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godtabh

still waiting for my set to arrive. Thought it would have been last week but no sign yet

munsterleinster

On the topic of Gloves.. Prendas have some Santini summer gloves on sale for £7.50 - £9.95
Only seem to be big and small left.. I got 2 pairs of the 3XL a few months ago (they're not as big as they sound).
Best quaility gloves I've bought.

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=6&ID=3255
http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=typ&fkid=6&ID=3006

Soarer

You know what they say. Big hands....big gloves!

seamus

seamus wrote: »

Haven't arrived yet. Expecting them this week, I'll let you know. Yeah, not convinced by the RRP myself, but €42 for 3 pairs of gloves and a pair of overshoes is good value. Assuming they're not made of cardboard.

So they arrived five minutes ago.

Very pleased on initial inspection. Perfect fit, very snug. The autumn and winter gloves both have nice long cuffs, which I've often found is an issue with winter gloves. The flanders (spring/autumn) gloves are real in-betweeny gloves, they'd be perfect on days like today, but would have been a little too cold last week.

There's substantial padding on the summer gloves, which is always a plus in my book. The overshoes are, well overshoes. I'd probably stick with the Altura neoprene ones on stupidly cold/wet days, but these ones seem very snug.

The quality of production on them all seems very good, they don't look cheap.

Want2know

Got a £10 CRC Voucher up for grabs.
Minimum spend is £75

Code is:8BWUZR9V

3102derek

Have one too. Drop me a pm if you want it

Dubba

munsterleinster wrote: »

Santini summer gloves on sale

paddydriver

PM's sent - looking at a Tacx Blue Motion as present for myself for my 40th:D

Anyone any thoughts on them?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=86561

Thanks, Paddy

3102derek

3102derek wrote: »

Have one too. Drop me a pm if you want it

code is sent to Paddydriver

ericzeking

I got a delivery yesterday from 4thbk.de, another German site, prompt delivery, great prices, you'll need to use google translate though...just putting it out there!

cdaly_

seamus wrote: »

So they arrived five minutes ago.

Very pleased on initial inspection. Perfect fit, very snug. The autumn and winter gloves both have nice long cuffs, which I've often found is an issue with winter gloves. The flanders (spring/autumn) gloves are real in-betweeny gloves, they'd be perfect on days like today, but would have been a little too cold last week.

There's substantial padding on the summer gloves, which is always a plus in my book. The overshoes are, well overshoes. I'd probably stick with the Altura neoprene ones on stupidly cold/wet days, but these ones seem very snug.

The quality of production on them all seems very good, they don't look cheap.

Damn you Seamus!...

StudentC

seamus wrote: »

So they arrived five minutes ago.

Very pleased on initial inspection. Perfect fit, very snug. The autumn and winter gloves both have nice long cuffs, which I've often found is an issue with winter gloves. The flanders (spring/autumn) gloves are real in-betweeny gloves, they'd be perfect on days like today, but would have been a little too cold last week.

There's substantial padding on the summer gloves, which is always a plus in my book. The overshoes are, well overshoes. I'd probably stick with the Altura neoprene ones on stupidly cold/wet days, but these ones seem very snug.

The quality of production on them all seems very good, they don't look cheap.

I got a pair of the autumn / winter ones last week, they're nice enough. Perfect when it was chilly last week, maybe a bit too warm today as I find them relatively sweaty for a non-waterproof glove. Nice long cuff like Seamus said, and padding / seams generally seem to be in the right place (there is a slightly annoying seam across the palm of one of mine but not the other, so i think it's just a dodgy one).

Just a word on the sizing - they seem to run short-ish on the finger length. I tried on lots of different styles (at the factory last week) - ended up with an L in these, and XL in another model (which in hindsight is too short on the thumb) but an M in the mitts.

