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TiBoy

themoney wrote: »

If anybody is looking at these shoes this old post has some pics
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056890493

Thanks for the heads up. I've convinced myself I like red given their higher discount.:)

enas

TK Maxx in Cork had a small selection of Scott female cycling shorts at bargain prices again. They were mostly in small size.

My wife bought one of these, which she loves since they offer the comfort of padding without feeling too self-conscious about wearing tight padded cycling shorts. The fit is close nonetheless, and the fabric is a bit stretchy, so it shouldn't be annoying. The shorts look great too, which mean they can be worn by themselves while not cycling. I can't comment yet on comfort, but I hope they will improve things! (My wife is not a regular cyclist, so although she can manage long distances no problem, things become very painful after some mileage.)

They were sold at €26 or €29, and there were other more classic shorts at €19. At that price, they're worth a try.

sbs2010

Can't find a link to it but Aldi have 100% merino wool long sleeve cycling tops for 7.99 down from 15.99

Not everyone's thing I know but for €8 you can't go wrong. And seems top quality too.

In Coolock they had lots of Ladies sizes but only XL left in the mens I think after I took a size L.

DubVelo

Looking for cheep cheep shorts, I was going to get more padded undies but thinking of dipping a toe in the world of lycra.

What would be the pick of the budget stuff?

Altura Airstream (I had an Altura jacket before that was very well made.)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-airstream-lycra-waist-shorts/
Or these DHB ones, they're the basic and there's the temptation to go for the 'race' or 'pro' ones which are no longer cheep:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-cycling-short/
Or these Tenn-Outdoors ones are totally cheep:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panel-Professional-Cycling-Shorts-Superior/dp/B00545PJIY/ref=sr_1_2_m?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1376927970&sr=1-2&keywords=Tenn-Outdoors
Or Decathlon via Parcel Motel or something:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cycling-shorts-5-flat-id_8165635.html

Or ebay, there's shedloads on there but so hard to know what's junk? You'd think the Chinese should know a thing or two about cycling gear though...

I haven't tried bib shorts either but I wanted the option to wear them under baggies. Speaking of which is there any point in cycling specific baggy shorts? Similar budget (cheep).

DubVelo

Not cycle specific but think this lightweight hi-viz rain jacket would be alright for on the bike?

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-DF623CD6-DD2CBF20/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_34165.htm

Can't be bothered spending much on one, I was surprised how little I ever used the one I had before.

gman2k

DubVelo wrote: »

Not cycle specific but think this lightweight hi-viz rain jacket would be alright for on the bike?

http://www.lidl.ie/cps/rde/xchg/SID-DF623CD6-DD2CBF20/lidl_ri_ie/hs.xsl/index_34165.htm

Can't be bothered spending much on one, I was surprised how little I ever used the one I had before.

A 'boil in the bag' jacket! You'd only put it on if you are caught out in a monsoon!

DubVelo

gman2k wrote: »

A 'boil in the bag' jacket! You'd only put it on if you are caught out in a monsoon!

Yeah, but that's the only time I wore my old one!

cdaly_

DubVelo wrote: »

Looking for cheep cheep shorts, I was going to get more padded undies but thinking of dipping a toe in the world of lycra.

If you're gonna go lycra, get bib shorts. No waistband digging into you, no cold back, no butt cleavage on show. Cyclists wear these for a reason (can't remember what the reason is though...).

route66

DubVelo wrote: »

Yeah, but that's the only time I wore my old one!

These are also invaluable to take the chill out of wind chill

thekooman

DubVelo wrote: »

Looking for cheep cheep shorts, I was going to get more padded undies but thinking of dipping a toe in the world of lycra.

What would be the pick of the budget stuff?

Altura Airstream (I had an Altura jacket before that was very well made.)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-airstream-lycra-waist-shorts/
Or these DHB ones, they're the basic and there's the temptation to go for the 'race' or 'pro' ones which are no longer cheep:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-cycling-short/
Or these Tenn-Outdoors ones are totally cheep:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panel-Professional-Cycling-Shorts-Superior/dp/B00545PJIY/ref=sr_1_2_m?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1376927970&sr=1-2&keywords=Tenn-Outdoors
Or Decathlon via Parcel Motel or something:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cycling-shorts-5-flat-id_8165635.html

Or ebay, there's shedloads on there but so hard to know what's junk? You'd think the Chinese should know a thing or two about cycling gear though...

I haven't tried bib shorts either but I wanted the option to wear them under baggies. Speaking of which is there any point in cycling specific baggy shorts? Similar budget (cheep).

the boards.ie bib shorts are 44 euro and they look very decent with a good chamois... get your name on the list! :-)
http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056993125

DubVelo

cdaly_ wrote: »

If you're gonna go lycra, get bib shorts. No waistband digging into you, no cold back, no butt cleavage on show. Cyclists wear these for a reason (can't remember what the reason is though...).

I get what you're saying but... you need to get undressed to pee! :eek:
Mind you, I have none of those problems with baggy shorts and padded undies.
Are the lycra shorts particularly prone to those sort of things?

godtabh

DubVelo wrote: »

I get what you're saying but... you need to get undressed to pee! :eek:
Mind you, I have none of those problems with baggy shorts and padded undies.
Are the lycra shorts particularly prone to those sort of things?

