Carbon Bars

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  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    I can see there being another surge of post-upgrade photo's, on the 'your ride' section... :wink:
    Why do I always buy stuff, with two weeks to go before I can see/touch it? :roll:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    I'm in.
    Had to specify delivery on Wednesday only though as Mrs Galatzo is out all day.
    I just finished Thomsoning my bike last weekend (post, stem and stem cap) and now I've bought a new set of bars in the wrong diameter for my beautiful X2 stem.
    Not so keen on the X4 but cheaper to buy one of those than a Chorus post (to match the grouppo) and Zepp stem (if I can find one).

    Damn you carbon, damn you.
    25th August 2013 12hrs 37mins 52.3 seconds 238km 5500mtrs FYRM Never again.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Galatzo wrote:
    I'm in.
    Had to specify delivery on Wednesday only though as Mrs Galatzo is out all day.
    I just finished Thomsoning my bike last weekend (post, stem and stem cap) and now I've bought a new set of bars in the wrong diameter for my beautiful X2 stem.
    Not so keen on the X4 but cheaper to buy one of those than a Chorus post (to match the grouppo) and Zepp stem (if I can find one).

    Damn you carbon, damn you.

    Zipp 145 stem available here :wink:

    Only one left.... £43
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Could always wrap said hair from your head around the bar, prior to placing it in the clamping area...

    That's if you have hair!
    I reckon I'll use an eyebrow hair, but they appear to be a little thicker.
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    Great so 25.8 or 26.0 stems are fine.
    Shouldn't have any problems sourcing one on them.
    25th August 2013 12hrs 37mins 52.3 seconds 238km 5500mtrs FYRM Never again.
  • cyclingpunk
    cyclingpunk Posts: 368
    I got one of these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=42331

    £8.99 and a selection of sizes. I have ITM Forks on my winter bike so should all fit in nicely. I am going for black tape as I already have some and my winter bike get used in all sorts of muck.

    Wahooo
    My Madone: http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopi ... highlight=
  • galatzo
    galatzo Posts: 1,295
    The finishing touch !

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3T-TTT-Carbon-Ste ... 3ca9ea7654
    25th August 2013 12hrs 37mins 52.3 seconds 238km 5500mtrs FYRM Never again.
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Carbon bars are overrated to be fair.

    Might bin the Zipp stuff, and put my 3T alloy stuff back on.
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  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    1st ride on the new bars today - sad to say they are not for me at all. I couldn't get comfy on the drops in particular, hands too big I reckon!

    Anyway, they are up for grabs of anyone wants them - £35 delivered (save the ebay and paypal fees). If interested, drop me a PM.
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    Did a 50-miler on 'em today, seem OK but need rotating forward a bit I think. Struggled to find comfortable places for my hands from time to time. Don't think they'll be any worse than my old ones though...
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  • appletrees
    appletrees Posts: 327
    Just bought some, along with a zipp stem, of which the planet x clearance shop have a couple left on ebay. Job done. Thnaks for the heads up guys.
  • appletrees
    appletrees Posts: 327
    Blimey, just found the original price for the bars - £179.99, and obviously the Zipp stem was £174.95 originally.
    Total price paid for the 2, just over £85. Bargain indeed.
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    Mine arrived yesterday. Not got them actually on the bike yet but they fit my hands perfectly. I wish I'd got 2 pairs now for both my bikes :cry:
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
    I RIDE A KONA CADABRA -would you like to come and have a play with my magic link?
  • ajb72
    ajb72 Posts: 1,178
    Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:
    Mine arrived yesterday. Not got them actually on the bike yet but they fit my hands perfectly. I wish I'd got 2 pairs now for both my bikes :cry:

    What size did you opt for? My 46cms don't fit my hands so you are welcome to them, £35 delivered!
  • fungus_the_muffin_man
    fungus_the_muffin_man Posts: 1,608
    ajb72 wrote:
    Fungus The Muffin Man wrote:
    Mine arrived yesterday. Not got them actually on the bike yet but they fit my hands perfectly. I wish I'd got 2 pairs now for both my bikes :cry:

    What size did you opt for? My 46cms don't fit my hands so you are welcome to them, £35 delivered!

    I bought the 44cm ones. Gonna swap the bars about this weekend If the compacts I'm taking off don't feel right on my other bike and you've still not got rid of them I might take them off your hands.
    Bianchi. There are no alternatives only compromises!
    I RIDE A KONA CADABRA -would you like to come and have a play with my magic link?
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    B*stard!

    Planet X's ebay shop just refunded my Paypal account, stating that the stem I bought was damaged.
    That's after emailing me on Friday to tell me that the stem had been dispatched... How they got it back, I don't know! :?
    Now, I'm p1ssed off! :evil: :evil:
    Got to start my search, again...
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • spanielsson
    spanielsson Posts: 776
    hopper1 wrote:
    B*stard!

    Planet X's ebay shop just refunded my Paypal account, stating that the stem I bought was damaged.
    That's after emailing me on Friday to tell me that the stem had been dispatched... How they got it back, I don't know! :?
    Now, I'm p1ssed off! :evil: :evil:
    Got to start my search, again...

    I've just had exactly the same happen to me. Firstly an e-mail to confirm dispatch and a day later a refund and the "it's damaged" e-mail.

    I think they are advertising stock they don't have.

