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iPete
Joined: 02 Nov 2009
Posts: 31
Location: London Heathrow
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 Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:22 am |
I've been on a spending/wiggle spree of recent:
Gore Tex Pac Light Path II
With an IceBreaker Merino No Stink base layer underneath, fantastic combo!
Also...
Smart Lunar Rear Light
Cateye 135 Front Light
SKS Road race clip on mud guards (My bike doesn't take full guards, boo)
Humpback waterproof cover
More to come including a clipless pedal system and a GoPro HD Hero on board camera in the coming months...
Winter ready Allez Sport '09
FCN: 5 - Hairy legged roadie in baggies. |
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biondino
Joined: 11 May 2008
Posts: 5151
Location: Putney, SW London
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:17 am |
| snellgrove wrote: | | biondino wrote: | | a Canterbury base layer |
Let us know what it's like; fit, how warm etc.
I've just ordered another 2* Skins long-sleeve base layers. Quite like the look of the Canterbury stuff though & it's easier on the wallet than Skins I bet.
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I have worn it to work and back and it seems to do the job very well. It's comfortable, well fitted and warm (I got the slightly contrarily-labelled "cold" s/l base layer, which is apparently for cold weather). No complaints for £20.
My Focus / My Bob Jackson
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Fungus The Muffin Man
Joined: 12 Jun 2009
Posts: 547
Location: Heywood ,Lancs
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:38 am |
I've just bought this from america
and this arrived today
Now do I buy these from america also? I can't find them over here.
London to Paris 2010
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prawny
Joined: 26 Nov 2008
Posts: 1668
Location: Cannock Chase
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redvee
Joined: 09 Oct 2007
Posts: 4227
Location: Bristol
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LazyBoycp
Joined: 10 Apr 2006
Posts: 145
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 9:51 pm |
| Daniel B wrote: | | essex-commuter wrote: | | My '900' lumen Magicshine light arrived from Hong Kong yesterday..3.5 weeks waiting. It's 10 times better than I expected...smaller, lighter, and better build quality than I ever imagined. |
I was on the verge or ordering one of them, but as I have AYUP's already, I think I am going to go for a selection of torches from DX for additonal lights on the bonce and bars, and then I think it gives me more flexibility.
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Endura MT500 - people seem to like how durable these are. We shall see - tried Endura stuff before and I didn't really like it, but they're only overshoes eh?
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SG - I had a pair of the basic Endura overshoes, and I have to say the bottoms did not last very long before they started going through.
I repaired them with needlework and lots of gaffertape, which prolonged their life for a year though.
The MT500's look more sturdy, so would be interested to hear how you get on,
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I got a pair of the MT500s a year or so ago and they've had a fair bit of wear. The bottom bit and toe area is much more sturdy than the cr@ppy Nike ones I had before. The only problem I've had is that the zip broke on one a couple of days ago. Going to buy the Endura Luminites for the slightly warmer weather, but will probably get some new MT500s for the depths of winter.
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itboffin
Joined: 05 Jun 2008
Posts: 4879
Location: Marlborough, Windshire
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brownleather
Joined: 03 Nov 2009
Posts: 107
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:33 pm |
MT500s are the best overshoes I've ever used. Most have fallen apart straight away.
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snellgrove
Joined: 11 Sep 2008
Posts: 116
Location: Poole
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Posted Thu Nov 5, 2009 10:41 pm |
I was tempted by the lovely Castelli Diluvio pictured there, but I asked a Q on the Wiggle site and someone told me it's road shoe only, and I've got MTB shoes 
Mind you, BikeRadar had a preview in the news section and the Diluvio overshoe looked a bit crap there, to be honest.
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marchant
Joined: 01 Aug 2007
Posts: 173
Location: Outside, over there
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Asprilla
Joined: 27 Feb 2009
Posts: 104
Location: RP & The Big E
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:24 am |
| brownleather wrote: | | MT500s are the best overshoes I've ever used. Most have fallen apart straight away. |
I've worn mine twice and the elastic has gone on one of the sole openings. I'm unimpressed, but will be sending them back for an exchange rather than a refund.
