Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

FoldingJoe

hopkinb wrote:

hopkinb wrote:

Oooh, I wonder if the same at the one under my building...hops downstairs to check and get a coffee...

No castelli stuff at all. Assos, POC, Q something. Nice coffee though.

Is that the one just off Gresham Street, Hopkinb?

Just around the corner from my new office.

Got some nice bikes in there. I nearly bought one of their 7mesh gilets, but wasn't sure about the brand as never heard of them before.

hopkinb

FoldingJoe wrote:

hopkinb wrote:

hopkinb wrote:

Oooh, I wonder if the same at the one under my building...hops downstairs to check and get a coffee...

No castelli stuff at all. Assos, POC, Q something. Nice coffee though.

Is that the one just off Gresham Street, Hopkinb?

Just around the corner from my new office.

Got some nice bikes in there. I nearly bought one of their 7mesh gilets, but wasn't sure about the brand as never heard of them before.

Yep, that's the one. Total bike p0rn in there. Staff are all very friendly. I've used the mechanic in there for emergency repairs before.

waddlie

theboyfold wrote:

Polaris have a flash sale on...

http://www.polaris-bikewear.co.uk/category-s/1422.htm

Thanks for this. 2 x MTB tops for £20. Bargainous.

tincaman

Daniel B wrote:

Not sure how much of a bargain this is, but the Pro Lite\105 equipped model can be had for £1249 - full carbon frame:



First Ribble I have genuinely desired!
*I won't be buying one though, despite the stunning colour scheme.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-sportive-racing-disc-105-hydro-se/

In Pro lite format:

Those aren't the "light" Pro-Lite Revo on that bike, they are the heavier (2200g) Comp version

itboffin

Those two frames aren't the same either

SpongeArtist

Pactimo's flash sale has ended however I've just entered their competition and it gave me this code

"30-OFF-JUNE" 30%

all summer collection.

imatfaal

FoldingJoe wrote:

hopkinb wrote:

hopkinb wrote:

Oooh, I wonder if the same at the one under my building...hops downstairs to check and get a coffee...

No castelli stuff at all. Assos, POC, Q something. Nice coffee though.

Is that the one just off Gresham Street, Hopkinb?

Just around the corner from my new office.

Got some nice bikes in there. I nearly bought one of their 7mesh gilets, but wasn't sure about the brand as never heard of them before.

7Mesh are a design team that left hiking/climbing clothing firm arc'teryx after change in ownership/direction at arc'teryx. They claim to be giong back to original roots - which if they manage it will be v pricey, a little odd, but very very good quality and clever design

N0bodyOfTheGoat

http://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/deals/the- ... =price-asc

This summer's gimmick sale kicked off the other day, a sale supposedly for one day until midday per letter, currently 20% of clearance Bikes.

tangled_metal

Not really the right place but can anyone help with sizing and bargain recommendations?

I want a proper short sleeved cycling jersey for summer use for not much money. Trouble is I'm 6'5" tall and everything in my local Evan's cycles shop is way too short. Anything longer but not becoming bigger with it?

I'm not very slim but for my height I must be. The closest fit was a 2xl fwe jersey but since I don't wear lycra bib shorts a gap at the front would appear.

The xl castelli looked like it was a size small. I could not get in it I reckon.

Any suggestions?

Apologies for the size / remuneration enquiry, but size discussions do happen hear so I thought I'd ask one.

itboffin

planet x jersey are larger than normal and very long also super cheap

londoncommuter

Not sure it applies to their jerseys but I bought a Chapeau baselayer and the length was ludicrous. Far too long so may be perfect for you!

indyp

Prendas usually have very big jersey sizes so may be worth a look

tangled_metal

Thanks I'll take a look at those suggestions.

BTW big or long? I'm long but not big. For example all the ss jerseys I tried fitted me ok from large to xxl except for the length. Indeed I reckon in the Evans own brand I tried I reckon the medium would also fit my girth but not the length. I think I'm a large on girth and beyond 2xl on length.

I know on a bike the short front/long back works but there shouldn't be a gap between shorts and jersey at the front when standing up surely?

gabriel959

Gore Bike Wear have always been good to me, although they have changed their size measurements a few times during the year. I am 195cm so fairly similar height.

wolfsbane2k

Tangled Metal wrote:

Not really the right place but can anyone help with sizing and bargain recommendations?

I want a proper short sleeved cycling jersey for summer use for not much money. Trouble is I'm 6'5" tall and everything in my local Evan's cycles shop is way too short. Anything longer but not becoming bigger with it?

I'm not very slim but for my height I must be. The closest fit was a 2xl fwe jersey but since I don't wear lycra bib shorts a gap at the front would appear.

The xl castelli looked like it was a size small. I could not get in it I reckon.

What's your chest size? at over 6ft6 I have similar issues, and trying to balance between shoulder width and chest as an ex number 8 rugby player is a "challenge"

rick_chasey

What's the consensus on BNWT sales on eBay?

Seems a bit suspect to me but I am not a good judge.

Seen something I would like for a decentish price....

indyp

Rick Chasey wrote:

What's the consensus on BNWT sales on eBay?

Seems a bit suspect to me but I am not a good judge.

Seen something I would like for a decentish price....

I've not had a problem with items described new and not so when arrived. If it did happen though Paypal and ebay cover such things and are quick to recover payment for stuff wrongly advertised.

daniel_b

indyP wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

What's the consensus on BNWT sales on eBay?

