The "I should have left the credit card at home" thread

CheGuedara

Those Tacx flow units are the business

kerryscoob

Wednesday I purchased this for my son.

Thursday I purchased this for myself hope to collect Monday.

Friday these came in the post.

Credit card? what credit card it's melted.:D

Dubba

Very nice Pinarello & Felt there kerryscoob.

What model Felt AR is that?

Captain Havoc

The rath of Joe Dalys has struck again. When I was in there dropping notes on pedals and shammy cream, I saw these puppies for €249 (may not be on most shopping lists but they're a bargain). As I had no way of getting them back to the train I had to let it go but I said if he could get them down to me I'd buy them. In the mean-time I've bought a car for €1k more than planned and have no money but one of my biggest flaws is that I'm good to my word. He called me today, he can get them down to me, I almost cried but I need them. Actually it's not all that bad because the amount of time I'm on the saddle means I'm not spending else where, actually Capt H, that was a damn fine deal, fair play, pat on the back. Surely all cycling purchases don't need justification?

I should have added, I find JDs excellent service and prices.

blorg

Dubba wrote: »

What model Felt AR is that?

Nice AR. Could do with some more decals on the wheels though. :pac:

ipodrocker

kerryscoob wrote: »

Wednesday I purchased this for my son.

where you buy the pinarello?

BTW it looks great!

kerryscoob

ipodrocker wrote: »

where you buy the pinarello?

BTW it looks great!

Pinarello was bought in Speedy Spokes Cycles in Riverstick Cork (Douglas Cycles)

Felt AR2 with Novatec wheels.

Blorg to be honest those wheels are too good for me will be coming off and going in the shed. The young fella is beside me yelling he'll be getting them.:D

blorg

kerryscoob wrote: »

Blorg to be honest those wheels are too good for me will be coming off and going in the shed.

I'd say that plan will last about your first ride out with those wheels seriously

mloc123

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4251831/Trail/searchtext%3EFAN.htm

Set this up last night in front of my turbo... it makes using the turbo almost enjoyable.

Lumen

Fizik Cyrano seatpost just shipped. Should be <210g. Gave up on the USE idea after CRC failed to deliver and Tom warned me off the Cyclops clamp.

I know I said I was done with weight weenieism, but that's it now. Honestly.

Chips Lovell

Lumen wrote: »

I know I said I was done with weight weenieism, but that's it now. Honestly.

With a hill TT coming up next week, why do I find that so hard to believe? I'm surprised that it hasn't already resulted in an orgy of number crunching and gram shaving.

Lumen

el tonto wrote: »

With a hill TT coming up next week, why do I find that so hard to believe? I'm surprised that it hasn't already resulted in an orgy of number crunching and gram shaving.

I've sort of decided that <6.8kg is cheating.

ednwireland

Lumen wrote: »

Fizik Cyrano seatpost just shipped. Should be <210g. Gave up on the USE idea after CRC failed to deliver and Tom warned me off the Cyclops clamp.

I know I said I was done with weight weenieism, but that's it now. Honestly.

Lyle Lanley: Well, sir, there's nothing on earth
Like a genuine,
Bona fide,
Electrified,
Six-car
Monolink!
What'd I say?

Ned Flanders: Monolink!

Lyle Lanley: What's it called?

Patty+Selma: Monolink!

Lyle Lanley: That's right! Monolink!

[crowd chants `Monolink' softly and rhythmically]

Miss Hoover: I hear those things are awfully loud...

Lyle Lanley: It glides as softly as a cloud.

Apu: Is there a chance the track could bend?

Lyle Lanley: Not on your life, my Hindu friend.


sorry that just comes into my head every time i see seatposts at the moment

ednwireland

CRC just emailed to say they are replacing my look keo max 2 pedals woo hoo (squeaky bearings)

Hungrycol

mloc123 wrote: »

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/4251831/Trail/searchtext%3EFAN.htm

Set this up last night in front of my turbo... it makes using the turbo almost enjoyable.

