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  • markgoldstein
    markgoldstein Posts: 146
    hegyestomi wrote:
    markgoldstein wrote:
    Another Vulpine sample sale, another annoying shopping experience!

    http://www.vulpine.cc/uk/sample-sale-all

    This is just a joke now, can't put anything into my basket at all. Page fails to open just as at the previous sale , size guide and product size selection doesn't work.
    I sent them an email at the sale before with the list of items I wanted and they confirmed it it will be OK. Three days and three phone calls later they cancelled my order. Don't think I'll bother ever again, possibly if they do another sample sale in a physical location.
    Also anyone successful just be mindful that these garments are prototypes/previous models and a sizing can vary.

    I had to change browser from Chrome to Firefox to put things in the basket...
  • hegyestomi
    hegyestomi Posts: 504
    I managed to fill my basket with items in IE, it works fine!
    One question to anyone owned or tried on the Men's Jinzu Raw Selvedge Jean: what is the waist size for the medium ones?
    I have trouble finding the correct fit...
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,992
    markgoldstein wrote:
    Another Vulpine sample sale, another annoying shopping experience!

    http://www.vulpine.cc/uk/sample-sale-all

    Ha! Before I read the posts following on from this one, I had already decided I was going nowhere near this :lol:
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • tenohfive
    tenohfive Posts: 152
    I don't want to jinx it but I had no issues with the Vulpine site this time round - everything went through smoothly.

    Which reminds me - I've still got stuff from the last sale that I need to return.
  • dulwichiron
    dulwichiron Posts: 86
    Super cheap Fizik saddles on cycle republic.

    https://www.cyclerepublic.com/catalogse ... rder=price
  • smokey_bacon
    smokey_bacon Posts: 1,639
    Smokey Bacon wrote:
    Daniel B wrote:
    Nice one SB, let me know what you make of it please :-)

    Will do.

    Got this Jersey in the post today. It's typical morvelo, good quality material, zips and pockets. The print is ace too. Sizing is true too. Absolute bargain all things considered.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,992
    Smokey Bacon wrote:
    Smokey Bacon wrote:
    Daniel B wrote:
    Nice one SB, let me know what you make of it please :-)

    Will do.

    Got this Jersey in the post today. It's typical morvelo, good quality material, zips and pockets. The print is ace too. Sizing is true too. Absolute bargain all things considered.

    Thankyou SB, that sounds good - my brother's has arrived at my work, but I won't be in until Thursday now.
    Sounds like it should be a good buy for him.
    He's probably 39" chest, and I went for a medium, sound ok?

    To keep the bargain theme going, and so no one gets upset, I spotted, and ordered some of these:
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/diadora-uniquefit-insole/rp-prod52724
    prod52724_IMGSET?wid=500&hei=505

    £28 down to £8 - I see in the reviews some people say you need to know how to heat them to shape them, does anyone have any tips, or should I just google?
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • smokey_bacon
    smokey_bacon Posts: 1,639
    ^ yes id say so. Its nowhere near a pro cut so theres room to move without it being baggy. Hope he likes it.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,992
    Smokey Bacon wrote:
    ^ yes id say so. Its nowhere near a pro cut so theres room to move without it being baggy. Hope he likes it.

    Cheers matey :D
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • keyser__soze
    keyser__soze Posts: 2,067
    tenohfive wrote:
    I don't want to jinx it but I had no issues with the Vulpine site this time round - everything went through smoothly.

    As it did for me the other day when I placed an order, order received, confirmation of payment etc, right up to the 'we have cancelled your order' email I received just now. Third consecutive Vulpine order cancelled (two direct thru Vulpine, one via Sportspursuit) because they had oversold/didn't take track of stock (not exactly rocket science). Total waste of space company.
    "Mummy Mummy, when will I grow up?"
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  • bendertherobot
    bendertherobot Posts: 11,684
    The SP cancellation is odd. Most things are showing as shipping today so in stock. I'd push them on what's going on there.

    I have to say, the sheer size and frequency of the reductions makes me unlikely to ever buy from Vulpine.
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  • dinyull
    dinyull Posts: 2,979
    Not having a go, but surely going from experience having Vulpine sale items cancelled is hardly a shock. I've never ordered myself, but having read about the problems last time I didn't even consider visiting their site this time round.
  • keyser__soze
    keyser__soze Posts: 2,067
    It's not a shock, just shoddy CS that you'd thought they'd have sorted out by now after previous fsck-ups. My fault for giving them another chance, won't be doing so in future. At least SP gave me a voucher to make up for the problem when I ordered through them.
    "Mummy Mummy, when will I grow up?"
    "Don't be silly son, you're a bloke, you'll never grow up"
  • N0bodyOfTheGoat
    N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 6,059
    Merlin are doing a pair of Schwalbe Ones for £50, almost tempted to get a 28mm pair for my Wazoo.