Yesterday my Ortlieb Velocity (Yellow / Black) arrived. Very, very happy with it, just needs some reflective tape plastering all over it and it will be perfect.
FCN - 5 and now handing out free scalps. |
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GamingAddict
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Posts: 19
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:36 am |
Just got hold of another Baselayer (you can never have enough).
Got hold of the Gore Leg Warmers to see if i stick with them for this winter, I've used them once and apart from startup problems where they were round my knee's they were comfortable and kept me knees lovely and warm.
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gore-bike-wear/n2s-windstopper-leg-warmers-ec010989?query=leg%20warmer
Also got a Charge Spoon Saddle as I just get along with Spesh one that comes with the bike.
New to the Game
FCN 7
SP Tricross (treated like Touring Bike) Mudguards, Rack, SPD's and Baggies.
May have to grow a beard to make up for my lack of fitness. |
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gabriel959
Joined: 04 Aug 2008
Posts: 1024
Location: Cambridge, UK
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GamingAddict
Joined: 16 Nov 2008
Posts: 19
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:18 am |
I did and they only came down once, bout 5 minutes after i set off, they were fine for the rest of the ride home.
On another note, got more lighting to see me in the dark, the good old Lumipac, they are surprisingly bright
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/exelite/lumipac-ec016417?query=lumipac
New to the Game
FCN 7
SP Tricross (treated like Touring Bike) Mudguards, Rack, SPD's and Baggies.
May have to grow a beard to make up for my lack of fitness. |
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biondino
Joined: 11 May 2008
Posts: 5151
Location: Putney, SW London
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 11:07 am |
My bottom bracket is the right one, woohoo! According to Wiggle customer service, anyway, who have been excellent and helpful (thank you Toby).
I've just been browsing, as is my wont, Chain Reaction's sale section, and came across a really nice black and white jacket. A bargain, perhaps? Well, no - £440 for Campy's "11 speed thermo" jacket.
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=41566
Anyone got more money than sense?
My Focus / My Bob Jackson
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Daniel B
Joined: 08 Mar 2006
Posts: 1547
Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom
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BentMikey
Joined: 07 Mar 2005
Posts: 4681
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 12:08 pm |
Just got the following:
Endura stealth jacket
Endura FS260 pro l/s jersey
Baabaa merino base layer
Montane Velo featherlite pants to go with the jacket I already own.
My bikes
My skates |
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Asprilla
Joined: 27 Feb 2009
Posts: 104
Location: RP & The Big E
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 8:52 pm |
| Asprilla wrote: | | brownleather wrote: | | MT500s are the best overshoes I've ever used. Most have fallen apart straight away. |
I've worn mine twice and the elastic has gone on one of the sole openings. I'm unimpressed, but will be sending them back for an exchange rather than a refund. |
Ok, wore them home tonight and my feet were absolutely soaking. They just filled up with water after about 20 minutes.
FCN - 5 and now handing out free scalps. |
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snellgrove
Joined: 11 Sep 2008
Posts: 116
Location: Poole
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 9:45 pm |
Wore my MT500's home for the first time tonight.
Overall, pretty good  Feet felt snug and warm, and most importantly their dry. Not 100% dry, but 90% or so !!
I find that the bits that go up your leg aren't as snug (Maybe I've just got skinny legs!) but it didn't seem to let much in so overall I'm happy. Lets just hope they last.
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redddraggon
Joined: 19 Jul 2007
Posts: 8185
Location: North Wales
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Posted Fri Nov 6, 2009 10:23 pm |
| Asprilla wrote: | | Asprilla wrote: | | brownleather wrote: | | MT500s are the best overshoes I've ever used. Most have fallen apart straight away. |
I've worn mine twice and the elastic has gone on one of the sole openings. I'm unimpressed, but will be sending them back for an exchange rather than a refund. |
Ok, wore them home tonight and my feet were absolutely soaking. They just filled up with water after about 20 minutes. |
Always been fine for me. Bit too warm for summer, but no issues otherwise.
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