What are you hoping Santy will bring you this Christmas?

Jeremy Sproket · 22-10-2021 8:00pm #1

I'd love an integrated rear red light and back camera.

Is there such a thing as a loud battery operated horn (like as loud as a bus / lorry) to blast at people jogging in the bike lane? The little tinkle of a bell is useless when clown joggers have earphones in.

07Lapierre · 22-10-2021 8:34pm

A bit of descent weather so I can get out and complete the Strava Festive 500. It’s becoming an annual tradition for me!

Squidgy Black · 22-10-2021 9:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058214362/what-are-you-hoping-santy-will-bring-you-this-christmas

Have a look at the Hornit db140.

Unbelievably loud and equally irritating.

22-10-2021 10:27pm

My youngest (3) still thinks I was a bad bad man after the non arrival of a new bike for me from Santy last year. I still want a new bike but not really looking looking at the minute. I could however do with new wheels so I am looking at those.

magicbastarder · 22-10-2021 10:48pm

tailwinds.

DavyD_83 · 22-10-2021 10:57pm

Panniers rack and bag for my work commute that is going to be coming back eventually. And now that I have to carry a laptop in and out.

beggars_bush · 23-10-2021 7:34pm

Santa arrived early and i got a used Giant Propel Advanced with ultegra groupset today. Looking forward to getting it on the road

dinneenp · 26-10-2021 9:20pm

Thinking of a bike computer (Wahoo or Hammerhead Karoo 2.)

Flaccus · 26-10-2021 9:40pm

Ceramic Speed OSPW in Red, just cause bling.

ednwireland · 27-10-2021 12:46pm

think im done buying bike bits for a few weeks, new road bike in 2020. 50mm deep carbon wheels in 2021, 2nd hand mtb (plus all ancillary bits to fix up), 2 new helmets, various bits of clothing. not sure i can think of much else

saccades · 27-10-2021 8:03pm

A braze on rival 22 front mech because I missed that detail on the new frame.

paddydriver · 29-10-2021 2:14pm

A Supply Chain would be good.. 😏

CramCycle · 03-11-2021 12:33am

A larger 1x chainring

dinneenp · 04-11-2021 4:22pm

Maybe this top from Victory Chimp, for casual wear. https://www.victorychimp.cc/collections/mens/products/out-there-ls-trail-shirt-2-sunset-pre-order?variant=39542136733782

Annoyed at their shipping costs, €13.50 from NI but will try to get a discount code. Might have one from a jersey I ordered from them in the summer.

Macy0161 · 05-11-2021 2:44pm

Thinking of an 530 or 830. Ideally the 830, but can see it ending up the 530 (perhaps in a bundle with a varia radar!).

mr spuckler · 05-11-2021 3:58pm

If by Santy you mean me, then I've some expensive items in mind for myself!

New GPS with excellent mapping capabilities after my Edge 800 disappointed me yet again on a cycling trip this year. From all the reviews I've read the 1030 is best for mapping but the price makes me sad.

New Fly 6, battery life on my 1st gen one is fading and image quality is poor enough compared to the Fly12 CE.

And then maybe new wheels, I'd like to spruce up my road bike a bit! Probably best if I just hide the credit card tbf, will undoubtedly buy other things I don't really need.

CantGetNoSleep · 05-11-2021 4:03pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118123523#Comment_118123523

Would strongly recommend the Varia, I can't cycle without it anymore

Luxman · 05-11-2021 11:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118123523#Comment_118123523

I’ve moved from wahoo to 530. Selected it over 830 as reports on touchscreen when wet/sweaty are not very positive. Loving the 530.

CantGetNoSleep · 21-12-2021 7:33pm

Just bought a bargain Genesis Equilibrium disc frameset as a present to myself. I promised the OH no new bikes this year (which I have largely respected, she just didn't notice that I swapped the old B'Twin on my trainer for a CAAD12 but that was another bargain I couldn't turn down).

Will build up slowly and hopefully cheaply - probably with mainly GRX 810. I had a spare set of DT Swiss wheels in the garage, and will pull together bars, seatpost & saddle. Trying to keep budget under 1000 for the build

22-12-2021 1:44am

Unfortunately most of my family live abroad and the one sister who is here is unfortunately working Christmas weekend. So this year I've been my own Santa.