Seems a bit suspect to me but I am not a good judge.

Seen something I would like for a decentish price....

I've not had a problem with items described new and not so when arrived. If it did happen though Paypal and ebay cover such things and are quick to recover payment for stuff wrongly advertised.

Never had an issue myself, scrutinise the feedback would be my course of action.

Look Keo Grip cleats Grey (4.5 degree float) - £21 down to £8.45 at Wiggle and Halfords, and of course if you have BC membership, that gets it down to £7.60 - bargainous.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-shoes/look-keo-cleat-with-gripper-grey


Also, these FSA Carbon bars, but only in 44cm, and also have hideous red on them, BUT reduced from £250 to £55, and if you can lump another £20 of clearance stuff on, you could knock a tenner off with their discount code CLEAR2017:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fsa-k-force-new-ergo-handlebar/rp-prod129373

tangled_metal

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

Tangled Metal wrote:

Not really the right place but can anyone help with sizing and bargain recommendations?

I want a proper short sleeved cycling jersey for summer use for not much money. Trouble is I'm 6'5" tall and everything in my local Evan's cycles shop is way too short. Anything longer but not becoming bigger with it?

I'm not very slim but for my height I must be. The closest fit was a 2xl fwe jersey but since I don't wear lycra bib shorts a gap at the front would appear.

The xl castelli looked like it was a size small. I could not get in it I reckon.

What's your chest size? at over 6ft6 I have similar issues, and trying to balance between shoulder width and chest as an ex number 8 rugby player is a "challenge"

I'm not a forward or indeed any rugby type. Only 44" chest at most. 32"/34" waist and 196cm tall. In some measurements I'm medium but in everything I'm XL/XXL in certain measurements. There must be tall, thin riders in significant numbers to be worthwhile

elbowloh

Tangled Metal wrote:

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

Tangled Metal wrote:

Not really the right place but can anyone help with sizing and bargain recommendations?

I want a proper short sleeved cycling jersey for summer use for not much money. Trouble is I'm 6'5" tall and everything in my local Evan's cycles shop is way too short. Anything longer but not becoming bigger with it?

I'm not very slim but for my height I must be. The closest fit was a 2xl fwe jersey but since I don't wear lycra bib shorts a gap at the front would appear.

The xl castelli looked like it was a size small. I could not get in it I reckon.

What's your chest size? at over 6ft6 I have similar issues, and trying to balance between shoulder width and chest as an ex number 8 rugby player is a "challenge"

I'm not a forward or indeed any rugby type. Only 44" chest at most. 32"/34" waist and 196cm tall. In some measurements I'm medium but in everything I'm XL/XXL in certain measurements. There must be tall, thin riders in significant numbers to be worthwhile

6'5" and 44 inch chest also, however 36" waist.

Best fitting jerseys I have are morvelo XL, sportful XL and Mavic XL. I do wear bibs though. Oh Chapeau XL are ok too.

The only Castelli item I tried (rain jacket), only the XXXL fitted!

porlyworly

Cheap TT bike, reasonable spec for anyone thinking of giving TT a go?

http://www.startfitness.co.uk/cycle/for ... fot47.html

kiwimatt

Daniel B wrote:

Look Keo Grip cleats Grey (4.5 degree float) - £21 down to £8.45 at Wiggle and Halfords, and of course if you have BC membership, that gets it down to £7.60 - bargainous.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-shoes/look-keo-cleat-with-gripper-grey

Perfect thanks. Can never have too many pairs of these on the shelf

mostly

Michelin power endurance £22
https://www.radialcycles.co.uk/bike-par ... -tyre.html

londoncommuter

mostly wrote:

Michelin power endurance £22
https://www.radialcycles.co.uk/bike-par ... -tyre.html

Nice and light but my nearly new rear died at the weekend after something went through the sidewall (no protection there it seems).

itboffin

the v2 endurance also seem have less PF protection

bigmat

Daniel B wrote:

indyP wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

What's the consensus on BNWT sales on eBay?

Seems a bit suspect to me but I am not a good judge.

Seen something I would like for a decentish price....

I've not had a problem with items described new and not so when arrived. If it did happen though Paypal and ebay cover such things and are quick to recover payment for stuff wrongly advertised.

Never had an issue myself, scrutinise the feedback would be my course of action.

Look Keo Grip cleats Grey (4.5 degree float) - £21 down to £8.45 at Wiggle and Halfords, and of course if you have BC membership, that gets it down to £7.60 - bargainous.
http://www.halfords.com/cycling/cycling-clothing/cycling-shoes/look-keo-cleat-with-gripper-grey


Also, these FSA Carbon bars, but only in 44cm, and also have hideous red on them, BUT reduced from £250 to £55, and if you can lump another £20 of clearance stuff on, you could knock a tenner off with their discount code CLEAR2017:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/fsa-k-force-new-ergo-handlebar/rp-prod129373

Just picked up a couple of pairs of the cleats for the spares box. The guy behind the counter at Cycle Republic couldn't believe how cheap they were - then I got my BC card out...

luv2ride

https://www.castellicafe.co.uk/mens/cas ... eam-jersey
For the Cannondale owners, Castelli/Cannondale jersey in all sizes reduced to £32....

UndercoverElephant

https://www.merlincycles.com/look-keo-c ... 65458.html

Leo Classic 2 pedals for under £25?

ThanksBye

Has anyone seen any good deals on Jawbreakers Prizim?

rudivoller22

https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/prod ... Sunglasses