Your Most Recent Cycling-related Purchase
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I purchased a Selle SMP "Evolution" saddle in red, a set of flat pedals for my mountain bike, and a tire sealant injector for my tubeless road tires.
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Picked up a Genuine Innovations tubeless repair kit. For the first time in 3+ years of riding tubeless, I had an in-between puncture - it isn't big enough to total the tire, but it's too big for the sealant to keep it effectively sealed. Popping in the 'bacon strip' was easy enough - will see how much air it holds overnight and take it for a test ride tomorrow.
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I picked up a "new"-in-box Computrainer Lab for $200 that was purchased and never used by the owner. Came with all cables, Polar HRM receiver, 4 extra cadence sensors and earlobe HRMs packages, and original documents and CDs.
I know newer trainers have more bells and whistles, but for me, Computrainer is perfect. I prefer wired and can use PerfPro's CT Bridge for all newer software that doesn't interface with Computrainer.
I know newer trainers have more bells and whistles, but for me, Computrainer is perfect. I prefer wired and can use PerfPro's CT Bridge for all newer software that doesn't interface with Computrainer.
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The things I don't love about it, I knew going in so not a huge deal - I don't care for the logo on the back, the rounded corners near the bottom zip, or the ribbed fabric side panels (but the stretchiness is nice). The one thing I don't like that I didn't realize when I bought it is that the zipper pull is on the left, which I always grew up thinking that was for women's garments? Arm holes are also a little small, but it's fine. Fits pretty good though.
I know it sounds like wtf did I buy it for, but it is VERY thin and light, like the Banana Republic one it's replacing, and that's been really, really hard to find in a vest. It really feels like there's nothing inside it.
Is it worth $190? Absolutely not. Is it worth $95? Questionable, but again, considering I have been looking for a vest that's basically made of nothing for the last few years, this fits the bill.
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So I'm going to keep it. I don't see myself using it on the bike though, I bought it for off the bike and it will work well.
The things I don't love about it, I knew going in so not a huge deal - I don't care for the logo on the back, the rounded corners near the bottom zip, or the ribbed fabric side panels (but the stretchiness is nice). The one thing I don't like that I didn't realize when I bought it is that the zipper pull is on the left, which I always grew up thinking that was for women's garments? Arm holes are also a little small, but it's fine. Fits pretty good though.
I know it sounds like wtf did I buy it for, but it is VERY thin and light, like the Banana Republic one it's replacing, and that's been really, really hard to find in a vest. It really feels like there's nothing inside it.
Is it worth $190? Absolutely not. Is it worth $95? Questionable, but again, considering I have been looking for a vest that's basically made of nothing for the last few years, this fits the bill.
The things I don't love about it, I knew going in so not a huge deal - I don't care for the logo on the back, the rounded corners near the bottom zip, or the ribbed fabric side panels (but the stretchiness is nice). The one thing I don't like that I didn't realize when I bought it is that the zipper pull is on the left, which I always grew up thinking that was for women's garments? Arm holes are also a little small, but it's fine. Fits pretty good though.
I know it sounds like wtf did I buy it for, but it is VERY thin and light, like the Banana Republic one it's replacing, and that's been really, really hard to find in a vest. It really feels like there's nothing inside it.
Is it worth $190? Absolutely not. Is it worth $95? Questionable, but again, considering I have been looking for a vest that's basically made of nothing for the last few years, this fits the bill.
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Grabbed a new set of Look Keo Grip Cleats for the wet months here. I find they help me not fall on my butt when I'm pushing off at intersections in the rain.
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Got a pair of Castelli Diluvio Pro shoecovers in black. Getting cold here.
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Needed a new helmet to go with my new (to me anyway) mountain bike.
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Ordered up a set of Boyd Altamont lite disc wheels, trading in my OEM wheels for junior riders and a nice discount.
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Got recently a cheap shoe cover. Used twice so far but was not actually raining.
Easy to put and take out. I wear 7.5 shoes, so ordered a M size and initially I tough it was a bit small, but I think is a good fit now.
Easy to put and take out. I wear 7.5 shoes, so ordered a M size and initially I tough it was a bit small, but I think is a good fit now.
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I invested in a professional bike fitting 10 days ago... best move ever. No soreness or discomfort on the saddle, both during and after long rides. Amazing.
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I purchased a new chain, a chain tool, and a seat for my son's Trek.
I also anticipate I'll be purchasing some sandpaper, a couple cans of paint, and grips... Kids bikes get beat up...
I also anticipate I'll be purchasing some sandpaper, a couple cans of paint, and grips... Kids bikes get beat up...
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I just picked up a set of Roval CLX50's and GP5000's. Both of which are excellent.
roval-clx50 by Jamey Freeman, on Flickr
roval-clx50 by Jamey Freeman, on Flickr
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@FeltF2Tarmac I have set of Boyd 44mm rims. Love them. I suspect you'll be equally as happy with your Altamont Lite wheels too.
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Fourth and last Ceramicspeed OSPW.
Five pairs of Extralite Streeters.
New gloves.
Velocio Signature bibs.
Garmin 1030.
Five pairs of Extralite Streeters.
New gloves.
Velocio Signature bibs.
Garmin 1030.
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Rotor Aldhu 24 axle and crank arms 165 mm. Eventually will add the new Rotor Inspider power meter along with 50/34 chainrings, possibly Q-rings.
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Jealous, I'm out $245 after mine and all I got was a stem with 10mm difference. Still having problems. Going to start trying every saddle I can get my hands on.
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Most recent purchase was a Hammerhead Karoo. After some initial concerns, I've decided I like the flexibility of it. I like having the Cateye for instant data and the Karoo for mapping and ride recap data.
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So the Karoo doesn't give you instant data? Can you not customize the screen to show what you want to see?
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It does, but frankly I like how I can get the data off the Cateye with gloves on and frankly I'm used to it. You can see by the sweaty fingerprints on the Karoo that I'm still getting used to it!
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Literally no other adjustments? That... doesn't seem right. My guys spent 30 minutes on just my feet and made a bunch of seemingly minor tweaks that rocked my world.
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The other takeaway was to just try some new saddles, but by the time we got to this conclusion it was about 3 hours in and I technically only paid for 2 hours.