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

Leroy42

^^^Woah, you bought a bicycle shop! I heard of going overboard...

rollingscone

Jesus Alek, you know you need at least one kidney to live right?!

Alek

Jesus Alek

We have Jesus working for us in the UK service centre, he's from South America, and I often get calls from people asking if we are taking a piss with Jesus signing the delivery... and if their camera actually arrived

Alek

^^^Woah, you bought a bicycle shop!

Next stop: bike factory... Taiwan.... Asia... World.... Universe... I'll rule it all!!! Muahahahaha! :pac:

The tax man

Seasucker talon bike rack.
No muddy CX bikes allowed inside the car.

lennymc

where did you get the seasucker taxman?
(and dare I ask the price)

The tax man

Probikekit With the discounts it came in at €186.(extra 20% off with code on that page used at checkout)
Got the road bike version, then bought the 15mm thru axle mount on CRC, PBK only had the 20mm in stock. I've been eyeing up this rack for some time but the prices have always been off putting....till now.:D

ford2600

lennymc wrote: »

where did you get the seasucker taxman?
(and dare I ask the price)

Google box no workey?☺

lennymc

ford2600 wrote: »

Google box no workey?☺

I did try googling "where did the tax man from boards buy his seasucker mount" but the results were disappointing

PaddyFagan

lennymc wrote: »

I did try googling "where did the tax man from boards buy his seasucker mount" but the results were disappointing

You're clearly missing the prism plugin :P

Paddy

Alek

This time for the missus. It was a deal we couldn't refuse

Aaargh barstewards, they've cancelled the order. No more 2015 XS in stock ANYWHERE.

and 2016 version is both 200gbp dearer and 2x uglier.

:mad::mad::mad:

joey100

@ Alek, I know Base2Race had the 2014 version of that bike in stock not too long ago, my wife's sister bought one. Was cheaper than the 2015 model too, not sure what sizes they would have left though.

Alek

Cheers I'll give them a call.

[edit]

No luck. Only 2016 models.

rollingscone

So much for calling the new offtopic thread "Alek's Missing Kidney Blackmarket".

Alek

No more 2015 XS in stock ANYWHERE.

After checking every single link in 20 pages of Google search results, calling stores and confirming over email, I came across a shop that has one (for real!) and is willing to ship to Dublin at reasonable (well...) cost.

Over 100e more expensive, but my babe is going to get it.

smacl

Ordered up some new overshoes and back lights from Rose. Winter is coming.

g0g

And yes, I'm aware my neighbour's is bigger! But his is only half-painted!

lennymc

ye cant beat a good oul shed.

Heisenberg.

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Sarz91

Picked up a set of these as a christmas present to myself. https://www.cycledivision.co.uk/products/components-accessories/carbon-handlebars/cero-carbon-0100-int-road-bars-blk-5014

dancrowley

Picked up a pair of these at the weekend

Lumen

dancrowley wrote: »

Picked up a pair of these at the weekend

Someone in our club bought those. Very nice, but I think he got a few "who peed on your shoes" comments. :pac:

Bambaata

New steed added to the family, unfortunately not for me though!

godtabh

christmas present to myself



A birthday present to myself

Bambaata

It has been long overdue but i have finally got a "new" frame on its way to me. I had to drop put of a race a few weeks back and make some temp changes to a wheel in order to race on the old 2008 Cayo ive ridden to death. Rear wheel leans towards the inside of the non-drive chain stay when clamped on so it was time to retuire it to winter training only! Fingers crossed this arrives before Gorey! Now to get a compatible BB to suit the Rotor crank!
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod Team frame (2014/2015)


Bought from Paul Cycles for about 1/3 of the original RRP!

Plastik

Beaut. And great price. I was admiring both those and a few CAAD10 frames over the last week or two.

