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    #1682
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Could be too expensive to ship something like that ie costs more to ship here. Compared to what it is worth


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    #1683
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    it's showing up as unavailable now from the link so it looks like it was more than just postage costs.


    given the cost of some of the items they'll ship, for example i can add a 1 euro washer to my basket and they'll ship it for 4 euros postage fee, i doubt it was the shipping cost


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    #1684
    MediaMan
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭MediaMan


    mossym wrote: »
    it's showing up as unavailable now from the link so it looks like it was more than just postage costs.


    given the cost of some of the items they'll ship, for example i can add a 1 euro washer to my basket and they'll ship it for 4 euros postage fee, i doubt it was the shipping cost

    It will show up as unavailable if you start with your destination country set to Ireland. But if you have it set to UK then it will show up as available and then you get the "cannot ship to Ireland" note when you change the destination to Ireland.

    I don't believe it's anything to do with shipping costs, as I could add a bike to the cart and it still won't let me buy the battery. I would say it's either a regulation about international shipping of Lithium Ion batteries generally (they have been known to catch fire in operation and in transit) or it's a restriction imposed by the supplier.

    Will look at using Parcel Motel.


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    #1685
    seamus
    Registered Users Posts: 68,317 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    Lithium Ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods when it comes to shipping them. I think it's because they can release dangerous materials if dropped, or something.

    Anyway, the regulations around shipping them are different if you're just sending a battery on its own rather than connected/integrated into a device.

    It's a joke, of course, but wiggle are at the mercy of the shipping companies.


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    #1686
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    may want to check so if parcel motel will even accept it. course you could just not tell them..;)


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    #1687
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,446 ✭✭✭Ryath


    MediaMan wrote: »
    Got me too. Now 40 euro down after stumping up for a light and a helmet mount!

    While I'm at it, anyone know where to get spare batteries for these lights? The model is LIR123a, aka CR123a rechargable I think. According to the manual, the battery needs to contain a protection circuit.

    Wiggle has them, shows up fine when destination is the UK, but when I change the shipping destination to Ireland I get:
    "Lezyne Mini Drive Rechargeable 600Mah Battery Black
    Not available for despatch to Irish Republic"

    Lots of ebay options, but I'd like to buy a battery that people know will work.

    Cheers.

    http://www.flashaholics.co.uk/batteries/lithium-rechargeable-batteries.html

    Cheaper than the lezyne own brand and higher capacits. There are cheaper options on ebay and dealextreme but as you said it can be hard to sure of what your getting. A lot of them are just recycled laptop batteries.

    I personally would and did spend the extra to get the lezynes with the 18650 cells. The mini drive runs for 1.5 hrs on the mid 100 lumen setting. The macro drive gives a run time of 9hrs on the low 100 lumen setting. I know a lot of you are in Dublin and really only need a light to be seen but its not that much more for a light with much longer runtime and enough light for proper night spins out into the scary night time country side. Though if all you need it for is a short commute it the mini drive is very well priced.

    My requirements are different though I live out in the country side and have a 20k each way commute so need the run time and extra light. Love heading out some nights after I have got the kids to bed. Much more enjoyable to get out for 2-3 hrs on a starry night than sitting on the turbo for an hour.


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    #1688
    poondq
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭poondq


    anyone knows where can i find speedplay pedals deals?!

    or any coupon codes now at wiggle crc etc.?


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    #1689
    irishbuzz
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭irishbuzz


    RidleyRider wrote: »
    Guys for protein shakes. Try bulkpowders or myprotein! Far more cost effective

    For me BulkPowders is the best if unflavoured is your thing. MyProtein's service is very lacking I won't use them again.

    There's also TheProteinWorks which by all accounts is suppose to be excellent. I'm just waiting on an order from them as they have a couple of good deals on at the moment. If anyone is thinking of trying them and wants to use my referrer code (MO4310) they'll throw in some free protein with your order.


