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AIR-AUSSIE · 20-06-2012 1:46pm

Energy Food and Drink Pack

Would this be good value to get? I need to order some gels and drinks

reilig · 20-06-2012 3:06pm

dvntie wrote: »

Vermarc are flogging 2011 quickstep ag2r omega pharma lotto gear some good deals and more available if you give them a shout or email
http://www.vermarcuk.co.uk/special-offers.html

I bought a pair of the AG2R shorts that are available in the special offer section. Does anyone know if they are good qualityand if they are comfortable?

fat bloke · 20-06-2012 4:56pm

reilig wrote: »

I bought a pair of the AG2R shorts that are available in the special offer section. Does anyone know if they are good qualityand if they are comfortable?

Be interested to hear what they're like too. Anyone know what sizing is like. Are these pro rider/8 year old boy physique sizes or more mamil'y?

Yes (thank you experts in the bleeding obvious) I know there are sizing charts. I also know how they can often matter not one whit.

Lemag · 20-06-2012 7:02pm

reilig wrote: »

dvntie wrote: »

Vermarc are flogging 2011 quickstep ag2r omega pharma lotto gear some good deals and more available if you give them a shout or email
http://www.vermarcuk.co.uk/special-offers.html

I bought a pair of the AG2R shorts that are available in the special offer section. Does anyone know if they are good qualityand if they are comfortable?

fat bloke wrote: »

Be interested to hear what they're like too. Anyone know what sizing is like. Are these pro rider/8 year old boy physique sizes or more mamil'y?

Yes (thank you experts in the bleeding obvious) I know there are sizing charts. I also know how they can often matter not one whit.

I ordered the Omega Pharma Lotto jersey and bib shorts on Sunday. Both sized medium. I received an email today informing me that they only had the Quick-Step and LBK jerseys left in medium and had run out of all of the advertised medium sized bib shorts. I was offered plain black Vermarc shorts as an alternative.

fat bloke · 20-06-2012 7:45pm

Lemag wrote: »

I ordered the Omega Pharma Lotto jersey and bib shorts on Sunday. Both sized medium. I received an email today informing me that they only had the Quick-Step and LBK jerseys left in medium and had run out of all of the advertised medium sized bib shorts. I was offered plain black Vermarc shorts as an alternative.

Boo. I really like the AG2R stuff. Pretty sure the wife has a thing for Nico too, so I thought it might give me an edge.

TheBlaaMan · 20-06-2012 8:42pm

fat bloke wrote: »

Pretty sure the wife has a thing for Nico too, so I thought it might give me an edge.

I'd say they make for fairly uncomfortable pyjamas

Lemag · 20-06-2012 8:51pm

fat bloke wrote: »

Boo. I really like the AG2R stuff. Pretty sure the wife has a thing for Nico too, so I thought it might give me an edge.

I phrased that rather badly. The availability may be better in other sizes. I was told that for the medium sized products only the Quick Step and LKB jerseys were still available but all other medium sized jerseys and bib shorts were not.

Bechermann · 20-06-2012 9:04pm

Yeah they have no mediums! I had ordered a medium AG2R jersey and got an email today saying they had none left and offered Quick Step and LBK as alternatives

...mailed them back and waiting to see if they have any AG2R's left in other sizes!

at1withmyself · 20-06-2012 10:05pm

Less then 1000 Euro for a Carbon Giant with Ultegra, 2009 models but great prices........

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Brands.aspx?BrandID=956

El.duderino · 22-06-2012 9:59am

at1withmyself wrote: »

Less then 1000 Euro for a Carbon Giant with Ultegra, 2009 models but great prices........

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Brands.aspx?BrandID=956

Beware these frames have morphed into the original Alliance 2007 model overnight. The Ultegra is gone(except on compact). It is all old 105, seatpost,bars,saddle,brakes,tyres have all been changed for cheaper parts. Not a bargain. 105 bike was £1050 in 2007

at1withmyself · 22-06-2012 8:00pm

El.duderino wrote: »

Beware these frames have morphed into the original Alliance 2007 model overnight. The Ultegra is gone(except on compact). It is all old 105, seatpost,bars,saddle,brakes,tyres have all been changed for cheaper parts. Not a bargain. 105 bike was £1050 in 2007

Ya see the spec is now fully online to review (wasn't last night) and the frames are not all carbon, a carbon / alu mix frame. Also the only Ultegra part being the chainset, although isn't the chainset below spec on most bikes, i.e. derauileurs Ultegra with 105 chainset. Probably built these as a clear out of the factory of all parts!!

C3PO · 22-06-2012 8:42pm

El.duderino wrote: »

Beware these frames have morphed into the original Alliance 2007 model overnight. The Ultegra is gone(except on compact). It is all old 105, seatpost,bars,saddle,brakes,tyres have all been changed for cheaper parts. Not a bargain. 105 bike was £1050 in 2007

Surely still a better buy than most of the BTW bikes available locally from the shops?

