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

uberwolf

Ribble basket contains Assos FI Uno S5 Bib Shorts - 103 euro for this weekend, 2 Durace 7701 chains, 2 7800 brake blocks.

just going to take a quick look around for price comparison, but all items cheaper than CRC

blorg

ednwireland wrote: »

arm warmers / knee warmers ?

Yes, and leg warmers, they are invaluable and would fit in above when wearing shorts/SS jerseys.

Dave11

Picked these up over the weekend!! Except there Blue and White...can't find pick of them!!

Caroline_ie

Got me these Pro-Lite Bracciano wheels ... can't wait to receive them

jag con

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Got me these Pro-Lite Bracciano wheels ... can't wait to receive them

Hi Caroline im also looking at these wheels aswell where did you order them from im looking at CRC but there not in stock yet but due in stock today
They seem like a very good value wheelset sub 1500g also

Con

Caroline_ie

jag con wrote: »

Hi Caroline im also looking at these wheels aswell where did you order them from im looking at CRC but there not in stock yet but due in stock today
They seem like a very good value wheelset sub 1500g also

Con

Yes and and yes
Great reviews on them

ednwireland

damn probikekit and there 7 day specials last week it was pro overshoes for 17 euro this week just bought
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C0474 for 17 euro

theyve sold about 20 since lunchtime

Lumen

Received in today's CRC delivery what may be my most ridiculous purchase since the Bananaguard, a SIDI Race Towel.

Why, just why?

Chips Lovell

My latest indulgence:

Lumen wrote: »

Received in today's CRC delivery what may be my most ridiculous purchase since the Bananaguard, a SIDI Race Towel.

Why, just why?

A Sidi Race Towel is god's way of telling you...

Lumen

el tonto wrote: »

My latest indulgence

How many TPI in those tyres? It's not clear from the packaging.

petethedrummer

@Lumen: Cycling has officially become the new golf.

Chips Lovell

petethedrummer wrote: »

@Lumen: Cycling has officially become the new golf.

And it's Lumen's fault.

Lumen

el tonto wrote: »

And it's Lumen's fault.

Oi! I have never, and will never, set foot on a golf course. Pitch and putt and crazy golf don't count.

Shortly before I took up cycling again my wife bought me "Golf for Dummies" for Christmas. That was the final straw.

bbosco

Lumen wrote: »

Received in today's CRC delivery what may be my most ridiculous purchase since the Bananaguard, a SIDI Race Towel.

Why, just why?

I think you should write a review for it on CRC

petethedrummer

I have flirted with golf in my time, don't have the temperament for it though. Its the only other sport I've seen branded towels.

petethedrummer

bbosco wrote: »

I think you should write a review for it on CRC

Brilliant. Something along the lines of the 3 wolves t-shirt reviews.

abcdggs

petethedrummer wrote: »

Its the only other sport I've seen branded towels.

Untrue

Gryphon being a prominent field hockey brand

Quarter back towels

petethedrummer

abcdggs wrote: »

Untrue

Gryphon being a prominent field hockey brand

Quarter back towels

Well I've never seen hockey in the flesh, never mind played it. Do ordinary Joe/Jane Soaps turn up to hockey with gryphon towels?

abcdggs

In 8 years i have yet to see one... so i suppose your point still stands

uberwolf

uberwolf wrote: »

Ribble basket contains Assos FI Uno S5 Bib Shorts - 103 euro for this weekend, 2 Durace 7701 chains, 2 7800 brake blocks.

just going to take a quick look around for price comparison, but all items cheaper than CRC

didn't look around in the end, and they are winging their way towards me. My first piece of Assos kit, promised myself a pair of shorts and a pair of their tights at least 12 years ago...


Now I have buy a new chainset. Or at least new chainrings, but CRC have new chainsets for cheaper than the indiv chainrings.

Still haven't decided on new pedals and a new saddle

Captain Havoc

In the past week I have received, tool kit and glasses (the yellow ones) from BPK, 60 recovery bars from ZipVit and I'm just waiting on a pair of shorts. I think that's it anyway.

Gavin

uberwolf wrote: »

didn't look around in the end, and they are winging their way towards me. My first piece of Assos kit, promised myself a pair of shorts and a pair of their tights at least 12 years ago...


Now I have buy a new chainset. Or at least new chainrings, but CRC have new chainsets for cheaper than the indiv chainrings.

