Northern California - Whatcha bought lately?

Just wondering....I usually try to buy things at my local bike shop (victory velo) but I am not beyond taking advantage of a great deal online. What kind of cycling things have you purchased lately?

picked up a Bell Sweep R for 60.00 at lbs sale the other day.

Park PCS-10 reapir stand.

A new road stem is next.... something with less than 16 degrees of rise :eek:

Just ordered a new nameplate for the one that popped off my right 105 shifter. Picked up a few Pedros products (degreasers, cleaners, etc). Took the lady shopping at Performance and REI last Friday for cycling clothes (couple jerseys, pair of shorts) and I got some more socks, a couple of pump straps, another bottle cage. I was disappointed at the jersey selection at REI. I wanted to use my dividend to get something fun, I guess I'll be ordering my Black Butte Porter jersey online instead.

I noticed REI had kind of a meager jersey selection here as well.

I've been spending a lot at REI lately....

I forgot I just bought two yakima steelhead bike trays as well. My bikes look good on the WRX....

okay, I'm not officially back in NorCal yet but I did get a new toy last weekend...

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w80/tracyp_2007/LookUltra020.jpg

I don't pick it up 'til next week but I had to go watch part of the build up... :p

okay, I'm not officially back in NorCal yet but I did get a new toy last weekend...

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w80/tracyp_2007/LookUltra020.jpg

I don't pick it up 'til next week but I had to go watch part of the build up... :p

Holy crap! :eek:

:beer:

okay, I'm not officially back in NorCal yet but I did get a new toy last weekend...

http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w80/tracyp_2007/LookUltra020.jpg

I don't pick it up 'til next week but I had to go watch part of the build up... :p

That bike is going to rock. I've drooling over my friend's 555 for a couple months now, I'd like to pick up a 585 frameset from eBay and build it, but I think I'm at least a year off from putting enough away for one of those babies. What wheels are you going with?

I noticed REI had kind of a meager jersey selection here as well.

It's really frustrating going on their website and then going to their stores - seems like one of Murphy's laws is that whatever you find on REI or Perforance's website that you really want will invariably be out of stock at the stores (or only in XL).

I think my last bike-related purchase was at REI too. A Topeak floor pump for my dad and a 12-26 9-spd SRAM cassette for myself that I found in the clearance bin.

Holy crap! :eek:

:beer:

pretty cool huh? :p

That bike is going to rock. I've drooling over my friend's 555 for a couple months now, I'd like to pick up a 585 frameset from eBay and build it, but I think I'm at least a year off from putting enough away for one of those babies. What wheels are you going with?

I'm getting american classic magnesiums; they should show up late this week. I also have a set of mavic ES's as a second set.... :D

I'm getting american classic magnesiums; they should show up late this week. I also have a set of mavic ES's as a second set.... :D


Showoff!:p

Just ordered a new nameplate for the one that popped off my right 105 shifter. Picked up a few Pedros products (degreasers, cleaners, etc). Took the lady shopping at Performance and REI last Friday for cycling clothes (couple jerseys, pair of shorts) and I got some more socks, a couple of pump straps, another bottle cage. I was disappointed at the jersey selection at REI. I wanted to use my dividend to get something fun, I guess I'll be ordering my Black Butte Porter jersey online instead.


Jeffremer - where'd you find the nameplate things for the 105 shifters? I always see them for the Ultegra and DA's but never for the 105's!

As for watcha bought laterly... nothing yet... but I am looking for a good deal on the Shimano R700 compact crank! I was gonna get wheels but after talking to folks in the Bay Area they recommended a compact cranks instead since my budget for wheels was only about $300...

Bontrager Race XXX Lite Carbon Clinchers for my Madone 5.2 (two rides on them).

06 Fuji Team pro with all Ultegra and a Durace Rear D thrown in for luck. New saddle (Avatar), tire pump, and saddle bag for the fuji, and a Garmin 205 NIB (already have heart rate monitor) to be shared between the Fuji and the tandem. New Durace chain for the tandem (broke the stock one twice). ;)

New Durace chain for the tandem (broke the stock one twice). ;)

I replaced my 10 speed tandem chain today. It was stretched 1/2 link in 1700 miles and was not shifting well:eek:. Those stokers are just too powerful.:D

brooks team pro black leather/chrome rails from ebay seller ride-this. should be here tomorrow! woot

The dealer i bought my Stratus LE from will be coming by tonight to sell me a rear rack and we'll put it on.

Powerful stokers can do some damage. I guess it's the price you pay for the power in the back.

I brought home a 2007 Cervelo R3 on Monday. I swapped out the cranks and put some Shimano Dura-ace cranks and will be switching out the Easton Circuits for some Mavic Ksyrium ES's once they come in! All I can say is WOW! An incredible bike compared to the POS I was riding before!

