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beggars_bush · 08-01-2022 09:29PM

the key is always to buy the same colour bike

Seth Brundle · 12-01-2022 06:52PM

Have ordered 2 setsd of Swisstop Flash Pro BXP pads from AllTricks (good value @ €15 a set). While I was at it, I decided to get a Lezyne CO2 pump and a half dozen 16g CO2 refills.

About to pull the trigger on a few bits from Galibier (Zoncolan gilet, Route Softshell jacket & another pair of Énergie bib tights) - at this stage, I probably look like a mobile advert for Galibier when I'm out for a spin!

ARX · 13-01-2022 10:41AM

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Thanks for the tip, I have those pads in my Mantel shopping basket at €24.35. Have you used them before and if so, how do you find them? In particular, are they hard on rims? Thanks.

Seth Brundle · 13-01-2022 10:52AM

They were recommended to me by others on here. In about a year I've used a few sets and never have a problem stopping even when wet.

Don't seem harder on the rims than other brands.

mr spuckler · 13-01-2022 01:22PM

Not arriving - I picked this up yesterday :D

I got it with the integrated mudguards & rack as it will become my commuter also when I return to the office.

https://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=163325

And then in the post to go with it are some matching red bottle cages, Garmin combo mount, saddle bag with tools etc. I already took the bike out off road up Howth last night - a lot of fun!

cletus · 13-01-2022 01:47PM

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Beautiful. Well wear

seanin4711 · 13-01-2022 01:55PM

Bike 24

Smart sam 27.5 x 2.25 x2

Pirelli tubes x2

Spank Spike QR adapters x2

36T cassette for a 2x setup.

MTB hardtail is 650b but came with CX 700c wheels

now i have interchangeable wheels CX & XC!

ready to rock for Kinitty!

Large bottle small glass · 13-01-2022 01:59PM

Closest it got to a new bike this Xmas

wersal gummage · 14-01-2022 12:19PM

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Any comments or thoughts on the rack and guards? Are they good quality, sturdy? Made of plastic I guess? Better option than aftermarket? Did you have to order in advance or do they have them in stock? Sorry for all the questions, I've similar cube gravel on order from same shop, was wondering about the mudguards alright but will probably be doing little to no commuting but this will be my winter bike in future, maybe with a spare wheelset and road tyres

07Lapierre · 14-01-2022 01:14PM

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+1 I have the Spatz Roadman overshoes. They are great when the average temperature is 5 degrees or lower. Above 5 and they are very warm!

mr spuckler · 14-01-2022 10:04PM

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No worries and some initial thoughts for now!

Yeah the mudguards are good, a firm plastic and look better to me than the likes of the SKS alternative which they had initially recommended and fitted to it for me. I then had them change them out for the integrated ones which they had in stock as with the rack they didn't offer the quick on and off that I was looking for. FWIW another customer was brought over to see my bike when I was at the checkout as he was thinking of the same approach - he was impressed and said he was going for the same.

That said I'm not sure that the integrated rear mudguards work without the rack, if you look at the pics on the website for example it looks like the rack gives the mudguards structure and they're screwed together. I want to take mine apart over the weekend as they also fitted the rack in such a way that the rail at the top is way off level which looks clearly incorrect to me. It may be that they can fit the rear mudguard by itself but you'd need to confirm that with them. Removing the mudguards also requires removal of the rear wheel, which isn't the case with the SKS for example...

Lastly there was definitely better clearance with the integrated mudguards, so much so that I was off road on it during the week and never even noticed that they were on!

Dr_Colossus · 18-01-2022 10:27AM

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Great price and great pads and now down to €12.49. Never heard of AllTricks before but any shipping discounts for certain value orders or what did postage cost you? I only see "Free Delivery to a collection point on orders over €40. Valid only in metropolitan France" on their website and if only ordering the pads delivery would be €13.99 so that rules them out.

Some great prices on other items from AllTricks, Continental 700x20c tubes for €2.99 so could certainly make up an order of €40 or so but shipping still an obstacle.

saccades · 18-01-2022 01:35PM

Fox 34 factory kashima headset spacers.