Not very exciting but I ordered a cardio 54 fan from vacmaster. It's basically a repainted carpet dryer with a remote should help. Keep me cool when doing sessions on the trainer also recently got myself a refurbished Apple TV 4K for running apps such as Zwift and Fulgaz on my TV.

CantGetNoSleep · 22-12-2021 8:45am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118358207#Comment_118358207

I've been considering one for three or four years at this stage. I wanted a rim braked version but didn't see any around (and not a big fan of the steel fork on the newer models) and this was only 395€ at a LBS where I live in the Netherlands so I couldn't leave it there

magicbastarder · 22-12-2021 9:06am

that's a great price for one, they were €500 RRP about five years ago, about €800 now i think.

23-12-2021 7:12am

Favero Assioma Uno power pedals. First really affordable power pedals I've come across and are really well reviewed compared to the Garmin. Fingers crossed Santy (my wife) comes up trumps.

Seth Brundle · 23-12-2021 7:44pm

I'm hoping for this (in black) but have my doubts that Santa will bring it...

https://www.orrobikes.com/shop/signature-venturi-stc-ultegra-di2

23-12-2021 11:56pm

For anyone interested Chain Reaction cycles have a good deal on a rocker plate, I got myself one. Hope it makes the indoor sessions just that little bit more comfortable.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/lifeline-indoor-cycling-rocker-plate/rp-prod198574?gs=1&sku=sku798082&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=base&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2ZCOBhDiARIsAMRfv9KHroG9aID-w66Cfw1pPPy6waX5rsc_57i1rq3X9UvyHbulYyHr4_IaAmFWEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Unfortunately I think the deal ends tomorrow so be quick if you want it. Strangely, I paid first through PayPal using my revolute card but the payment was reverted shortly after I ordered. But I have now ordered using my card on their site and so far it looks like the order is going ahead.

tomasrojo · 24-12-2021 5:30pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118118984#Comment_118118984

My wife and kids just got me that. It's very good.

DaveyDave · 24-12-2021 8:25pm

Bought myself a Garmin Edge 530. The 500 was a bit dated!

secman · 24-12-2021 8:31pm

Hoping for a navy and black winter jacket, a pair of endura overshoes and a jar of assos chamois creme. Had to pick them out for herself to give to me... no so secret santa 🎅

ednwireland · 27-12-2021 3:53pm

Got a galibier tempest jacket in XXL could barely get it over my shoulders never mind zip it absolute joke sizing. Will be going back to proper brands that fit.

cletus · 27-12-2021 4:07pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118378264#Comment_118378264

Bike clothing sizes are weird at the best of times, Galibier wouldn't be alone there.

They are, however, very easy to deal with re. returns for different sizes

ednwireland · 27-12-2021 6:40pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118378544#Comment_118378544

yep went as big as i could its supposed to fit a 44 inch chest (whatever about the waist) but its tiny -it does say xxl on the label. anyway lesson learned !

MojoMaker · 27-12-2021 10:13pm

Yep, but did it go onto a 44 inch chest - be honest now.

stevencn88 · 28-12-2021 9:43pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118378264#Comment_118378264

What's a proper brand?

ednwireland · 28-12-2021 10:23pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118383945#Comment_118383945

Never mind it says it 42-44 on the web site. It's below 42 I would say ( can't be bothered taking it out again to measure).

Not like I don't have verge, Madison,altura, santini,dhb, jackets all in XL or XXL which fit me.

All I need is honest measurements (or at least don't buy this if you're a fattie)

Anyway end of no point me buying to their stuff

stevencn88 · 28-12-2021 10:51pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118384239#Comment_118384239

That's very strange, I've Endura, Rapha, Galibier, Altura jackets/jerseys and all in the same(ish) size and the fit is grand. DBH bibs are the only outlier for me. Always have to size up with them. Sorry to hear you had a shite experience, nothing worse. But for what it's worth you shouldn't have much issue returning it. Hopefully whatever you get instead is a good fit.

What are you hoping Santy will bring you this Christmas?

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