Bambaata

Id been waiting on payday for weeks to clear the CC and was praying that it would still be in stock! I know some have issues with BB30 but i reckon ill risk it at the price i got it (about €1070). I have everything else except the BB on other bikes so it has been a cheaper alternative to the Canyon Aeroad that i had been eyeing up! I will have to go to 4000s 23's though as i understand there are clearance issues with the 25s (which i understand actually measure about 28 once inflated!)

mossym

presumably that's a bb30 being cannondale, is your rotor a 24mm? if so and you are stuck i've a spare Rotor BB30 to 24 adapter at home, you're welcome to take for now and replace, got a warranty return on one and had bought a replacement in the meantime so keeping this as backup .

pedro_colnago

Bambaata wrote: »

It has been long overdue but i have finally got a "new" frame on its way to me. I had to drop put of a race a few weeks back and make some temp changes to a wheel in order to race on the old 2008 Cayo ive ridden to death. Rear wheel leans towards the inside of the non-drive chain stay when clamped on so it was time to retuire it to winter training only! Fingers crossed this arrives before Gorey! Now to get a compatible BB to suit the Rotor crank!
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod Team frame (2014/2015)


Bought from Paul Cycles for about 1/3 of the original RRP!

Beautiful!!! Thank god there isn't any in size 54 tho, Id be tormented!!!

at1withmyself

Can i ask how you got it delivered, they have some great prices on that website but postage is very dear to Ireland. Over €100 for frame delivery is pricey.

Bambaata wrote: »

It has been long overdue but i have finally got a "new" frame on its way to me. I had to drop put of a race a few weeks back and make some temp changes to a wheel in order to race on the old 2008 Cayo ive ridden to death. Rear wheel leans towards the inside of the non-drive chain stay when clamped on so it was time to retuire it to winter training only! Fingers crossed this arrives before Gorey! Now to get a compatible BB to suit the Rotor crank!
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod Team frame (2014/2015)


Bought from Paul Cycles for about 1/3 of the original RRP!

Alanbt

Bambaata wrote: »

It has been long overdue but i have finally got a "new" frame on its way to me. I had to drop put of a race a few weeks back and make some temp changes to a wheel in order to race on the old 2008 Cayo ive ridden to death. Rear wheel leans towards the inside of the non-drive chain stay when clamped on so it was time to retuire it to winter training only! Fingers crossed this arrives before Gorey! Now to get a compatible BB to suit the Rotor crank!
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod Team frame (2014/2015)

Bought from Paul Cycles for about 1/3 of the original RRP!

That is a tasty frame.

I got a big discount on a Synapse Hi-Mod disc frameset on Evans today (grey frame £999). Wasn't even looking to buy a frame, saw that a week ago, spent several days trying to talk myself out of it, then gave up and pulled the trigger. Might be a while til I can afford the kit to do it justice though! €30 delivery btw
The disc experiment begins

ILIKEFOOD

new Kask lid in club colours - old one was about 7 years old - it looks fine but seemed like a good enough reason as any to buy something new

stecleary

ILIKEFOOD wrote: »

new Kask lid in club colours - old one was about 7 years old - it looks fine but seemed like a good enough reason as any to buy something new

I found out recently helmet do have a shelf life, there should be a stamping on the foam.
Like you i thought they were good once they didn't take a knock

Lusk_Doyle

stecleary wrote: »

I found out recently helmet do have a shelf life, there should be a stamoing on the foam.
Like you i thought they were good once they didn't take a knock

??? Care to elaborate???

Darkglasses

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

??? Care to elaborate???

See the section written by MET, the helmet manufacturer

http://www.bhsi.org/replace.htm

stecleary

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

??? Care to elaborate???

Tony B told us recently that helmets should be replaced every 5 years. (i think, maybe shorter) will double check with him

Lusk_Doyle

stecleary wrote: »

Tony B told us recently that helmets should be replaced every 5 years. (i think, maybe shorter) will double check with him

Ah he probably was just looking for a few sales. Numbers are down this year!

Lusk_Doyle

Darkglasses wrote: »

See the section written by MET, the helmet manufacturer

http://www.bhsi.org/replace.htm

Nothing there related solely to age (other than the 1970s gladiatorial type). So it's only impact, defect or ancient related. Seems as though a ten year old helmet is fine.

Darkglasses

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Nothing there related solely to age (other than the 1970s gladiatorial type). So it's only impact, defect or ancient related. Seems as though a ten year old helmet is fine.

