Sticking with the Domane for a while yet...this time I went ProjectOne for the H1.5 (Pro Endurance) fit option.

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A brand New frame ... looking anyway
 

Purchased some Red and Grey 3m scotbrite to get beauty back to a new look...


my '91 merlin Ti is looking sexier than ever!https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d1df08b2e6.jpghttps://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6fb55387e.jpeg
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A brand New frame ... looking anyway
 

Purchased some Red and Grey 3m scotbrite to get beauty back to a new look...


my '91 merlin Ti is looking sexier than ever!https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8dd8fdc301.jpg
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This is awesome. I just ordered a ton of weird branded stuff from Wish. Super cheap, super fun shopping for stuff on there. My most recent purchase was yesterday: a few jersey/bib sets, an Outto windbreaker (neat to see someone else who bought one), a few pair of socks, some overshoes, a couple of masks/neck warmers, and 2 x Trek (fake) cold weather jerseys...all for the price of $103, including shipping. Can't wait to see if any of it is quality, or if it's all junk. I'll be the guinea pig for the rest of you. I'll make a post with the items and brands and give a review when it comes in, and then maybe follow-up after a few months or so and see how it holds up.

Of course I also got a bike...but that was yesterday, so old news. ;)

Matching side-loading water bottle cages for my Cervelo. Since I'm a 51 and the triangle is so small, I needed side-loading cages because pulling the bottle straight up was always tricky because it would hit/rub against the top tube.

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There are some good quality values in those no-name and silly-name cycling apparel on Amazon. Turns out Spotti and Przewalski are the same company, and some of the same items are sold under both names.

The Przewalski shorts with orange 3D pads have been so comfortable for me on rides up to 100+ miles I ordered a bib set with capri length legs that extend just below the knee. I got 'em just in time to try this weekend on a couple of rides. The extra length means I don't need to mess with separate knee warmers, and it provides a little compression support. They're very good, comparable to The Black Bibs brand bibs and shorts. They're labeled Spotti on the leg hem exterior, but Przewalski on an inside label. The 3D pad is a little different, CoolMax by DuPont, yellow and black with more of a sculpted pad, thicker under the sit bones, thinner where less padding is needed. It's just about as comfortable as the orange 3D pad, and both are better than any other pad I've tried from Pearl Izumi or Black Bibs.

So I can recommend Przewalski or Spotti for bargain priced shorts and bibs, at least the 3D pads. I haven't tried the 4D pads they've been using on newer items.

^ As far as my butt can tell, there's no difference between the 3d and 4d butt pads in the Prezwalski bibs.

As I also mentioned either on this thread or another, I have a fair bit of amazon-bought cycling gear, including apparel from some of the mfrs. mentioned a couple of posts above. They are not in my experience all of equal quality or craftsmanship. The two best ones I have worn are from Sponeed and Santic, both terrific. The Sponeed, in particular, is as good as and in some cases significantly better than some of my brand-name, expensive stuff. It is just superior apparel. The 4D gel padding is the best padding I own on any tight or bib, bar none. Keeps its shape over time. I think I paid around fifty dollars? Something like that. Ridiculous. Sponeed is also widely reputed to have over-the-top customer service. My tights are two years old with a ton of miles on them and they look brand-new. Buying myself another pair in a different color scheme for Christmas. Can't wait. There is also a new line that is getting Sponeed-like reviews on amazon, and it is called Ceroti. New Kid. About to order a bib for $57.90. We'll see.

Some of the cycling apparel sold on amazon is not very good though. I have bought some of those. Some, say bibs or tights, the actual clothing/pant part is great. But the shammy is mediocre or, like, nonexistent. That was the case for a couple of inexpensive Baleaf bottoms I got. They were in the 30-45 dollar range, but they are not in the Santic, Sponeed league. Not remotely. I struck out there.

I do support brand-name manufacturers. I own stuff from Canari and Pearl Izumi and REI and Cafe Du Cycliste and poc and more. I am about to buy a very expensive big-name brand bike. But I am also not afraid to save a little cash occasionally. Sometimes, it feels pretty good.

Darimo handlebar in 44cm, ee "El Real" calipers,
second S-Works Tarmac Ultralight, Rox strips, Garmin Sensor 2's, Fibre-lyte custom rings(51/35), Turbo S(black), second Selle Italia C-59.

Garmin edge 530, couldn't pass up a 20% off sale tonight.

Zefal Swan rear fender to rotate between bikes. I like the design - easy off, easy on.

Robert Axle Project Lightning Bolt-On front thru axle for my S3. I did a separate thread and review here but I thought they performed so well they deserved a mention in this thread as well. I was so happy that I bought 3 more directly from them (the rear on the S3 and two for my TCR) just to show the company my support.

It's amazing that their product is both lighter and stronger than the stock TAs Cervelo includes.

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Robert Axle Project TA

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Stock Cervelo TA

Also my most practical purchase just arrived...
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Decided to ride in every day vs. walking (yes I'm fortunate enough to live within walking distance of work)

Love the 530. Hope you do as well!!!

China's finest via Amazon

1. Strgao Men's Windproof Long Sleeves Jersey Winter Fleece Thermal Cycling Coat Bicycle Bike Jacket
2. sponeed Bike Long Pants Men Padded Cycling Tights Road Bike Leggings Biking

Awesome. As I've briefly mentioned before, I have found Sponeed to be every bit as good as, and in some cases better than, the expensive named brands. I won't name names, as I am not into public bashing. I also have one full winter fleece kit from Strgao that is as good as new after 2 years of steady us in cold Portland. It looks brand new. The fact is, as I have learned, there is some very high-quality apparel available from China from certain companies. You can save a ton if you know what to buy.

Not the sexiest wheels on the market, but a step up from the stock Fulcrum Racing 5's... ceramic bearings, carbon fiber front hub, bladed spokes, and about a half pound weight savings. Looking forward to putting these on the road ;-)
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Nice.. I woulda thought a tough call going with these or the Campy Shamal equivalents when deciding -- go "Italian" with the Pinarello bike, or avoiding the clash of Shimano/Campy. :D

Totally agree, that's my second product from Sponeed, I have a pair of shorts that are my favorite as opposed to another Amazon brand starts with a B******* that's also my second Strago product. I find the Strago jersey to be better than other Amazon products even better than the local club jersey I bought for a fund raiser ride.

The Chinese are so ... inventive at coining names.

I like Bpbtti.

Thirty-dollar bv pump that so far, is working quite well with what appears to be an accurate, or pretty accurate, I should say, gauge. I've been a skier and a guitarist and a headphone fan at different times in my life, but I think cycling is as expensive as any of those (if you include travel for some skiing). I'm retired now, so I save where I can. We'll see about this pump. I've checked enough tire pressures with my thumb that I'm pretty sure I'll be able to tell if there is something amiss when it says pressure is 115 but it's really 85. Won't be able to give you a number, but I should know if it's way off. Hopefully. I guess we're going to find out how good I really am at that... Maybe I should just finally go tubeless.
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https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c56f9463_o.jpg $90.41 at Merlin Cycles

I have purchased several jerseys, both long sleeved and short sleeved through Online Cycling Gear. So far I have been very happy with the quality of them. I too have purchased the Santic Cycling Shorts and found them to be equivalent to what I've purchased from the LBS. I purchased a winter pair off Amazon of the Baleaf Thermal Cycling Tights, in the same size as the Santic and found they were much smaller in size than the Santic.

already had two of these lights. will likely add another two. can't be lit up enough these days...

https://www.knog.com.au/bike-lights/plus-twinpack.html