Road Cycling Essentials

[DOD]Asprilla · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:20

Rusty_Noob said:
I'm going to replace the bars on my Boardman with shallower drops too, was thinking of the Ritchey Logic II's as they seem to be highly rated in reviews and look like the right shape for how I want to hold my bars.

Two choices I believe, either the Comp or WCS version.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ritchey-comp-logic-ii-road-handlebar/

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ritchey-wcs-logic-ii-road-handlebar/

I've got FSA Omega Compacts on all my bikes. Love the shape and the shallow drop.

VeNT · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:21

ALDI have a cycling even this thursday, may be worth a look at the leg/arm warmers, the stand and maybe even the jacket/shirts?

thepeteh · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:22

Some parts finally arrived, though I'm still waiting on the bulk of my parts to arrive from planet-x as an out of stock set of pedals is holding up the entire order, they're due in at the end of sept so didn't bother separating the orders.

Slight hickup, I got the wrong front derailleur.... got a 31.8 and I need a 34.9, poo.

So, bb in, cranks on and rear mech on.

I have to wait for my planet-x order before I can do much else really!

King85 · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:29

VeNT said:
ALDI have a cycling even this thursday, may be worth a look at the leg/arm warmers, the stand and maybe even the jacket/shirts?

Here's the list of things available.

Hamster · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:32

thepeteh said:
I have to wait for my planet-x order before I can do much else really!

Do you have an old seatpost to clamp your workstand onto? Don't want to see you damaging that nice frame!!

thepeteh · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:38

Hamster said:
Do you have an old seatpost to clamp your workstand onto? Don't want to see you damaging that nice frame!!

It's on very lightly, all good

touch · 20 Sep 2012 at 20:40

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Vonhelmet · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:11

VeNT said:
ALDI have a cycling even this thursday, may be worth a look at the leg/arm warmers, the stand and maybe even the jacket/shirts?

I'm after gloves, overshoes and lights at the moment, so I'll definitely be checking the gear out. If the stuff is halfway decent it'll save me a bit of cash and I'll pick up one of the long sleeved jerseys or one of the merino jerseys.

King85 · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:19

Vonhelmet said:
I'm after gloves, overshoes and lights at the moment, so I'll definitely be checking the gear out. If the stuff is halfway decent it'll save me a bit of cash and I'll pick up one of the long sleeved jerseys or one of the merino jerseys.

I was considering the merino jersey, would it he worn as a base layer?

VeNT · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:20

yeah I fancy that merino one!

Vonhelmet · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:26

King85 said:
I was considering the merino jersey, would it he worn as a base layer?

I think you'd use it as your main layer. The compression underwear would be the base layer.

Hamster · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:36

thepeteh said:
It's on very lightly, all good

I see, just for the pic! Easy way to wreck the frame if you worked on the bike with it like that, especially with that profile TT but I guess you already know

Great value those lidl stands though. I have one myself.

VeNT · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:40

think it's different from the Lidl one, more of a rack then a workstand

Draeger · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:42

Their Merino stuff is usually pretty good but it's sought after as a result. Each store only gets allocated a limited amount of bike kit and there are the usual selfish idiots queuing at the door to buy the lot and stick it on eBay so if you want any of this cycling kit from there, be sure and get there before the place opens and be prepared to sprint to where it is positioned in the store, bulldozing anyone else out of the way as you go.

Those spoke reflectors look 'interesting'. Part of me says 'god - NO!!!' but I can't help be intrigued. Anyone know if they are any good?.

Vonhelmet · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:44

There's an Aldi right in Manchester city centre - I might try to call in on the way to work next week.

Shimmyhill · 20 Sep 2012 at 21:58

Its only 30% Merino, its not great but very cheap. The base layers are decent enough.

Get Planet X overshoes Vonhelmet

Vonhelmet · 20 Sep 2012 at 22:35

Shimmyhill said:
Get Planet X overshoes Vonhelmet

Cheers for the tip. Genuinely surprised to see how cheap they are! Was expected the price for properly branded gear to be loltastic, but if that price holds till the end of the month I'll definitely be ordering some.

ethos · 20 Sep 2012 at 22:43

I'm tempted to purchase the Garmin Edge 800, anyone have one?

I borrowed a friends 500 for a while, it was pretty good but the mapping was pretty poor.

Any alternative worth looking at? Halfords are the Euro maps, cadence and HRM for £369.

Russinating · 20 Sep 2012 at 22:49

That sounds like a really good deal. Doesn't seem like any stores stock it so you can't get the 10% British Cycling discount

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Edit: Same price on Amazon.

Shimmyhill · 20 Sep 2012 at 22:49

Vonhelmet said:
Cheers for the tip. Genuinely surprised to see how cheap they are! Was expected the price for properly branded gear to be loltastic, but if that price holds till the end of the month I'll definitely be ordering some.

Planet X sales are usually on for 11 months and 32 days a year so should be ok