http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Christmas prezzies en Sun, 28 Jun 2026 10:39:58 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204536 Sat, 14 Nov 2015 14:47:22 +0000 Mandopicker101 204536@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>On my commuting bike I have a no-name copy of these <a href="http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Wellgo-WPD-801-Mountain-Bike-Pedals_78657.htm">Wellgo SPDs</a>- they're great as the larger, slightly square platform makes it possible to ride with normal shoes too. No problems with them despite regularly being sloshed with road filth, mud and other grime. </p> <p>My road bike currently has a pair of Shimano M520s, mainly because I only have MTB shoes at the moment and my shoes are super-comfy. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204502 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 20:28:43 +0000 gembo 204502@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I bought myself a cateye volt 400 front light for £47 out of the EBC with request for price match. It is too bright but can be pointed through my brake cables </p> <p>Also fitted the bracket that was already on the handlebars. Whereas the old light rattled as i have battered it on a wider bracket previously. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204495 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 18:29:46 +0000 Stickman 204495@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"What more could someone want?"</p> <p>Cake? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204491 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:44:28 +0000 Morningsider 204491@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If you are feeling flush then you could invest in the Rolls Royce of track pumps:</p> <p><a href="http://www.lezyne.com/product-fpumps-hp-steelY9.php#.VkYSVdJdOaQ" rel="nofollow">http://www.lezyne.com/product-fpumps-hp-steelY9.php#.VkYSVdJdOaQ</a></p> <p>I have one (also a Christmas prezzie from Mrs Morningsider - who says romance is dead!). Reversible head for presta/schrader, 220psi max (apparently), bomb proof construction, wooden handle! What more could someone want? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204489 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:25:24 +0000 SRD 204489@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@cb at the moment we are all actually prestas, a;though we have 3 bikes with 20" wheels, one with 24" and one with whatever is 'normal' on a road bike. </p> <p>Very sorry about saying SPD when I just meant cleat. I suspect Shimanos is what I ought to be looking for. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204488 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:19:29 +0000 cb 204488@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Having separate Presta and Schrader connections is a top feature in my book. Fiddling around unscrewing the nozzle and reversing/removing little rubber gaskets is a pain in the neck. Ok if you only use one type, but I imagine that's not the case in your family. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204485 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:49:42 +0000 amir 204485@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For SPD pedals I have Shimano M540 for commuting and A520 for long rides. The former as two sided which makes it easier to get clipped in traffic. The latter are one-sided but with a good platform, which helps to reduce foot pain on a long ride.</p> <p>For track pumps, I have a moderately priced metal SKS pump with a screw on head. The latter works better with presta valves in my experience though it can also be used with mtb valves. The pump is more robust than my old EBC pump and spares are available. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204484 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:42:32 +0000 Roibeard 204484@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>For the pump, I like brands, or at least those that list spares for their pumps - I like the idea of simply replacing a hose or washer on a pump when it perishes, rather than buying a new pump.</p> <p>Topeak and Lezyne both seem to (currently) offer spares, although others may also do so.</p> <p>Robert </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204481 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 16:03:53 +0000 Stickman 204481@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've got Shimano A530 pedals on my bikes. One side is for SPDs, the other side is flat so can be worn with "normal" shoes so they give a bit of flexibility. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204480 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:59:37 +0000 SRD 204480@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>sorry. i guess didn't mean SPD. i mean cleat? clipless thing? ack. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204478 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:55:27 +0000 fimm 204478@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Does MrSRD mean he needs new shoes, or new pedals?</p> <p>Assuming he'd like new shoes, you need the right kind of shoes to take the cleats that go with the pedals that he has, which I assume are SPD pedals. </p> <p>If I am correct, then if you are looking online you want to look for mountainbike/touring shoes, because they take the right kind of cleat, and NOT road shoes, which take a different kind of cleat.</p> <p>This is regardless of where he will actually be riding his bike.<br /> (For example. Boyfriend of Fimm has a pair of mountainbike shoes that he uses on both his MTB and his road bike (which have very similar if not identical pedals)) </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204477 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:46:47 +0000 Edinburgh Cycle Training 204477@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I got one of these track pumps a few months back, great pump for the money: <a href="http://www.evanscycles.com/products/blackburn/air-tower-1-track-pump-ec039653" rel="nofollow">http://www.evanscycles.com/products/blackburn/air-tower-1-track-pump-ec039653</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=15750#post-204471 Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:06:05 +0000 SRD 204471@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>So, MrSRD's been hinting about some new SPDs (+pedals?) for Christmas. At the moment he's got some Btwin ones. </p> <p>any suggestions as to what I should be looking for? </p> <p>He'd also like a new track pump. we have a fairly elderly bike co-op ones. the new 'air track pump pro' seems well regarded, or should we go brand name? </p> <p>in either case, should we just wait for NY sales? </p>