Shark cordless hoover – excellent.

Bose QC35 headphones – also excellent.

Boot dryer thing – bit plastic tat quality wise but works very well.

Quite a few books from the various war / aeroplane book threads – Chickenhawk was one.

Worx Hydroshot – also excellent.

Gransfors splitting adze – also good.

Years and years ago, On one 456 frame (or was it an Inbred) – arrived pre-rusted from the factory, rode OK I suppose, didn’t keep it long.

Probably some other stuff…

an On One Scandal and very good it is too.

Also executive paper clips – after CFH’s recommendation…

Polyurethene patio sealant (Stoner’s recommendation) – didn’t do anything at all, just as dirty the next year.

Not much. I have a bizarre ability to make my own decisions.

Lads! We’ve got a deviant!

Skoda Octavia

Skoda Octy (vrs)

Make me no. 3, and I’m going to assume petrol VRS, otherwise or you didn’t followed the STW recommendation.

Bose QC35 headphones

Nope – STW would have rightly told you to buy the Sony WH-1000XM3’s (or whatever the model was that year)

Worx Hydroshot

+1

It is bloody good.

I seem to be a recommender more than a buyer, though been sold some good route recommendations. But some lights (good) and some Aussie grit kit in their going bust sale (not very good).

A lot of stuff. But nothing clothing wise, that’s a bit of a black hole in the forum.

Best thing has to be the Ooni Koda. I can forgive all crimes against fashion for that recommendation.

Oscillating multi tool.

best thing ever for DIY.

Erbauer cordless drill

Another Worx Hydroshot

A few books

A dropper post

A subscription (that was back in 2003 though)

Numerous sets of tyres

A Swift
nearly bought an inbred, but realised that the XL was far too short
The Norwegian wood cutting book, then bought the same for my dad
a wood stove (shh, dont tell anyone now its not in vogue)
A kit to self build an LED light

Definitely influenced quite a few purchasing decisions, those I can recall:

Cheapo Shoedryer (seems to do the job so far)

Worx Hydroshot – great

DT Swiss wheels – both MTB and Road, both sets doing well

Dell Laptop – well actually offered this secondhand when asking for recommendations – still going strong

Lenovo Chromebooks for the kids – still going strong

Genesis Zero Road Bike – got recommended one as an entry level carbon bike, served me well until I upgraded to my Tarmac SL6

Worx Hydroshot
…
Oscillating multi tool

I need to hand in my STW badge, I don’t know what either of those things even are. They both sound like something I’d buy using STW’s Lovehoney referral code.

Worx Hydroshot is a battery powered jet wash. Forgot about that one, bought second hand off a member

Oscillating multi tool is a like a big dremel, but instead of being fully rotary the bit moves back and forth like a saw.

Pretty much every bit of bike kit I have and my new Shand!

Maverick FS
Genesis Ht
Carbon road bike
Coffee machine(s)
House

Novelty shark head bottle opener
Halfords professional tools and tool chests
Hope pro2 & pro4 hubs
Twentyfour12 entry ticket
Schwalbe fat Alberts
Conti vert pros

In the last 18 months I’ve spent a lot (for me) of money on bike related stuff and it’s all the fault of each and every one of you on this forum.

A singlespeed (2005)
A 29er (2007)
A Hardcore hardtail (2008)
A Titanium hardtail (2009)
A Road bike (2010)
A Singlespeed road bike (2010)
A Gravel bike (2012)
A Fat bike (2014)

And a Gaggia Classic in 2012…

Fundsmith (probably the best thing I ever bought)
Suzuki Swift Sport and then a 2nd one.
Ibis Ripmo
Revgrips
Manitou Mattoc
Anker solar charger and powerbank
Worx hydroshot
Dakine 5 Laps hip pack
De Walt chainsaw
Lights

Kernel table beer from the what low alcohol beer thread.

Those £20 walking trousers from last black Friday.

Loads of amazon fire tablets, and before that tesco hudls.

I own an anker soundcore which I thought I chose myself until seeing so many others on here mentioning it.

An ooni pizza oven

A mazda mx5

Mini Cooper S from one of the many what small car for spirited driving…..it’s now sat dead as a dodo waiting for a mobile mechanic to come and look at it….
Tudor BB58 watch….which will probably end up sold to fund the many mini repairs i can foresee.
Cheap Sage coffee Maker….it’s Ok. Cleaning function no longer works. Apart from that, meh.
VW T6 – Not quite in keeping with the topic but purchased mainly because everyone on here slates them so I got one anyway….

