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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Andrew G » Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:46 pm

[quote="Snoop Doug"]every time I see the word pink, I just think our kit would look sooo much better in that colour.

Go and lie in a dark room Snoop until you feel better.
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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Phil H » Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:51 pm

Lucy, if you want something that makes it harder to breathe, I'd recommend 20 B&H. Don't know how much they cost now but I reckon it's less than £40.
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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Keith » Thu Nov 18, 2010 8:53 pm

[quote="Lucyap"]Has anyone used one of these Power Breathe things? Caught my eye in a magazine today, and I wondered if they work or not??

http://www.powerbreathe.com/select-mode ... cling.html

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[url=http://www.addiscombe.org/members/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8610&start=0&hilit=powerbreathe]Lucy, there was some discussion about them last year[/url].
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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Lucyap » Thu Nov 18, 2010 10:40 pm

Okay guys, thanks for making my mind up! I've knocked that one off my Christmas wish list now, that just leaves the P4 . . . :D

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Overshoes

Postby the other Steve Dennis » Thu Nov 25, 2010 4:32 am

Hi All.

ANyone got any recommendations for overshoes.
Need to be waterproof and warm.

I used to have a pair that velcroed over the top to one side which were great for adjusting shoes on the go but that seems to be out of fashion these days, they all fasten up the rear.

So now looking for something that will keep me dry in these freezing temps but not willing to stretch to Assos prices.
Some nice looking Endura on Pro Bike kit - [url]http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=X0601[/url]

Oh I went with the Pezcycling review a few months ago and bought some Bellweather Form bib shorts, nicest shorts I have ever worn - wonderful. [url]http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/SP273B03-Bellwether+Forma+Bib+Shorts.aspx[/url]

Cheers

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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Marcus » Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:13 am

Overshoes recommendations - I bought these [url=http://www.parker-international.co.uk/13491/Pro-Tarmac-H20-Overshoes---Black.html?referrer=froogle&utm_source=google&utm_medium=froogle&utm_campaign=pid13491]Pro Tarmac H2O[/url] following :mrgreen: and George's recommendations.
I was a little sceptical when I received them as they are so thin, but they are very warm and keep your feet dry. They are in stock at Chain reaction cycles, but are c£10 more I think.
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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Marcus » Sun Jun 26, 2011 7:24 pm

Tyre lever thingy that Le Capitain had on the Brighton run. Helped to get a very tight Conti 4000s back on. I know Amy also has one.

Any idea what they are called and where to get one?
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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Amy » Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:48 am

The grey one I use? That goes over the tire and sits on one rim while you attempt to get the other side of the tire on the other rim?

VAR tire levers. Think I got mine from Evans - well one of them anyway. Have seen them in other places too, I think...
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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Jon H » Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:49 am

Got some new B'Twin bib shorts from Decathlon yesterday and tried them on the commute this morning. Nice comfy chamois, good leg grippers, nice light mesh bib which isn't too high at the front to make comfort breaks difficult (unlike some other Decathlon shorts I've had), all for £30. What's not to like (apart from the hideous lime green trim in places, obviously).
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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby kieran » Tue Jun 28, 2011 11:31 am

lime green trim?, might go with my road bike then.
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Re: Kit Reviews

Postby Marcus » Thu Aug 18, 2011 11:28 am

Lezyne HP (120psi) mini medium.

Bought one of these from GB's for under £20 including discount this week having failed to inflate my tyre following a puncture with previous mini pump. Works a treat, well thought out design and very well manufactured. Although I only used it the once the tyre was rock hard.

[img]http://www.sprockets.uk.com/images/hpdrivesilver.jpg[/img]
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