Your latest bike purchase?

[Harry Meatmotor]

well, thanks to this thread:

http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?7608-Rain-gear-expectations-too-high

and some searching teh intarwebs, this:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/hincapie-sportswear-edge-event-jacket-mens

will be arriving shortly.

looks like it’s pretty close in performance to the Castelli Pocket Liner, which looks to be the “poor mans” Assos Sturmprinz. not too shabby for less than $200.

we shall see, tho…

[cyclingfool]

Well, with a brand name like Hincapie, it’s gotta be a “dope” piece of kit.

[hozn]

@Harry Meatmotor 95456 wrote:

well, thanks to this thread:

http://bikearlingtonforum.com/showthread.php?7608-Rain-gear-expectations-too-high

and some searching teh intarwebs, this:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/hincapie-sportswear-edge-event-jacket-mens

will be arriving shortly.

looks like it’s pretty close in performance to the Castelli Pocket Liner, which looks to be the “poor mans” Assos Sturmprinz. not too shabby for less than $200.

we shall see, tho…

I hope it works! I don’t see pit zips, though …. and my eVent jacket w/o zips is not usable above 50F (maybe lower, honestly).

Edit: yeah, definitely lower, upon further reflection. I only would wear that Novara eVent jacket if it was around freezing and raining or I’d just get soaked — presumably from sweat.

[Harry Meatmotor]

@hozn 95459 wrote:

I hope it works! I don’t see pit zips, though …. and my eVent jacket w/o zips is not usable above 50F (maybe lower, honestly).

Edit: yeah, definitely lower, upon further reflection. I only would wear that Novara eVent jacket if it was around freezing and raining or I’d just get soaked — presumably from sweat.

That’s the plan – my current gear temp threshold for rain is 50 degrees or so. hoping this lets me stay comfy down to 35-40. besides, road season is over so i’m supposed to be doing zone 2 through october… that’s one easy way not to overheat.

[Harry Meatmotor]

@cyclingfool 95458 wrote:

Well, with a brand name like Hincapie, it’s gotta be a “dope” piece of kit.

we’ll see if there’s anything “interesting” stashed in the back pocket.

[dplasters]

Too many new purchases. Too many low prices.

New shoes. (Awesome, especially for $30)

Winter Shoes. Got them a half size big to fit nice thick socks. They breath like a plastic bag. I’m excited. Did I mention the low price yet?

Backpack. That I am absolutely in love with. Pockets just where you need them. Waterproof/Weatherproof. Breaths much better on my back.

S-Blade. Just ordered today.. Much cheaper than a new waterproof jacket with better lower back coverage.

I’m feeling pretty good going into Fall/Winter. Might pick up the built in winter kit for my Bern helmet for the winter and some clear lenses for my sunglasses.

[americancyclo]

Finally ditched the SPD M520 after 7700 miles and moved on to three bolt road pedals!

Forté Corsa Team Road Pedals
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Also got a new 6701 chain. my first time using the Shimano pin snap technique. it worked!

[TwoWheelsDC]

@americancyclo 95535 wrote:

Finally ditched the SPD M520 after 7700 miles and moved on to three bolt road pedals!

Feels good, doesn’t it?

[americancyclo]

@TwoWheelsDC 95553 wrote:

Feels good, doesn’t it?

pretty good. still need to work out the alignment

[dkel]

@dkel 95096 wrote:

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So I don’t have to fish my keys out of my pannier every time I roll home. (Took me all afternoon to install the dang thing…)

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And now I can see when I get home in the dark. If I keep this up, the bike area will be the nicest part of the house!

[mcfarton]

@dkel 95585 wrote:

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And now I can see when I get home in the dark. If I keep this up, the bike area will be the nicest part of the house!

Whats next bike washing station?

sent from your mom’s house

[dkel]

@mcfarton 95589 wrote:

Whats next bike washing station?

sent from your mom’s house

Since you asked (!) I’m putting in a timer so the light will be on when I need it, and go out when I don’t. And for the record, my mother thinks I’m being unsafe by riding in the street, for example, or in bad weather. She is not a supporter of rule 5 or 9. Yeah, there’s no fooling me! :rolleyes:

[cyclingfool]

@dkel 95585 wrote:

And now I can see when I get home in the dark. If I keep this up, the bike area will be the nicest part of the house!

Shouldn’t it be anyway?

[Powerful Pete]

Castelli Gabba LS full zip jersey. In fluo yellow for safety. Will also force me to lose weight – when I wear it now I look like a human bumblebee.

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[lordofthemark]

I finally got my first bit of bike clothing – a windbreaker on sale at Performance Bikes. Wore it today, it made my ride much more pleasant (and despite it being water resistant not water proof, kept me fairly dry. )

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