Gabba: expensive luxury or a great jacket worth the money?

pelevin · 12-12-2013 10:54am

skerry wrote: »

Sickened, I had been in touch with these lads re postage etc and by the time I decided to order they had sold out in my size and won't have again until New Year.

Anyone know of any other reasonable deals going on the Gabba. The missus was looking to buy me one for Christmas but don't want her forking out €200+ for one when they can be got for a good bit less in the New Year

What did they tell u on the postal front?

skerry · 12-12-2013 11:56am

pelevin wrote: »

What did they tell u on the postal front?

They said that unfortunatey that's the price UPS charege for delivery so that's what CC charege so as not to lose money. Seems excessive for posting a jersey but still works out far cheaper than getting it here

pelevin · 15-12-2013 8:50pm

skerry wrote: »

Sickened, I had been in touch with these lads re postage etc and by the time I decided to order they had sold out in my size and won't have again until New Year.

Anyone know of any other reasonable deals going on the Gabba. The missus was looking to buy me one for Christmas but don't want her forking out €200+ for one when they can be got for a good bit less in the New Year

The US ebay seller I linked to initially has the short-sleeved Gabba now at a pretty unbeatable 87 euros, just over 100 euros after delivery, smallest size Large. Says that sale price only for a further 19 hours.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/SHIPS-24HRS-MENS-2014-GENUINE-CASTELLI-BLACK-WS-GABBA-SHORT-SLEEVE-JERSEY-/190922869104?pt=US_Cycling_Clothing&var=&hash=item7221ceb1af

CheGuedara · 15-12-2013 10:02pm

Damn, that was too good to say no to. That's nearly the last bit of Gabba kit I'm missing from the kit box sorted. Cheers pelevin!

pelevin · 16-12-2013 1:07am

CheGuedara wrote: »

Damn, that was too good to say no to. That's nearly the last bit of Gabba kit I'm missing from the kit box sorted. Cheers pelevin!

Glad it was of use! Hope noone has to go hungry.

Looks like you got in just in time - only 1 XXXL left now.

J Madone · 16-12-2013 9:38am

pelevin wrote: »

Glad it was of use! Hope noone has to go hungry.

Looks like you got in just in time - only 1 XXXL left now.

Bought an L when I read it last night, thanks for drawing my attention to it!

pelevin · 16-12-2013 9:58am

J Madone wrote: »

Bought an L when I read it last night, thanks for drawing my attention to it!

He must be wondering what's this flurrry of Irish buyers all about.

Bambaata · 16-12-2013 1:02pm

Ye should group post them to save a few bob.

Maybe a group buy? I'll contact him about it if people are interested, am hoping to get a convertible one myself. I could get them all posted to me and post/collect from Dublin? Would people be interested? I'm just presuming that he will have more back in stock soon enough, he seems to be a distributor of castelli gear

Highway_To_Hell · 16-12-2013 1:18pm

Bambaata wrote: »

Ye should group post them to save a few bob.

Maybe a group buy? I'll contact him about it if people are interested, am hoping to get a convertible one myself. I could get them all posted to me and post/collect from Dublin? Would people be interested? I'm just presuming that he will have more back in stock soon enough, he seems to be a distributor of castelli gear

Would be interested in the convertible one as well.

Plastik · 16-12-2013 1:28pm

J Madone wrote: »

Bought an L when I read it last night, thanks for drawing my attention to it!

Was going to do the same! Had it in my basket, last one available it told me, but decided to hold off. I'd prefer the long sleeve or convertible!

J Madone · 16-12-2013 2:28pm

Plastik wrote: »

Was going to do the same! Had it in my basket, last one available it told me, but decided to hold off. I'd prefer the long sleeve or convertible!

I have a shortsleeve for sale first 160 secures :0)

Harrybelafonte · 31-12-2013 10:46am

Would this make a bit more sense over the Gabba?