    https://www.merlincycles.com/schwalbe-o ... 65466.html
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    2017 Cube Attain GTC Pro Disc 2016
    2016 Voodoo Wazoo
  • smokey_bacon
    smokey_bacon Posts: 1,639
    NitrousOxide wrote:
    Merlin are doing a pair of Schwalbe Ones for £50, almost tempted to get a 28mm pair for my Wazoo.

    https://www.merlincycles.com/schwalbe-o ... 65466.html

    Now that is tempting.
  • singleton
    singleton Posts: 2,523
    NitrousOxide wrote:
    Merlin are doing a pair of Schwalbe Ones for £50, almost tempted to get a 28mm pair for my Wazoo.

    Argh, I read that as Schwalbe Pro 1 and got all excited.....
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Anybody seen a good deal on Edge 820? Looking for less than Cycle Republic + BC 10% of £300. Have all the bugs been sorted or are bugs a Garmin standard feature you can't get rid of?
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Man Of Lard
    Man Of Lard Posts: 903
    Unit only or the HRM/Speed/cadence bundle?
  • smiley_boy2501
    smiley_boy2501 Posts: 126
    NitrousOxide wrote:
    Merlin are doing a pair of Schwalbe Ones for £50, almost tempted to get a 28mm pair for my Wazoo.

    https://www.merlincycles.com/schwalbe-o ... 65466.html

    I've found schwalbe ones a bit loose at the rear tbh. I don't think I'll be going for them again. Gp4000 for me next time. But then I'll probably see the prices and get something else.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,070
    24 bottles of budvar for £24
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,070
    smiley_boy2501 wrote:
    NitrousOxide wrote:
    Merlin are doing a pair of Schwalbe Ones for £50, almost tempted to get a 28mm pair for my Wazoo.

    https://www.merlincycles.com/schwalbe-o ... 65466.html

    I've found schwalbe ones a bit loose at the rear tbh. I don't think I'll be going for them again. Gp4000 for me next time. But then I'll probably see the prices and get something else.

    i have to hand it to conti I dont like the road feel with 4000s but they are very strong and once scrubbed in have a good amount of grip, i'd rate them over hardshells and gatorskins but just below the discontinued GP
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Man Of Lard wrote:
    Unit only or the HRM/Speed/cadence bundle?

    Head unit only.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Man Of Lard
    Man Of Lard Posts: 903
    redvee wrote:
    Man Of Lard wrote:
    Unit only or the HRM/Speed/cadence bundle?

    Head unit only.
    Athleteshop.co.uk around £278
    Bikediscount.de £280

    UK based, Winstanleys £297
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    Man Of Lard wrote:
    redvee wrote:
    Man Of Lard wrote:
    Unit only or the HRM/Speed/cadence bundle?

    Head unit only.
    Athleteshop.co.uk around £278
    Bikediscount.de £280

    UK based, Winstanleys £297

    Found Athleteshop myself and might try a pricematch at CycleSurgery, £278 inc postage.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,992
    redvee wrote:
    Man Of Lard wrote:
    redvee wrote:
    Man Of Lard wrote:
    Unit only or the HRM/Speed/cadence bundle?

    Head unit only.
    Athleteshop.co.uk around £278
    Bikediscount.de £280

    UK based, Winstanleys £297

    Found Athleteshop myself and might try a pricematch at CycleSurgery, £278 inc postage.

    If they won't, pretty sure Wiggle will, plus you can still get 3.45% (?) cashback through tcb. And if not, apparently Evans will pricematch over the phone.
    Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
    Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
    Scott CR1 SL 12
    Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
    Scott Foil 18
  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Anyone recommend some light, cheap and effective bottle cages, or is it pick any 2?
    Location: ciderspace
  • thekooman
    thekooman Posts: 55
    DrLex wrote:
    Anyone recommend some light, cheap and effective bottle cages, or is it pick any 2?


    https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/eli ... 7QodtowM9w
    40g (good enough for Team Sky!)
    or
    20g
    http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Elite/ ... lsrc=aw.ds
  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    Elite Custom cages.
    "If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got."

    PX Kaffenback 2 = Work Horse
    B-Twin Alur 700 = Sundays and Hills
  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    Bontrager Bat Cage
    Only bottle cage I've ever had that kept a secure hold on my bottle on any terrain, including 3 Peaks. Very popular with Classics riders (I first tried one after I saw Spartacus using them).
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • timothyw
    timothyw Posts: 2,482
    Planet X are usually fairly good for cheap cages:
    http://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/accessorie ... =price-asc

    Buy the ones that will look nice on your bike and don't look like they'll throw your bottle at the first bump.

    Very little point going weight weenie, even cheap cages are usually very light.

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