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bp_me

darconio wrote: »

I have a CRC code for 5£ off 50£ up for grabs: PM me if interested

I also have one of these for anyone who wants it.

irishrover99

More of a question than advice but this looks like a good deal for a begginer in CX
Anyone any info on it? http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/carrera-crixus-limited-edition-cyclocross-bike-2015

mossym

irishrover99 wrote: »

More of a question than advice but this looks like a good deal for a begginer in CX
Anyone any info on it? http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/carrera-crixus-limited-edition-cyclocross-bike-2015

not an expert on cx by any means, but even on a starter bike i'd have looked for mounting points for disc brakes(even if the bike didn't come with them). that may be asking too much though

Alek

I'd say it will be absolutely fine for a beginner, if its not too heavy - if more than 12kg, I'd look elsewhere.

STI levers at this price! A real bargain.

(You don't need many gears for cyclocross, 8 at the back will be enough)

mjsc1970

Alek wrote: »

I'd say it will be absolutely fine for a beginner, if its not too heavy - if more than 12kg, I'd look elsewhere.

STI levers at this price! A real bargain.

(You don't need many gears for cyclocross, 8 at the back will be enough)

I have no need for one of these but somehow I want this now!

jamesd

mjsc1970 wrote: »

I have no need for one of these but somehow I want this now!

I'm the same - no need but would be handy

lennymc

irishrover99 wrote: »

More of a question than advice but this looks like a good deal for a begginer in CX
Anyone any info on it? http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/bikes/road-bikes/carrera-crixus-limited-edition-cyclocross-bike-2015

I would have absolutely no hesitation in racing that around a cx course. I expect it would be heavy tho. In fact, if it is still that price later in the year I may buy one as a back up cross bike.

fat bloke

Alek wrote: »

I'd say it will be absolutely fine for a beginner, if its not too heavy - if more than 12kg, I'd look elsewhere.

STI levers at this price! A real bargain.

(You don't need many gears for cyclocross, 8 at the back will be enough)

I went and a look at one before Christmas. Would make a grand winter or commuter bike but it is dang'dably heavy. 12.8kg according to d'internet. So a hoor of a yoke round a crosscircuit really.

Also, I wish they'd just price the bikes as they are. Half price my fat ar$e. There isn't a shop in any town on any planet in any solar system where such a bike was ever 700 euro. It is a good option at 300 quid, but don't be telling me I'm saving another 300 into the bargain :rolleyes:

Alek

12.8kg according to d'internet.

Plus pedals, I guess... Ungodly awfully heavy for CX.

codie

Can we get back to posting bargains

iwillhtfu

Zyzz wrote: »

Can anyone else comment on this before I get any kit?

Mods any chance you could open a thread of it's own for this feckin kit that no one is going to get through the original ad posted. :mad:

Darkglasses

Belkin posts split into different thread due to the size

codie wrote: »

Can we get back to posting bargains

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Mods any chance you could open a thread of it's own for this feckin kit that no one is going to get through the original ad posted. :mad:

Please report posts and not post in thread looking for mod attention, we can't read everything. PM me if you have a question

dashcamdanny

Is this a good deal?
€89.00
RRP €220.00 *
SAVE €131.00 (59%)

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/accessories/turbo-trainers/elite-magnetic-cycle-trainer

Eamonnator

Bike radar gave it 2 stars out of 5

http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/accessories/resistance-trainer/product/review-elite-mag-speed-trainer-12-46030/

marty_crane

The above looks like a bargain to me. Add the 10% AXA discount and it has to be a winner.

For those who haven't already go it Debenhams have the "Ultimate TdeF" 10 disc DVD boxset down to €10.80 from €36. 3 or 4 left in Blackrock this afternoon.

Cee-Jay-Cee

dashcamdanny wrote: »

Is this a good deal?
€89.00
RRP €220.00 *
SAVE €131.00 (59%)

http://www.halfords.ie/cycling/accessories/turbo-trainers/elite-magnetic-cycle-trainer

Pay the few quid extra and get the one with the Elastogel roller, it's much quieter and less severe on the tyre. I have mine a few months now and it's used 2 or 3 times a week without fault so far.

markusz

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Pay the few quid extra and get the one with the Elastogel roller, it's much quieter and less severe on the tyre. I have mine a few months now and it's used 2 or 3 times a week without fault so far.

the Elastogel one is a great turbo

topcat77

Just bought these wheels on Rose.

http://www.rosebikes.com/article/road-wheel-set-28700c-mavic-open-pro--shimano-ultegra-6800/aid:716718

Was going to build the same wheelset myself then spotted this. Can't believe the price

Mavic Open pro rims, Shimano Ultrgra Hubs, DT swis Comp 36 spoke.

€241 including delivery

Kinet1c

Extra €10 off per hundred spent on halfords.ie, taken off at the till.

dashcamdanny

Ended up getting it. I only had a hundred to spare.

It is a bit noisy when you are going flat out on Giant SR 4 tires. Like a quiet washing machine on spin. I also noticed a small bit of tire dust.

Then I put my old Jupiter hybrid winter commuter on with 700c Continental Cityride hard compound tires.
Much better.
I think its down to gearing also . Flat out on the hybrid is nowhere near as fast as flat out on the Defy 1.

Same workout . In fact its a bit more comfy on a hybrid.

Soaked with sweat. Well pleased with it.

Kinet1c

Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »

Pay the few quid extra and get the one with the Elastogel roller, it's much quieter and less severe on the tyre. I have mine a few months now and it's used 2 or 3 times a week without fault so far.

Kinet1c wrote: »

Extra €10 off per hundred spent on halfords.ie, taken off at the till.

Was just double checking the Elastogel on Halfords again, it seems it's the pack so you get the sweat protector, front wheel raiser and floor mat included for €130. Sold!

dakar

Kinet1c wrote: »

Was just double checking the Elastogel on Halfords again, it seems it's the pack so you get the sweat protector, front wheel raiser and floor mat included for €130. Sold!

Picked this pack up yesterday. What have I let myself in for? :eek:

Cee-Jay-Cee

Kinet1c wrote: »

Was just double checking the Elastogel on Halfords again, it seems it's the pack so you get the sweat protector, front wheel raiser and floor mat included for €130. Sold!

That's a good deal, I paid €116 for mine from CRC but that was just the trainer with no accessories.

Hail 2 Da Thief

topcat77 wrote: »

Just bought these wheels on Rose.

Looks good.....Any idea what they weigh? After a set of clinchers myself.

topcat77

Approx

Rear 1147g

Front 947g

topcat77

Picked this up.

http://www.hargrovescycles.co.uk/specialized-s3-white-gold-helmet-2013.html#Tab3

free delivery to parcel motel

StevieGriff

Cat like whisper, leaf and vacuum all €25 in Halfords again.

G2ECE

StevieGriff wrote: »

Cat like whisper, leaf and vacuum all €25 in Halfords again.

Instore only again I take it??

Plastik

Is there any way of knowing what's in stock and where? Local Halfords is open until 9 but ... well, it would mean that I would have to leave the house.

Darkglasses

Plastik wrote: »

Is there any way of knowing what's in stock and where? Local Halfords is open until 9 but ... well, it would mean that I would have to leave the house.

Phonecall I guess?