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/sports-clothing/castelli-sanremo-thermosuit/10756533.html

Chips Lovell · 31-12-2013 11:31am

It's far less versatile than a Gabba in my opinion. Plus, because it's a "onesie", you'd have to wash it after every use.

Harrybelafonte · 31-12-2013 11:34am

Good point re versatility, but i was everything anyway.

markie379 · 06-01-2014 10:53pm

Santy brought a longsleeve one

. Had it out in appalling conditions last weekend .(Cold ,rain ,sleety and v windy) .Best bit of gear I have ever bought. It kept the wind off completely . I got a little wet after about an hour but felt no cold .Its all Ill be using for the next few months.

Harrybelafonte · 13-01-2014 12:40pm

Anyone got leads on Gabbas at the moment. Finally have dough together for one.

park500 · 13-01-2014 12:46pm

Bike24. Sizes seem limited but I got xxl last week there.

http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=8;menu=1000%2C18%2C64;search=gabba+con;navigation=1;product=37867

Harrybelafonte · 13-01-2014 12:48pm

Thanks, but am looking for the SS somewhere near the €100 mark as have come up before. Need it in Large.

TheBlaaMan · 13-01-2014 2:11pm

You'll do very well indeed to get it for €100, the cheapest by far is the eBay seller linked in the second post of this thread. He currently has the S/S for just over €105 plus delivery, so its going to be close to €120 (but only XL, and XXL). Even at that €120 is a great price and well worth it. Its probably worth going onto his webshop and emailing him to see if he can source one in the size you need (or better still, call him, 001 603-852-2852 - I did before I bought and he was grand to deal with). Check your size on here - plenty of guidance in previous posts of this thread - as they are a snug fit.

Harrybelafonte · 13-01-2014 2:20pm

I did say near to be fair, I just couldn't remember the lowest of the prices. Thanks for the heads up, I'll contact him.

alanjgalbraith · 13-01-2014 2:52pm

Looks like some S/S €139 with Free Shipping here . http://www.bikeandtravel.nl/ L, XL & XXL Available

Harrybelafonte · 13-01-2014 2:55pm

alanjgalbraith wrote: »

Looks like some S/S €139 with Free Shipping here . http://www.bikeandtravel.nl/ L, XL & XXL Available

FFS, you sent me this and I bookmarked it and then forgot. Sorry dude. Just need to work my way around the Dutch now.

codie · 13-01-2014 4:56pm

I was looking at these and read a review which the buyer said his normal size was an xl but he had to get a 3xl and the fit was perfect.Are they that small a fitting?

Chips Lovell · 13-01-2014 5:01pm

codie wrote: »

I was looking at these and read a review which the buyer said his normal size was an xl but he had to get a 3xl and the fit was perfect.Are they that small a fitting?

No. They do run small, but not by that much. So an XL would fit like an L.

EDIT: This isn't confined to the Gabba. Other Castelli jerseys and jackets are the same in my experience.

codie · 13-01-2014 5:10pm

usually an xl myself so if I can I will go xxl.Would like the convertible but they don't seem that easy to find anywhere.

The tax man · 13-01-2014 5:34pm

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

FFS, you sent me this and I bookmarked it and then forgot. Sorry dude. Just need to work my way around the Dutch now.

If they don't have it in a large Castelli Cafe seem to have the SS in stock @€;144.
Granted its a few quid dearer than the Dutch site.

GLC · 13-01-2014 10:02pm

codie wrote: »

usually an xl myself so if I can I will go xxl.Would like the convertible but they don't seem that easy to find anywhere.

Usually an xl myself too and had my sister bring me back one in xxl from America at Christmas there and it's a perfect fit, the xl would of been pushing it!

codie · 14-01-2014 2:16pm

Back in page 1 slap/dash stated he was an xxl in nalini/vermac.I would be the same .I have a gore contest in xl and its a great fit but gets too warm in spring and I was going to go with a Gore phantom which is convertible €136 and as I know the sizing.But having read about the Gabba I like its versatility.
Question is if I am a xxl in nalini and vermac and the Gabba is worn over normal jersey would I be looking at 3xl.(man that sounds bad).Found the convertible here but have to say its more expensive than my budget.
http://www.outdooraccessorieshop.com/products/cycling/cycling-jackets/castelli-gabba-convertible-jacket-black/
Don't know anything about these or never even heard of them till now and wouldn't fancy trying to return if I got wrong size.

