What have you bought for the bike today ?

[Gunk]

Brompton seat (new to me!)

 

[Pale Rider]

Brompton seat (new to me!)

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I like the Brompton saddle, not least because it's nicely finished on the underside.

I use the Brooks saddle on my ebike as a grab point to manhandle the bike.

The underside has lots of rough edges which make it unpleasant to grip.

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Its the same model as this one, from China (v9d-1600)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GACIRON-...352045667820?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10
Less than £50 delivered
Or this from Amazon for £56
Amazon product ASIN B081PYN1NSView: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CooSpo-1600Lumens-Rechargeable-Headlights-Waterproof/dp/B081PYN1NS/ref=sr_1_20?dchild=1&keywords=1600+lumens&qid=1584174461&rnid=319530011&s=sports&sr=1-20

Yes, that's identical other than branding. Wow. The same light for £45 inc P&P from China at full price where full price from Polaris is £130. No brainer.

This is a good buy for £50, 1700 lumens max, has a wired remote as well
https://www.merlincycles.com/moon-meteor-storm-rechargeable-front-bike-light-2019-157512.html
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Aargh! Too many options now! What to do?!

 

[Elybazza61]

PDW 650 beast 'fenders' ; actually two sets for my Kanzo and the beter half's newly built Cotic Escapade as they are both running 650 x 47c tyres.

 

[HLaB]

After 13 years I finally bought a new track pump. I wasn't sure I was getting enough pressure into my air tank. As for the first time I had trouble seating a tubeless tyre. Gave up in the end and took it to a lbs in the end. They gave up too. Then I had a eureka moment and decided to buy another brand of tyre. The new tyre seated first time

 

[NotAsGoodAsMyBike]

Insulated bottle, so I can have hot tea with me in case the cafes close. Not pretty but it kept my tea hot for 2hrs while I was cycling round in circles in Richmond park.

 

[DCLane]

PlanetX Nanolight frame bought for £50 of a club-mate to start a lightweight hillclimb build. I'm going to need something whilst at home for 12+ weeks.
Dura Ace bottom bracket also bought for it.
Along with some lightweight brake / gear cable parts

Need a lightweight seatpost now, along with a cheap brake-only Dura Ace / Ultegra LH and a working 11 speed Dura Ace RH. I've got the rest ...

 

[Spiderweb]

Bought a Fabric Scoop saddle and some Look Keo pedals for one of my bikes. All second hand eBay bargains.

 

[pawl]

PlanetX Nanolight frame bought for £50 of a club-mate to start a lightweight hillclimb build. I'm going to need something whilst at home for 12+ weeks.
Dura Ace bottom bracket also bought for it.
Along with some lightweight brake / gear cable parts

Need a lightweight seatpost now, along with a cheap brake-only Dura Ace / Ultegra LH and a working 11 speed Dura Ace RH. I've got the rest ...

See if you can hide one of those electronic motor thingys in some where You will fit up the hills.

 

[shornby]

I went into Halfords and bought some Muck Off (getting ready for the weekend cleaning ) and some chain lube. The guy dropped the chain lube and it broke and spilled out over the floor lol
[/QUOTE Top tip --- go to Silverline Tools and buy their chain cleaning device -- brilliant --- pour your Muc Off into it --- or buy from "the Range" if you have one near you- I ve never seen my chain so clean

 

[shornby]

New chain- desperately hoping the cassette hasn't worn beyond use- I also bought some electrolyte tablets as CRC no longer does free delivery so had to bump it up a bit.
I've also exchanged my tesco clubcard points for an Evans voucher which is going towards a charge spoon.

have you got a chain gauge ? Vital if you are a keen bikie -- Recommend Park tools

 

[shornby]

have you got a chain gauge ? Vital if you are a keen bikie -- Recommend Park tools

 

[biggs682]

Well I bought these a few days ago but turned up yesterday but have just opened them .

Rims are a non matching set of 27" alloy 36/40 holed variety for an impending project

 

[RobinS]

Well I have decided to start refurbing the touring bikes, in the hope we may be able to tour later in the year. Couple of days ago ordered new mudguards for JanetS' bike from Tredz, delivery expected this afternoon, and also 4 new tyres, 2 chains, and new butterfly bar foam from Spa Cycles. This delivery arrived this morning, but they have sent the wrong size tyres! Their initial response is that I have to go to the post office, and pay myself to send them back and they will send the right ones "when they can". From what I have always considered a decent bike shop this is completely unacceptable - so I am waiting for a better response - incidentally I can buy the tyres cheaper elsewhere!

 

[Levo-Lon]

A new set of Sun Ringle Duroc 35 wheels .. CRC bargain.
Came with Shimano and SRAM XD free hub ,very nice..
And a new set of Renthal bars.

I'm thinking a nice July Ride out