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I've used lithion 2s. I liked them. Pretty light and easy rolling. I got a couple of punctures, but I don't know that they were anything too out of the ordinary, and I think only one was actually due to something getting through the tyre. I'm not a speed demon, so I couldn't say how well they grip if you push it in the corners.

They review pretty well. Five stars at bikeradar for what it's worth.
 
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I've got Lithion 2s on my winter bike. The same tyres have done both this winter and last and still going strong. A few punctures but nothing you wouldn't expect. At £10 each they're a bargain IMO. I'll get some more if they have some on pay day.
 
I'll have to keep an eye out for you on the junction where you cross over the A3 near Stockwell tube.

Ripped guy wearing skinny jeans with a custom Triban 3.:D
 
Pearson Once More Unto the Breach. I go up the A3 to Kennington Park though so we'd never actually get to race.

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ooh, that's rather tidy! I like the BB paintwork :)
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Thanks. Pearson make some nice bikes but I think there is a considerable mark-up for the name what with it being the oldest bike shop in the world. The main reason I went for this bike was because it was one of the few places that did an XS framed single-speed bike.

grudas said:
I'll keep an eye ;) what time do you ride to work?
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I leave Clapham Common at about 8:20 each morning.
 
Just bought my first pair of 'expensive' bib shorts. dhb Aeron Pro's. Not expensive to a lot of you but they're 3x the price of anything else I own.

Just hope they're worth it!
 
Got a couple of long rides coming up so just need something that's comfortable on those. Don't want to be in pain after 80 miles and only be half way round!
 
daveski said:
Just bought my first pair of 'expensive' bib shorts. dhb Aeron Pro's. Not expensive to a lot of you but they're 3x the price of anything else I own.

Just hope they're worth it!
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The logo falls off quite quickly making them look a bit scabby and the elastic fibres stick out of the leg gripper, which is mildly unsightly. They are very comfy for the money, arguably my most comfortable pair, but in terms of quality they aren't brilliant.
 
I have worn mine a lot so it might just be that but I can't fault them comfort wise. I wouldn't buy another pair though. Did you pay the full £74.99?
 
Might be worth flagging it to Wiggle if you're having quality problems, their customer service is usually pretty good. I've had the leg gripper issue on one pair of mine but I got them second hand so can't really complain.
 
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I have worn mine a lot so it might just be that but I can't fault them comfort wise. I wouldn't buy another pair though. Did you pay the full £74.99?
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Paid £65.99. Did have a google for any voucher codes but couldn't find any.

At the moment I'm mainly cycling in £20 tights from Aldi and all my bib shorts have been from Decathlon & Planet-X for around £20 so these dhb ones better offer an improvement!
 
One More Solo said:
Might be worth flagging it to Wiggle if you're having quality problems, their customer service is usually pretty good. I've had the leg gripper issue on one pair of mine but I got them second hand so can't really complain.
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Don't get me wrong, they're still perfectly functional but after a full spring and summer's use they don't look the best and I doubt Wiggle would accept a return based on that. I've read reviews where others have said the same about the logo. I only use them now under tights and they are still great for comfort. I have some Castelli, Santini and PBK shorts ready for this spring and summer.
 
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