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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    PBo wrote:
    Posted this in "what I just bought" - but should go in here too!!

    My search for a compromise all purpose breathable waterproof settled on the Altura crosslite, rrp £90.
    ...and then i found it here for £50!

    I am very interested in this if the jacket is any good! I wasn't impressed with the couple of Altura bits I have so I'd love to know what people think.
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Karrimor urban rucksacks for £8 at Field and Trek, down from £40.
  • PBo
    PBo Posts: 2,493
    biondino wrote:
    PBo wrote:
    Posted this in "what I just bought" - but should go in here too!!

    My search for a compromise all purpose breathable waterproof settled on the Altura crosslite, rrp £90.
    ...and then i found it here for £50!

    I am very interested in this if the jacket is any good! I wasn't impressed with the couple of Altura bits I have so I'd love to know what people think.

    It's had good reviews.

    What probs? Performance probs (i.e. not waterproof/breathable?) style/fit? or robustness?
    Seems like Altura do have zip probs sometimes, but I've got an altura top, an altura nevis jacket and altura pannier - no issues with any of them.

    Getting the crosslite because the nevis is too warm for anything other than winter, and being a cheaper jacket its not that breathable.
  • Bargain lights at Edinburgh cycle shop. £2.99 each!!!!!!!
    they have loads in the bargain sale bins.

    http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... ct=c009275

    Use two, one full beam/ one flashing to provide lighting and attract attention......
    Cant beat a bargain. :D:)
  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    Crane long sleeve compression underwear. £9.99 from Aldi. Had it for a few weeks and its very good.
    FCN 3: Raleigh Record Ace fixie-to be resurrected sometime in the future
    FCN 4: Planet X Schmaffenschmack 2- workhorse
    FCN 9: B Twin Vitamin - winter commuter/loan bike for trainees

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    VM are letting the cheapskates view EPSN till monday 13th 06:00 for nothing, shame there's mo prem football on over the weekend. Was watching Aussie Rules earlier though.
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • Several different New Selle Italia saddles cheap on eBay from seller bicyclesltd

    Including Thoork Team Ed saddles / Carbon Rails / 140 Grms

    New on eBay for under £45 or under £40 if you don't mind "test" on them

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250684096430&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


    I was weak, MUST be stronger in the future.
    '97 GT Zaskar Red Annodised
    '08 Kona Kula
    '09 Specialized Rockhopper
    '10 Planet X SL Pro Carbon SRAM Red
  • Those saddles are temptalicious...But what's the catch? How come they're so cheap? I can't help but be suspicious of an Ebay vendor selling what looks like premium kit at 1/3 retail.
  • Lidl spoke reflectors, £4 I think

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    About ten on each wheel would be enough I reckon.

    I got a bit carried away...
  • overshoes for only £12 on Chainreaction:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=43211
  • Edited to say: Apologies, my browser was switching to the US Ebay site for some reason.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini Lock, £48.80 delivered
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000OZ9VLU
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    ContourHD 1080p cameras for £170 on amazon.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/VholdR-ContourH ... 406&sr=8-1
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  • On-one 100% merino LS zip through jerseys, lots of sizes, £27.50 on eBay. Link to one size, but see sellers other items for the rest.

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/On-One-100-percen ... 43a1d6a304

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  • redvee
    redvee Posts: 11,922
    redvee wrote:
    ContourHD 1080p cameras for £170 on amazon.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/VholdR-ContourH ... 406&sr=8-1


    Not so much of a bargain now, they upped the price to £240 :( My order has gone through at £170 though :D
    I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.
  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    Reduced from £350 down to £150...

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    http://www.fieldandtrek.com/muddyfox-ve ... ike-933004
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    beechtree wrote:
    Several different New Selle Italia saddles cheap on eBay from seller bicyclesltd

    Including Thoork Team Ed saddles / Carbon Rails / 140 Grms

    New on eBay for under £45 or under £40 if you don't mind "test" on them

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250684096430&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


    I was weak, MUST be stronger in the future.

    Mine just arrived. Have to tether it otherwise it floats away! All depends on how it feels on the bike but seems a bonkers bargain to me.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • thel33ter
    thel33ter Posts: 2,684
    kelsen wrote:

    14sp downtube shifters? I didn't know they still made them.
    And now you know, and knowing is half the battle
    05 Spesh Enduro Expert
    05 Trek 1000 Custom build
    Speedily Singular Thingy
  • Rolf F wrote:
    beechtree wrote:
    Several different New Selle Italia saddles cheap on eBay from seller bicyclesltd

    Including Thoork Team Ed saddles / Carbon Rails / 140 Grms

    New on eBay for under £45 or under £40 if you don't mind "test" on them

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250684096430&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


    I was weak, MUST be stronger in the future.

    Mine just arrived. Have to tether it otherwise it floats away! All depends on how it feels on the bike but seems a bonkers bargain to me.

    Glad you like it, have used mine for 100ish miles and seems armchair comfy, more so than my Selle Flite Gel and around 100gms lighter. Considering ordering a spare, just because you can never have too many saddles
    '97 GT Zaskar Red Annodised
    '08 Kona Kula
    '09 Specialized Rockhopper
    '10 Planet X SL Pro Carbon SRAM Red
  • Dalton
    Dalton Posts: 265
    To celebrate the launch of new DHB range, Wiggle are offering £5 voucher off all purchases over £50.

    Details here....

    http://blog.wiggle.co.uk/2010/10/01/dhb ... n=generic/
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    beechtree wrote:
    Glad you like it, have used mine for 100ish miles and seems armchair comfy, more so than my Selle Flite Gel and around 100gms lighter. Considering ordering a spare, just because you can never have too many saddles

    Cheers for the tip off by the way. Obviously, I don't know yet how it will work for me but it looks in many ways quite close to my Arione which is fine.
    Faster than a tent.......
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Manhattan messenger bags for a few quid, free delivery over £10

    http://www.orangeaccessories.co.uk/broa ... an+Portage
    Rose Xeon CW Disc
    CAAD12 Disc
    Condor Tempo
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    Rolf F wrote:
    beechtree wrote:
    Glad you like it, have used mine for 100ish miles and seems armchair comfy, more so than my Selle Flite Gel and around 100gms lighter. Considering ordering a spare, just because you can never have too many saddles

    Cheers for the tip off by the way. Obviously, I don't know yet how it will work for me but it looks in many ways quite close to my Arione which is fine.

    Got mine too and it's very light! The only thing that concerns me is that it seems to have limited position-ability on the carbon rails, you can't slide the seat way back on the rails, I suppose because they're carbon or something?
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  • Re the Thoork saddles;

    I did see these on eBay but was not sure if it was too good to be true :? Are you happy that these are genuine Selle saddles? Thanks.
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    pabosotf wrote:
    Re the Thoork saddles;

    I did see these on eBay but was not sure if it was too good to be true :? Are you happy that these are genuine Selle saddles? Thanks.

    Oh god, now you've got me worried! I've never seen one in a shop so I can't say. It looks alright... I think. The seller on ebay seems to have a good history
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  • dodgy
    dodgy Posts: 2,890
    The Thoork 'for test' saddles originated from Planet X, at least, they sold a lot of them recently. I'd say the ebay ones are legit.
  • Headhuunter
    Headhuunter Posts: 6,494
    I think mine has got some kind of hologram sticker thing on the bottom.... It's at home now so I can't check
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  • Thanks, some good bargains on eBay but I'm always a bit wary if items are priced well below that of identical items also listed on eBay. I was going to order a charge spoon but may well order this instead.