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

RouB

I don't know if this is a good thing, or a bad thing.
All I know is very few people will have one, which kinda makes me want one:

Pimping a Brooks leather saddle/

Next up is a bike that suits one of these.

Hungrycol

I just bought a pair of ASSOS Winter.LL Bib Tights from Slane Cycles for €190~ on the Plastic Fantastic. The Euro is so strong at the moment it would seem remiss not to, at least that what's I told myself. Dear God what have I done?! :eek:

Reassurances would be greatly received....:o

alfalad

Hungrycol wrote: »

I just bought a pair of ASSOS Winter.LL Bib Tights from Slane Cycles for €190~ on the Plastic Fantastic. The Euro is so strong at the moment it would seem remiss not to, at least that what's I told myself. Dear God what have I done?! :eek:

Reassurances would be greatly received....:o

You did the right thing, your ass and legs will thank you for it!

Take care of it when washing and it will last for ages therefore saving you money in the long. (Don't know how true that is mind you just thought it sounded reassuring!)

Beasty

Hungrycol wrote: »

I just bought a pair of ASSOS Winter.LL Bib Tights from Slane Cycles for €190~ on the Plastic Fantastic. The Euro is so strong at the moment it would seem remiss not to, at least that what's I told myself. Dear God what have I done?! :eek:

Reassurances would be greatly received....:o

I have 3 pairs os Assos bib tights already (a couple of black, one red, with a variety of fabrics and inserts), and another on the way from Slane - I hope this provides some reassurance - only problem last winter was I was sometimes too warm:)

Nietzschean

2 Stems, Aerobars, Torque Wrench...and looking for a cheap wheel for the turbo.... (suggestions on that front?)

Home:Ballyhoura

Nietzschean wrote: »

looking for a cheap wheel for the turbo.... (suggestions on that front?)

Ask your lbs who usually have a couple lying around unused. Might be free if you are lucky or else €10 or €20...either that or ask around any other people you know who are into cycling and see if they have any spares. I offered money but ended up getting it for free - casettes should you happen to need one can be got for under €20 too.

Any chance you would let us know what stems, aerobars and torque wrench you went for? And also, how you find them!! Cheers

Don't worry - I'm sure they were all worth the money and you fully deserved each of them! That's what I like to tell myself anyway!!! Haha

furiousox

My list of shame....so far

ln the last 6-8 weeks l have purchased...

Campag Vento wheelset

Brake callipers, rear derailleur, 10 spd cassette and 10 spd ergo shifters

(All Campag Mirage)


Tacx bottle cage

FSA SLK carbon seatpost

FSA OS-190 stem

FSA Omega Compact bars

FSA stem cap and spacers

Selle C2 gel flow saddle


Dear God make it stop.........!!

petethedrummer

Just put the damn credit card down.


Miles Davis asked John Coltrane the reason why he improvises for such a long time.
Coltrane said: "I don't know how to stop playing."
Davis said: "Just take the damn horn out of your mouth."

abcdggs

furiousox wrote: »

My list of shame....so far

ln the last 6-8 weeks l have purchased...

Campag Vento wheelset

Brake callipers, rear derailleur, 10 spd cassette and 10 spd ergo shifters

(All Campag Mirage)


Tacx bottle cage

FSA SLK carbon seatpost

FSA OS-190 stem

FSA Omega Compact bars

FSA stem cap and spacers

Selle C2 gel flow saddle


Dear God make it stop.........!!

I just started cycling on ventos, very nice indeed

ednwireland

bought a bradford bulls rugby shirt 12.99 (bl***dy lovell rugby and there damn offers)

furiousox

Just put the damn credit card down


Yeah, like that's gonna happen anytime soon for anyone on this thread! :pac:

Hungrycol

petethedrummer wrote: »

Just put the damn credit card down.

That's no good either. Most of us know the number by heart.

The tax man

I fear my card will take a hit when Planet X release details on the Ti frame offer they have coming.:D

AstraMonti

The tax man wrote: »

I fear my card will take a hit when Planet X release details on the Ti frame offer they have coming.:D

You just bought one!!!!!!

crashoveroid

Its been a expensive morning

Specialized 2D helmet in white
Perl izumi Overshoes with built in lights and soft shell gloves
A new Orange lens for my Oakley Radars
Oakley Jawbones the orange ones
Oakley Jupiters
Knog bike lights
2 x camalpak podium bottles

The tax man

AstraMonti wrote: »

You just bought one!!!!!!

It's lonely.:D

Have in mind to buy just the frame and build it up from parts off my Lapierre.