I brought home a 2007 Cervelo R3 on Monday. I swapped out the cranks and put some Shimano Dura-ace cranks and will be switching out the Easton Circuits for some Mavic Ksyrium ES's once they come in! All I can say is WOW! An incredible bike compared to the POS I was riding before!

that's gonna be gorgeous!!!! Don't forget to post pics ;)

Jeffremer - where'd you find the nameplate things for the 105 shifters? I always see them for the Ultegra and DA's but never for the 105's!

This (http://bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?ID=BPC308119) is for the 5510s (9-Speed), but I stopped by shop today and they actually had a variety of nameplates, even for older 8-speed 105 - I was pretty surprised.

Sonic cleaner and zipp valve extenders.

keep thinkin I should spend my rei dividend on a quality light...

This (http://bikeparts.com/search_results.asp?ID=BPC308119) is for the 5510s (9-Speed), but I stopped by shop today and they actually had a variety of nameplates, even for older 8-speed 105 - I was pretty surprised.

Cool! Thanks! Those are the ones I need. :)

What I bought: Oscar the Grouch jersey (it kicks), Mavic Aksium Race wheels (eBay $127) and Conti GP4000 tires (red) with latex tubes, tool kit, ProRace 9 HRM.

What I NEED to buy: Shimano R700 compact crank...


Snow is finally melting here in Ontario! Woohoo!

Got a Roubaix Expert and a foo foo Garmin computer. After 20 plus years off bikes. Now it's time to ride!

Just got a Light and Motion Solo Mv Li-ion.

Just bought a 2007 Fuji team pro....!!

I keep losing my bar end light blinkers (it rattles off during a ride). I'm also torn on whether or not I should splurge for a bright battery power light, or just go with my Niterider Trail Rat, which isn't one of the brighter lights.

Thursday I picked up a LOOK 585. Wed. I bought 2 pairs of Castelli bibshorts off of SteepandCheap.:D

On Saturday, my Koobi Au Enduro Saddle arrived. Haven't got to try it on the road yet.

Earlier this season I got:

- Ultegra/Open Pro wheelset from Co. Cyclist
- Verdstein Fortezas
- Ultegra 6600 Triple Crankset/BB
- Ultegra 12-25 Cassette (9-spd)
- Ultegra Rear & 105 Front 9-spd Brifters (mis-matched set for $150 at Nashbar, plus 10% off coupon)
- Dura-Ace 9-spd chain
- Bar tape
- Bell Alchera Helmet

I stopped by Bike Nook in San Francisco on Saturday and bought some vinyl Ambrosio bar tape. I love this stuff, it's thinner than cork and more comfortable for my hands.

I also picked up a blue jacket/vest at REI that was on sale.

Vredstein Fortezza SE tires. On sale at Performance and the blue sidewalls look damn fine on the old grey Trek.

CatEye red safety light for my commuter. Gonna look for a bike look and cable soon.

Pedros tire levers...

Oh yeah!!!

New glasses with clear lenses, so I could wear them at night. Also, 1000+ candlepower Cateye light ... just in time for Davis.

2 new tubes and filler CO2 thingys....lucjy me...two flats in one day...:(

Nashbar carbon threaded fork for my Klein Quantum, hoping it will be the magic bullet that stops my fingers from going to sleep after 10 miles. Already repeatedly tweaked setup, tried different stems, changed hand positions frequently, etc. etc., all to limited effect--so this has got to fix it, since I can't afford a new bike.

Jandd Mini, Garmin Edge 305 and a Minty Boost ! http://www.ladyada.net/make/mintyboost/

Most recent purchase was a used PowerTap. But that's been like a whole month! Time to buy something else :p

I bought a fancy shmancy crank.

Adidas armwarmers. (Essential for the spring commute.)

Felt SRD 72 road bike, 2006 on closeout, a nice upgrade from the 23 year old Ross mountain bike I've been pounding the streets with lately

Closeouts from the previous year are definitely the way to go. Nice pick up.

just won an ebay auction. My wife's birthday is coming up Saturday and I got her a brand new pair of Sidi Genius Road shoes...for $100.00.

Sidi Genius 5.5's and Look KeO carbons...Nice plug for the LBS - I tried on a bunch of shoes and ordered through my LBS (CycleSports in Oakland). I'll give the business to my local shop when I can, and always when they help me with fitting, etc.. Short story - I knew I was paying full retail was way over what I could get the shoes/pedals for on the net but went ahead. Came in, fitted the shoes, adjust the cleats. when they rang it up - 15% off the shoes, 10% off the pedals!

just won an ebay auction. My wife's birthday is coming up Saturday and I got her a brand new pair of Sidi Genius Road shoes...for $100.00.


Ooohhh... good job Dauphin! She's gonna love 'em :D