Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

asprilla

FoldingJoe wrote:

Just spotted some Trans E70's on Evans for a decent price. Normally wear a size 9 in normal shoes. Do Giro's run true to size, or do they come up small\big?

The standard sizing I find to be true but narrow (which is great for me) so they offer HV (high volume) versions for sasquatch cyclists.

Edit: If it's the ones at Sigma then thanks for the tip, I've just ordered a pair as my Factors and my Trebles are nearing end of life.

FoldingJoe

Cheers, Chris

Edit: It wasn't, but did you go for the yellow ones?

asprilla

FoldingJoe wrote:

Cheers, Chris

Edit: It wasn't, but did you go for the yellow ones?

Yeah. Thought I'd better get them before Dan B gets in. Size 42 for me.

daniel_b

Asprilla wrote:

FoldingJoe wrote:

Just spotted some Trans E70's on Evans for a decent price. Normally wear a size 9 in normal shoes. Do Giro's run true to size, or do they come up small\big?

The standard sizing I find to be true but narrow (which is great for me) so they offer HV (high volume) versions for sasquatch cyclists.

Edit: If it's the ones at Sigma then thanks for the tip, I've just ordered a pair as my Factors and my Trebles are nearing end of life.

I have also searched and found two reviews, one of which says they run small, so size up, and one of which says they run large, so size down

What UK shoe size are you, and what have you gone for if you do not mind me asking?

EDIT: Wrote this before I saw your post above!

bendertherobot

I find that Giro are slightly narrower than Shimano but wider than Sidi.

Confusingly, I take 45 in all of them

asprilla

bendertherobot wrote:

I find that Giro are slightly narrower than Shimano but wider than Sidi.

Confusingly, I take 45 in all of them

I find Sidi were right at the top of the toe box and so rubbed the tops of my toes. Shimano were tight round the heel and Achilles.

daniel_b

Are you a UK10 BTR?

bendertherobot

I'm EU mun, 45.

Yes, 10.

daniel_b

bendertherobot wrote:

I'm EU mun, 45.

Yes, 10.

Me too, or I like to think so anyway, even if we won't be allowed soon.

And also on the shoe sizing front - so I reckon I would be a 45 too.
Now do I need a pair - no.
I'm holding firm this time, and not ordering, despite the free returns and £5 discount.
*I bought a seatpost instead for exactly the same number of pennies.

mroli

bendertherobot wrote:

Bear in mind the old 810 performance is still only £227 at Sport Pursuit
https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... /id/459884

Ta - I'll have a look (out of stock). Have just smashed the screen of my old faithful 500 - any other bargains about?
Anyone used gearbest? £50 for the Garmin 200 is ok...

http://www.gearbest.com/bike-computers/ ... html?wid=3

imatfaal

mroli wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Bear in mind the old 810 performance is still only £227 at Sport Pursuit
https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... /id/459884

Ta - I'll have a look (out of stock). Have just smashed the screen of my old faithful 500 - any other bargains about?
Anyone used gearbest? £50 for the Garmin 200 is ok...

http://www.gearbest.com/bike-computers/ ... html?wid=3

Might buy the 6quid speed cadence sensor just to see how bad it could be

Man Of Lard

imatfaal wrote:

Might buy the 6quid speed cadence sensor just to see how bad it could be

If it's anything like the switchable magnetless "speed or cadence" dual Bluetooth/ANT+ sensor I bought from China the answer is "perfectly serviceable but unknown in terms of longevity"

pinno

CRC have tyre offers on at the mo. Pity I don't need any.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/tyre ... Q3MzAyNQS2

philcubed

Forks on offer at Merlin
https://www.merlincycles.com/rockshox-f ... e1f693dd35

awavey

Daniel B wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

NOT A BARGAIN, bit of a whinge:

Thought this looked good, and a good reduction:

https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/pr ... /id/923746

But

https://www.montonsports.com/2016-men-s ... rdant.html

Would you want 'PLEASURE' on your chest, and 'FOR GLORY' on your bicep though.........?
Apart from that, I agree a nice looking jersey.

nice ? :shock: its what Id call a very busy design, it would be different for sure

redvee

My local cyclesurgery has 20% off everything including bikes cause of a CDS.

tedlarue

Anyone had any experience (good or bad!) with Ribble bikes? Sports Pursuit have got 16%-29% off some 2016 models which seems good on the face of it. Looking to add to a lighter bike to my collection - only got the commuter at the moment so looking for something for longer weekend rides.

