Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

Headhuunter

tincaman wrote:

Three Scott CR1 SL frames have just appeared on Ebay, cheapest at £680, had to happen I 'spose

A 2nd hand cr1 comp sold on Ebay yesterday for about 435 quid.... Not even the sl....

Cycloslalomeur

My Westbrook account now says "order despatched" this afternoon. I ordered a Ltd yesterday morning.

itboffin

Its been a couple of years since I bought a batch of t-shirts from the same manufacturer that rapha use for about £2.50 each they've lasted well but haven't been treated well and need replacing.

I bought 5 white and 5 black I think, if anyone else is interested I'll post the UK suppliers details again.

dhope

itboffin wrote:

Its been a couple of years since I bought a batch of t-shirts from the same manufacturer that rapha use for about £2.50 each they've lasted well but haven't been treated well and need replacing.

I bought 5 white and 5 black I think, if anyone else is interested I'll post the UK suppliers details again.

It's a trap, I'm sure I asked 2 years ago.

davis

itboffin wrote:

Its been a couple of years since I bought a batch of t-shirts from the same manufacturer that rapha use for about £2.50 each they've lasted well but haven't been treated well and need replacing.

I bought 5 white and 5 black I think, if anyone else is interested I'll post the UK suppliers details again.

I'm potentially interested.

dru

Visited Westbrook 2 weeks ago and alomst bought one of the foil framesets on offer but glad I hung on.

Phoned up Westbrook Wednesday last week (Wednesday) just to check the pricing of the Scott CR1 SL, they confirmed, they confirmed they had got a bulk order of 200 odd frames coming in.

I rand the local Scott Dealer in Cardiff and mentioned their 'price match policy' they told me they couldn't do it - so placed the order with Westbrook.

They told me frames were coming in Thursday/Friday and would be sending out Friday for delivery on Monday. Got a text/email last night saying it was being despatched.

Just got to work out of my chainset is compatible with the BB91 pressfit adaptor. Westbrook says my FSA Kforce will go straight into it - but there are mixed reports if it actually will!

veronese68

I'd be interested if not a trap.

itboffin

Trap? In what way?

And dhope I told you in person but I think you was too drunk to remember

I noticed that the same supplier also has the same 100% Turkish cotton hoodies for £10 that's mental.

veronese68

Trap in whatever sense that you had to get Dhope so drunk he can't remember what you did to him.
Talking of which. Beers soon?

clarkey cat

I'll be up for a beer. We can all sit around in knock-off Turkish cotton hoodies moaning about the time we didn't buy a Scott CR1 frameset at 75% off.

itboffin

Sounds like the 2013 summer theme tune to me

dhope

itboffin wrote:

Trap? In what way?

And dhope I told you in person but I think you was too drunk to remember

I noticed that the same supplier also has the same 100% Turkish cotton hoodies for £10 that's mental.

I remember you not telling me :?
So who're the supplier. I'm almost sober right now.

pitchshifter

Some good deals on Niterider lights on Sport Pursuit

Anyone had any experience with them? Getting mixed reviews after a google search..

willy b

Halfords have 20% off most parts, accessories and clothes. Some good deals to be had.

bloghog

Just got a mailer from duffbag, kit bags are at £9.95. I already have a couple and they are very good.

http://www.duffbag.com/products/products/duffbag/

itboffin

damn it if I hadn't already bought some Giro factor shoes i'd be all over this deal 60% off Fizik R3 http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a10171 ... black.html

:x

daniel_b

itboffin wrote:

damn it if I hadn't already bought some Giro factor shoes i'd be all over this deal 60% off Fizik R3 http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/a10171 ... black.html

:x

Only seems to be 48% off now?

itboffin

oh yeh that's messed up but still £115 is a steal

Sharkyssurfers

in relation to the SCOTT frame have you guys seen this one on offer ?

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/FRPXSPCV2/planet_x_stealth_pro_carbon_time_trial_frame?utm_source=facebook/url]

mrc1

Not a one off bargain but Le Domestique Tours has a Paligap trade account so if anybody is looking for a powertap, FFWD wheels etc etc let me know as I should be able to beat most prices you'll find elsewhere.

jomoj

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/r ... inset.html

Ultegra 6700 chainset compact or standard + BB for £125 but only in 172.5mm silver. Pretty good I thought, not seen it cheaper.

veronese68

On the email from Merlin there are some DT Swiss wheels reduced from £1100 to £400 in white. £100 more for black.

