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Best Bike Related Purchase 2012

I did this last year and it went down well so thought I would make an early start as I am struggling to pin point one.

What was your best cycling related purchase this year?

It can be a bike, parts, tools, books, clothing/kit, event tickets, etc.

If you're new please join in and if you have questions pop them below and the forum regulars will answer as best we can.

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chris75018 | 11 years ago
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Giro Factor shoes (in the sales) Dead comfy.

Or a 2010 Spesh Element jacket (also in sale!) very toasty and very well made.

Or one of the Sufferfest vids which are currnely making turbo sessions more bearable.

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jezwebb | 11 years ago
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A big lock, as I moved from the sleepy (Ayr)Shire to Edinburgh!

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keef66 | 11 years ago
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Gore Phantom Windstopper jacket. Fabulously versatile bit of clothing. Snapped up as a bargain in Wiggle's sale

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Bedfordshire Clanger | 11 years ago
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Northwave winter boots. I have warm and dry feet plus I don't mangle a set of overshoes every three months on my commute.

Sealskinz lobster gloves. They take a bit of getting used to but I have warm hands at last!

An Exposure flare rear light, small, tough and really bright.

Entry to the Dartmoor Classic and the Fred Whitton 4 Seasons. The Classic was brilliantly organised and the Fred is just an incredible, epic day out on the bike.

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Squiggle | 11 years ago
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Race entry fees...I'll never be a 4th cat again for as long as I live  4

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AlasdairMc | 11 years ago
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A few things for me - making the transition from MTB to CX to road bike, I got a Van Nicholas Mistral for my LeJog, which has been phenomenal so far.

Overshoes - who's have thought that summer cycling shoes don't have to be freezing in the winter?!?

Garmin Edge 500 - easy to set up (i.e. turn it on) and even easier to transfer between bikes.

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ilovemytinbred | 11 years ago
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moonshield light. This really helps get you seen.

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Raleigh | 11 years ago
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Hmm.

Specialized BG's - Crackin'

Cervelo S1 (!) - Absolutely bloomin' crackin'

Castelli Aero Race Bibs - Comfy

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Super Domestique | 11 years ago
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Looks good trikeman, even more impressive are the snap on tools in the background.

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trikeman | 11 years ago
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Good idea of the bump!

Oh' lots of things this year, but my favourite - My K2 aerolites...

Sweet!  4

http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq144/Jammo/b2_zps68cbcf1e.jpg

Regards,

Trikeman.  3

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Super Domestique | 11 years ago
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Just thought I would bump this back to the top as there is still some of 2012 left.

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TheHatter | 11 years ago
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My Swrve mid-weight WWR 3/4's shorts.

Much better than my old Rapha 3/4 and been brilliant in the winter with long socks.

Though second favourite is my Rapha merino collar!

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Farky | 11 years ago
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Love my New kona Zing Deluxe but its gotta be the SPEEDPLAY pedals, so much freedom, security and stability. I can really trash the pedals now.

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Super Domestique | 11 years ago
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Nice one Keith.

I guess I have to say my Tarmac - a great bike and amazing VFM.

In terms of little bits of kit though....hhhmmmm......the Wellgo Mg1 pedals in orange for my HT but that isn't road based so for the road stuff I would say it's between:

1) Cyclist mag - really enjoying the 2 issues I have had so taken out the 3 for a fiver sub. (again if anyone has issue 1 or 2 that they are chucking out please let me know as I will send an SAE for it)

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2) Garmin Edge 200 - good price, looks cool and so much easier to swap between bikes/set up than 'normal' bike computers.

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notfastenough replied to Super Domestique | 11 years ago
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Super Domestique wrote:

I guess I have to say my Tarmac - a great bike and am
1) Cyclist mag - really enjoying the 2 issues I have had so taken out the 3 for a fiver sub. (again if anyone has issue 1 or 2 that they are chucking out please let me know as I will send an SAE for it)

I did have them, I'll check to see if I threw them out or not.

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Super Domestique replied to notfastenough | 11 years ago
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notfastenough wrote:
Super Domestique wrote:

I guess I have to say my Tarmac - a great bike and am
1) Cyclist mag - really enjoying the 2 issues I have had so taken out the 3 for a fiver sub. (again if anyone has issue 1 or 2 that they are chucking out please let me know as I will send an SAE for it)

I did have them, I'll check to see if I threw them out or not.

Thanks - I did ask the publisher but they are out and won't be getting more.

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Gkam84 | 11 years ago
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OK, I can now confirm that my best bike related purchase.....Not only of 2012 but my life is on route.

An Ice Sprint FSX  4

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notfastenough replied to Gkam84 | 11 years ago
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Gkam84 wrote:

OK, I can now confirm that my best bike related purchase.....Not only of 2012 but my life is on route.

An Ice Sprint FSX  4

Awesome stuff!

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racefaceec90 | 11 years ago
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that's easy for me.

my lovely 2013 specialized tarmac sport road bike  4

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Johnty | 11 years ago
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Not so much a purchase more like a prize

A Specialized Sirrus Comp 2013, only questions is do I keep it and sell my Carrera TDF or not.  4  4  4

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djgorey | 11 years ago
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My Gore windstopper gloves - toasty warms hands all the time!

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FMOAB | 11 years ago
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Rainlegs - great buy. Keep the worst of the rain off you and keep your bits from freezing when it's dry but cold.

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colhum1 | 11 years ago
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+1 for the overshoes..... Bettered ever so slightly by the cosy Buff on these cold morning commutes  1

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issacforce | 11 years ago
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i purchased an isaac meson di2 earlier and what a dream to ride

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therevokid | 11 years ago
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Northwave fahrenheit shoes - I can feel my toes  4
Kinesis TK3 .... soooooooo comfy  4

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formereve | 11 years ago
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Im with you notfastenough. My best buy this year are the lovely Ksyrium Equipes. Sooooooooooooooo good

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joemmo | 11 years ago
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The obvious one would be a very lovely Dedacciai frame and fork at 54% RRP but on a more prosaic level I finally (nearly) completed my workshop with the tools I've been missing, borrowing or bodging around: pedal spanner, chainwhip + cassette socket, BB wrench. Just the truing stand next..

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Canis Cibo | 11 years ago
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Lezyne mini floor pump. 100 psi no problem at the road side  4

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nevman | 11 years ago
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My Gore Windstopper jacket-lifesaver in this weather.

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robdaykin (not verified) | 11 years ago
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Aero wheels. I'm soooooo glad I ignored all the negativity and blew my tax rebate.

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