MrJacques Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 So we have a nice thread with people showing off all their latest purchases... but what's the worst (or just any bad) cycling related purchase you've made? For me it's probably a unicycle... seemed like a fun idea, but just couldn't get going on it. Some nice replies... good to learn from mistakes, especially if they're not your own
DJR Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 A pouch for my cellphone that clipped to my Camelbak strap. On the very first ride the thing fell out and I had to spend 4 hours walking both the Tokai and Silvermine trails at midday in midsummer while phoning it every 50 metres trying to hear it ringing in the bushes. Stupid thing! I threw it away to save someone else hassles.
JGR Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Plastic sachet water bottle. Leaked from first use ..... wasn't worth the petrol and time to return it
scotty Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 There was a guy selling replica Specialized kit on the Hub, I bought a pair of gloves and 1st time wearing them they fell apart.
Mojoman Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Funnily enough, above this thread was one for ERGON grips.My worst purchase was some or other cheap brand copy of ERGON grips, used them for one ride and that was it! Another cracker are cheap water bottles, you give them a good squeeze and the top flies off covering you in your drink of choice
Greg29 Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 It has to be the Camelbak drying fan - what a piece of cr@p and it was even featured on a Super Sport product review.
Swim.Bike.Run Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 There was a guy selling replica Specialized kit on the Hub, I bought a pair of gloves and 1st time wearing them they fell apart.Bought mine probably from the same guy, been using it for 3 years now
Capricorn Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 italian cycling garbs thinking they'd conform to normal sizing. Right. Tight lesson learnt.
M L Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 http://www.muddymoles.org.uk/images/accessories-reviews/squirt-girl.jpghttp://brimages.bikeboardmedia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/2011-sram-x7-2x10-_shifter_2speed.jpghttp://lh5.ggpht.com/_vfqucLZlde8/TBtnNg9nFrI/AAAAAAAALYw/3KK66XyvULA/conti_race_king.jpghttp://flyingfishbikes.com/merchant/1148/images/large/bb30.jpg
hayleyearth Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I paid money for some tld baggies in Aug last year, still havent recieved the shorts........
mon-goose Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 replaced a aluminium cannondale frame with a steel bataglin frame back in 1996.... worst mistake ever.
Guest Latent Blue Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 http://lh5.ggpht.com/_vfqucLZlde8/TBtnNg9nFrI/AAAAAAAALYw/3KK66XyvULA/conti_race_king.jpg +1
reteid Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Funnily enough, above this thread was one for ERGON grips.My worst purchase was some or other cheap brand copy of ERGON grips, used them for one ride and that was it! Another cracker are cheap water bottles, you give them a good squeeze and the top flies off covering you in your drink of choicethe flying top happenend to me at 70.3 last week.had to stop at following waterpoint to wasg the bike and myself that was covered in GU.
Greg29 Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I paid money for some tld baggies in Aug last year, still havent recieved the shorts........ If you paid with a Visa or MasterCard you can claim your money back. Your bank should be able to help with the claim.
l4y3rcake Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 I'm removing them this afternoon. Sticking to my spd's...
scotty Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Bought mine probably from the same guy, been using it for 3 years now You lucky then, the guy was removed from selling on the Hub due to numerous complaints.
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