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    #1690
    CheGuedara
    Registered Users Posts: 2,031 ✭✭✭CheGuedara


    seamus wrote: »
    Lithium Ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods when it comes to shipping them. I think it's because they can release dangerous materials if dropped, or something.

    Anyway, the regulations around shipping them are different if you're just sending a battery on its own rather than connected/integrated into a device.

    It's a joke, of course, but wiggle are at the mercy of the shipping companies.

    I'd recommend emailing them and seeing what can be worked out - they didn't have a problem sending me a replacement battery for my Lezyne last week when one the one that shipped with the torch was defective.

    For aftermarket higher capacity batteries check out this eBay store - its run by a guy in Glasgow that has done effectively every kind of test on most batteries for torches and stocks the ones he has found best. His prices are decent too when you compare the asking price for Lezyne branded batteries.

    He also runs this site. After reading it seems safe to say he knows his stuff.


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    #1691
    cdaly_
    Registered Users Posts: 6,440 ✭✭✭cdaly_


    Ryath wrote: »
    100 lumen setting. I know a lot of you are in Dublin and really only need a light to be seen but its not that much more for a light with much longer runtime and enough light for proper night spins out into the scary night time country side. Though if all you need it for is a short commute it the mini drive is very well priced.

    My requirements are different though I live out in the country side and have a 20k each way commute so need the run time and extra light.

    Question on your 'extra light' comment. I've found I'm perfectly happy using a low 56 lumen setting on unlit roads and only really need the high 200 lumen setting for descents or in busy traffic. Are you using high or low settings on your night spins?


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    #1692
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    irishbuzz wrote: »
    For me BulkPowders is the best if unflavoured is your thing. MyProtein's service is very lacking I won't use them again.

    There's also TheProteinWorks which by all accounts is suppose to be excellent. I'm just waiting on an order from them as they have a couple of good deals on at the moment. If anyone is thinking of trying them and wants to use my referrer code (MO4310) they'll throw in some free protein with your order.

    What happened? I've always order from MyProtein and never had a problem.


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    #1693
    irishbuzz
    Registered Users Posts: 401 ✭✭irishbuzz


    Harrybelafonte wrote: »
    What happened? I've always order from MyProtein and never had a problem.

    Really, really slow delivery times and no help when chasing them up on it. Eventually when the stuff arrived a lot of it was wrong.

    Similar stories to my own here: http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=82163210


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    #1694
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,446 ✭✭✭Ryath


    cdaly_ wrote: »
    Question on your 'extra light' comment. I've found I'm perfectly happy using a low 56 lumen setting on unlit roads and only really need the high 200 lumen setting for descents or in busy traffic. Are you using high or low settings on your night spins?

    I have now 2 front lights a lezyne macro drive and a lezyne superdrive I usually run one on low and the other on medium Though the 2 on low are perfectly usable I prefer being able to see that little bit further and cleary up the road. The lumens aren't everything though the beam pattern makes a big difference. The Superdrive has a very wide even beam with out much of a hot spot and is just adequate by itself in the low 125 lumens setting as it doesn't thrown very far on this setting. The macro drive has a much tighter hot spot and throws much further even on its low setting of 100 so you can still aim it a good bit up the road. You do feel you are missing the wider spread of light though, yes you can see exactly where you are going but I'd be afraid I was missing an animal or something that might move in front of me. I'd imagine 56 lumens aimed in tight beam is more than fine when you are going along a steady pace on a staight line.

    I'm sure you just get used to what you have though. Once you get used to having more light it is hard to go back. I've been out with guys with magicshines and the like and my lights are completely drowned out so you can definitely have to much light and I'm sure some of the oncoming motorists agree.


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    #1695
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    CRC have another private sale on for those who have bought from them before. Some significant savings on Campagnolo gear, most of it >70% off


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    #1696
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,218 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    mossym wrote: »
    CRC have another private sale on for those who have bought from them before. Some significant savings on Campagnolo gear, most of it >70% off

    Is it any good?


