What have you bought for the bike today ?

[Jameshow]

A few bits over the past couple of days:

- A pair of Sora 9 speed shifters as I might convert the Cannondale Ironman 800 to a road version for saleability
- Some foam pads for the aero bars for the above in case I don't.
- A pair of Dura-Ace 9000 brake calipers from a cheeky offer
- A pair of One23 XL gloves for Spring - a bargan at £4 delivered imo
- A Token Ninja bottom bracket (I like them) which'll arrive eventually
- Some fushia metallic paint which I hope will match the Raleigh's.

I think the ironman would sell better as a TT bike?

Alloy road bikes are at rick bottom so TT / tri bikes are more niche so retain value better I could be wrong!

 

[DCLane]

@Jameshow - that's going to be the first thing; it's all working and just needs a bit of tidying.

As a first TT / triathlon bike it should hopefully sell once done.

 

[Bristolian]

A few bits over the past couple of days:

- A pair of Sora 9 speed shifters as I might convert the Cannondale Ironman 800 to a road version for saleability
- Some foam pads for the aero bars for the above in case I don't.
- A pair of Dura-Ace 9000 brake calipers from a cheeky offer
- A pair of One23 XL gloves for Spring - a bargan at £4 delivered imo
- A Token Ninja bottom bracket (I like them) which'll arrive eventually
- Some fushia metallic paint which I hope will match the Raleigh's.

After my recent issues with the left hand shifter on my Sora equipped bike I wonder where you purchased the shifters you mention above. The only ones I could find were £150+ for the pair - which made me even more determined to repair the one I have.

 

[DCLane]

@Bristolian - via an eBay auction. Others I've bid on have gone to a silly price but these didn't. It's a matter of looking and trying repeatedly until I get something at a price I'm comfortable with.

 

[Bristolian]

@Bristolian - via an eBay auction. Others I've bid on have gone to a silly price but these didn't. It's a matter of looking and trying repeatedly until I get something at a price I'm comfortable with.

Thanks DC. I had a feeling that would be your answer

 

[DCLane]

Thanks DC. I had a feeling that would be your answer

That's how I get most of my purchases tbh, either picking them up via auctions which few others bid on / are mis-described / end at odd days or times or via cheeky offers which are accepted. There is a risk I'm buying stolen components but I do tend to buy from higher-rated sellers.

 

[Ian H]

Two tubes and a tin of tub cement.

 

[Sixmile]

A big estate car to carry it in.

 

[Jameshow]

A big estate car to carry it in.

Spill the beans!!

 

[Sixmile]

Spill the beans!!

Honda Civic Tourer. Been looking one for quite some time.

On my home home from Manchester to Belfast, I bought a used Whyte 801 v4 near Chester and stuck it in the back without the front wheel off.

 

[Jenkins]

A little treat for the new toy arrived and hour ago

 

[DCLane]

A gold chain and black bar tape for the black/gold Cannondale Ironman 800 I picked up last week. The adhesive padding I bought arrived today so I'll try that and, if it doesn't fit, use a different set of rests instead.

I'm going for the bling approach here and hope it works!

 

[HLaB]

I've got a confession to make. With last weeks warmer weather I thought I'd up my summer socks and shorts game (I also bought a new chain). It's now turned 🥶 My fault sorry 🙄

 

[Jameshow]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29552171...tixoXeJTeO&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

5 new tubes..

 

[DCLane]

Two things - firstly, a Shimano Altus rear derailleur for Son no. 1's Carrera Subway so he can learn how to replace that when I'm next back down there.

And secondly, @Moderators - why isn't this thread in the https://www.cyclechat.net/forums/shopping-discounts-bargains-reviews.68/ section of the forum? Would it be better there? (and my apologies for giving you more work to do)