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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    TGOTB wrote:
    Keyser__Soze wrote:
    Vermarc UK have AG2R, Quickstep, OP Lotto and some other random pro team Jerseys at about £21/Jersey and £38 for bibs. Not bad if you like the brown trousers look or want to pretend to be Greipel (JZed?)
    I'm quite tempted, could do with a couple of jerseys. Anyone know what the quality/sizing is like?

    Sizing is standard, quality is fine.

    I have a couple of QS jerseys and they're fine.

    Hardly a rapha top, but then, it's a 3rd of the price.
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  • keyser__soze
    keyser__soze Posts: 2,067
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Sizing is standard, quality is fine.

    Define 'standard' for bike kit sizing! Castelli/Santini is a fair bit different from Pearl Izumi/Craft f'example. At 6'/82kgs/40" chest I need an XL in most Castelli/Santini jerseys, L in Rapha/Assos and M in Craft.
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Keyser__Soze wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    Sizing is standard, quality is fine.

    Define 'standard' for bike kit sizing! Castelli/Santini is a fair bit different from Pearl Izumi/Craft f'example. At 6'/82kgs/40" chest I need an XL in most Castelli/Santini jerseys, L in Rapha/Assos and M in Craft.

    *shrugs* Seems pretty similar to rapha.

    They're Belgian, not Italian ;), so they class people like me in the 'small' catagory :P.
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  • keyser__soze
    keyser__soze Posts: 2,067
    Whereas in Britain they use numbers, like Age 8-10 ;)
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  • DrLex
    DrLex Posts: 2,142
    Keyser__Soze wrote:
    DrLex wrote:
    Thanks - almost what I want; can anyone post here if they see some good S/S jerseys up to £25? Had worn T- & polo shirts last summer, but after L/S jerseys in the last few months, I'd now like the benefit of rear pockets without the need for deep pockets.

    http://www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/c ... rder=price - can't go wrong with that elf one? ;) Seriously tho, the Craft jerseys look a bargain.

    Alas, elf one sold out and all the Craft are in Chasey-size. Keep 'em peeled, please!
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  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    http://www.bikeradardailydeals.com/cms/ ... 1&pop=skip
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  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,965
    DrLex wrote:
    Keyser__Soze wrote:
    Vermarc UK have AG2R, Quickstep, OP Lotto and some other random pro team Jerseys at about £21/Jersey and £38 for bibs. Not bad if you like the brown trousers look or want to pretend to be Greipel (JZed?)

    Thanks - almost what I want; can anyone post here if they see some good S/S jerseys up to £25? Had worn T- & polo shirts last summer, but after L/S jerseys in the last few months, I'd now like the benefit of rear pockets without the need for deep pockets.

    Have you tried Royles.biz, Evans and or Cycle Surgery - they often have some proper bargains on there, though sizing available can be random at times.
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  • jonny_trousers
    jonny_trousers Posts: 3,588
    willy b wrote:
    High 5 trail pack + free 750ml bottle - £2.50 and free postage!
    http://www.probikekit.com/uk/energy-nut ... ottle.html

    Needed some new bottles, so this is ideal!

    Good call! I needed a couple of new bottles so I bought 4!

    That way when I run out of water I can pretend I'm a pro cyclist and chuck my empty bottle at some poor sod waiting at the bus stop. He'll probably want to keep it as a souvenir.
  • phy2sll2
    phy2sll2 Posts: 680
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    SO. TEMPTED. BY. QUICK STEP. JERSEY. SHORTS. COMBO.

    MUST. NOT. RUIN. MY. LOOK!

    It falls to me to be teased mercilessly for idolising Phil Gil.

    I'm off out now to have my tips re-frosted.
  • Origamist
    Origamist Posts: 807
    Took a punt on this Mavic Inferno winter jacket (if it's no good for cycling, it might work at gimp parties):

    £81 from Evans:

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  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    Nice jacket, shame the hood is not removable.
  • Origamist
    Origamist Posts: 807
    dodgy wrote:
    Nice jacket, shame the hood is not removable.

    I wasn't sure about that - the Mavic site said it was removable, but an online review said it was non-detachable. If it is fixed in place, I'll see if it will work as a neck warmer when not in full balaclava mode. If it gets on my tits, I'll attack it with a pair of a dress-making scissors and use the balaclava for stalking duties only.
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  • meanredspider
    meanredspider Posts: 12,337
    Wiggle big reduction sale (yet again) - took a punt on some Lake CX330C shoes (25% off) in my quest to find a cycling shoe that fits (on the recommendation of the Bike Whisperer) - they do, at least, do half sizes would hopefully will increase my chances of a better fit.
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  • FoldingJoe
    FoldingJoe Posts: 1,327
    Was just about to pull the trigger on the Leopard Trek Luxembourg champs jersey on Prendas for £29.95, until I noticed it's got Frank written on the back.

    Kinda put me off for some reason...
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  • keyser__soze
    keyser__soze Posts: 2,067
    FoldingJoe wrote:
    Was just about to pull the trigger on the Leopard Trek Luxembourg champs jersey on Prendas for £29.95, until I noticed it's got Frank written on the back.

    Kinda put me off for some reason...

    Hah, I bought one then noticed this afterwards. It's going back! Not cos of this, rather only cos it's a bit too big for me. Nice jersey. In fact, if you want a brand new large one (fits like a normal UK large, 41-42" chest) for £27.50 collected let me know, save me posting it back.
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  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    Might be worth a read at £0.77

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  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    phy2sll2 wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    SO. TEMPTED. BY. QUICK STEP. JERSEY. SHORTS. COMBO.

