Post what you think is the best VALUE FOR MONEY cycling related item you can buy.

[RocknRolla]

Magicshine MJ872.

 

replaced my (what i though real value for money) LED Lenser T7 torch with bike mount

 

what i spent on batteries for the LED lenser almost amounts to just buying the magicshine from the get-go.

 

maar goedkoop koop is duurkoop partykeer.

[Stretch]

i was somewhat surprised to only pay R195 for new avid brakepads the other day.......but the free gear cable i got with it has to be the most cost effective!

[Delilah]

http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/shorts/ATD_Mens_RWB_BikeShort_Chamois.jpg

 

Good saddle + good chamois

[Guest TheBushpig]

Brand New(except for a thin film of dust) 2010 Silverback Phoenix for under R4k. It filled the gap when the Iron Pig was stolen and got me back in the saddle when I needed the therapeutic effect of cycling more than ever before. Not flash or fancy, but I'll be heartsore if I ever have to sell it.

Edited September 27, 2012 by TheBushpig

[STRADA]

Bombs!!! I really hate the mini pumps that never get the right pressure! The bomb allows a quick inflate and to the right pressure!

 

+1

[Red Zone]

In order of value

1. Floor pump
   
2. Chain Cleaner
   
3. PPA membership
   

[LeTurbo]

Titanium Victoria roadbike with Campy 10-speed: R8 000

Colnago Master with Campy 9-speed: R5 000

Colnago Superissimo with Campy 8-speed: R5 000

 

And those instant tyre patches for R35 = brilliant

[droo]

And so far nobody's mentioned a maintenance course - will pay for itself 1000 times over if you're used to getting your LBS to do everything. Not to mention the day you get stuck with a tacoed wheel / snapped derailleur / busted chain 100km from the middle of nowhere.

[gravelgrinder]

Tubeless Tyres!!

[HDW]

I have to agree with the chain link here. R15, and without it I would probably still be on my way home from somewhere.

[patches]

For thoe ith bigger travel bikes, or those that love the technical...

 

Rock Shox Reverb. They seem expensive, but as all dropper post owners will attest, they really do transform a bike and are worth every cent.

[DJR]

Personally, my Giant Trance X1 was a total bargain if I look at the pleasure and hassle free service it gave me over the last 4 years. The only bike I know that may rival it for value for money for mileage is the Reighn that Pain or Shine has thrashed for the same period.

[Stretch]

Tubeless Tyres!!

cost effective!! anything but - they are almost the same price as tyres you put on your car!!!!

[Heel Drop]

Voucher to the spa for your wife ...............so you can ride all day looooooooooong

[Grebel]

For thoe ith bigger travel bikes, or those that love the technical...

 

Rock Shox Reverb. They seem expensive, but as all dropper post owners will attest, they really do transform a bike and are worth every cent.

 

Agreed! I have a KSi950R and that was money well spent

[V12man]

Voucher to the spa for your wife ...............so you can ride all day looooooooooong

 

Noooo!!! - means I have to babysit...