Still haven't decided on new pedals and a new saddle

Try out bikecomponents.de if you are getting a good bit of shimano stuff. Their saving over CRC is pretty good, even with postage.

chakattack

uberwolf wrote: »

didn't look around in the end, and they are winging their way towards me. My first piece of Assos kit, promised myself a pair of shorts and a pair of their tights at least 12 years ago...


Now I have buy a new chainset. Or at least new chainrings, but CRC have new chainsets for cheaper than the indiv chainrings.

Still haven't decided on new pedals and a new saddle

Enjoy your new shorts

Even when the Assos are wet and stinky they're still the number one choice

I just ordered a second pair so I can rotate them through spring, summer and autumn.

amused2death

http://roseversand.com/output/controller.aspx?cid=57

Try this site out for size. I bought my return-to cycling training bike here last year and am about to buy a carbon bike for racing. I also am buying half of their catalogue.
Got a great deal on carbon shoes 1/2 price €74.!!

this is the racing bike

The base price for the bike is €3,339 with SRAM red weight 6.4kg

Lumen

@amused2death: stick that Red Bull on Images of Beauty when you get it.

I read that the ride is a bit like the drink.

abcdggs

Lumen wrote: »

I read that the ride is a bit like the drink.

Sweet?

Lumen

abcdggs wrote: »

Sweet?

Stimulating.

abcdggs

Lumen wrote: »

Stimulating.

:eek:

niceonetom

It gives you wings?

It smells slightly like vomit?

It makes 14-year-olds go psychotic?

What?

That bike looks very classy though...

amused2death

Surprisingly, they dont have anything to do with the drink other than the fact that their AL frames are made from the same material as the cans!. Check out their catalogue 970 pages of pure pleasure.........You can view it on line.It took two postmen to deliver the hardcopy . If I win the lotto I'm going for one of their TT bikes the TT8000. The frame has aero holes in it! Mad. OKay back to ordering..........

ednwireland

amused2death wrote: »

Surprisingly, they dont have anything to do with the drink other than the fact that their AL frames are made from the same material as the cans!

typical can alloy 5182-H48
Mg 4.0 - 5.0
Mn 0.20 -0.50
Fe <= 0.35
Zn <= 0.25
Si <= 0.20
Total Other <= 0.15
Cu <= 0.15
Ti <= 0.10
Cr <= 0.10
Other Elem <= 0.05
Al Remainder


All compositions in wt%.

red bull bike 7005 T6 (t6 is the heat treatment)

Zn 5.1 - 6.1
Mg 2.1 - 2.9
Cu 1.2 - 2.0
Fe <= 0.50
Si <= 0.40
Mn <= 0.30
Cr 0.18 -0.28
Zr+Ti <= 0.25
Ti <= 0.20
Total Other <= 0.15
Other Elem <= 0.05
Al Remainder


All compositions in wt%.

slightly different me thinks


/end pendantic moment

amused2death

ednwireland wrote: »

typical can alloy 5182-H48
Mg 4.0 - 5.0
Mn 0.20 -0.50
Fe <= 0.35
Zn <= 0.25
Si <= 0.20
Total Other <= 0.15
Cu <= 0.15
Ti <= 0.10
Cr <= 0.10
Other Elem <= 0.05
Al Remainder


All compositions in wt%.

red bull bike 7005 T6 (t6 is the heat treatment)

Zn 5.1 - 6.1
Mg 2.1 - 2.9
Cu 1.2 - 2.0
Fe <= 0.50
Si <= 0.40
Mn <= 0.30
Cr 0.18 -0.28
Zr+Ti <= 0.25
Ti <= 0.20
Total Other <= 0.15
Other Elem <= 0.05
Al Remainder


All compositions in wt%.

slightly different me thinks


/end pendantic moment

I think my point stands, same material. I would have been really impressed if you had the composite make up of a red bull can rather than a typical AL can.
Where does all the alloy go from ole alloy frames? Might they end up as a red bull can? Does recycled red bull cans end up as red bull AL frames?.
IF we all bought carbon frames would we be reducing or increasing our carbon foot print........ How does a gas turn in to a solid.
You have 10mins to answer the science paper and don't screw it up.

bbosco

I just ordered these:
http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/road-cycling-shoes/shimano-r160-shoes.html

as well some as Cinelli Gel Cork bartape.

Has anyone tried the custom-moulded Shimano insole and heel cup thing at home? Of course, Shimano says it must be done by a dealer.....yadda yadda.
I assume there are some instructions provided in the box and you just stick the things in your oven?

amused2death

Lumen wrote: »

@amused2death: stick that Red Bull on Images of Beauty when you get it.

I read that the ride is a bit like the drink.

