Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

twotoebenny

solboy10 wrote:

San Marco Regale saddle for £12 on Planet X

Got Evans to price match it that's a £73 discount!

They won't price match for me, rejected but are apparently happy to do a discount!?!

bmxboy10

TwoToeBenny wrote:

solboy10 wrote:

San Marco Regale saddle for £12 on Planet X

Got Evans to price match it that's a £73 discount!

They won't price match for me, rejected but are apparently happy to do a discount!?!

I live round the corner from the warehouse and the staff in there are always really good where as the online price match is never a reliable way of getting prices approved IME

daniel_b

solboy10 wrote:

TwoToeBenny wrote:

solboy10 wrote:

San Marco Regale saddle for £12 on Planet X

Got Evans to price match it that's a £73 discount!

They won't price match for me, rejected but are apparently happy to do a discount!?!

I live round the corner from the warehouse and the staff in there are always really good where as the online price match is never a reliable way of getting prices approved IME

Ring em up is my advice, never had an issue with it if you are speaking to them one on one.

timothyw

Why not just buy it from Planet X? Why try and find another retailer who is willing to price match at what is almost certainly a loss for them?

twotoebenny

Cause I can collect it at store and I like using evans

RossoCorso34

Daniel B wrote:

theboyfold wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

I have the foul weather gilet, some bibs they don't make anymore, a speedsuit, oh and also short and long sleeve merino base layers.

I'm assuming for = fit?

If so, I would personally suggest they are more like Castelli. Having said that, Myles is very active, and will respond to queries quickly usually, around any sizing questions.
For me, they are a good solid brand, who make no nonsense high quality items.
Not a huge fan of most of their colourways, but that's an infinitely personal thing I realise!

They aren't the quickest in terms of delivery... Ordered on Tuesday, was told the order was sent on Wednesday and not a peep since. Will have to chase in the week

Did it ever arrive?

I sent my small shorts back (first class large letter would you believe for £1.30) on Monday, arrived with them on Wednesday, and they let me know yesterday the medium pair were on their way. Expect I won't get them until Monday now, as going to work address.

Very keen to try them, think they mighht be right up there in terms of fit and comfort with the best - had originally just bought them for turbo use.

No, it didn't. I emailed them in the evening, they replied quickly and agreed to replace them. They were posted again yesterday, so it might be there today. So far they have seemed very responsive and very 'human' which is nice

bmxboy10

TwoToeBenny wrote:

Cause I can collect it at store and I like using evans

Ditto

daniel_b

theboyfold wrote:

No, it didn't. I emailed them in the evening, they replied quickly and agreed to replace them. They were posted again yesterday, so it might be there today. So far they have seemed very responsive and very 'human' which is nice

They are very good at comms - my prediction is you get two packages turn up!

RossoCorso34

Daniel B wrote:

theboyfold wrote:

No, it didn't. I emailed them in the evening, they replied quickly and agreed to replace them. They were posted again yesterday, so it might be there today. So far they have seemed very responsive and very 'human' which is nice

They are very good at comms - my prediction is you get two packages turn up!

My new package is here, it's the one that was sent yesterday. I'll have to thank them.

daniel_b

That IS fast!

Let us know what you make of the shorts (You went for the bundle too?) if you wouldn't mind.

RossoCorso34

Yes, I did get the package. Initial impressions are very good, I will be putting 60 miles on them tomorrow, so I will have a better idea then

luv2ride

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/spor ... prod152234
Sportful R&D Light jacket down to half price at £99 , plus extra tenner off with code WHSE2017. Limited colours and sizes. I've got the previous version and the Polartec Alpha insulation is very good indeed.

Also saw this Sportful Fiandre No Rain jacket...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/spor ... prod152271
If you take an XL this is currently reduced from £175 to only £76.99 - and the £10 code will work on this too as it's in their clearance sale. Again, I've got the previous version and it's great, only critiscm would be the single wide, zipped rear pocket. This improved version has sorted that with 3 rear pockets and at only £66.99 is a pretty nifty bargain (if you take XL) 8)

daniel_b

Perfetto LS in most colours and sizes for £90 - plus they always have that £5 code kicking about, plus cashback from TCB, knocks it down to less than half price.

https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Castelli-Perfetto-Long-Sleeve-Jersey-SS17_98698.htm

tangled_metal

Bargain no rain jacket but xl now out of stock, only medium left and 4 at that.

wolfsbane2k

Nothing specific, but Aldi have announced their winter cycling event will be on the 28th of Sept.

RossoCorso34

Daniel B wrote:

That IS fast!