I do have skinny hands with longish fingers so it's probably just me being a freak, but I'd suggest that if you do have long fingers maybe go up a size from the one suggested on the size chart.

doozerie

Merlin Cycles are selling an Ultegra 6700 groupset plus a pair of Shimano RS80 C50 wheels, for around €1,180, with free shipping to Ireland too I think. The offer is available for one week apparently.

iregk

paddydriver wrote: »

PM's sent - looking at a Tacx Blue Motion as present for myself for my 40th:D

Anyone any thoughts on them?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=86561

Thanks, Paddy

Hi Paddy,

I use this one:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=86562

Find it excellent. Quiet enough considering the noise I've heard coming off some other ones friends have. Good resistance levels pretty solid and sturdy. I also like the click lock mechanism. Pretty much get the setup right the first time and no need to adjust again.

paddydriver

Thanks iregk,

Mechanism is same on the motion so glad it works well for you. Going for the motion just down to to the differing brake system as the satori; but not as expensive!

Still waiting to pull the trigger on it though...:)

lizzylad84

any offers on bib tights?

dave_o_brien

lizzylad84 wrote: »

any offers on bib tights?

I recently got a pair of oneten bibs from chain reaction that are brilliant for sixty euro or so. Would provide link, but I'm on my phone...

ednwireland

extra 20% off dhb when spending obver £50 at wiggle use code 20-DHB

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb?utm_source=0925en-10-fri&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=april&utm_content=en-12-04-13

end 2pm 18/04

joeKel73

I've a £10 voucher for CRC on purchases over £75. Must be used in the next few days. PM for code.

Edit: Sent to djfattony2000.

lennymc

630 euros (10% discount applied in basket) for 2013 fulcrum racing 1 wheelset

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/wheels/road-wheels/factory-road-wheels/fulcrum-racing-1-wheels-2013.html

lennymc

630 euros (10% discount applied in basket) for 2013 fulcrum racing 1 wheelset

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/wheels/road-wheels/factory-road-wheels/fulcrum-racing-1-wheels-2013.html

Craig06

Tacx blue motion trainer 54% off UK only. About 130 euro.


Also on a side note, can this thread be stickied.

dastardly00

Craig06 wrote: »

Also on a side note, can this thread be stickied.

There's a link in the Charter & Frequently Asked Questions Sticky so I doubt a separate sticky would be created.

Craig06

Never even saw that thanks

paddydriver

Craig06 wrote: »

Tacx blue motion trainer 54% off UK only. About 130 euro.


Also on a side note, can this thread be stickied.

UK is a big place.. and the Internet even bigger! Can you get us a link

Just got the Matic from CRC today but hasn't shipped yet:cool:

Google ain't helping me either...:eek:

Craig06

Blonde moment forgot the link
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tacx-blue-motion-high-power-folding-magnetic-trainer/

lennymc

Craig06 wrote: »

Blonde moment forgot the link
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tacx-blue-motion-high-power-folding-magnetic-trainer/

you need to set location to UK to see the lower price, and Im guessing that you would need to use something like parcel motel to have it delivered.

paddydriver

Craig06 wrote: »

Blonde moment forgot the link
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/tacx-blue-motion-high-power-folding-magnetic-trainer/

Thanks Craig06/Lennymc, ordered using my parcel motel and paypal. Much appreciate you posting..;)

Cannot cancel my CRC order online but will call early in the morning as it has not shipped yet.

Used parcel motel a few times now and all good so far.

Mcofferon

paddydriver wrote: »

Thanks Craig06/Lennymc, ordered using my parcel motel and paypal. Much appreciate you posting..;)

Cannot cancel my CRC order online but will call early in the morning as it has not shipped yet.

Used parcel motel a few times now and all good so far.

+1 - Indebted to you Craig06.

paddydriver

CRC were very helpful when I called earlier. Guy just said refuse delivery of the package and it goes back to them FOC.

They are seriously efficient; I ordered it yesterday mid afternoon and it was in couriers Belfast depot by 9PM last night.

Put the wife on watch to make sure she sends driver on his way:D

Thanks again for the heads up.