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  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,989
    keef66 wrote:
    I still think they look odd. Rapha's photo of the bloke with a satsuma stuck to his leg especially so.

    I concur - that's nuts, or fruit as the case may be.
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  • apreading
    apreading Posts: 4,535
    I am somewhat confused by cargo shorts on the bike. I dont like putting load of stuff in back pockets of jersey, would rather have something on the bike to carry things (bottle cage pouch for tools/pump, tribag for phone/snacks, saddle bag for extras on occasion etc). I do use back pockets for overflow but only sparingly.

    But I really dont see what the advantage is to putting your stuff in pockets on your thighs compared to back pockets? Why would this be better? Surely your back makes more sense than a constantly moving part of your body? Or is it just so that when you cant fit everything in your pockets you can add more space on top?
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Daniel B wrote:
    keef66 wrote:
    I still think they look odd. Rapha's photo of the bloke with a satsuma stuck to his leg especially so.

    I concur - that's nuts, or fruit as the case may be.

    You'd have to be involved in a rather unusual accident for your nuts to appear in the pocket of your shorts.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,070
    Garmin 820 for £170 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Garmin-Edge-Co ... uage=en_GB

    Yeah its a road.cc link but i couldnt find it at that price without the promo link
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  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,353
    keef66 wrote:
    Daniel B wrote:
    keef66 wrote:
    I still think they look odd. Rapha's photo of the bloke with a satsuma stuck to his leg especially so.

    I concur - that's nuts, or fruit as the case may be.

    You'd have to be involved in a rather unusual accident for your nuts to appear in the pocket of your shorts.
    I knew that resonated with something.... :shock: :shock: :shock:
    https://southendnewsnetwork.net/news/cy ... -accident/
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    PBlakeney wrote:
    keef66 wrote:
    Daniel B wrote:
    keef66 wrote:
    I still think they look odd. Rapha's photo of the bloke with a satsuma stuck to his leg especially so.

    I concur - that's nuts, or fruit as the case may be.

    You'd have to be involved in a rather unusual accident for your nuts to appear in the pocket of your shorts.
    I knew that resonated with something.... :shock: :shock: :shock:
    https://southendnewsnetwork.net/news/cy ... -accident/

    April 1st was it??
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,353
    keef66 wrote:
    April 1st was it??
    I said resonated.
    I make no claims to truth, or accuracy.
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
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    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • tincaman
    tincaman Posts: 508
    Tacx Flux S Direct Drive Smart Trainer £385 at Wiggle
    https://www.wiggle.co.uk/tacx-flux-s-direct-drive-smart-trainer

    Never seen it below £400

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  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,989
    tincaman wrote:
    Tacx Flux S Direct Drive Smart Trainer £385 at Wiggle
    https://www.wiggle.co.uk/tacx-flux-s-direct-drive-smart-trainer

    Never seen it below £400

    Tacx-Flux-S-Direct-Drive-Smart-Trainer-Internal-Black-T2900-S.jpg

    Heck of a deal, assuming the original Flux's shortcomings have been sorted.
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  • tcm733
    tcm733 Posts: 61
    Cyclesugery have got all their locks on sale but there's still an extra 20% off for today with the 'lockitup' code just got this gold rated kryptonite for £23.

    https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/kryptoni ... colour=124
  • edindevon
    edindevon Posts: 325
    edited July 2019
    Halfords have price matched Wiggle on the Tacx Flux S.

    Obviously British Cycling members should be able to get another 10% off with click and collect.

    Edit 18 July: it seems that Wiggle have sold out of the Tacx Flux S, so Halfords now have it at full price.
  • drhaggis
    drhaggis Posts: 1,150
    tcm733 wrote:
    Cyclesugery have got all their locks on sale but there's still an extra 20% off for today with the 'lockitup' code just got this gold rated kryptonite for £23.

    https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/kryptoni ... colour=124

    I'm really confused about that particular model. Some places state it's gold rated, but a comment in wiggle still states it's silver. This model, which is very similar (and which I own), is also rated 6/10 by the manufacturer, but sold secure silver.

    EDIT: The "new U", depicted in cycle surgery link, is rated gold according to Kryptonite, but the model name on cycle surgery corresponds to a silver-rated lock.
  • tcm733
    tcm733 Posts: 61
    DrHaggis wrote:
    tcm733 wrote:
    Cyclesugery have got all their locks on sale but there's still an extra 20% off for today with the 'lockitup' code just got this gold rated kryptonite for £23.

    https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/kryptoni ... colour=124

    I'm really confused about that particular model. Some places state it's gold rated, but a comment in wiggle still states it's silver. This model, which is very similar (and which I own), is also rated 6/10 by the manufacturer, but sold secure silver.

    EDIT: The "new U", depicted in cycle surgery link, is rated gold according to Kryptonite, but the model name on cycle surgery corresponds to a silver-rated lock.