AstraMonti

The tax man wrote: »

It's lonely.:D

Have in mind to buy just the frame and build it up from parts off my Lapierre.

Will it have holes (how are they called.. i am stuck now) for mounting racks and mudguards? I am semi-looking for a touring frame with lots of.. holes

kennyb3

€220 on a satori turbo and mat with probike kit. need to cut up my credit card. it actually expires next month, half hoping they wont send me out a new one automatically

keogh777

was just looking at the planet x threat and ended up buying an FSA K Force compact chain set from their web site

resist resist, i must learn to resist

DirkVoodoo

My credit card it maxed out, so I'm being good. My shortlist of parts and accessories is growing though.

The tax man

AstraMonti wrote: »

Will it have holes (how are they called.. i am stuck now) for mounting racks and mudguards? I am semi-looking for a touring frame with lots of.. holes

Only holes for mudguards. No dedicated holes for mounting racks. The Alpha Q fork with holes is out of stock atm.:mad:

Hungrycol

crashoveroid wrote: »

A new Orange lens for my Oakley Radars
Oakley Jawbones the orange ones

Niiiice.... :cool:

crashoveroid wrote: »

Perl izumi Overshoes with built in lights and soft shell gloves

I'm kinda looking for some overshoes. What made you choose these? I'm looking at the Altura Night Vision at the mo.

Chips Lovell

crashoveroid wrote: »

....
Perl izumi Overshoes with built in lights and soft shell gloves
...

Built-in lights = fancy. Built-in soft shell gloves = WTF!

rflynnr

AstraMonti wrote: »

Will it have holes (how are they called.. i am stuck now) for mounting racks and mudguards? I am semi-looking for a touring frame with lots of.. holes

I believe the term you're looking for is "braze-ons".

griffin100

Don't tell my wife..................



She wont be able to understand (a) why I need a fourth bike, and (b) why I need to spend money buying a tri bike when I have no chance of ever actually winning a race:D

crashoveroid

Hungrycol wrote: »

Niiiice.... :cool:



I'm kinda looking for some overshoes. What made you choose these? I'm looking at the Altura Night Vision at the mo.

Flashing lights what can i say take something simple and add a flashing light. Why the hell not.

BikePure

griffin100 wrote: »

Don't tell my wife..................



She wont be able to understand (a) why I need a fourth bike, and (b) why I need to spend money buying a tri bike when I have no chance of ever actually winning a race:D

Where did you get it and how much? I really like the look of it...whats the spec like? Cheers

griffin100

Where did you get it and how much? I really like the look of it...whats the spec like? Cheers

Wheelworx - got a few quid off the list price but not a huge amout, still a bit early to get big discounts on 2010 models (and BTW means shops can be stubborn on price). On the plus side I know I'll get a decent fitting from Rob.

AluxX SL aluminium, Aero Design frame
20-speed Shimano 105 shifting and brakeset
Giant Connect SL stem
Shimano Ultegra 6700 rear derailleur, Michelin Lithion 2 tyres
Frame Giant AluxX SL aluminium, Aero Design, Fluid FormedTM
Fork Advanced-Grade Composite, Alloy Steerer
Handlebar Giant Connect SL 31.8mm base bar w/ Vision TriMax clip on
Stem Giant Connect SL
Seatpost Giant Alloy Aero, 3 position Fore-Aft
Saddle Giant Unity Performance TRI, Men's
Shifters Shimano Dura-Ace TT 20 speed
Front Derailleur Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur Shimano Ultegra 6700
Brakes Shimano 105
Brake Levers Giant Trinity - aluminium
Cassette Shimano 105 11-23
Chain Shimano 105
Crankset FSA Gossamer MegaExo Time Trial, 42/53
Bottom Bracket FSA Mega Exo, External
Rims Giant Alloy SL Aero 42mm
Hubs Formula Sealed Bearing, 16/20h
Spokes SAPIM Race, 14/15g
Tyres Michelin Lithion2, 700x23mm Folding
Extras Saddle Two bottle cage holder

http://www.wheelworxbikes.com/product_info.php?products_id=1759

el tel

Just bought a brand new Scott Addict R2 (2008) , Duraace, Mavic Ksyrium SL Premiums, carbon everything else...all on the girlfriend's credit card. Result.

Beasty

el tel wrote: »

Just bought a brand new Scott Addict R2 (2008) , Duraace, Mavic Ksyrium SL Premiums, carbon everything else...all on the girlfriend's credit card. Result.

Does she know about it?