Let us know what you make of the shorts (You went for the bundle too?) if you wouldn't mind.

So I used everything on a ride this weekend. Socks were good. Gilet was also good. Mitts were also nice, but as I was on the bike for 5+ they weren't as good as the Specialized I have which have more padding, but would be fine for a commute.

The shorts were very comfy, but came up shorter than something like my Castelli Endurance, which of course risks the softening off of my carefully cultivated tan lines. Also they weren't as easy to use if you needed to nip to the loo, and in general felt slightly smaller than the Castelli, which was interesting, but not an issue. I would certainly consider buying them again.

daniel_b

theboyfold wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

That IS fast!

Let us know what you make of the shorts (You went for the bundle too?) if you wouldn't mind.

So I used everything on a ride this weekend. Socks were good. Gilet was also good. Mitts were also nice, but as I was on the bike for 5+ they weren't as good as the Specialized I have which have more padding, but would be fine for a commute.

The shorts were very comfy, but came up shorter than something like my Castelli Endurance, which of course risks the softening off of my carefully cultivated tan lines. Also they weren't as easy to use if you needed to nip to the loo, and in general felt slightly smaller than the Castelli, which was interesting, but not an issue. I would certainly consider buying them again.

Thanks for that - I have my mediums today, so will try them tonight, probably for a 90 minute turbo session.

I tried the mitts at the weekend, and they actually made inbetween my fingers a little sore, though they felt fine when out on the bike, and are the right size, in terms of not baggy round the palm.

Glad you liked it oevrall though :-)

The socks are going to my brother, and the gilet is going to be for my gf, as I am already ably catered for with regards to gilets.

sloppyschleckonds

Wolfsbane2k wrote:

Nothing specific, but Aldi have announced their winter cycling event will be on the 28th of Sept.

When was their Autumn event?

solstice21

Arrrgh.......Page 666 of the bargains thread :twisted: :evil: :twisted: :evil:



Soz...no bargains spotted

daniel_b

Original counterfit - and wholly unintentional, which makes it all the funnier

Maybe replica would be a better term?

tgotb

Daniel B wrote:

Original counterfit - and wholly unintentional, which makes it all the funnier

Maybe replica would be a better term?

Do you think they'd take payment in cash?

redvee

TGOTB wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

Original counterfit - and wholly unintentional, which makes it all the funnier

Maybe replica would be a better term?

Do you think they'd take payment in cash?

The notes are good fakes, I had a sample sent through to me on the proviso that if I was happy I'd buy it, which I did by sending it back to them

matt_n-2

Daniel B wrote:

I tried the mitts at the weekend, and they actually made inbetween my fingers a little sore, though they felt fine when out on the bike, and are the right size, in terms of not baggy round the palm.

I bought the Ardennes mitts a few weeks ago and cannot get on with the easy off pull between little and ring finger, it's in the wrong place making the material rub my little finger. Shame as the rest of it is nice.

daniel_b

Matt_N wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

I tried the mitts at the weekend, and they actually made inbetween my fingers a little sore, though they felt fine when out on the bike, and are the right size, in terms of not baggy round the palm.

I bought the Ardennes mitts a few weeks ago and cannot get on with the easy off pull between little and ring finger, it's in the wrong place making the material rub my little finger. Shame as the rest of it is nice.

I wonder if it is that, I shall pay more attention next time to see what is the cause.

Have you contacted them about it?

matt_n-2

I haven't no, didn't think it was worth it for a £14 pair of gloves, although they do say they pride themselves on the design of their items.

Just seems a silly place to put it to me, it just rubs the bare skin, would be better positioned between middle and ring finger or have the little grabs that some other gloves have on the knuckles.

luv2ride

Wiggle have the Castelli Perfetto 2 short sleeve in red (in large and extra large) for only 67.99:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-perfet ... -2-jersey/

ads2k

Luv2ride wrote:

Wiggle have the Castelli Perfetto 2 short sleeve in red (in large and extra large) for only 67.99:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-perfet ... -2-jersey/

Not anymore they don't ...would have given one a try for that price..

ryan_w-2

Just bought these, £38 down to £18.49, 51% off in red and ideal for winter commuting...



http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-hydro ... mid-socks/

asprilla

Ryan_W wrote:

Just bought these, £38 down to £18.49, 51% off in red and ideal for winter commuting...



http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sealskinz-hydro ... mid-socks/

I found they make great water balloons. Though they do keep your toes warm in a wetsuit kinda way.

daniel_b

Red Small Perfetto light ss, for 50 notes.

https://www.evanscycles.com/castelli-perfetto-light-short-sleeve-windstopper-jersey-EV263122