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    #1697
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    lots of long sleeve jerseys, jackets, bib tights,

    pretty good, i picked up a set of bib shorts and a long sleeve jersey for 80 odd euros


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    #1698
    dfdream
    Registered Users Posts: 532 ✭✭✭dfdream


    Anyone know what criteria qualifies for an invite..
    Ive have 3-4 orders with CRC in the last 6 months about €400 ish...
    mossym wrote: »
    CRC have another private sale on for those who have bought from them before. Some significant savings on Campagnolo gear, most of it >70% off


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    #1699
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    dfdream wrote: »
    Anyone know what criteria qualifies for an invite..
    Ive have 3-4 orders with CRC in the last 6 months about €400 ish...

    it said on the link anyone who had placed an order before

    have you tried your junk mail?


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    #1700
    wendell borton
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,336 ✭✭✭wendell borton


    dfdream wrote: »
    Anyone know what criteria qualifies for an invite..
    Ive have 3-4 orders with CRC in the last 6 months about €400 ish...

    Same here, nothing in the spam box either.


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    #1701
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    try this link and sign in with your crc account

    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/PrivateSale/Login.aspx


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    #1702
    dfdream
    Registered Users Posts: 532 ✭✭✭dfdream


    I get this message...

    You have not been invited to any active sales at this time

    Not spending enough I suppose....
    mossym wrote: »
    try this link and sign in with your crc account

    https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/PrivateSale/Login.aspx


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    #1703
    notGill
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭notGill


    I've only spent around €70 on crc in the past 12 months but I still get invited to every private sale!


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    #1704
    kk2012
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭kk2012


    have a few new race tyres im getting rid of still in box if anyone interested..vittoria diamante pro radial 111...700x24


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    #1705
    route66
    Registered Users Posts: 1,012 ✭✭✭route66


    dfdream wrote: »
    Anyone know what criteria qualifies for an invite..
    Ive have 3-4 orders with CRC in the last 6 months about €400 ish...

    Somebody who needs an incentive to spend - looks like you don't need any ;-)


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    #1706
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,934 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    route66 wrote: »
    Somebody who needs an incentive to spend - looks like you don't need any ;-)

    Pretty much, I never got them till I started spending less with them.


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    #1707
    mossym
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 8,766 Mod ✭✭✭✭mossym


    dfdream wrote: »
    Anyone know what criteria qualifies for an invite..
    .

    actually my comment about anyone who placed an order before was for the previous private sale i think, the one that ran in January

    not sure what the criteria is on this one, i've only recently placed my first order on CRC after a gap of a couple of years, so maybe they are trying to entice people back who haven't being buying as much as they used to.


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    #1708
    xbox gamer
    Registered Users Posts: 146 ✭✭xbox gamer


    Just received an email today that Rosebikes is doing a clearance sale (up to 50% off) starting today for its members and Friday for everybody else. You have to sign in to see the reductions. Somebody might find it useful.


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    #1709
    MediaMan
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭MediaMan


    xbox gamer wrote: »
    Just received an email today that Rosebikes is doing a clearance sale (up to 50% off) starting today for its members and Friday for everybody else. You have to sign in to see the reductions. Somebody might find it useful.

    Wow, they've got the Philips LED light going for €47. See http://www.roseversand.com/article/philips-led-bike-light-set. I paid more than twice that a year ago. Great light.


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    #1710
    seven stars
    Registered Users Posts: 492 ✭✭seven stars


    That's still coming up as €65 for me, even when signed in.


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    #1711
    Razleavy
    Registered Users Posts: 182 ✭✭Razleavy


    seven stars wrote: »
    That's still coming up as €65 for me, even when signed in.

    Did you sign up for a Rose Loyalty card? The sale items at the moment can only be seen by VIPs, but others will be able to see it in the coming days.


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