Boast about your latest purchases here...

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

I don't have no bra's bru

shame... no wonder you're depressed. 

 

Here's a number for you. 0860-RNTAFRND

 

[Meezo]

shame... no wonder you're depressed. 

 

Here's a number for you. 0860-RNTAFRND

 

 

 

29er

 

i'm going XC with this one! 14cm travel, dropper chair 3cm ID wheels, full blow

[babse]

Some new dancing shoes ????

[BikeisLife]

 

These just arrived on my desk...

 

Thanks Buycycle!

[The Ouzo]

 

These just arrived on my desk...

 

Thanks Buycycle!

Did you get the AFS signed by the trustess yet ?

Prisheila is going to be p'd off if you didnt. 

[patches]

Very nice, I shudder to ask the price.......

 

its says R20 

 

Yup, just R20 from The Plaza... 

 

...or NZ$200 (just under R2000) here in Auckland.

 

When the salesman heard I was South African I was worried he'd up the price after the recent All Blacks loss, but he actually gave me discount (was NZ$220).

 

Such a nice salesman that later that day I just happened to stop by that same Suzuki dealership on the way home from work and accidentally purchased one of these

 

Alpinestars Andes v2 Drystar. Definitely not for cycling, but useful for petrol powered commuting in the fickle Auckland weather. Usually NZ$400/ approx R4000. The kind sir did me a deal for NZ$360.

 

It's an intermediate measure while I wrestle with the idea of investing in a Klim Badlands Pro jacket... (NZ$1500... nearly R15 000... for a baadjie   )

 

That chest strap looks really comfy.

 

It's pretty weird to get used to at first. It feels like one is wearing a GoPro Chesty rather than a backpack. But after about 5min one kinda forgets about it.

[BaGearA]

Yup, just R20 from The Plaza... 

 

...or NZ$200 (just under R2000) here in Auckland.

 

When the salesman heard I was South African I was worried he'd up the price after the recent All Blacks loss, but he actually gave me discount (was NZ$220).

 

Such a nice salesman that later that day I just happened to stop by that same Suzuki dealership on the way home from work and accidentally purchased one of these

 

Alpinestars Andes v2 Drystar. Definitely not for cycling, but useful for petrol powered commuting in the fickle Auckland weather. Usually NZ$400/ approx R4000. The kind sir did me a deal for NZ$360.

 

It's an intermediate measure while I wrestle with the idea of investing in a Klim Badlands Pro jacket... (NZ$1500... nearly R15 000... for a baadjie   )

 

 

It's pretty weird to get used to at first. It feels like one is wearing a GoPro Chesty rather than a backpack. But after about 5min one kinda forgets about it.

loos flippen nice 

[Sparky and the Warden]

Yup, just R20 from The Plaza...

 

...or NZ$200 (just under R2000) here in Auckland.

 

When the salesman heard I was South African I was worried he'd up the price after the recent All Blacks loss, but he actually gave me discount (was NZ$220).

 

Such a nice salesman that later that day I just happened to stop by that same Suzuki dealership on the way home from work and accidentally purchased one of these

 

Alpinestars Andes v2 Drystar. Definitely not for cycling, but useful for petrol powered commuting in the fickle Auckland weather. Usually NZ$400/ approx R4000. The kind sir did me a deal for NZ$360.

 

It's an intermediate measure while I wrestle with the idea of investing in a Klim Badlands Pro jacket... (NZ$1500... nearly R15 000... for a baadjie )

 

 

It's pretty weird to get used to at first. It feels like one is wearing a GoPro Chesty rather than a backpack. But after about 5min one kinda forgets about it.

Out of interest do you find kit be it for cycling or motorbike expensive or is it relative to your salaries?

[TyronLab]

*Disclaimer, this is a completely subjective matter so treat it as such. I'll have my flame suit at the ready however just in case*

 

Why is it that 99.9% of cycling glasses and helmets are designed to be as gaudy and dorky as possible? Is there some functional benefit or is it just that having cycling-specific stuff is a way of being identified as a cyclist?

 

I mean, I'm sure those are super comfortable, and I'm not trying to offend you in any way, as a new cyclist its just something I'm struggling to get to grips with.

[Grease_Monkey]

*Disclaimer, this is a completely subjective matter so treat it as such. I'll have my flame suit at the ready however just in case*

 

Why is it that 99.9% of cycling glasses and helmets are designed to be as gaudy and dorky as possible? Is there some functional benefit or is it just that having cycling-specific stuff is a way of being identified as a cyclist?

 

I mean, I'm sure those are super comfortable, and I'm not trying to offend you in any way, as a new cyclist its just something I'm struggling to get to grips with.

I think most of it stems from protecting the eyes from wind, bugs, and debris while being breathable and that translates to big ass terminator glasses. BUT, I agree - most of the are completely over the top when it comes to colour, mirror finishes, and bling. But... it's a form of marketing, take Oakley and 100%, both unkistakeable for another brand, and both very sought after because of their brand value (and being top quality products). So yeah, I think the dorkiness factor is equal parts marketing and functionality.

[splat]

I think most of it stems from protecting the eyes from wind, bugs, and debris while being breathable and that translates to big ass terminator glasses. BUT, I agree - most of the are completely over the top when it comes to colour, mirror finishes, and bling. But... it's a form of marketing, take Oakley and 100%, both unmistakable for another brand, and both very sought after because of their brand value (and being top quality products). So yeah, I think the dorkiness factor is equal parts marketing and functionality.

 

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[Spinnekop]

*Disclaimer, this is a completely subjective matter so treat it as such. I'll have my flame suit at the ready however just in case*

 

Why is it that 99.9% of cycling glasses and helmets are designed to be as gaudy and dorky as possible? Is there some functional benefit or is it just that having cycling-specific stuff is a way of being identified as a cyclist?

 

I mean, I'm sure those are super comfortable, and I'm not trying to offend you in any way, as a new cyclist its just something I'm struggling to get to grips with.

On the glasses.  Function over form.

You want big:

• Keep the eyeballs warm in winter
• Safe from bugs
• Good lens to keep the sun at bay
• Ventilation to keep the sweat at minimum and fogging to a minimum

On the helmet side........

Ventilation, ventilation, ventilation.

Everything else is a side note.

[Gambithunt]

*Disclaimer, this is a completely subjective matter so treat it as such. I'll have my flame suit at the ready however just in case*

 

Why is it that 99.9% of cycling glasses and helmets are designed to be as gaudy and dorky as possible? Is there some functional benefit or is it just that having cycling-specific stuff is a way of being identified as a cyclist?

 

I mean, I'm sure those are super comfortable, and I'm not trying to offend you in any way, as a new cyclist its just something I'm struggling to get to grips with.

It's all about aerodynamics. Having a large curved frame pushes the air around the face rather than smashing into the two eye sockets and swirling. This creates a backdraft and slows the rider down by a factor of 0.000002. I substantial amount IMO.

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Today I got a new paint job - another outstanding job from CBR in Durbanville - my brief was army green and said "hey maybe Cammo" - This is what I got and I'm blown away

[Wayne pudding Mol]

Don't have a great before shot but you get the general idea of the upgrade

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Today I got a new paint job - another outstanding job from CBR in Durbanville - my brief was army green and said "hey maybe Cammo" - This is what I got and I'm blown away

Dude, that is amazing.