This might be stretching the bargain thing, but instead of selling both kidneys, one might do. There’s some offers on Oakley's, including their prescription lenses, the best being 25% off till the end of March-

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/vouchercodes/oakley

(I don’t read the Telegraph..)

(I don’t read the Telegraph..)

Daily Mail man?

Lazarus wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:09 am

(I don’t read the Telegraph..)

Daily Mail man?

Eeee, no way John! More like the Gaurdian on-line!

Wotsits wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:58 pm

Lazarus wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:09 am

(I don’t read the Telegraph..)

Daily Mail man?

Eeee, no way John! More like the Gaurdian on-line!

Complete with obligatory Grauniad mis-spelling too .

Just bought some of them there Bearlegged waterproof socks. Must be something wrong with them at £8/pair instead of £40. Sizing ranges were a bit inconvenient too. Still, can always use them as outdoors Christmas stockings I suppose.

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:13 pm Eeee, no way John! More like the Gaurdian on-line!

Complete with obligatory Grauniad mis-spelling too .

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My bad Reg!

On a ride in the lakes atm, I’ll blame the beer or two whilst waiting for our food

Nearly new SQ lab inner bar ends on eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186367915069

Not a bargain as such …. How much for a water bottle


https://www.camelbak.co.uk/pages/podium ... 2964790587

Howwwww much???
Think I'll stick to my 5 quid efforts...

Those light weight chairs (copies) are on offer. £21 but has a 20% voucher if you tick a box

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TREKOLOGY-Ligh ... LXBX&psc=1

Just under £17, just ordered one as off to the TT soon so should come in handy

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:10 am Howwwww much???

You mean you don't want to curate your kit down to the last detail...?

Boab wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:14 am

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:10 am Howwwww much???

You mean you don't want to curate your kit down to the last detail...?

Was just about to post that quote too . Utterly hilarious.

If you're only "sipping" from it what's the point of the "innovative high flow design"? ("it's got a bigger spout"?)

Stop it Reg, it's a waste of time!

Mart wrote: ↑Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:12 pm Not a bargain as such …. How much for a water bottle


https://www.camelbak.co.uk/pages/podium ... 2964790587

voodoo_simon wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:03 am Just under £17, just ordered one as off to the TT soon so should come in handy

Me too. I've already got one but my dad could do with one

RIP wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:39 am

Boab wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:14 am

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:10 am Howwwww much???

You mean you don't want to curate your kit down to the last detail...?

Was just about to post that quote too . Utterly hilarious.

If you're only "sipping" from it what's the point of the "innovative high flow design"? (its got a bigger spout?)

Stop it Reg, it's a waste of time!

But, but, but.... titanium think I'll order 4 so if 2 have been washed and are in the drainer I've still got 2 for the bike

Apparently "squeezing slows you down".
If I slowed down anymore I'd fall off the bike, so maybe I need a couple of these

Polaris are having a sale https://www.polaris-bikewear.com/

BridlewayBimbler wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:09 pm Polaris are having a sale https://www.polaris-bikewear.com/

I get some stuff in a previous sale, softshell jacket and some windproof tights, so impressed with them I bought another pair of the tights

Both top and bottoms have lasted well, washed well and survived the odd crash too

Bearlegged wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:25 pm https://www.polaris-bikewear.com/polari ... sizes.html

Waterproof socks from as little as £8/pr.

Turned up. Will see if as good as my ArcticDrys and Dexshells. Never been impressed with SSkins stuff I'm afraid. Waterproof socks and sandals now my standard biking footwear so need good ones. Just a shame the little sheep logo isn't on the actual socks . Glad I got Large size as they're definitely 'undersized'.

RIP wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:27 am Turned up.

I had my long and short-sleeved bargain reversible poly/merino base layers turn up from them today. Should have gone for the medium rather than large as they're a bit loose as true base layers go but seem nice quality.

RIP wrote: ↑Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:27 am [ Glad I got Large size as they're definitely 'undersized'.

What size shoes do you wear? I'm looking at getting some, and am a size 9.5 so right on the cusp of sizes... Guess I'd better size up?

I'm 9-9.5 Paul.... the L's are pretty snug.. so yes would think they would be your best bet? I think they're a bit naughty claiming 9.5-12.5....

Some 2.25 Maxxis Ardents back in-stock @Merlin

https://www.merlincycles.com/maxxis-ard ... 77049.html

They’re the OEM ones with Maxxis in white..

Went to Halfords today after yet another lost rear light. Me being in black clothing I wasn't gonna risk a blind driver. The Viz150, 300 and 100 were £30, £40 and £21 respectively. Quick check on the website and they'd obviously been price matching others. Prices of £21, £30 and £16.

Aero post friendly, IPX4 rated, usb (not usb c) charging and a 2 year warranty. Whats not to like!

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 93734.html

https://road.cc/content/review/cateye-v ... ght-288929

The Exposure can wait.

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:18 pm Went to Halfords today after yet another lost rear light. Me being in black clothing I wasn't gonna risk a blind driver. The Viz150, 300 and 100 were £30, £40 and £21 respectively. Quick check on the website and they'd obviously been price matching others. Prices of £21, £30 and £16.

Aero post friendly, IPX4 rated, usb (not usb c) charging and a 2 year warranty. Whats not to like!

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 93734.html

https://road.cc/content/review/cateye-v ... ght-288929

The Exposure can wait.

What's the on/off switch like Shaff? I'm fed up of rear lights that seem to resist all efforts to switch them on or off - Exposure traces being particularly bad for this. My moon lights are OK but the flash mode is a bit slow.

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:36 pm

redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:18 pm Went to Halfords today after yet another lost rear light. Me being in black clothing I wasn't gonna risk a blind driver. The Viz150, 300 and 100 were £30, £40 and £21 respectively. Quick check on the website and they'd obviously been price matching others. Prices of £21, £30 and £16.

Aero post friendly, IPX4 rated, usb (not usb c) charging and a 2 year warranty. Whats not to like!

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 93734.html

https://road.cc/content/review/cateye-v ... ght-288929

The Exposure can wait.

What's the on/off switch like Shaff? I'm fed up of rear lights that seem to resist all efforts to switch them on or off - Exposure traces being particularly bad for this. My moon lights are OK but the flash mode is a bit slow.

I'd say it's regular Cateye quality. Looks a bit and square/edgy as always. But appears that they've been watching the market and I've got a good feeling about it.

Put it this way, aside from me trying to be less emotional with drivers taking a close piss these days, it appears the dancing lights kept em giving me a wide berth. Come to think of it, my first 10 years of commuting was always with cateye rear lights and I never had an altercation with traffic. Last 10 have been a bit volatile and the one factor is the Cateye missing...

Let me see if I can get the tripod out and make a little shorty!!