Where's good to buy CR2032 cells ("watch" batteries) in reasonable quantity, without getting stung?
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Preparing for Winter (yes, already)
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Posted 11 years ago #
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Hi Kaputnik,
I saw blister packs of these in Poundland St James Centre last Saturday. Mentally noted them as i have a need for them myself soon. Facing you as you go in the door.... :-)
Cheers
RJ
Posted 11 years ago # -
Yes Poundland have blister packs with multiple batteries/types in store. Also search the interweb, most things can be bought cheaply online.
Posted 11 years ago # -
Ta. There's a pound-a-rama place up at Hermiston Gait. I'll pay it a passing visit.
Posted 11 years ago # -
kaps, I am always unsure of the quality of these cheapo batteries - I got a bulk load of duracell CR2032 on ebay a few months ago - can find the link if you want, but they were very reasonable.
Posted 11 years ago # -
7DayShop are pretty good for batteries too.
Posted 11 years ago # -
Search ebay for the blister packs of Maxell CR2032s.
Cheaper than the big names but better quality than most of the generic packs
Posted 11 years ago # -
I discovered over the weekend that SealSkinz shoecovers are nice and cosy but in heavy rain are laughably non-waterproof from around the 10 mile mark.
I had 15 miles of heavy rain on Saturday which also killed my phone. Not happy.
Admittedly I never have to ride that far for work, and only wear road cleats on weekend jaunts, so I can just let those shoes get wet and not have to worry, but hrmmgg.
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SealSkinz shoecovers are nice and cosy but in heavy rain are laughably non-waterproof from around the 10 mile mark.
I've never owned a pair of overshoes that were waterproof, despite their billing. I'm in the market for overshoes now, as old ones are shot, do waterproof overshoes exist?
Any recommendations?
Posted 11 years ago # -
I had some BBB ones out of Bicyclerepairman shop which were very waterproof but unfortunately the neopreney-rubber fabric fell apart very easily and I ended up patching it back together with lots of inner tube patches.
Posted 11 years ago # -
Winter socks on tomorrow. Toes like ice blocks after the 12 mile point this morning.
I have many pairs of overshoes but they are always too much faff to put on at black o'clock
Posted 11 years ago # -
@uberuce, ziplock freezer bags from most supermarkets are very good for saving electrickery from the water, too late I know but worth keeping in mind for future, or a spare latex glove from your toolkit if you've forgotten the placcy bags...
Posted 11 years ago # -
Batteries from pound shops are very likely to be garbage or at the least something I would not want to rely on for lights. There's also considerable counterfeiting of batteries (especially duracells) online so be wary. You can find good bulk deals from reputable sellers though.
+1 for ziplock bags for electronics. They are de rigueur for mtbing, running, hiking etc. Even a good thick poly bag wrapped up with an elastic band does a good job.
Posted 11 years ago # -
A "reputable" dealer in Morningside has been in touch.
Posted 11 years ago # -
preapring? Pffft I was prepared a month ago. rechargable AAAs for the smart blinding epilepsy inducing tail light, Cateye charger dug out of the charger pile on top of the fridge, gloves, jumper and leggings dug out of the spare pannier that acts as wardrobe now for the summer jacket and gloves etc
Bought new Oxford dayglo gloves from Decathlon as the ones I got from tinterweb were just a little too thin and not very waterproof so bought some I could look and and handle before ordering...@gembo - press and hold = on flsahing - press hold again = on constant + short press = dipped beam on my cateye (I'll check this tonight on the way home)
@kappers - dingbro do boxes of CR2032s nice and cheap as I got two boxes and will happily grab more. I find the blister packs from shops tend to have random small batteries while good for kids books with sounds etc thre are too many types that never get used.Plan to get the flashy CR2032s onto my eldest's bike tonight, he still has the ones powered by magnets I got at a Christmas PY meet from Anth or chdot (I think it was Anth and Min or maybe arrelcat got my old faithful red LED which had been through the wars and was mostly tape and velcro... memories) but could always do with n+1, might even strap em to his helmet again, that and a pair of the red LED hi vis arm bands for when he is on the scooter as I cannot figure out a way to put a red light on that...