If you have A long enough willie it's not a problem

CramCycle

DubVelo wrote: »

I get what you're saying but... you need to get undressed to pee! :eek:

You have two options, roll up the leg (or not if Genetics were good to you) hold it out and pee. If your a girl it is similar, half squat while stretching the lycra to the side, there was a diagram in another thread.

Or grab the front and stretch it down, possibly bad for the lycra elasticity but it is the way I usually do it. The shorts (sans bib) can cut in a bit unless they are higher than your hip bones, I found they could leave marks and friction if not fitted right in the same scenario.

DubVelo

godtabh wrote: »

If you have A long enough willie it's not a problem

It can get a bit chilly on some of those autumn & winter rides! :eek:

DubVelo

CramCycle wrote: »

You have two options, roll up the leg (or not if Genetics were good to you) hold it out and pee.

That seems so obvious now. I wouldn't have thought of that because the silicone leg grippers on my current pants would preclude such activity, no way they'd have enough give.

thebouldwhacker

I was in Tkmaxx today and they have bib shorts, jerseys and pannier bags in stock

Alek

I was in Tkmaxx today

Which one?

thebouldwhacker

Cork, but afaik the stock is usually pretty uniform between all the stores.

JMcL

DubVelo wrote: »

Looking for cheep cheep shorts, I was going to get more padded undies but thinking of dipping a toe in the world of lycra.

What would be the pick of the budget stuff?

Altura Airstream (I had an Altura jacket before that was very well made.)
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/altura-airstream-lycra-waist-shorts/
Or these DHB ones, they're the basic and there's the temptation to go for the 'race' or 'pro' ones which are no longer cheep:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-aeron-cycling-short/
Or these Tenn-Outdoors ones are totally cheep:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panel-Professional-Cycling-Shorts-Superior/dp/B00545PJIY/ref=sr_1_2_m?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1376927970&sr=1-2&keywords=Tenn-Outdoors
Or Decathlon via Parcel Motel or something:
http://www.decathlon.co.uk/cycling-shorts-5-flat-id_8165635.html

Or ebay, there's shedloads on there but so hard to know what's junk? You'd think the Chinese should know a thing or two about cycling gear though...

I haven't tried bib shorts either but I wanted the option to wear them under baggies. Speaking of which is there any point in cycling specific baggy shorts? Similar budget (cheep).

Decathlon ones I find to be great value in general. The 5 range are their midrange (3 and 7 being low/high end respectively - primary difference in chamois quality) and the couple of pairs I have are comfy. Even the 3 range (€8.99 in France) are grand for shortish rides like a commute. Bib shorts are Good Things, especially with autumn breathing down our necks. Tried baggies with a chamois in once and hated them,. Just stick a pair of normal shorts over the padded ones

paddydriver

thebouldwhacker wrote: »

Cork, but afaik the stock is usually pretty uniform between all the stores.

Nope, been in Carrickmines twice recently and was nothing cycling clothing related that I could see. Don't really have patience for going through all rails but had a fair oul root through.

brayblue24

paddydriver wrote: »

Nope, been in Carrickmines twice recently and was nothing cycling clothing related that I could see. Don't really have patience for going through all rails but had a fair oul root through.

+1

That said I nearly lost the will to live after about a minute in that place so went outside and loitered there with all the other blokes

Ciann

I got some stuff in tk maxx Carrickmines recently, they don't usually have much stock. Afaik bib shorts were on the end of a rack beside wet suits, hope it helps

Surveyor11

TK Maxx in Blanchardstown have had a good stock of cycling gear these past few weeks.

codie

Look pedals Keo 2 Max ON Rose Bikes €50.97.There is also free shipping till Sunday on orders over €100 ,so if one of your mates wants a set........ Great price at that.

trev44

couerdelion wrote: »

I bought myself a pair despite only having bought my last pair of shoes in November and having a brand new pair of Diadora Carbon Speedracers 2 sat in the wardrobe. Thought it was too good a bargain. Now I need to buy some kit and a bike to match

these will be my first pair of proper cycling shoes. what new pedals etc would anyone recommend that i get?

thanks

MediaMan

trev44 wrote: »

these will be my first pair of proper cycling shoes. what new pedals etc would anyone recommend that i get?

thanks

Look Keo or Shimano SPD-SL would be the main ones. Have the Keo ones myself and they are fine. Some say the Shimano cleats last longer though. BTW New pedals come with a pair of cleats.

shaka

Switched from shimano or keo couple of years back and shimano cleats definitely last longer

CramCycle

Buy Cleat covers, I think they are pretty cheap on Rose bikes, will make your cleats last a helluva last longer.

http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-cleat-covers-sm-sh45-for-spd-sl/aid:443688

shaka

Thanks cram but they are for shimano and im using look and anyway look ones are cheaper in my LBS .

Have a set but they are just another thing I forget to bring with me

rurs

I've been using a pair of Trivio Keo compatible cleats for ages, cheaper than Look, plus decent grip off the bike, with no stupid rubber bits falling off. They're a much tougher plastic than the Look ones, so last a lot longer.