Headhuunter

Veronese68 wrote:

On the email from Merlin there are some DT Swiss wheels reduced from £1100 to £400 in white. £100 more for black.

Interesting! Anyone got any experience of these?

keyser__soze

If anyone is size 54 and hasn't bought a CR1, this Addict R15 (full SRAM Red, Ksyrium Elite wheels, Ritchey WCS finishing kit) is a bargain at £1799: http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/bikes- ... 011-p81551

veronese68

Headhuunter wrote:

Veronese68 wrote:

On the email from Merlin there are some DT Swiss wheels reduced from £1100 to £400 in white. £100 more for black.

Interesting! Anyone got any experience of these?

None at all, I just thought they might be of use to one of the many CR1 builds going on. Reputable manufacturer though.

Jezzery

Veronese68 wrote:

On the email from Merlin there are some DT Swiss wheels reduced from £1100 to £400 in white. £100 more for black.

Hmm yes looks like a nice set of wheels. some good reviews. My c24's are on their way out. Might be a good replacement. Did I read somewhere that you could make tubular tyres into tubeless by using some kind of sealant on the market.

These can also run with tubes so make it ok if you get a puncture I guess.

http://road.cc/content/review/16222-dt- ... 0-wheelset

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/wheels ... 90612.html

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... er_reviews

Ah man this sight is costing me I have just bought a set of the white. They will look like black after a few rides. Black just gone out of stock even though £100 more. What tyres would people recommend with these?

tgotb

Jezzery wrote:

Did I read somewhere that you could make tubular tyres into tubeless by using some kind of sealant on the market.

Do you mean clincher->tubeless? Tubular tyres are completely different construction, require different rims etc.

You can do it (I converted my CX wheels to tubeless) but do your research thoroughly as some tyre/rim combinations work better than others. There's also a limit to how much tyre pressure most combinations will take (though that's not an issue for CX where the whole point is to drop the pressure further than you can with an inner tube). I'm using Stans sealant and rim strips.

sloppyschleckonds

mrc1 wrote:

Not a one off bargain but Le Domestique Tours has a Paligap trade account so if anybody is looking for a powertap, FFWD wheels etc etc let me know as I should be able to beat most prices you'll find elsewhere.

How much for a Powertap G3 hub shimano 24 spoke?

veronese68

TGOTB wrote:

Jezzery wrote:

Did I read somewhere that you could make tubular tyres into tubeless by using some kind of sealant on the market.

Do you mean clincher->tubeless? Tubular tyres are completely different construction, require different rims etc.

You can do it (I converted my CX wheels to tubeless) but do your research thoroughly as some tyre/rim combinations work better than others. There's also a limit to how much tyre pressure most combinations will take (though that's not an issue for CX where the whole point is to drop the pressure further than you can with an inner tube). I'm using Stans sealant and rim strips.

I think those wheels are tubeless ready so no need to use rim strips.

Jezzery

Veronese68 wrote:

TGOTB wrote:

Jezzery wrote:

Did I read somewhere that you could make tubular tyres into tubeless by using some kind of sealant on the market.

Do you mean clincher->tubeless? Tubular tyres are completely different construction, require different rims etc.

You can do it (I converted my CX wheels to tubeless) but do your research thoroughly as some tyre/rim combinations work better than others. There's also a limit to how much tyre pressure most combinations will take (though that's not an issue for CX where the whole point is to drop the pressure further than you can with an inner tube). I'm using Stans sealant and rim strips.

I think those wheels are tubeless ready so no need to use rim strips.

Sorry, completely new to running tubeless tyres. Can I just run a normal clincher tyre with these rims without a tube or do I need special tubular tyres such as hutchinson?

here is that stuff that I saw advertised that converts normal tyres by sealing them:

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... lant-46875

What are peoples views on running tubeless - is it worth it or should I just run with clincher and tubes.