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  • pst88
    pst88 Posts: 621
    edited June 2009
    Just got a Fizik Arione as an anniversary present from my girlfriend! First ride out it seems very comfortable, much better than my old generic no name saddle. Although I do worry if it's "too good" compared to the rest of my crappy bike.
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Probably been posted elsewhere, but it's 10% off at Chain Reaction before midnight on Friday if you use the code 10DISCOUNT. It's only available on in-stock items but it can go on top of existing discounts.
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  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    Really.how did you find out about that?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    I got an email about it. Or are you being sarcastic?
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  • fidbod
    fidbod Posts: 317
    One Langster
    Specialised MB pro shoes
    rack
    Panniers
    S-works helmet
    Enough lights to 'christmas tree' the bike

    see y'all on victoria embankment :twisted:
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    fidbod wrote:
    One Langster
    Specialised MB pro shoes
    rack
    Panniers
    S-works helmet
    Enough lights to 'christmas tree' the bike

    see y'all on victoria embankment :twisted:

    Congrats - what gearing you got on the Langster?
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    No,no sarcasm,certainly not.I`m a damn good customer of theirs and they never told me about it.
    Smarter than the average bear.
  • fidbod
    fidbod Posts: 317
    Il Principe wrote:
    fidbod wrote:
    One Langster
    Specialised MB pro shoes
    rack
    Panniers
    S-works helmet
    Enough lights to 'christmas tree' the bike

    see y'all on victoria embankment :twisted:

    Congrats - what gearing you got on the Langster?

    42*16 completely stock.

    seemed alright on the commute yesterday
  • tardington
    tardington Posts: 1,379
    antfly wrote:
    No,no sarcasm,certainly not.I`m a damn good customer of theirs and they never told me about it.

    Obviously they know you are a loyal drone! Gotta treat them mean to keep them keen. I think I only get wiggle stuff when they send me a £5 voucher...
  • antfly
    antfly Posts: 3,276
    Well if they want to alienate good customers then they are going the right way about it.
    Smarter than the average bear.
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    A pair of these: northwave-89191016-zoom.jpg

    And one of these in black: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Giro_ ... 360033080/

    I don't expect it to ever arrive - its cheap and not in stock. I am off to the bookies to place a spread bet on the date by which I receive a "sorry, we unable to obtain this item; we can offer you this alternative which you don't want because you didn't chose it before" email.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Those would so match my boss' Tricross SS. Perhaps I should get him some?

    Nah, that would be beyond weird.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Always Tyred wrote:
    A pair of these: northwave-89191016-zoom.jpg

    And one of these in black: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Giro_ ... 360033080/

    I don't expect it to ever arrive - its cheap and not in stock. I am off to the bookies to place a spread bet on the date by which I receive a "sorry, we unable to obtain this item; we can offer you this alternative which you don't want because you didn't chose it before" email.
    Odd. When wiggle couldn't source an ordered item they used to give me a voucher to the tune of 10% of the item value. This changed then?
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  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    they did that with me the other week when they couldnt source an item i wanted
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    andy83 wrote:
    they did that with me the other week when they couldnt source an item i wanted
    Good, good... and relax.
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    andy83 wrote:
    they did that with me the other week when they couldnt source an item i wanted
    Oh, but you know the CAN source it, just not at that price. Grr.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Oddly when they couldn't get the model of Focus Cayo I wanted last year they didn't suggest I got £160 off my next purchase...
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  • Deadeye Duck
    Deadeye Duck Posts: 419
    Deadeye Duck wrote:
    1 of dhb M1 Cycling Shoes 45 Black/Silver/Grey
    1 of Ritchey Pro Road Bar Tape - Black
    1 of Vittoria Road Inner Tube 700x19-23 Presta 42mm

    copied straight from wiggle order confirmation.

    I can see this new hobbie of mine is going to take it's toll on my wallet...

