The official : "what have you bought today" topic

[Juanmoretime]

Nice wheels. You can tell its been a while since you have ridden clinchers. The labels on your tires are not centered with the valve stem.

[mdeth1313]

Nice wheels. You can tell its been a while since you have ridden clinchers. The labels on your tires are not centered with the valve stem.

yeah, I don't think I've ever dont that-- it's like my sense of humor- off center (WAY off center)!

[rlpaul]

Just need me some spokes now...

[dunlinii]

God I love those hubs.

[dalai]

Lightly used set of Simkin Egg brakes for my TT bike.


Simkins Egg Brakes by The Dalai, on Flickr

[Mike K.]

Like the shroud like form of the caliper arms.

[dalai]

Like the shroud like form of the caliper arms.

I'm really impressed with the design and finish of these brakes. I'll try and remember to take before and after shots of my bike when I fit them. They are smaller than the dual pivot brakes currently fitted, so I am hoping there will be some tangible improvements!

[Mike K.]

Look forward to seeing those pics!

[Mike K.]

Early Xmas gift from a close friend. Serfas 250 True -250 lumens makes for close to 150 feet of clear vision by my guesstament. Just the ticket for my recent foray into 5:30 am rides.

[dalai]

Looks good! What batteries does it use? Burn time?

[Mike K.]

dalai battery is rechargeable proprietary-3.5 hr wall charge time for max output (USB charge equipped-charge time N/A). Mode/Lumen/Burn Time: Over Drive 250 2hrs; High 180 3hrs; Standard 100 7hrs; Low 50 15hrs; Flashing N/A 7 hrs. Weight with bar mount: claimed 150 grams (148 grams on my scale) Helmet mount included. Length: 105 mm's Retail cost $130. US $'s.

[mdeth1313]

Light and Motion Seca 1400. I'll finally be able to see on that damn 40mph descent at 5am! Lots of light, I can't wait to use it on Friday!

[mdeth1313]

My footwear (hopefully for a long time). The bont a1 shoes just did not work for me, so I went on a shoe mission and, although I never expected it, my feet loved the mavic huez shoes. Loved them so much when I saw a pair of new zxelliums for $120, I had to give it a shot. Each has a slightly different feel- as you might expect, the huez is lighter and more "bare bones" while the zxellium is heavier (415g vs 566g) but has more of a "cradling" feel. They both fit my orthotic for my right foot quite well and they both feel great.

Anyone want a pair of season old bont a1's cheap?
(you'll notice I didn't put the size there for a reason!)

[über-goober]

MMMmmm.. candy..

[dalai]

Nice über-goober! Weights?