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PostPosted: 14:57 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Best bike thing from Amazon for £50 Reply with quote

I've got a £50 Amazon voucher and I can't think what to spend it on.

What biking things can you get for under £50 on there.
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PostPosted: 15:03 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

lots of chain lube.
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PostPosted: 15:21 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

one of these?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Leather-west-Motorbike-vest-Black/dp/B004S8FSV6/ref=sr_1_344?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1403533276&sr=1-344&keywords=motorbike

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PostPosted: 15:24 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

or a bit more seriously, one of the guys at work has one of these, and uses it every day in all weathers:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knox-Pack-Motorcycle-Backpack-Rucksack/dp/B0089N3UKM/ref=sr_1_540?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1403533392&sr=1-540&keywords=motorbike

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PostPosted: 15:34 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Kevlar jeans. I rarely wear anything else now.
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PostPosted: 15:36 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
Kevlar jeans. I rarely wear anything else now.


Just jeans?

You sexy fucker Wub
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PostPosted: 15:40 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rogerborg wrote:
Kevlar jeans. I rarely wear anything else now.


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/16/article-2189365-007398A600000258-711_226x595.jpg
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groovylee wrote:
or a bit more seriously, one of the guys at work has one of these, and uses it every day in all weathers:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knox-Pack-Motorcycle-Backpack-Rucksack/dp/B0089N3UKM/ref=sr_1_540?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1403533392&sr=1-540&keywords=motorbike

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I had been looking at these but I couldn't make my mind up on this or a Kriega... but I'm a bit of Kriega fan boy.
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

just checked, and they have what i bought 6 months ago - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lomo-Dry-Bag-Daysack-30L/dp/B00E8JFT4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403536093&sr=8-1&keywords=lomo

so far so good, completely waterproof, and i managed to lug a full set of VW Passat brake discs, and all the service filters in it. was heavy, but didn't bother the straps any Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

highly recommend it, and it's only half of your voucher Cool
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PostPosted: 16:11 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

they also do a hi viz one if thats your thing, but it doesnt have an external pocket, and it costs another £5

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lomo-High-Visibility-Cycling-Rucksack/dp/B00E4PNV2G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403536201&sr=8-4&keywords=lomo
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PostPosted: 16:19 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

That Lomo normal white one looks spot on thanks.
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PostPosted: 17:29 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

groovylee wrote:
just checked, and they have what i bought 6 months ago - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lomo-Dry-Bag-Daysack-30L/dp/B00E8JFT4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1403536093&sr=8-1&keywords=lomo

so far so good, completely waterproof, and i managed to lug a full set of VW Passat brake discs, and all the service filters in it. was heavy, but didn't bother the straps any Thumbs Up Thumbs Up

highly recommend it, and it's only half of your voucher Cool


Yup, I've been using one of these for about a year, tough, totally waterproof and fairly visible.

Highly recommend.
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PostPosted: 17:51 - 23 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hokum wrote:
Rogerborg wrote:
Kevlar jeans. I rarely wear anything else now.


https://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2012/08/16/article-2189365-007398A600000258-711_226x595.jpg
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groovylee wrote:
or a bit more seriously, one of the guys at work has one of these, and uses it every day in all weathers:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Knox-Pack-Motorcycle-Backpack-Rucksack/dp/B0089N3UKM/ref=sr_1_540?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1403533392&sr=1-540&keywords=motorbike

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I had been looking at these but I couldn't make my mind up on this or a Kriega... but I'm a bit of Kriega fan boy.


I have both a Knock K-Pack and a Kriega R35. The Kriega wins everytime - feels more comfortable on the back, sturdier, fits a full size helmet in without too much trouble, and generally just feels like the better bag. I bought mine second hand off eBay, and it's been perfect for me in the year or so that I've had it.

The K-Pack only gets used if I'm riding two-up with a pillion and we have a fair amount of stuff to take.

So if I were you I'd put your £50 towards a Kriega if you're in the market for a new bag. If you've already got a decent bag, maybe a tank bag? Crash bungs? Or maybe you could find some "Kittens shall be killed" stickers...
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PostPosted: 10:59 - 30 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Anyone tried the autokicker rucksacks?

I'm tempted by the lomo with it being fully water proof but I've spied these which are designed for bikers.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autokicker-Vanguard-Ergonomics-Motorbikes-Motorcycles/dp/B00JHKRJOE/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1404121858&sr=1-6&keywords=Autokicker%C2%AE
https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91onq566b7L._SL1500_.jpg


https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autokicker-Vanguard-Ergonomics-Motorbikes-Motorcycles/dp/B00JHKRJOE/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1404122246&sr=1-6&keywords=Autokicker%C2%AE

https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/8151JP3CdtL._SL1500_.jpg
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PostPosted: 11:30 - 30 Jun 2014    Post subject: Re: Best bike thing from Amazon for £50 Reply with quote

Hokum wrote:


What biking things can you get for under £50 on there.


You could get a Haynes book of lies.
Tools/zip ties/insulating tape
Highway code
Twist of the wrist books/dvd
Or..Stickers for you bike!
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PostPosted: 11:35 - 30 Jun 2014    Post subject: Re: Best bike thing from Amazon for £50 Reply with quote

fatjames wrote:

You could get a Haynes book of lies.
Tools/zip ties/insulating tape
Highway code
Twist of the wrist books/dvd
Or..Stickers for you bike!


In order:
Not one for my Korean bike,

I'm a bloke I have all this bloky stuff already... it's in my man draw.

Already read last years for my tests.

"Twist of the wrist" sounds like a euphemism

I have BCF stickers why would I need any more?

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PostPosted: 12:01 - 30 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Good point, but are you sure you have enough zip ties??
Seriously though, Twist of the Wrist is well worth looking into. You'll probably find some videos on youtube. There are 2 books and a DVD.
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PostPosted: 15:34 - 30 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

busts the budget by a few quid but it works its tough and simple and light weight.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005PK5J74/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_1?pf_rd_p=479289247&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005PK5J0G&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=1WR8EB165DD4C6BC5RGC
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PostPosted: 15:44 - 30 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Boozehawk wrote:


I already have one Wink
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=291611

I have
https://www.chilli-tech.com/cycle-cam-hd-action-cam-for-cyclists
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