I’m sure there will be plenty of bike related ones that I can’t remember.

Nicotine Valium Vicodin Marijuana Ecstasy and Alcohol..c c c cause It was a great single

Amongst other things a Makita drill driver that I used to mount my recently delivered garage alarm. I used yellow rawl plugs for this.

Tons of stuff but most especially

jimmy
Full Member

An STW Subscription.

I don’t think I’d still sub to the mag if not for the forum

I’ve scanned this thread for reference to a Diet Plan…so far, nothing!

Mini Cooper S from one of the many what small car for spirited driving…..it’s now sat dead as a dodo waiting for a mobile mechanic to come and look at it….

now then, we all know what we are getting into with those…says the guy who’s plastic thermostat just exploded all over his transmission 😄

Took delivery yesterday of some TCA running shorts that someone recommended on here a while back. Had them bookmarked and decided that in order to motive my fat arse it to getting back running I needed to buy something to inspire me (or make me feel guilty). First try on is positive, very comfortable. Covid isolation ends tonight so they should get a run (waddle) out over the weekend.

Halfords professional tools and tool chests

Good point, I probably bought my Halfords tool chests based on review on here….

off the top of my head..

John Ryan Mattress – horrible!
Columbia Omni Heat boots – excellent
Worx Hydroshot – excellent
BasqueMTB holiday – Amazing!

and no doubt countless bike bits..

i always add singletrackworld to the text when doing research before buying a product.. theres nearly always a review / advice!

I probably bought my Halfords tool chests based on review on here

Me too.

I’ve scanned this thread for reference to a Diet Plan…so far, nothing!

Haha, did anyone suggest a Mint Sauce keyring yet either?

Decathlon trews
Surround sound amp
Orbea Rise

So much stuff, biking and non-biking based on recommendations and PSAs from here, pretty much all from the forum but the odd item based on magazine reviews :

Outstanding items have been

> Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket: the holy grail of lightweight, packable waterproof jackets
> Vaude AM Moab Mid Stx flat pedal waterproof winter boots: Excellent
> Five Ten Trailcross Gore-Tex flat pedal waterproof shoes\boots: Also Excellent (so far)
> Shark upright corded Vacuum cleaner: Never had an upright Vacuum cleaner before, had never even heard of the Shark brand. Every time I use this I can’t get over how good it is.
> Sony WH-1000 XM2 noise cancelling headphones: Turn off the outside world
> VIRO-SOL Citrus degreaser : Drive chain comes up like new after every spin, also my go to cleaner for the oven hob, extractor fan unit, shower doors, wooden floor
> Delongi Caffe Corso bean to cup machine : Makes a lovely coffee and one hell of a racket (can be used in conjunction with above noise cancelling head phones 🙂 )

I’d always do additional research before a purchase but can’t think of anything I’ve bought based on a recommendation on the forum that didn’t live up to the endorsement.

A Volvo branded Thule Proride – was an absolute steal at just over £70 and looks better than the Thule version in a nice gunmetal colour!

A Topeak Hexus X multi tool. Haven’t used it yet but it looks pretty good!

Ones that come to mind initially, but there are loads more:

Home MESH system

On One Scandal

Google Nest Audio system

Fox Proframe helmet

Mobi bike wash

Shark vacuum cleaner

Loads of books, films, music

Posh cheese on toast ‘recipes’

A gucci tin opener!

A gucci tin opener!

Useless. Never in my life have I ever seen any Gucci tins.

On One Scandal
Alpkit Qark
Karrimor Carbon Walking Poles

All great tbf

Only thing i can recall are some Sony MDR-EX650AP In-ear Headphones.

Superb for the money, think I paid about £35 for them from a sony shop, they seem to retail anywhere between £40-£60 these days, wouldn’t realy be too shabby at that price either.

Gore bike jacket,
Salter toastie/pannini/waffle maker

“Mini Cooper S from one of the many what small car for spirited driving…..it’s now sat dead as a dodo waiting for a mobile mechanic to come and look at it….

now then, we all know what we are getting into with those…says the guy who’s plastic thermostat just exploded all over his transmission 😄”

I was one of the people recommending an R53 & mine currently sits awaiting investigation of complete loss of brake vacuum pressure that’s happened whilst it sat in the garage..!