Biting my nails still waiting for them to agree figures before the order can even be placed!!. However in the mean time I might get to work on a Vitus AL frame (1988) I have in the shed that could do with some TLC and be brought back into the light. It would be so to find itself featured on the WWW. I feel guilty leaving it out there for so many years.

Caroline_ie

Wooooohooo I am a Platinum buyer finally!!!!! ( Oh Dear )

jag con

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Wooooohooo I am a Platinum buyer finally!!!!! ( Oh Dear )

Hi Caroline did you hear anything from CRC regarding the Pro Lite wheels. They are now showing out of stock i sent them a mail but got no reply.

Caroline_ie

jag con wrote: »

Hi Caroline did you hear anything from CRC regarding the Pro Lite wheels. They are now showing out of stock i sent them a mail but got no reply.

I called them this afternoon. They were expecting a delivery but they'll be there on the 14th instead
If you have ordered them already, you will be allocated a set when they come in next week. *(that's exactly what they said to me )

jag con

Caroline_ie wrote: »

I called them this afternoon. They were expecting a delivery but they'll be there on the 14th instead
If you have ordered them already, you will be allocated a set when they come in next week. *(that's exactly what they said to me )

Thanks for that

Con

The tax man

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Wooooohooo I am a Platinum buyer finally!!!!! ( Oh Dear )

Welcome to the 12% club, it's where all the cool kids hang out.:D

ednwireland

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Wooooohooo I am a Platinum buyer finally!!!!! ( Oh Dear )

funny how CRC still come out cheaper on anything i want even with my "platinum" discount (i got mine in one shot after buying my bike)

Lumen

144 Veloplugs.

Anyone used these?

Chips Lovell

Gold deraileur hangers:

Raam

Or if your name is TinyExplosions... earrings.

DualFrontDiscs

Hi,

Here's one of my new purchases.




It's a CarryFreedom Y-Large trailer. Bought from Rob at Really Useful Bikes

It's for bringing the kids' bikes to the park, carrying 'stuff' and of course 'chariot racing' if I can find anyone brave enough!

Not that I need to justify it, at least not on here

DFD*

*DrivingFiveDown.

DirkVoodoo

el tonto wrote: »

Gold deraileur hangers:

Is that from your deraileur hanger website? I used them last week, awesome! Arrived within a week I think, only problem is the hanger is black and my dropouts are silver.

Can't speak highly enough about that site though, should have bought 2!

ROK ON

Ordered this kit months ago. Arrived today.
Cant wait to wear it.




Model in the pic is not me. I am a little better proportioned with better thighs.

Chips Lovell

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Is that from your deraileur hanger website? I used them last week, awesome! Arrived within a week I think, only problem is the hanger is black and my dropouts are silver.

Can't speak highly enough about that site though, should have bought 2!

It isn't actually. While derailleurhanger.com sells a vast range, they don't have my model. I got these ones from an Israeli crowd, pilo.co.il.

Looking forward to a return to crisp shifting. Why can't I ever fall on the left hand side?

blorg

DualFrontDiscs wrote: »

It's a CarryFreedom Y-Large trailer. Bought from Rob at Really Useful Bikes

I have the same. Would be interested to see what you rig up with the bikes, some people use a roof-rack type arrangement I believe. The general consensus is that our trailer is far superior to tomasrojo's one, which is the important thing.

DualFrontDiscs

blorg wrote: »

Would be interested to see what you rig up with the bikes, some people use a roof-rack type arrangement I believe. The general consensus is that our trailer is far superior to tomasrojo's one, which is the important thing.

TBH, they're kids 'bikes': a DoraTheExplorerTrike and a wooden no pedals job. So it will just be a case of strapping them on tight in whatever fashion works. As they get a bit bigger, I'll probably fashion a roof-rack type arrangement, or use a solution like this or this on the xtracycle (currently under build!)

More importantly, now that there's at least two large Y trailers in Dublin, when's the first 'chariot' race? Do you want to run it under Olympic or World Championship rules? (Singlespeed vs. geared 'horses', weighed charioteer vs. weighed team, etc).

Separately, what trailer does tomasrojo have? I have a BOB trailer too, so can't give out about that one yet .

DFD*

*DualFighting(chariot)Drivers

blorg

DualFrontDiscs wrote: »

Separately, what trailer does tomasrojo have? I have a BOB trailer too, so can't give out about that one yet .

He has one of these in which he carries a guitar. Damn hippie. I don't think he'd do very well in a chariot race. I have seen another Y-Frame around Sandyford incidentally.