B E N D E R's non sweary review site, roubaixcycling.cc (and general kit discussion)

pinno

PBlakeney wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

New Parentini stuff is very nice.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/IBVVjhVaVrbZa8Xo1

Subjective.

It sure is.

mrb123

Bender - I'm after a bit of advice from the oracle of all things Castelli.

I've got an Alpha jersey (old style, size large) which is a good fit.

Got my eye on the Perfetto long sleeve and also the new Alpha jacket. I'm wondering how those two size up compared to the Alpha Jersey.

Would you go for the same size in all three? Is the sleeve length pretty similar between the three of them?

Also, how do you assess the temperature range of the Perfetto long sleeve compared to the Alpha Jersey?

bendertherobot

MrB123 wrote:

Bender - I'm after a bit of advice from the oracle of all things Castelli.

I've got an Alpha jersey (old style, size large) which is a good fit.

Got my eye on the Perfetto long sleeve and also the new Alpha jacket. I'm wondering how those two size up compared to the Alpha Jersey.

Would you go for the same size in all three? Is the sleeve length pretty similar between the three of them?

Also, how do you assess the temperature range of the Perfetto long sleeve compared to the Alpha Jersey?

Those three are, more or less, identical on sizing. Sleeve length should be identical too.

The temp range of the Perfetto LS and Alpha is pretty similar. But the Alpha is a little warmer so better down to colder temps. Perfetto a bit more 'weather proof' Castelli say but I don't agree. I'd take an Alpha over a Perfetto most of the time.

mrb123

Cheers. Very helpful as always.

bendertherobot

That's Alpha JERSEY over a Perfetto Jersey/Jacket, of course.

The Alpha JACKET is good for - figures up to about 6 degrees. A real cold weather one.

bendertherobot

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2018/04/14/13864/

ayjaycee

BTR, Reading your (very good) rucksack review, I noticed the reference to your new Giro Republic Knit shoes. I think that officially makes you the Imelda Marcos of the cycle shoe world (and also worse than my Mrs!). How many pairs of shoes is it now?

bendertherobot

I only have the sidi buvel in sidi but:

Giro Empire vr90
Empire slx
Empire knit ec70
Republic knit (sold the other republics)
Privateer

the_cyclist_of_catan

bendertherobot wrote:

The Alpha JACKET is good for - figures up to about 6 degrees. A real cold weather one.

FWIW, I'm happy in my Alpha jacket all the way up to about 10 degrees. It depends on factors like wind and rain, but there's plenty of scope to tweak the temperature range by choosing a thinner, or short-sleeved, base layer.

Oh, and my effort level. I tend to go a bit slower on commutes than I do on club rides

bendertherobot

You can win some Sungod sunglasses of your choice here.

https://win.sungod.co/roubaixcycling

It's my link but I get nothing from anyone entering!

bendertherobot

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2018/04/22/pa ... ase-layer/

bendertherobot

And for my next trick a round up of the Giro Empire SLX, Empire EC70 Knit and Republic Knit. You might be surprised at which I like the most......

bendertherobot

not-another-hillǃ

BTR - just bought some Parentini Shark 2s on your recommendation....my ass had better like them!

bendertherobot

So do I! I’m rocking the Tiger 2 at the moment.

bendertherobot

https://roubaixcycling.cc/2018/04/30/th ... ic-r-knit/

twotoebenny

Where can I buy the Parentini kit?

meursault

TwoToeBenny wrote:

Where can I buy the Parentini kit?

http://www.parentini.com/new/index.php?l=ENG

Google is your creepy uncle...

dinyull

bendertherobot wrote:

Why the french flag?

joey54321

On the back of this thread, I contacted Sungod to inquire about getting a test pair of glasses to try for size (as they have a no returns policy). They have refused to send a test pair and suggested I stop a local cyclist and ask to try on their glasses (which is a response which leaves me speechless, do they want a sale?!). This seems incredible to me, is anyone else is the boat of wanting to try these before purchasing? Or is it just me?

twotoebenny

meursault wrote:

TwoToeBenny wrote:

Where can I buy the Parentini kit?

http://www.parentini.com/new/index.php?l=ENG

Google is your creepy uncle...

Why didn't I think of that... :roll:

Thanks

webboo

Dinyull wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Why the french flag?

Is that not the British flag as well. The colours match the one on the top tube.

bendertherobot

Tis. But I'm thinking of sticking the French tricolore on

bendertherobot

https://twitter.com/roubaixcc/status/99 ... 79904?s=19

not-another-hillǃ

TwoToeBenny wrote:

Where can I buy the Parentini kit?

I use Cicli Mattio in Italy, who are excellent and with fairly speedy delivery...bought a Mossa and some Shark2s from them.

daniel_b

Not-another-hill! wrote:

TwoToeBenny wrote:

Where can I buy the Parentini kit?

I use Cicli Mattio in Italy, who are excellent and with fairly speedy delivery...bought a Mossa and some Shark2s from them.

I have used them to with no issues, and for returns - though clearly they can be fairly costly!

sinbad_ni

I've used Cicli Mattio as well. No issue with them, all good.

I do see you can buy direct now from Parentini for those hard to find items.

bendertherobot

Sungod discount day ROUBAIXCYCLING10

bendertherobot

I'll update on parentini later but you can order direct from their website

chippyk

joey54321 wrote:

On the back of this thread, I contacted Sungod to inquire about getting a test pair of glasses to try for size (as they have a no returns policy). They have refused to send a test pair and suggested I stop a local cyclist and ask to try on their glasses (which is a response which leaves me speechless, do they want a sale?!). This seems incredible to me, is anyone else is the boat of wanting to try these before purchasing? Or is it just me?

Really? If a random punter stopped me and asked to try my expensive glasses on I’d tell her or him to sling their hook.