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bcmf · 19-07-2014 7:20am

Swim Cycle Run have Vittoria tubes for €4 but you may need to buy 4 or 5 to get the free delivery.
I also found an eBay seller in Ireland who sold 4 for €12 or something but the valves are only 40mm long.
On the phone so will link later.

paulgs · 19-07-2014 8:36am

subscriber wrote: »

Anyone know where to get a few good quality good price inner tubes preferably with free postage, only need a small quantity, 2-3..... dont fancy paying 7 bucks a tube in the shops..

Try planet x they had vittoria tubes for 2 quid delivery is only a fiver.

paulgs · 19-07-2014 8:42am

trev44 wrote: »

any ideas for where i'd go to get new tyres (700x25c). i've got two punctures in 2 months with the factory ones that came on my Defy 2.
priority is grip then not getting punctures. i'm not going to ever win any races (or likely enter any) so speed etc not a big priority.

thanks[/quote

Good prices on verdstein tires on ribble

cython · 19-07-2014 9:11am

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

What's YMMV?

Your Mileage May Vary (though kudos to Daroxtar for a creative interpretation!)

seany15 · 19-07-2014 10:07am

subscriber wrote: »

Anyone know where to get a few good quality good price inner tubes preferably with free postage, only need a small quantity, 2-3..... dont fancy paying 7 bucks a tube in the shops..

http://www.swimcyclerun.com/accessories/vittoria-ultralite-tube.html

free fast delivery, decent tubes.

bcmf · 19-07-2014 1:24pm

bcmf wrote: »

an eBay seller in Ireland who sold 4 for €12 or something but the valves are only 40mm long.
On the phone so will link later.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/700x23c-Inner-Tubes-700c-700-18-25C-Racing-Road-Bike-/141144953990?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item20dce51486

Tibulus · 20-07-2014 7:05pm

Any CRC or Wiggle codes going? Have few bits that I need to order soon.

furiousox · 20-07-2014 7:15pm

2014 Cannondale Supersix Evo 105 for E1798 (was E2200)
Supposed to be a fantastic bike, anyone own one?

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/supersix-evo-5-105-compact-2014-road-bike-ec056511

Seweryn · 20-07-2014 7:22pm

furiousox wrote: »

2014 Cannondale Supersix Evo 105 for E1798 (was E2200)
Supposed to be a fantastic bike, anyone own one?

I had one, but the earlier model. Yeah, they are excellent bikes.

brownian · 20-07-2014 11:34pm

yes, I have the 2014 with ultegra di2. My first carbon bike (after ten years on Ti)... really like it. Light, responsive, climbs well, descends as well as I have the nerve to. The black/white colouring is a bit ugly, imho, but apart from that, it's a goodie.

Stock wheels not that great (Fulcrum 5s, IIRC), but that's an easy change to make.

furiousox · 21-07-2014 10:25am

Tempted at that price, just concerned that the front end might be a bit low for me. Head tube is quite short and a stack of spacers under a stem looks horrible.

ford2600 · 21-07-2014 10:35am

furiousox wrote: »

Tempted at that price, just concerned that the front end might be a bit low for me. Head tube is quite short and a stack of spacers under a stem looks horrible.

Get the synapse?

cunavalos · 21-07-2014 11:00am

furiousox wrote: »

2014 Cannondale Supersix Evo 105 for E1798 (was E2200)
Supposed to be a fantastic bike, anyone own one?

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/supersix-evo-5-105-compact-2014-road-bike-ec056511

Have two versions of the supersix carbon. Lovely bike and highly recommended. Note that all 2014 versions carry the evo title but the frame has not changed from the 2012 & 2013 supersix 105 models.

You may get better value on older models but i agree if you want a more relaxed fit the synapse is an option.

I found the best value on cannondales here
http://paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p0/Road-Bikes/Racing-Road-Racing

What size are you looking at. I have 54cm supersix if you want to try geometry (based on northside of dublin).

SOR2010 · 21-07-2014 11:07am

Kask Helmets have an Amnesty on at the minute you can get €80 off the €200 Vertigo Helmet

I picked one up in The Bike Hub on Friday very light and well vented

Wicklowrider · 21-07-2014 1:06pm

furiousox wrote: »

Tempted at that price, just concerned that the front end might be a bit low for me. Head tube is quite short and a stack of spacers under a stem looks horrible.

Stack is only 3mm less than the Caadx in 58cm size - that isn't much and I can tell you the CaadX is very relaxed. Reach is identical.

brownian · 21-07-2014 1:27pm

cunavalos wrote: »

Have two versions of the supersix carbon. Lovely bike and highly recommended. Note that all 2014 versions carry the evo title but the frame has not changed from the 2012 & 2013 supersix 105 models.

You may get better value on older models but i agree if you want a more relaxed fit the synapse is an option.

I found the best value on cannondales here
http://paulscycles.co.uk/m7b0s6p0/Road-Bikes/Racing-Road-Racing

What size are you looking at. I have 54cm supersix if you want to try geometry (based on northside of dublin).

