What have you bought for the bike today ?

[gbb]

Failed today.
Rode 6.5 miles each way in the high 20 degree temps to Halfords to get a Schrader valved 700x35 inner tube...only to find they hadn't got one.
Ah well, got a short ride

 

[Serge]

I've just splashed out nearly thirteen quid in Aldi on cycling bits.

Two pairs of "Ergonomic Fitness Socks" for £1.99 a pair.

A pair of "Sports and Cycling Sunglasses" for £1.99.

And, the big spend, a "Bike Phone Holder" for £6.99.

I don't think I've got the hang of the socks yet though.

 

[Serge]

And I've just noticed from the photo, I really should stop wearing those one legged trousers in this sunshine.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

My Clif energy bars came today. Since SIS seem to have rebranded theirs and increased the price significantly I thought I'd try someting new.

 

[JhnBssll]

Ultegra R8000 compact chainset for the Roubaix New second hand on eBay, removed from a new bike before it was ridden

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Quick links for 8-speed chain from Amazon just in case the chain breaks while out so I can get home. And yes, I was once a Boy Scout.

 

[jowwy]

i succumbed - i have just bought another set of 650b wheels from planet X, with el guapo hubs and xd driver - for 89 bucks @77% off i couldn't resist any longer

 

[SpokeyDokey]

I've just splashed out nearly thirteen quid in Aldi on cycling bits.

Two pairs of "Ergonomic Fitness Socks" for £1.99 a pair.

A pair of "Sports and Cycling Sunglasses" for £1.99.

And, the big spend, a "Bike Phone Holder" for £6.99.

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I don't think I've got the hang of the socks yet though.

The socks are first rate.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

New cable clamp bolt from SJS for my FD as I managed to (stupidly) mash the hex up - and I really hate mashed hexes on my bike.

 

[Serge]

The socks are first rate.

Cool, not tried them yet. They're probably even better on the right feet!

 

[Alan O]

i succumbed - i have just bought another set of 650b wheels from planet X, with el guapo hubs and xd driver - for 89 bucks @77% off i couldn't resist any longer

Yep, definitely the way to go - stock up when the big offers are there. I think all my wheels and tyres were bought that way

 

[raleighnut]

New cable clamp bolt from SJS for my FD as I managed to (stupidly) mash the hex up - and I really hate mashed hexes on my bike.

Bit of a tip, bin the allen key that did it. If it has damaged one bolt head it will damage others the same, the other solution is to grind the worn portion off but that's very tricky to get right.

 

[jowwy]

Yep, definitely the way to go - stock up when the big offers are there. I think all my wheels and tyres were bought that way

Im tempted on a 3rd set.........thinking of fitting a set with 42mm gravel kings and putting them tubeless on the Ti

 

[Alan O]

Im tempted on a 3rd set.........thinking of fitting a set with 42mm gravel kings and putting them tubeless on the Ti

Well, you'll certainly get no discouragement from me

 

[Andy_R]

I bought an ice cream for my bike today. I had to eat it though, as he doesn't like mint choc chip....strange how I keep forgetting that....