    Yes this one is the newer version the old one is silver the new one is gold. I think its at the bottom end of the gold though as its rated 6/10 on their scale, it won't be as good as Abus ones I have but it will make a good secondary lock.
  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    tcm733 wrote:
    Cyclesugery have got all their locks on sale but there's still an extra 20% off for today with the 'lockitup' code just got this gold rated kryptonite for £23.

    https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/kryptoni ... colour=124
    That's a steal





    Any discounts on coats?
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    cargo bibs are great if you dont want to wear a cycling jersey.

    so i go to the gym before work, cycle there in normal shorts/tech tee. train. put on bibs, ride to work and then home in the evening in bibs.

    i dont use a backpack, i use a pannier bag so had nowhere to put my work pass/keys/phone etc. so with the cargo bibs i can just whack stuff in there. i also have a top tube bag which is quite useful.

    those bibs from china just seem very thin and lightweight and dont fit me properly. for commuting its fine. i wouldnt use them for anything more than that though
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  • N0bodyOfTheGoat
    N0bodyOfTheGoat Posts: 6,059
    OUTLETSALE20 gets 20% off https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/outlet/bikes/
    Makes the Ribble TT 105 7000 ~£589 including £30 delivery in default spec, or ~£669 if you upgrade to Aksium wheels https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-t ... #pid=58838

    https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/offers/summer-sale/ knocks £100 off some of their range
    Quite like the look of https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-h ... mmer-sale/ for ~£600
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  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,989
    Altura Night Vision Thermo LS Jersey Yellow - £9.75.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07547D2FG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
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    I bagged a couple in Small, as I thought they would make good commuting jerseys for next year.
    BUT they are HUGE, I would say a generous Medium, and a fitted large, so thought could be rather bargainous for a lot of you out there :D
    Mine are winging their way back to Amazon as I type.
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  • wolfsbane2k
    wolfsbane2k Posts: 3,056
    Daniel B wrote:
    Altura Night Vision Thermo LS Jersey Yellow - £9.75.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07547D2FG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1
    61Ed%2BT%2B0EQL._UX679_.jpg

    I bagged a couple in Small, as I thought they would make good commuting jerseys for next year.
    BUT they are HUGE, I would say a generous Medium, and a fitted large, so thought could be rather bargainous for a lot of you out there :D
    Mine are winging their way back to Amazon as I type.

    Bugger. I've been looking out for these for a few months, XXL version still at £40
    Yes, I need the XXL one; I've got one from my lbs and would love another 4 or 5.
    Intent on Cycling Commuting on a budget, but keep on breaking/crashing/finding nice stuff to buy.
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  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    Lidl have got SIS stuff in at the moment. I bought one of the cycling packs for £8.99, seemed a reasonable price for 11 gels+some other stuff. Expiry date is June next year.
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    Going to win a couple of sportives now with that lot :D
  • david7m
    david7m Posts: 636
    thistle (MBNW) wrote:
    Lidl have got SIS stuff in at the moment. I bought one of the cycling packs for £8.99, seemed a reasonable price for 11 gels+some other stuff. Expiry date is June next year.
    20190721-183615.jpg
    Going to win a couple of sportives now with that lot :D

    Good value!
    If you haven't had them before, don't have too many and definitely don't try them for first time at sportive:)
  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Daniel B wrote:
    @UE - are even their bibs decent, I would have thought a jersey you can make fit properly, but you can't overly cheapskate on the chamois pad without it being noticable?

    I've only tried:

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3270174 ... 4c4dnLgMxT

    But liked them enough to buy a second pair. The pad is pretty good. In fact, they're my shorts of choice for both commuting and sportives. They do have slightly pricier ones which have a different pad which they recommend for longer rides, but I'm happy enough with the lower end ones*. Fit well and look good even after a year of commuting. What more do you want for under £20?

    Stick with the Spexcell official store on AliExpress, though - even they get faked on there. :lol:
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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    SCHWALBE Marathon for £6.

    https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s142p10 ... thon-HS368
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    redvee wrote:
    SCHWALBE Marathon for £6.

    https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m2b0s142p10 ... thon-HS368

    If you have 16 or 24 inch wheels that is...
  • daniel_b
    daniel_b Posts: 11,989
    La Passione have 25% off a small portion of their kit. HOTSUMMER is the code.

    https://www.lapassione.cc/collections/hotsummer-promo

    Drops the stonking classic shorts down to around £65 - these are probably what I am going to wear for ride London, utilising a new pair from my stock cupboard.

    *They also have some very strange checked gloves if that floats your boat.
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  • shamrock134
    shamrock134 Posts: 714
    Daniel B wrote:
    La Passione have 25% off a small portion of their kit. HOTSUMMER is the code.

    Ironic, they don't have their Lightweight mesh jersey in the hot summer deal!

    A big fan of mine in these conditions.
  • 6wheels
    6wheels Posts: 411
    Decent deal on HUKdeals if you suffer from cold tootsies...

    https://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-foo ... filiateWin
  • bendip
    bendip Posts: 114
    apologies if already posted..it's just the computer, no extras

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  • bendip
    bendip Posts: 114
    can't get my favourite shimano rt82 spd touring shoes anymore so i'm giving these a go at £35.99..unfortunately..only sizes 36 and 45 are this price

    https://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-foo ... n=11354090
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  • timbo_tim
    timbo_tim Posts: 199
    bendip wrote:
    can't get my favourite shimano rt82 spd touring shoes anymore so i'm giving these a go at £35.99..unfortunately..only sizes 36 and 45 are this price

    https://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-foo ... n=11354090

    Have you tried eBay, NOS appears on there roughly once a week depending on your size, normally selling for £20-£40.
  • towser44
    towser44 Posts: 21
    Just ordered a pair of these from CycleSurgery. GIRO Empire E70 knit for 99 of your English pounds. Still seem to be around the 140 plus price at Tredz, CRC, Evans et al

    https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/giro-men ... olour=3451

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