Wow, some excellent value prices there.

iwillhtfu · 21-07-2014 4:26pm

SOR2010 wrote: »

Kask Helmets have an Amnesty on at the minute you can get €80 off the €200 Vertigo Helmet

I picked one up in The Bike Hub on Friday very light and well vented

Can you take advantage of this online or has anyone a link to some quality helmets around the 100 mark? I was looking at the kas rapido 95 on wiggle.

SOR2010 · 21-07-2014 4:29pm

iwillhtfu wrote: »

Can you take advantage of this online or has anyone a link to some quality helmets around the 100 mark? I was looking at the kas rapido 95 on wiggle.

I'm sure if you give them a ring they'll look after you, They only need the name of your old helmet, (they don't need it) and if you pay postage you should be sorted,
thebikehub.ie

bren_mc · 21-07-2014 10:46pm

Wicklowrider wrote: »

For €2.16 (inc delivery !) I got a pair of these. I would have ordered several pairs but I thought they would be useless at that price. I wore them for the sportive last saturday and they were great - comfortable and effective. If you are concerned about uv protection bring them to an optician and they will confirm standard. They are really great quality and no one will believe they were cheap.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Sports-Outdoor-Cycling-Bicycle-Bike-Goggles-Eyewear-Eyeglass-UV400-Sunglasses-/400688431168?pt=US_Sunglasses&var=&hash=item5d4ae44040

I have bought shades on ebay from several sources for myself and on behalf of friends and found them to A1. Some of the knock-offs will even fit genuine lenses and I have also had an optician look at these... Draw your own conclusions.

I ordered a few pairs of these about a month ago. They just arrived today. Well worth the wait - great value for money. Thanks Wicklowrider

Sikpupi · 21-07-2014 11:15pm

bren_mc wrote: »

I ordered a few pairs of these about a month ago. They just arrived today. Well worth the wait - great value for money. Thanks Wicklowrider

Hi... what colours did you go for???

Going to buy 2-3 pairs (sure.. its less than a tenner!) and could do with the Night lenses! Otherwise - would like something that suits the Irish weather...

Chiparus · 21-07-2014 11:18pm

bren_mc wrote: »

I ordered a few pairs of these about a month ago. They just arrived today. Well worth the wait - great value for money. Thanks Wicklowrider

Took a good while for them to arrive for me too. Surprised at the quality.

seany15 · 21-07-2014 11:37pm

Chiparus wrote: »

Took a good while for them to arrive for me too. Surprised at the quality.

+1

pulled the trigger on these last month and all three pairs arrived in just under 4 weeks. Great quality for €6.60 for 3 pairs of shades. Plastic in the red ones looks and feels cheap, but the blue lens& frame and clear lens & black frame are brilliant.

bren_mc · 22-07-2014 12:09am

Sikpupi wrote: »

Hi... what colours did you go for???

Going to buy 2-3 pairs (sure.. its less than a tenner!) and could do with the Night lenses! Otherwise - would like something that suits the Irish weather...

went for these three

all are basically same quality - perhaps not as good as what you'd get from "top brands" (though i honestly wouldn't know). But for two euro something a pair you can't go wrong

paulgs · 22-07-2014 12:21am

seany15 wrote: »

+1

pulled the trigger on these last month and all three pairs arrived in just under 4 weeks. Great quality for €6.60 for 3 pairs of shades. Plastic in the red ones looks and feels cheap, but the blue lens& frame and clear lens & black frame are brilliant.

I got a set as well quality seems fine for the money but they are a bit tight on my big head.

BadCharlie · 22-07-2014 9:24am

Got 2 also, and they are fine. Used them at the weekend and they did not fog up unlike my €40 euro pair that fog up in less then 20mins.

dfdream · 22-07-2014 9:57am

I got 4 pairs and love them.
Some are very dark though and were ok to use in Spain (too dark here).
Even when they fog (normally stopping) the un fog again really quick.
Not great in the rain but then again no glasses are great in the rain.

BadCharlie wrote: »

Got 2 also, and they are fine. Used them at the weekend and they did not fog up unlike my €40 euro pair that fog up in less then 20mins.

Mr Rubicon Conundrum · 22-07-2014 10:34am

I got 4 pairs too, delivered yesterday. Did not fog up and are quite comfortable. for under €10 for 4 pairs, I am delighted with the purchase

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If only they could post stuff from China bit quicker it would be great.

Green&Red · 22-07-2014 10:49am

My five pairs arrived monday as well

Wicklowrider · 22-07-2014 11:22am

Sikpupi wrote: »

Hi... what colours did you go for???

Going to buy 2-3 pairs (sure.. its less than a tenner!) and could do with the Night lenses! Otherwise - would like something that suits the Irish weather...

The grey is dark enough at the top for bright sun but light enough at the bottom that you can see the road clearly even in the shade or when it clouds.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/400688431168?var=670250962519&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Wicklowrider · 22-07-2014 11:25am

Green&Red wrote: »

My five pairs arrived monday as well

I would recommend splitting orderif anyone is ordering several pairs. I remember a thread on another section of boards where customs smashed a guys order of shades. Buying several pairs together might draw attention.

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