Icyseanfitz · 22-06-2012 9:58pm

this caad 10 with dura ace seems like a steal to me tbh, only 2100

wendell borton · 23-06-2012 12:06pm

Any one know what the sizing is like on those vermarc bibshorts, is their sizing chart accurate?

reilig · 26-06-2012 10:22am

wendell borton wrote: »

Any one know what the sizing is like on those vermarc bibshorts, is their sizing chart accurate?

Got mine in the post yesterday. Lovely quality. Sizing on their sizing chart is pretty accurate!!

Edit: took them for a test ride last night and discovered a whole new level of comfort. The thinnest chamois of any shorts i have yet the most comfortable.

seamus · 26-06-2012 12:25pm

Wiggle doing a pretty big clearance sale at the moment;
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?utm_campaign=speed

Got SuperRoubaix winter tights for €65. That's my winter wardrobe sorted

Lumen · 27-06-2012 9:52am

I've been looking for small road bikes recently.

Unfortunately this one isn't small enough, but it's a damn good deal so I'm sticking it up here.

SCOTT CR1 TEAM 20-SP (105)
http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m7b0s6p3190
XS 49cm - In Stock

Shipping is £70

Harrybelafonte · 27-06-2012 10:09am

seamus wrote: »

Wiggle doing a pretty big clearance sale at the moment;
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/?utm_campaign=speed

Got SuperRoubaix winter tights for €65. That's my winter wardrobe sorted

I got these on the basis of all things DHB being great value. I'm an awkward size so it takes a bit of fettleing to get comfortable in them, not their fault, but unfortunately after only maybe 10 wears the backside has worn badly enough so that the pad pattern (like polka dots) can be clearly seen at the outside. I need a pair of bib shorts quick smart and the DHB seem like the best value, but this put me off a bit.

ednwireland · 27-06-2012 11:40am

Oakley SPLIT JACKET Vented Polished Black/Sky Blue with OO Black Iridium Polarized/HI Yellow

£139 + shipping

http://www.eyewearoutlet.co.uk/sunglasses-c76/oakley-split-jacket-vented-polished-black-sky-blue-with-oo-black-iridium-polarized-hi-yellow-lens-oo9099-13-p8185

Harrybelafonte · 27-06-2012 11:55am

RE Vermarc

Ordered the large lotto and just got a call to say they're out, in case anyone is looking to buy them. Thing the AGR are the only ones left in Large.

dastardly00 · 27-06-2012 12:32pm

For anybody who has recently purchased a bike, the Wednesday Cycle SuperStore deal has a pack which includes track pump, mini pump, tyre levers, puncture repair kit, multi-tool and a saddle back for € 49.95 + €7.99 P&P.

I'm not sure of the quality of the different products but at least you have a bricks and mortar shop to go back to if anything goes wrong.
You could probably get everything individually via CRC/Wiggle/Aldi/Lidl and it might work out cheaper but if you want it all done in one transaction then this might a deal worth considering

Lashed · 27-06-2012 1:31pm

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

RE Vermarc

Ordered the large lotto and just got a call to say they're out, in case anyone is looking to buy them. Thing the AGR are the only ones left in Large.

I ordered the large lotto but recieved a large QuikStep jersey instead. Would have preferred the lotto jersey but couldn't be bothered chasing it up as I know they won't have it in stock.

As an aside, its a very nice quality and a nice fit.

Harrybelafonte · 27-06-2012 3:42pm

It was bib shorts I ordered sorry.

dastardly00 · 28-06-2012 10:11am

ATTENTION!

Lidl are selling bike stands for €34.99 from Monday 2nd July.
I got one of these last year, and it's a great bargain. So so cheap compared to bike stands available in LBS or on CRC/Wiggle etc.

Some specs:
Centre post with variable height adjustment for working heights from 107-188cm; quick release fastening clamp; bicycle bracket swivels 360°; clamp fits all standard frame diameters from 25-40mm; extendable arm secures the handlebar for front wheel repairs; tool tray with built in magnetic compartment; 4 legs for sturdy support can also be screwed into the floor; quick release for easy set-up –folds away after use for easy storage; with assembly instructions and hex key for assembly; size (assembled): 198 x 104cm.

These usually sell out very fast!

VinylJunkie · 28-06-2012 10:18am

Will Lidl have their full range of cycling gear on sale do you know, or is it just the bike stand?

EDIT: Nevermind, I just checked the link.

Icyseanfitz · 28-06-2012 10:33am

+1 on the stand

Junior · 28-06-2012 2:52pm

I've been getting Vermac gear with a few years and I can't emphasis enough how good quality the jerseys shorts and even the stuff like knee warmers, roubaix tights are .. some of the shorts have outlasted nalini shorts that only got half the wearing.

furiousox · 28-06-2012 6:31pm

Tour sale in CRC
Up to 30% off selected items.
Also the Sean Kelly Edition Vitus frame is now half price.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Offers.aspx?Offer=2

SomeFool · 28-06-2012 6:36pm

Don't suppose anyone has a CRC code?

codie · 29-06-2012 10:58am

Got Shimano 105 10 speed 11-28 cassette yesterday for €43.35 icluding shipping.Great value compared to other sites.
http://www.roseversand.com/article/shimano-105-cs-5700-cassette-10-speed/aid:443959

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