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

AstraMonti · 16-08-2012 02:42PM

They were 1265gr if i remember correctly. I am very happy with them, light and while the hubs are cheap the spin smoothly enough. They are plenty stiff as well, at least for me (no powerhouse here). Braking is not great (especially on the wet) but i need to try different pads. The price depends on what hubs/spokes you are getting really.

dermo1990 · 16-08-2012 03:15PM

Went to the lbs and picked up a pair of s-works...oh that hurt
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colm_gti · 29-08-2012 05:23PM

Uh oh....

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Lusk Doyle · 29-08-2012 07:14PM

colm_gti wrote: »

Uh oh....

New wicker basket?

colm_gti · 29-08-2012 07:26PM

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

New wicker basket?

No but I could have done with hoovering the floor...

Dipsomaniac · 29-08-2012 08:41PM

Crash replacements with light and brakepads

ednwireland · 03-09-2012 09:48AM

new back wheel

wanderer 22 · 03-09-2012 07:37PM

Just ordered a pair of prescription shades from goggles4u, €90 all in ,not too shabby

also took delivery of Fiandre no rain bib shorts today as well as a new bottle cage...also picked up pair of cleats in the lbs.

oh and I need to order some lights..

but THEN i'll be all set :rolleyes:

fat bloke · 03-09-2012 08:38PM

colm18 wrote: »

Just ordered a pair of prescription shades from goggles4u, €90 all in ,not too shabby

That's pretty cool. Tell me more. Do they take inserts or are they full lenses?

wanderer 22 · 03-09-2012 08:53PM

here's their full set of sports glasses with info :http://goggles4u.com/sports-goggles.html

I've used a set of their sunglasses for over a year and highly recommend them - I just need clear lenses for the Winter

fat bloke · 03-09-2012 09:30PM

colm18 wrote: »

here's their full set of sports glasses with info :http://goggles4u.com/sports-goggles.html

I've used a set of their sunglasses for over a year and highly recommend them - I just need clear lenses for the Winter

Sorry man, just looking at the site there and I'm not sure what exactly I'm looking at. Did your 90 quid include the whole lot - the frames, clear lenses, and then prescription lenses bit and holder as well? That seems a like a great price. Was there any issue shipping to here from the States?

wanderer 22 · 03-09-2012 09:37PM

fat bloke wrote: »

Sorry man, just looking at the site there and I'm not sure what exactly I'm looking at. Did your 90 quid include the whole lot - the frames, clear lenses, and then prescription lenses bit and holder as well? That seems a like a great price. Was there any issue shipping to here from the States?

when i got the sunglasses before there was no hassle with the shipping apart from the fact it was a bit slow, took about 3 weeks i think.

90 quid is the all inclusive price yeah with shipping and all, I get my normal glasses from there for about 30-40 quid all in so its really good value.

at1withmyself · 08-09-2012 10:37AM

Well finally took the plunge and bought a Garmin

Have done a few routes this year which I wouldn't remember all the turns and directions and can't go back in fear of getting lost so this should help. Also hope to use it abroad next month so will be able to upload some routes before going and also know where home is so I can be adventureous and not have to worry about getting lost!

Suprised at the difference in price online, went for the basic package which finally got for 318 (posted) and seen prices up to 450 for same package! I'm sure cheaper again could be found but after a few hours of searching I settle with Bike Discount in Germany.

And most importantly the colour matches the scheme on my new frame

wendell borton · 08-09-2012 10:40AM

^ what model is that?

at1withmyself · 08-09-2012 10:47AM

wendell borton wrote: »

^ what model is that?

Edge 800, should have mentioned that!

RidleyRider · 08-09-2012 02:07PM

colm_gti wrote: »

Sorry to drag this post up...but what weight are they, how much did they set you back, and how are you finding them...if you don't mind me asking

Currently throwing around some ideas for new wheels...

Where did you get them Astra?

AIR-AUSSIE · 08-09-2012 06:22PM

at1withmyself wrote: »

Well finally took the plunge and bought a Garmin

Have done a few routes this year which I wouldn't remember all the turns and directions and can't go back in fear of getting lost so this should help. Also hope to use it abroad next month so will be able to upload some routes before going and also know where home is so I can be adventureous and not have to worry about getting lost!

Suprised at the difference in price online, went for the basic package which finally got for 318 (posted) and seen prices up to 450 for same package! I'm sure cheaper again could be found but after a few hours of searching I settle with Bike Discount in Germany.

And most importantly the colour matches the scheme on my new frame

Would you mind posting a review of the unit when you've used it on a couple on a couple rides?

I'm between this and the 500 at the moment.

t'bear · 08-09-2012 06:29PM

Me too!

ednwireland · 10-09-2012 02:35PM

mframe fire iridium vented lense

AstraMonti · 10-09-2012 03:29PM

Steve Marquis wrote: »

Where did you get them Astra?

Here: http://wheelsmith.co.uk/

lennymc · 10-09-2012 04:24PM

powertap sl+ I got a while back built by Holyboy into an open pro rim. Cant wait to get home to see how cr@p i really am

RidleyRider · 10-09-2012 08:30PM

AstraMonti wrote: »

Here: http://wheelsmith.co.uk/

Thankyou:)

at1withmyself · 10-09-2012 09:31PM

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

Would you mind posting a review of the unit when you've used it on a couple on a couple rides?

I'm between this and the 500 at the moment.

Will do although I'm still waiting on my new wheels so it'll be a few weeks before I get proper usage, heading to Majorca for a few days riding and will put it through its paces there.

Bunnyhopper · 10-09-2012 09:38PM

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

Would you mind posting a review

If you haven't read them already then check out the dcrainmaker reviews for the Edge 500 and Edge 800. He usually has more detail than you ever wanted.

Kildafornia · 12-09-2012 12:25AM

I added fulcrum racing 1 competition limited editions to an unsuspecting shopping cart last week, and the bad boys arrived this morning! can't wait to beat the life out of them on a few hills :cool:

ps. who said getting tyres on fulcrums is difficult, these just popped on dead easy :P

countrykid · 12-09-2012 01:39AM

Continentals do........ Try vredsteins or vittorias there for an interesting hr or 3....

Cee-Jay-Cee · 12-09-2012 08:35PM

lafors wrote: »

PS Does anyone have any recommendations/experience of what to do if your wife is going to be on maternity leave and will always be home? Where do you deliver to then?? :eek:

I get everything delivered to my mums as she's retired and at home most mornings.

ugsparky · 16-09-2012 02:01PM

Just this ... as an upgrade ... my first and last good road bike ... it spoke to me ... "come and get me ... come and get me" ... never spent that much money on a single thing just for me in my entire life - but I think it looks cool - has all the components that people here have endorsed - got it for £1260 - better price than on Wiggle - deposit paid - fitted and collecting on Friday. I is very very happy - now for those hills ...

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ridley-orion-1204a-105-2012/

uberwolf · 16-09-2012 02:13PM

AIR-AUSSIE wrote: »

Would you mind posting a review of the unit when you've used it on a couple on a couple rides?

I'm between this and the 500 at the moment.

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/garmin-edge-800-in-depth-first-look.html

this chaps reviews are very detailed.

seanin4711 · 16-09-2012 08:40PM

CheGuedara wrote: »

Ditto...

where???plz

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

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