30 day test ride policy as well - if you can get it back in the original box!

dinyull

TedLaRue wrote:

Anyone had any experience (good or bad!) with Ribble bikes? Sports Pursuit have got 16%-29% off some 2016 models which seems good on the face of it. Looking to add to a lighter bike to my collection - only got the commuter at the moment so looking for something for longer weekend rides.

30 day test ride policy as well - if you can get it back in the original box!

They're along the same lines of Planet X.....Chinese open mould frames (if Carbon). As a shop they have a good reputation and have always had good service off them - and although I can't comment on the bikes themselves you do see a few of them out and about.

daniel_b

I've never ordered a bike from them, but ordered plenty of parts and clothes, and never had an issue.
Returns are also fine.

I was under the impression their bikes had quite a good rep in general.

itboffin

love both of mine alu and carbon, both do the job i bought them for perfectly and didn't cost the earth, what's not to like

tedlarue

Cheers all.

The Ribble Carbon Racing Sportive looks like it could be a winner then - £1650 down to £1199...

Features:
Gearset: Shimano Ultegra 6800
Chainset: FSA Gossamer Pro 386 EVO 34/50
Brakes: FSA Gossamer Pro Callipers
Bottom Bracket: FSA BS68
Bar Tape: Selle Italia Smootape
Handlebars: FSA Vero Compact Handlebars
Headset Spacers: Trivio Alloy Black Spacers
Headset: Ribble Headset
Saddle: Selle Italia SL Flow Saddle Black/Red
Seatpillar: FSA Gossamer SB20 Alloy Seatpillar
Stem: FSA Omega Stem
Tubes: Vavert Innertubes
Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport
Wheelset: Vision Team 30

pinno

Never bought a bike from Ribble but always had good customer service as well as they are a good source for Campag bearings, pawl springs etc.

daniel_b

TedLaRue wrote:

Cheers all.

The Ribble Carbon Racing Sportive looks like it could be a winner then - £1650 down to £1199...

Features:
Gearset: Shimano Ultegra 6800
Chainset: FSA Gossamer Pro 386 EVO 34/50
Brakes: FSA Gossamer Pro Callipers
Bottom Bracket: FSA BS68
Bar Tape: Selle Italia Smootape
Handlebars: FSA Vero Compact Handlebars
Headset Spacers: Trivio Alloy Black Spacers
Headset: Ribble Headset
Saddle: Selle Italia SL Flow Saddle Black/Red
Seatpillar: FSA Gossamer SB20 Alloy Seatpillar
Stem: FSA Omega Stem
Tubes: Vavert Innertubes
Tyres: Continental Ultra Sport
Wheelset: Vision Team 30

If you go through top cash back, should net you circa £27.50 back as well!

asprilla

Giro Trans EC70s arrived today and they are lovely. Went to put them in the bottom of the shoe cupboard for when my Factors and Trebles wear out, and it turns out there's an unused pair of Apeckx IIs in there already.

Bargains are only bargains if you need them.....

bendertherobot

You guys and your spares! I was concerned that, currently owning a pair of Factor, VR90 and Privateer, I was mad to be considering some Republics.....

pinno

bendertherobot wrote:

You guys and your spares! I was concerned that, currently owning a pair of Factor, VR90 and Privateer, I was mad to be considering some Republics.....

...and you like your Giro cycling shoes!

bendertherobot

Indeed I do.

bendertherobot

And helmet!(s)

kingstonian

I have the Giro Republic LX in dark grey, which is actually reflective, and they are awesome. Best shoe for the commute.

bendertherobot

Oh, I should add, off skiing next year. Already decided it will be Giro helmet and googles. #fanboy