General Cycling Discussion - What are you getting for Christmas?

Well, no one else seems to be asking, so... what ARE you getting for Chrstmas, bikewise? ;)

My wife got a rack for my Trek (soon-to-be-commuter) MTB, and a sharp red fleece jacket for me to wear while riding!

My early present to myself? Why, the Trek, of course!

New Gortex Jacket :)

I'm getting a new helmet to replace the one I crashed a little while back (Giro Pneumo in white), some Park cassette removal tools, lycra booties from Voler, a pair of DeFeet Team USA socks, and two lenses for my Oakley Pro-M Frames (one to replace the one I ruined in the crash a while back...). I'm also getting an Under Armour long sleeve shirt for lifting. And, I asked for Lance's, "Every Second Counts" and Bob Roll's, "Bobke"! It'll be a good Christmas!!!

i am getting a mp3 player for when i do long rides, it weighs only 22g!!

Ultegra Brakeset, Front Der (backordered), 03 4hr Tour on dvd, and i bought myself a ultegra rear cassette and derailleur. i have now completely upgraded my 'dale to ultegra except for the shifters. Those will come after wheels though.

I got myself this for Christmas, a NOS 1998 Cannondale M500. I sneezed yesterday and the bike blew away!

I got this before I shopped for anyone else. I'm terrible this year!

I already used my new cycling gear on yesterday's ride...My new TIme shoes.They are really comfortable and can be seen from far away...

Crank brothers multi-17, shoes, pedals, and a cyclocomputer.

I got myself a new bag : chrome metropolis. My poor old zo bag isn't showing any signs of wearing out, but I decided it'd be nice to have a few more pockets, and possibly a bag that was slightly less huge. I'm impressed by all the little improvements chrome's made on the basic design.

Also, a digital camera to put in said bag : canon a70.

Its Christmass day here ,I think we're a day ahead of, or 12hrs than most of you ! I got a new helmet with a lot more ventilation :D , I'm sitting here wearing it while writing this :lol:

A Merry Christmass & a peacefull New Year to all BF members & guests & all your loved ones .

:beer: :beer: :beer:

Well. No exactly cycling related, but I'll be using it to improve my strength. The Mrs. got me a new Gold's Gym weight bench. It is a lot bigger and more stable than my old one. It will be a pleasure to lift on this bad boy.

:( Nothing cycling related this year. But a box is under the tree, which reads: Mallory dual point ignition for my '63 Jaguar XKE (which hasn't been on the road in two years for lack of a new ignition system). Too bad I can't fit a cycle rack on it. ;)

My Santa hubby put a Trek 2300 on layaway for me, so it's part Christmas present, part NewYears present. Will get it out in a couple of weeks probably. I've been a very good lil' squirrel!

:)

His n' hers Epics!

I am getting a Specialized S1 hemet, the book "the Noblist Invention" and possibly a new Jersey

How do you folks know what your Christmas presents are?

Have you been peeking?! :p


-Merry Christmas!

I'm getting a pair of Mavic Crossrides with my Christmas money... :beer:

How do you folks know what your Christmas presents are?

Have you been peeking?! :p


-Merry Christmas!

Ayuh!!

Besides, the bike shop is closed on Christmas... so I had to pick 'em up! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!

You know it, It got it. I got the Cateye Astrale 8, Shimano Shoes, gary fisher gloves, nashbar gel bib shorts (which are the most comfortable thing ever!) AND!!!!!!! Santa clause paid off my bike and i pick it up Saturday :-)!!!!!...will the bike shop put my cleats on my shoes for no charge?

I just got a new set of wheels, tires, rim tape and fat monitor from Nashbar. I love this time of year.
Hockey

Kind of a quiet Christmas here.

I got two books, (Andy Pruitt's Medical Guide for Cyclists, and Optimal Muscle Performance and Recovery by Edmund Burke, Ph.D.), a pair of toe covers (I have shoe covers but most days my feet don't get cold, just my toes), a s/s royal blue jersey (to match the royal blue bibs I got last summer), bike tools, and $$$.