    At least this time I had a refund, I'm still owed for a saddle I ordered in the last decade that never arrived.
  • cyclingpunk
    cyclingpunk Posts: 368
    Have a look at the one I posted about.. its good if your just looking for a cheapy one 8)
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  • Down/Up
    Down/Up Posts: 27
    Yeah Planet X eBay shop is a bit stuffed. There seems to be no consistency between items advertised as available in the eBay shop and items that are actually available through there main shop site. Its a rather bad way of doing business as they are going to have to keep using flimsy excuses to get out of eBay sales agreements for items that have already sold out through other channels. It just leaves a bad taste and makes them look unprofessional.
  • spanielsson
    spanielsson Posts: 776
    I'm going to leave negative feedback, I'm really p1ssed off.
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    hopper1 wrote:
    B*stard!

    Planet X's ebay shop just refunded my Paypal account, stating that the stem I bought was damaged.
    That's after emailing me on Friday to tell me that the stem had been dispatched... How they got it back, I don't know! :?
    Now, I'm p1ssed off! :evil: :evil:
    Got to start my search, again...

    I did notice though - after you;d bought the last one, another new ad appeared from them on Ebay.
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • Leesykoi
    Leesykoi Posts: 338
    Slow Downcp wrote:
    hopper1 wrote:
    B*stard!

    Planet X's ebay shop just refunded my Paypal account, stating that the stem I bought was damaged.
    That's after emailing me on Friday to tell me that the stem had been dispatched... How they got it back, I don't know! :?
    Now, I'm p1ssed off! :evil: :evil:
    Got to start my search, again...

    I did notice though - after you;d bought the last one, another new ad appeared from them on Ebay.

    Snap....i got the last one as well !!!!

    P@ssed off, got my bars but no stem and i cannot find a nice shiny carbon 26mm one.

    Planet X or 'PriceShagger' ........yeah shagger seems about right !!!! Reckon they should sack the stupid idiot who's damaged ALL these stems (kidding). Presume they never had them in the first place !!!

    Lee.
    I like shiny bikes - especially Italian ones.....!!
  • spanielsson
    spanielsson Posts: 776
    Just sent a polite e-mail asking what the score is.
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    spanielsson wrote:
    I'm going to leave negative feedback, I'm really p1ssed off.

    +1.....

    I'm really, really p1ssed off!
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Feck me!

    How can you vent your splien in ebay feedback, when they only allow you 80 characters? :evil: :evil:

    I tried to complain, but I have to wait until the 15th Feb....
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Leesykoi
    Leesykoi Posts: 338
    Why, is that apparently when 'our' Zipp's are back in stock ???
    I like shiny bikes - especially Italian ones.....!!
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    Leesykoi wrote:
    Why, is that apparently when 'our' Zipp's are back in stock ???

    I think that's the time limit set by ebay. It comes up automatically when you enter the sale number!

    I am thinking of starting a seperate post on here to berate PX... I've spent a few hundred quid with them this year, but.... Never again!
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • spanielsson
    spanielsson Posts: 776
    hopper1 wrote:
    Leesykoi wrote:
    Why, is that apparently when 'our' Zipp's are back in stock ???

    I think that's the time limit set by ebay. It comes up automatically when you enter the sale number!

    I am thinking of starting a seperate post on here to berate PX... I've spent a few hundred quid with them this year, but.... Never again!

    No need to, have a look at this: I don't think I was out of order in my original mail to them.

    Re: Zipp SL145 Stem 120mm 26.0 clamp‏
    From:
    Sent: 09 February 2010 21:16:17
    To:
    Cc: priceshaggers@googlemail.com
    if you are one of three people pls give me the details of the others
    and i will look into all 3 when i am back in uk thursday

    I think you will find this a pretty isolated occurrence

    We can do nothlng more than apologise and refund you and if this is
    not enough for you of course you are free to take your custom
    elsewhere



    On 2/9/10, <d@com> wrote:

    Hi Matt & Dave,
    I'm wondering how many other stems that were advertised/listed on ebay that
    were damaged? Or do you have actual stock vs. advertised stock issues? I'm
    one of at least three people that have been told the item has been
    dispatched, to then be informed there is a refund due to damaged stock 24
    hours after the dispatched e-mail.

    I have been a customer of Planet X & On One in the last 24 months, warehouse
    move or not this really puts me off using you again.
    I made another purchase elsewhere purely on the basis that you this stem in
    stock, to find I'm back to square one is more than a little frustrating. I would appreciate a response/explanation regarding this.
    Thanks,
    Dan
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    I sent a polite email yesterday, too, but so far unanswered, so Matt doesn't need to be asking you for the details of the others.... He is fully aware!


    We can do nothlng more than apologise and refund you and if this is
    not enough for you of course you are free to take your custom
    elsewhere

    Despite me spending +/- £400 this year with Planet X, and being on the verge of going for a Dura Ace groupset, the above quote say to me:

    If you don't like it, lump it!....

    I don't, so I will.
    I'd rather spend an extra £100 and buy the DA groupset from Merlin!
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • Leesykoi
    Leesykoi Posts: 338
    Hi Guys,

    I too sent an e-mail.

    I thanked price-shagger (Planet X)for the refund although i stated that i ideally would have preferred the product rather than a lame excuse for advertising goods they clearly did not have in stock.

    I also mentioned that i picked up the issue was not just me via the BR forum (thus indicating that the word was spreading and cyclists do talk to each other).

    Massive parallels to someone who i used to deal with in my business life who always offered really cheap prices, then had no stock so could not fit my expectations on delivery.

    Whats the point !!!!!!!

    Very disappointed and in my book you're only as good as your last mistake !!!

    Lee.
    I like shiny bikes - especially Italian ones.....!!

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