    MUST. NOT. RUIN. MY. LOOK!

    It falls to me to be teased mercilessly for idolising Phil Gil.

    I'm off out now to have my tips re-frosted.
    Thought the Omega Pharma Lotto kit was great, tempted to go for the full shorts and jersey combo but know I would always compare unfavourably to Gilbert!
    https://gibworth.mypixieset.com
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,416
    thegibdog wrote:
    phy2sll2 wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    SO. TEMPTED. BY. QUICK STEP. JERSEY. SHORTS. COMBO.

    MUST. NOT. RUIN. MY. LOOK!

    It falls to me to be teased mercilessly for idolising Phil Gil.

    I'm off out now to have my tips re-frosted.
    Thought the Omega Pharma Lotto kit was great, tempted to go for the full shorts and jersey combo but know I would always compare unfavourably to Gilbert!


    Philippe Gilbert is a BMC rider, previously Lotto, sure you don't mean Boonen?
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  • pete54
    pete54 Posts: 488
    If you use MTB pedals and are size 44.5:

    http://www.stif.co.uk/mtb/product/sidi-dominator-5--shoes/6321

    I bought the last pair of 43s they had.

    BTW, those High Five bottles at Probikekit are pretty horrible, with hard plastic nozzles.
  • wakou
    wakou Posts: 165
    pete54 wrote:

    BTW, those High Five bottles at Probikekit are pretty horrible, with hard plastic nozzles.
    Damn! I just bought 2 of them, literally 1 minute ago...
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  • walkingbootweather
    walkingbootweather Posts: 2,443
    Free entry to Drayton Manor theme park if you dress as Morph.

    I suspect dressing for the Morpeth would also qualilify :wink:
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  • thegibdog
    thegibdog Posts: 2,106
    TailWindHome wrote:
    thegibdog wrote:
    phy2sll2 wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    SO. TEMPTED. BY. QUICK STEP. JERSEY. SHORTS. COMBO.

    MUST. NOT. RUIN. MY. LOOK!

    It falls to me to be teased mercilessly for idolising Phil Gil.

    I'm off out now to have my tips re-frosted.
    Thought the Omega Pharma Lotto kit was great, tempted to go for the full shorts and jersey combo but know I would always compare unfavourably to Gilbert!
    Philippe Gilbert is a BMC rider, previously Lotto, sure you don't mean Boonen?
    They are last years kits, hence cheap - they have the OPL & Quick Step stuff.
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,416
    thegibdog wrote:
    TailWindHome wrote:
    thegibdog wrote:
    phy2sll2 wrote:
    Rick Chasey wrote:
    SO. TEMPTED. BY. QUICK STEP. JERSEY. SHORTS. COMBO.

    MUST. NOT. RUIN. MY. LOOK!

    It falls to me to be teased mercilessly for idolising Phil Gil.

    I'm off out now to have my tips re-frosted.
    Thought the Omega Pharma Lotto kit was great, tempted to go for the full shorts and jersey combo but know I would always compare unfavourably to Gilbert!
    Philippe Gilbert is a BMC rider, previously Lotto, sure you don't mean Boonen?
    They are last years kits, hence cheap - they have the OPL & Quick Step stuff.


    Good point. Well made.
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  • willy b
    willy b Posts: 4,125
    wakou wrote:
    pete54 wrote:

    BTW, those High Five bottles at Probikekit are pretty horrible, with hard plastic nozzles.
    Damn! I just bought 2 of them, literally 1 minute ago...

    :lol: Same here, ah well at £5 i'm not that bothered.
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  • Mr Plum
    Mr Plum Posts: 1,097
    pete54 wrote:
    BTW, those High Five bottles at Probikekit are pretty horrible, with hard plastic nozzles.

    Can't really beat the SIS bottles IMO.
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  • willy b
    willy b Posts: 4,125
    Mr Plum wrote:
    pete54 wrote:
    BTW, those High Five bottles at Probikekit are pretty horrible, with hard plastic nozzles.

    Can't really beat the SIS bottles IMO.

    Totally agree with that! I always buy a new one at the 24hr races, when you get free refills all race :lol:
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  • willy b
    willy b Posts: 4,125
    Oakleys arrived, got to say i'm impressed, and they feel nice.
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,416
    TailWindHome wrote:
    thegibdog wrote:
    They are last years kits, hence cheap - they have the OPL & Quick Step stuff.


    Good point. Well made.

    I tempted

    Whats the sizing like. I'm thinking 3xl=normal human L
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  • whitebait01
    whitebait01 Posts: 610
    TailWindHome wrote:
    TailWindHome wrote:
    thegibdog wrote:
    They are last years kits, hence cheap - they have the OPL & Quick Step stuff.


    Good point. Well made.

    I tempted

    Whats the sizing like. I'm thinking 3xl=normal human L

    I hope not, I went for an XL based on their size guide... :| Anyone fancy an AG2R jersey pending a test fit?
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  • phy2sll2
    phy2sll2 Posts: 680
    TailWindHome wrote:
    Philippe Gilbert is a BMC rider, previously Lotto, sure you don't mean Boonen?

    :D Getting my Quick Step's and Lotto's mixed up. In which case, Rick can have the QS kit!

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