[redflightuk]

Waterproof gloves and socks
Garmin edge 500

 

[mr Mag00]

nothing

 

[Royalrider]

Same here,absolutely nothing!
So boxing day went onto Amazon and ordered myself two books both by Anne Mustoe, who, I read on the forum, had sadly died recently.
I hope that they will give me the inspiration and the kick up the backside I need to get my summer tour of the Rhine and Mosel that the wife and I have been contemplating actually sorted.

 

[PaulSB]

Two pairs of merino wool socks. WOW are these comfy and warm

Endura road overshoes - another WOW.

Went out yesterday for 20 miles and came home with warm feet despite only wearing one pair merino wool and one pair ordinary socks and the Enduras. Marvellous.

Also got Mark Beaumont's book The Man Who Cycled the World, which I think is very good.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I got a CTC festive buff!