    I'd like to add a small bag of haribo to the list of things I got from wiggle. I'm also damn impressed with their free delivery that supposedly takes 3-5 days but got here in 2! :D
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Always Tyred wrote:
    A pair of these: northwave-89191016-zoom.jpg

    And one of these in black: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Giro_ ... 360033080/

    I don't expect it to ever arrive - its cheap and not in stock. I am off to the bookies to place a spread bet on the date by which I receive a "sorry, we unable to obtain this item; we can offer you this alternative which you don't want because you didn't chose it before" email.

    green?what were you thinking?

    You'll be buying a pink saddle & bar tape next :wink:
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  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    I've got an orange bike, remember.

    I'm going all earth colours this year. I think someone sells chocolate brown bib shorts, but I couldn't track any down.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Gah - I thought Parker had cancelled my chain cleaner order but no - the day after I get my chain cleaner from Wiggle instead. Anyone want a chain cleaner?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    In other news, my Castelli Rosso Corsa gloves just don't quite fit properly :cry: So annoying! So I guess I may have an "only worn once" pair of high-end mitts for sale, too. In large, red/black. Sigh.
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    biondino wrote:
    In other news, my Castelli Rosso Corsa gloves just don't quite fit properly :cry: So annoying! So I guess I may have an "only worn once" pair of high-end mitts for sale, too. In large, red/black. Sigh.
    Too small? I wear a large in castelli mitts...
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  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    JonGinge wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    In other news, my Castelli Rosso Corsa gloves just don't quite fit properly :cry: So annoying! So I guess I may have an "only worn once" pair of high-end mitts for sale, too. In large, red/black. Sigh.
    Too small? I wear a large in castelli mitts...

    You know what they say...big mitts...big...???
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    No, too large. I have quite small hands.

    The winter Castelli gloves I own are perfect in large, but then I guess they're not supposed to be as precisely form-fitting. Medium might work, but I'm not sure I get on with the pad layout in any case - I have an annoying base-of-right-thumb which always gets sore regardless of bars or mitts and it particularly didn't feel right.
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    biondino wrote:
    No, too large. I have quite small hands.

    The winter Castelli gloves I own are perfect in large, but then I guess they're not supposed to be as precisely form-fitting. Medium might work, but I'm not sure I get on with the pad layout in any case - I have an annoying base-of-right-thumb which always gets sore regardless of bars or mitts and it particularly didn't feel right.
    If you can't send them back I'll take them off your hands (ba-doom, ching)
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  • Deadeye Duck
    Deadeye Duck Posts: 419
    biondino wrote:
    Gah - I thought Parker had cancelled my chain cleaner order but no - the day after I get my chain cleaner from Wiggle instead. Anyone want a chain cleaner?

    What type of chain cleaner is it and does it come with anything?

    Been looking at them myself but thinking of getting one of these kits that comes with brushes and lube/de-greaser too.

    Oh and to add to my list of fast deliveries:
    ordered some SPDs from merls this morning, they've already been dispatched and are shown as likely to turn up tomorrow. All these only cycling shops are fantastic :D

    Oh and Cav's book from amazon turned up today too, only ordered it yesterday :)
    I also have a 40% off code for cav's book if anyone wants it?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Well, I bought the Lifeline one (only £14 at Wiggle with sprocket cleaner and brush!) after I thought I wasn't getting the Park Tools one (£21.50 at Parker). I could return either I guess.

    What I can't return is the gloves as I chucked away the bit of cardboard they cam attached to - and I've used them. Jon, I shall consider your offer :)
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  • Deadeye Duck
    Deadeye Duck Posts: 419
    In that case, why don't you just send whichever is easiest back (I'd imagine the one from wiggle).
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  • Fireblade96
    Fireblade96 Posts: 1,123
    Ladies & Gentlemen, I've finally taken delivery of :

    la_triestina_mirage_white.jpg

    :):):):):)

    Now that I've got a road bike, does that mean I have to ride fast ?
    Or should I take the gears off and fit BMX handlebars ?
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