Someone had an expensive accident.

dahat · 18-01-2022 01:41PM

Rear Hanger for a TCR, €6 but €10 delivery. Looking back i should have bought two.

DaveyDave · 18-01-2022 02:40PM

A replacement locking mechanism for my ebike. There's a pin connecting the external latch with the internal release, the pin snapped out of the internal release. Go figure a cheap little plastic lever wouldn't be up to the force needed to release a heavy duty latch holding a 2kg battery.

Fortunately I can release it manually, just need a long screwdriver and a good push. I'll just need to remember a screwdriver for my next commute to work!

gn3dr · 18-01-2022 08:47PM

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I think their delivery to Ireland is free above €150 or something like that.

Seth Brundle · 18-01-2022 08:52PM

Never heard of AllTricks before but any shipping discounts for certain value orders or what did postage cost you?

I used them a few months ago to get a 105 shifter. Got it at a good price and quick delivery.

Got my LBS to do the swap as I was busy with work. They were amazed I was able to get it so quick as it would have been months before they could source one. Apparently they are now using AllTricks for parts they can't get direct from Shimano.

dahat · 20-01-2022 09:30AM

Supacuz bar tape for the good bike, vastly overpriced but sure what isn't these days.

€42 delivered.

Tombo2001 · 20-01-2022 09:54AM

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the plus side of that though is not having to justify the money you spend on cycling

Macy0161 · 20-01-2022 10:52AM

GripGrab gaiters, after my boots getting full of water when we got caught in a torrential shower on a club spin a few weeks back. Water eventually just ran down my Mistral bibs into the boots, and they took ages to dry! 3rd winter in, and the first boot "fail" though.

joey100 · 20-01-2022 11:50AM

A new Fizik Antares R3 Adaptive saddle. One of the new 3d printed style saddles, always liked the original antares and needed a new saddle so thought I'd try it. Only problem will be if it's as good as most of the reviews and suddenly I need one for all the bikes!

Planet X · 21-01-2022 04:41PM

Busch & Muller front n rear dynamo lights along with some extra cabling. (Second set of same lights.)

Brooks Bar Tape.

cletus · 22-01-2022 08:42PM

After hmming and hawing about it for ages, I made the snap decision this evening to buy a Mistral foulweather jacket from Galibier

Rosahane · 23-01-2022 11:28PM

I’m waiting for a few bits from the sale in Bicycle Line - a Fiandre sleeveless vest and a Pro-S sleeveless jersey. Have got a couple of other bits from them that I like. However I’m amazed how skinny the general run of cyclists seem to be, I’m 5’7” with a 46 chest and have to get their biggest size XXXL to fit me. My son in law has taken up cycling as he wants to do a triathlon and is 6’4” with about a 52” chest - I told him to go to a camping supplies shop and get a tent to fit 😂

dastardly00 · 25-01-2022 12:53AM

My bonus from work was included in the pay slip this month so...

Bought a Park Tool PCS-10.3 Work Stand & a Kask Protone Helmet from AllTricks. And bought some Endura MTB shorts a and pants from CRC.

dahat · 25-01-2022 12:43PM

Disc pads & gels.

Spending lately has been of the nessecary rather splurging kind.

cletus · 25-01-2022 04:12PM

Just received my Mistral jacket. It's definitely a snug fit, but fit and finish are light years ahead of the Lidl jacket I had been using. Looking forward to getting out for a spin with it.

They also threw in a deep winter headband/earwarmer

wijam · 26-01-2022 10:04PM

Candy Stripe Wheelers 2022 jerseys just been ordered and sent to production, buying from https://www.owayo.com/, this will be the 5th set we've got from them, always good jerseys, the red & white stripes can be seen around the Wicklow mountains from March onwards and hopefully a few events around the country this year 😀

bazermc · 27-01-2022 10:07AM

Has anybody ever ordered off Bikeinn and was it reliable/trust worthy?

I need this part and seems impossible to get but is available on BikeInn.

thanks

Seth Brundle · 27-01-2022 10:13AM

I used them once two years ago and the part I ordered arrived promptly and without fuss.

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