"We are often asked 'For how long is a helmet safe?', or 'how often should I replace my helmet?”' Until now it has been difficult to find any reliable figures to help answer these queries. MET have now developed a series of tests which are conducted on aged helmets to determine a 'best before' date (unless the helmet is involved in an accident. In that case it should be replaced immediately.). The results indicate that, if used properly accordingly to our owner manual, our helmets will still do their job up to eight years after they have been made. Not only is that good news for the customer, it’s great news for the environment!"

That sounds directly age related to me.

Lusk_Doyle

Darkglasses wrote: »

"We are often asked 'For how long is a helmet safe?', or 'how often should I replace my helmet?”' Until now it has been difficult to find any reliable figures to help answer these queries. MET have now developed a series of tests which are conducted on aged helmets to determine a 'best before' date (unless the helmet is involved in an accident. In that case it should be replaced immediately.). The results indicate that, if used properly accordingly to our owner manual, our helmets will still do their job up to eight years after they have been made. Not only is that good news for the customer, it’s great news for the environment!"

That sounds directly age related to me.

I didn't go into the article. I just looked at the main topic points!

Also, why replace it after 8 years? What's wrong with it?

Bambaata

Built for Gorey on Friday. Frame from Paul Cycles was a steal at 1080 (older Supersix Evo Hi-Mod). Had the rest to put on already

Idleater

That's Saturday sorted. Sunday too, and probably next weekend.

The tax man

Bought the 300 for a friend and was seriously impressed by it's output.
Looking forward to seeing how the 800 stacks up.


Coming soon....

molarspark

I once read somewhere that cycling is as addictive as cocain but more expensive. Cant have a bike without a kit and a change of kit and another change. Then summer and winter kit. Shoes. Helmet. Water bottles. Co2 pumps and a normal mini pump just in case. Multi tools chain breakers. Stand to mount the bike so you can use the tools. Since i took up cycling, garden is a jungle. It goes on and on and on and on.

stecleary

molarspark wrote: »

I once read somewhere that cycling is as addictive as cocain but more expensive. Cant have a bike without a kit and a change of kit and another change. Then summer and winter kit. Shoes. Helmet. Water bottles. Co2 pumps and a normal mini pump just in case. Multi tools chain breakers. Stand to mount the bike so you can use the tools. Since i took up cycling, garden is a jungle. It goes on and on and on and on.

you listed all the extras yet forgot a change of bike :eek:

OleRodrigo

molarspark wrote: »

I once read somewhere that cycling is as addictive as cocain but more expensive. Cant have a bike without a kit and a change of kit and another change. Then summer and winter kit. Shoes. Helmet. Water bottles. Co2 pumps and a normal mini pump just in case. Multi tools chain breakers. Stand to mount the bike so you can use the tools. Since i took up cycling, garden is a jungle. It goes on and on and on and on.

You need to sort that out. In the absence of a spanking new kitchen, a tidy garden is essential for taking photos of your bikes.

Taxuser1

molarspark wrote: »

I once read somewhere that cycling is as addictive as cocain but more expensive. Cant have a bike without a kit and a change of kit and another change. Then summer and winter kit. Shoes. Helmet. Water bottles. Co2 pumps and a normal mini pump just in case. Multi tools chain breakers. Stand to mount the bike so you can use the tools. Since i took up cycling, garden is a jungle. It goes on and on and on and on.

Can't help but agree. I swapped my jellies for hash and two new tubulars for the Boras. Either way I'm flying this week.

Lumen

Week off work, time to tidy up the bike room.

Shopping got me into this mess, shopping will have to get me out...

I wandered around McQuillan and Halfords fiddling with various brands and concluded that the Halfords "professional" stuff is decent enough.

So I got this...

http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/storage/tool-chests-cabinets/halfords-professional-5-drawer-chest-7-drawer-chest

After staring in wonder at the price of this Draper thing for a while, it feels like a bargain:

http://www.mcquillantools.ie/draper-expert-72-tool-chest-and-roller-cabinet-combo-deal-74535/

:eek:

Raam

^^^
For my tools, I nailed two bits of wood to the wall and knocked some nails into them to hang stuff off.

Lumen

Raam wrote: »

^^^
For my tools, I nailed two bits of wood to the wall and knocked some nails into them to hang stuff off.

That sounds like an art installation, which is quite appropriate since they'll never go near a bike. :pac: