Cycling Thread

I've fallen into a bit of a trap here, much like the boys on the 'Pimp my boat' thread, except I seem to be throwing wonga at my bike.

Oh well... here she is!

Too many pot holes on the road now for road bikes :(

cycling along country roads with potholes in the dark is "fun".

Gone for a commuter/tourer, so not super skinny tyres, but the roads (even where not gaping holes) are bloody rough at the moment.

I have to agree with Al on some elements. I communt eon country roads that are not lit and run Catseye R3 on the front with a battery Catseye flasher and on the back two flasters. I also wear reflective gloves, shoes and yellow jacket. The downside is I still occasionally get well and truelly carved up. cars do not expect a bike to be doing mid 20s when they are in the early 30s on an overtake. Have yet to be fully run off the road though.

The number of people I see riding dark bikes in black and blue kit is a regular occurrance and we had one killed on my route 15 months ago

So if commuting on a bike, what is your life/injury worth and if £200 - 300 for suitable kit is to much, then you are courting an accident some time in the future and are as Al classified a terminal idiot. This is not for any particular person on the trhead but a general comment. Also think of the money you are saving in petrol and wear and tear on you car

So think safe and save money and buy good kit. My commute bike is a Specialised Cirus Pro 2009 as I consider my MTB not suitable for everyday use as the parts, due to possible corrosion and debit wear, would exceed the value of the Cirus in a couple of years