I got a Parks Chain Checker tool. A pretty nifty little gadget. It's not an essential tool, but it sure is a lot easier than measuring the links.

if they charge to put on your cleats hammer dont go back.

got a brand new 11-21 ultegra cassette for my new ksyrium elites (birthday present from 2 weeks ago) and the cassette removal tool. also got new hutchinson carbon tires and some new cycling socks (i've got a sock new sock fetish)

i also ordered peace on earth, but its backordered.

still don't know, what I will buy , tomorrow, its boxing day Dec. 26, been saving for that

I got inspired and wrote 3 short stories.
I got a 1lb bag of DirtRag coffee.
I got a pair of wool DirtRag socks.
I got enough money to renew my DirtRag subscription (Karl will be pleased)
I got to hear my dad sing all the songs off the Folk CD I gave him and hear stories about his band, "The Wanderers," and how they would play Food Festivals for $20 an hour and discount the price for getting to eat. I heard about how they played a small coffeehouse called the "Fickle Pickle" down on Rush and Oak (as he recalls) and how he met "The Brothers Four" in Macomb, IL when they played down there in the early 60s. And by far, these 2+ hours spent with him were the best gift ever.

I got inspired and wrote 3 short stories.
I got a 1lb bag of DirtRag coffee.
I got a pair of wool DirtRag socks.
I got enough money to renew my DirtRag subscription (Karl will be pleased)
I got to hear my dad sing all the songs off the Folk CD I gave him and hear stories about his band, "The Wanderers," and how they would play Food Festivals for $20 an hour and discount the price for getting to eat. I heard about how they played a small coffeehouse called the "Fickle Pickle" down on Rush and Oak (as he recalls) and how he met "The Brothers Four" in Macomb, IL when they played down there in the early 60s. And by far, these 2+ hours spent with him were the best gift ever.

Very cool! Not being into the standard sappy family stuff-I must admit, after losing my mom to bone cancer in 1997 and not seeing eye to eye on basically anything with my dad... getting to hang out with him all day yesterday so he could see his grandaughter for the first time since she was 4 weeks old(and she's 4 years old now)... was pretty great. Just seeing my daughter look at him and say, "Hi Grandpa, so where have YOU been?! I've been missing you!" and watching my dad well up was a special X-Mas gift and memory.

I got a rear light with turn signals. not the best quality but ill sure put it on my commuter

still don't know, what I will buy , tomorrow, its boxing day Dec. 26, been saving for that
I got myself a Nalini Winter cycling Jacket, a pair of Dura ace brake pads, a Nalini Cycling shoes, this are real bargain got all for $300.00,

I got one of these from my wife. A Henry Kloss Model One Radio. Nice retro look

I got a NOS Bianchi steel Reparto Corse CX Frame and Bianchi CX Carbon fork. (The frame is Celeste with black lettering, I LoOOooOove Celeste) :D

I must have been a very good boy!

I got Mr. Wonderful for Christmas. You push a button, and he says things like:

"The ballgame isn't that important. I'd rather spend time with you!"

"Here, you take the remote. As long as I'm with you, I don't care what we watch."

"Aww, can't your mother stay another week?"

"Let's just cuddle tonite."

"You know, Honey, why don't you just relax and let me make dinner tonite?"

"Actually, I'm not sure which way to go. I'll turn in here and ask directions."

:D

I got Mr. Wonderful for Christmas. You push a button, and he says things like:

"The ballgame isn't that important. I'd rather spend time with you!"

"Here, you take the remote. As long as I'm with you, I don't care what we watch."

"Aww, can't your mother stay another week?"

"Let's just cuddle tonite."

"You know, Honey, why don't you just relax and let me make dinner tonite?"

"Actually, I'm not sure which way to go. I'll turn in here and ask directions."

:D


I am just your average, wonderful guy, Ms. Vicki! :D

Someone has WAAAAAAAAY too much time on his hands!

:rolleyes:

I got Mr. Wonderful for Christmas. You push a button, and he says things like...
The important thing is that you realize this is only available in doll form.

I got a set of Park Tool Brushes from my brother (maybe I'll start taking a little better care of things), and a Topeak Alien from my parents. My cousin also decided to save her newspaper baggies for me to use as feet covers in wet weather, after she read about my need on my blog. Thanks to all.

i got money and bought a white industries
eno hub
chris

The important thing is that you realize this is only available in doll form.


I figured that out a long time ago!

:rolleyes:

Handlebar : Deda 215 , italian bend ( shallow and non anatomic )
Why is it so hard to find curved bars when so many of the pros use them ?