Bought a pair of Panaracer Race A Evo3 tires (700x25). Not really meant to replace my current Panaracer GravelKings, but just as something that I wanted to try on my training rides that go through not-so-terrible roads.

New pair of Fizik R5 Uomo shoes.
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I have these and love them. But if these are your first pair, be warned that the cleat mount is quite a bit further forward than many other brands. I found I had to slide the cleat as far back as it would go to get it into the proper position. At least for the Shimano SDP SL cleat.

New Di2 upgrade kit. Tried the 6850 on a bike at the LBS, was like, Oh, I like this ! Bit the bullet for the 8050 group.

Edit: Well belay that idea, wife calls this morning, her job is discontinued 2/28. Order cancelled, time to put money away.

Good tip.. i'll definitely have them on the trainer to get things sorted out before getting delegated to outdoors only

Nice. I have a couple of pairs of the R3. They have a high arch which kind of bothers me. Do these also have a high arch?

10% off on components and groupsets at Merlin. Just picked up a complete Dura Ace 9150 DI2 kit with 11-30 cassette for $2139 delivered. Haven't seen it at that price point. I'll be selling the battery (new frame will have one already), and the cassette (also have already) so that will bring the price point down a bit more!

custom packs for the SO's Fargo

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Time to get even lower in 2018, going from a 110MM -10 slammed to a 110MM -17 slammed set up. Now just have to work on my headset cap as its a little higher for my liking.

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very cool!

Man, very sorry to hear that. Glad you have your priorities straight. The 8050 can wait; they'll make more.

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Just ordered some of these for my Mezzo D9 - Wellgo F269 all aluminium / aluminum folding pedals. Seem to be one of the best folders with a full aluminium design (no plastic) and with special 2DU patented bearings. Will report once they arrive.

Not that I notice just standing around in them. I need to get some new cleats before I throw them on the trainer to see how they are riding. (below 30F till next week :( )

They seem to fit good so far. I really like the 2 way BOA and the outer material is really nice

Arc'teryx Delta LT half zip.

I'm using it as an insulating mid-layer in very cold conditions and it is super warm for it's weight. Polartec fleece is amazing stuff.

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-Tim-

Thanks.

What size did you get? Any idea how size co relates with Giro and Shimano sizing?

My last purchase was a top-tube bag with a transparent phone holder (Timbuk2 Goody Box https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5051-540/Goody-Box from MEC). So far the velcro seems to hold it closed just fine & the window is larger than required for my Samsung GS7 as I may go a little larger on the next phone eventually.

My next purchase is going to be a new drive-side crank arm for my fat bike as the current/previous one snapped in two during a winter ride at -25C on New Years Eve. Attachment 594212

It's a disappointing failure on a 3 year old bike without lots of mileage. I wasn't being at all rough on it, just pedaling along a cold, snowy road when my right foot dropped down & I heard a clinking noise of metal landing on ice.
The same bike, left crank arm was slightly twisted on arrival so it's already been replaced. Another added cost of having bought a cheap bike in the first place...

I just bought a Vittoria Zaffiro Pro Home Trainer tire this afternoon. It was less than enjoyable to put on but having read some of the feedback online, I had an easier time with it than some other people have. I'm recently had knee surgery and am not going to be able to bike outside until March or April so I'd rather deal with a trainer tire that is difficult to put on than a road tire that needs to be replaced come spring.

$14.59 with 25% off coupon and free shipping, I bought two of them.
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Wow that is an unusual failure. I guess there was some surface damage and the arm cracked due to a fatigue failure. Of course airplane wings see much colder temperatures and don't crack. In fact tests and field use of aluminum and its alloys indicate that they are admirably suited for extreme-low-temperature service. Tests made to subatmospheric temperatures indicate that the tensile, yield, and impact strengths of all aluminum alloys increase at extreme low temperatures. Aluminum alloys retain ductility at these temperatures, corrosion resistance is enhanced, and there is no increase in brittleness. No special precautions regarding methods of handling at extreme low temperatures are required.

So maybe there has been some damage to the crank arm before you bought the bike and the fact that you already changed the crank arm on the other side supports this idea.

I guess this is one of the issues with buying pre-used bikes.

I also got one of these lights - You can never have too many lights!:lol: (These are the marketing images - the red lines are not so thick in reality but they do show up OK and for £8 you can't go wrong!)

Polar M460.

It does orthostatic test, structured workouts and a few other things of use for training vs just riding. It will go on my fixed gear bike.

$149 from Clever Training via walmart.com.

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I bought these for cycling as well as general working out. I needed to replace my old polar HR monitor, so I decided to go with the Fitbit. I can track a ride and auto sync it with Strava to get HR info into my ride data. But the Fitbit obviously does more than that. I also bought the Fitbit Aria 2 scale/BMI/Body Fat % because it auto syncs with the Fitbit.

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Cygolite Metro 1100.
Polar Speed and Cadence sensors for my M450.

Just dropped my Carl Strong coupled road bike off at Signature Cycles to get the gruppo upgraded to SRAM eTap, and to have the DT Swiss wheels rebuilt.

That's pretty cool. Create your own bike lane! I want one of those, do they make a version that can project friends too?