Put it behind you so you get a tail wind. Better than a head wind :pac:

sy

Lumen wrote: »

Fizik Cyrano seatpost Razor
I know I said I was done with weight weenieism, but that's it now. Honestly.

Please no puns

wersal gummage

its been a good (bad, financially) week:



+

jersey

+ (the cream/beige ones)



+

pump



and a couple of pairs of socks and bits and bobs.

abcdggs

Those campy jerseys look great!

DualFrontDiscs

@wersal

Where did you buy the shorts?

DFD*

*DoeFemaleDeer

wersal gummage

DualFrontDiscs wrote: »

@wersal

Where did you buy the shorts?

DFD*

*DoeFemaleDeer

i bought them off wiggle. pearl izumi. i bought a pair a few weeks ago and they were such a great fit i went for another (slightly different style, different colour) they were my first ever cycle shorts and i've no interest in the lycra stuff, very happy with these. they are nice and comfy up to about 50 miles, after that its torture but i'm not sure if thats just me yet to toughen up, or if they are poor quality or if i need that chamois stuff (dont like the idea:eek:)

wersal gummage

abcdggs wrote: »

Those campy jerseys look great!

i think i'm a bit of a magpie - but all their stuff looks great i think ! i went onto chainreactioncycles a few days ago and added a few jerseys, a light windproof jacket and my basket was like 700 pound sterling:eek: had to cancel that one straight away!!

also i REALLY wish i'd never seen their eurus wheels.... i have a very unhealthy urge for them:o

CheGuedara

wersal gummage wrote: »

also i REALLY wish i'd never seen their eurus wheels.... i have a very unhealthy urge for them:o

You'll hate these ones so

http://www.jedi-sports.de/product_info.php/info/p2406_Campagnolo-Eurus-2-Way-Fit-2009.html


(seems there's no German term that equates to 'Paddy Tax')

wersal gummage

CheGuedara wrote: »

You'll hate these ones so

http://www.jedi-sports.de/product_info.php/info/p2406_Campagnolo-Eurus-2-Way-Fit-2009.html


(seems there's no German term that equates to 'Paddy Tax')

whats the opposite of the thanks button:D

yikes thats tempting.

sy

Ordered wheels from them few weeks back and arrived 3 days later. Excellent service

abcdggs

CheGuedara wrote: »

You'll hate these ones so

http://www.jedi-sports.de/product_info.php/info/p2406_Campagnolo-Eurus-2-Way-Fit-2009.html


(seems there's no German term that equates to 'Paddy Tax')

:eek:

Thankfully I've forbidden myself from buying new wheels until i start racing...

blorg

wersal gummage wrote: »

i've no interest in the lycra stuff, ... they are nice and comfy up to about 50 miles, after that its torture ... if i need that chamois stuff

Lycra shorts are honestly far far more comfortable over long distance. There is a reason all serious cyclists wear them, and it's not for the aesthetics. If you can get over your hangups your arse will thank you for it.

abcdggs

blorg wrote: »

Lycra shorts are honestly far far more comfortable over long distance. There is a reason all serious cyclists wear them, and it's not for the aesthetics. If you can get over your hangups your arse will thank you for it.

+1

Captain Havoc

blorg wrote: »

Lycra shorts are honestly far far more comfortable over long distance. There is a reason all serious cyclists wear them, and it's not for the aesthetics. If you can get over your hangups your arse will thank you for it.

I wear it primarily for the aesthetics

DirkVoodoo

blorg wrote: »

Lycra shorts are honestly far far more comfortable over long distance. There is a reason all serious cyclists wear them, and it's not for the aesthetics. If you can get over your hangups your arse will thank you for it.

+2

You may feel odd at first, but aside from the comfort levels everyone else will think you are a Fred. So while people driving past might salute your modesty, the people who matter are the ones you are riding with. You work hard on pumping the legs, at least let them look good!

Plus, campag jersey with baggies! No, I can't allow it!

Gavin

Pay no attention to these nancies. If baggy shorts with liners are comfortable, wear them.