Tempted by a set of spiked tyres but would probably need to replace the mudguards as there is little clearance at the best of times but also thinking of getting a second hand MTB for hack bike in the snow we are forecast. If all else fails I still need to lay my hands on my Pogu ice spikes for my shoes when I decide it really is silly riding through 6" snow and falling into the very snow angel I made the day before on Princes Street...
Posted 11 years ago # -
"Pffft I was prepared a month ago."
As was I when I made the original post nearly 2 months ago ;)
I have now discovered that I'm in need of something that probably doesn't exist: A sock thin enough to prevent the numbing/hotspot down near the toes when using SPDs yet thick enough to prevent said toes from becoming ice blocks. Merino hiking socks are brilliant for warmth but just too bulky and soft.
Posted 11 years ago # -
@Allebong I think that's the reason you can buy socks for road shoes that go over the outside of the shoe; putting thick socks inside a tightly fitting and closed shoe constricts the blood circulation to the point of hotspots and even colder feet.
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I second allebong's concern about cheapo batteries, especially in bulk. They often claim "high capacity" but are usually only good for low drain applications like watches, and they are often unstable which will cause leaking, especially over time. So you may buy a pack of 20 and end up losing 15 through leakage. False (and potentially dangerous) economy.
That's not to say Duracell are the be all and end all of batteries as I find them overpriced for their capacity- you pay t brand and their marketing budget.
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I use Neoprene over shoes. Toasty toasty toasty!!
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@ allebong
Have you tried silk socks under your regular ones?
Alternatively, if you don't want a full overshoe or "Belgian Bootie" (the woollen oversock), there are also toe covers from various manufacturers. They fir over the toe of the shoe, rather than your foot. Some people will wear them in combination with an overshoe
Posted 11 years ago # -
I have seen cyclists with heated socks (not sure if you can rig up the power supply to a dynamo)
Posted 11 years ago # -
I've collected quite a range of overshoes through the years!
Neoprene ones from Endura which have lasted a long time but are a bit of a pain to get over my mtb shoes and still get the velcro fastened at the back.
Altura ones with a rainproof material, again with velcro at the back but also underneath and across the top to adjust fit.
Lycra for the road shoes, which isn't long-lasting or winter-ready.
Pearl Izumi Barrier Lite overshoes which yes, do look a bit fetishist! But they are harder wearing and much warmer (sometimes too warm in summer). And a biatch to put on! The have no zips so it's a case of stretching them over the shoe. I ended up sewing an extra piece of velcro at the top to further tighten them after a few uses.
Posted 11 years ago # -
Dr Martens and ordinary socks.
I need a new pair of boots as there is a wee hole in the top of these ones but it takes a while to get used to the current price of Docs not being £19.99.
Posted 11 years ago # -
Try Mcnett seamgrip, seals most things?
Posted 11 years ago # -
Does eating more count as winter preperation?, If it does then I am on it!
Posted 11 years ago # -
Sealskins all winter w.e.f. today - even when its not raining they are the dogs whatsits for keeping toes warm - must be the double/triple skin thing.
Decathlon silk liner gloves are excellent if - like me - you have poor finger circulation.
Additional rear head light now attached, again for the winter.
Its all just extra faffing about, really
Posted 11 years ago # -
Tape over the air holes on the soles of my road shoes; put the clear lenses in the eye protection; ride the winter bike (same as the summer bike but with sturdier wheels and clip-on mudguards) and wear winter clothing.
Usual indecision about new expensive lights* will be solved by raking in the shed for what I have.
*This year I like the look of the Knog Blinder Road.
Posted 11 years ago # -
I have seen cyclists with heated socks
How about a pedal with a built in carbide heater, excess light generated used for front and rear running lights, heat transferred to foot through the metal cleat, run metal wire mesh through the insole. Remember to make insoles out of something non-melty.
Posted 11 years ago # -
I have put a vest on
Like Charlton HestonBit if frost, was cold in autumn gloves and shorts yesterday but flip side would have been hot in other gear? Might go three quarters this morning
Posted 11 years ago # -
The KB weather station says 0.3C this morning and wunderground lists negative temperatures in the city (and -3.4C in Dalkeith). No studded tyres on the bike so looks like I'm walking to work today :-/
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