I can get the ss gabba for €160 delivered and the nanoflex arm warmers and adding them up comes to €195 so am I better off to go for the convertible(if I can be 100% about the size) or the ss gabba.Its from cyclestore.co.uk so no problem with returns there and I have bought a fair bit of stuff from them.

Harrybelafonte · 01-02-2014 4:44pm

I just got an XL from this link on eBay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIPS-IN-24HRS-MENS-2014-GENUINE-CASTELLI-BLACK-WS-GABBA-SHORT-SLEEVE-JERSEY-/171203117546?var=470322258216&ssPageName=ADME:X:PROI:US:3160#shpCntId

Came in just a few cent under €110

ONLY 1 LEFT.

thekooman · 25-03-2014 10:35am

Castelli Gabba for £112.49 (S/S) or £138.74 (L/S) at cycle surgery using the code JER25% + 15£ delivery. LS is 182 euro delivered. seems to be lots of stock

pete_9715 · 02-04-2014 9:31pm

this is the cheapest i can see for the convertible. http://www.ebay.com/itm/SHIPS-IN-24-HOURS-2014-GENUINE-CASTELLI-GABBA-WS-Convertibile-Jersey-Mens-Black-/181361218172?pt=US_Cycling_Clothing&var=&hash=item2a39f8927c#ht_2346wt_1125

TheBlaaMan · 03-04-2014 10:43pm

Now you can get the Special Edition version. Why is it a special ? Well, it comes in a nice box.....and with a permanent pen to allow you to black out the logo - just like a lot of teams not sponsored by Castelli do !!! :cool:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/castelli-gabba-pro-edition-jersey-first-look

I have to say, I really like mine. I've lived in it (figuratively....) since I bought late last year.

cassette50 · 03-04-2014 11:58pm

For those with friends or family in America - Backcountry.com have the convertible version for $175 delivered within USA using code SAVE20. Short sleeve version is $136 with code and long sleeve version is $151 with code.

Probably another $15 to have a friend post it home.

You can also order through their Amazon.com store (no voucher) for $170, $190 and $220, have it delivered to family and again arrange to have it posted home.

Multiple sizes available.

clod71 · 30-05-2014 1:54pm

Looks like they have the Gabba on this website www.outdooraccessorieshop.com and compared to the usual wiggle/chainreaction seems to be a lot cheaper. 111 euro for a short sleeve. Very tempted to get one. Anybody bought from this crowd before?

3102derek · 30-05-2014 2:54pm

wonder why the price changes per country?

clod71 · 30-05-2014 4:34pm

3102derek wrote: »

wonder why the price changes per country?

I asked myself the same question. Looks like a legit website though. What do you think?

Ryath · 30-05-2014 4:45pm

cassette50 wrote: »

For those with friends or family in America - Backcountry.com have the convertible version for $175 delivered within USA using code SAVE20. Short sleeve version is $136 with code and long sleeve version is $151 with code.

Probably another $15 to have a friend post it home.

You can also order through their Amazon.com store (no voucher) for $170, $190 and $220, have it delivered to family and again arrange to have it posted home.

Multiple sizes available.

Do you need to be logged in to see that price? I'm seeing €134.95 for the short sleeve gabba & spending another €15 to qualify for free postage.

3102derek · 30-05-2014 5:10pm

clod71 wrote: »

I asked myself the same question. Looks like a legit website though. What do you think?

ye their legit. I just check with a work mate from the Netherlands. he says their fine. uses them a lot.

letape · 30-05-2014 7:18pm

3102derek wrote: »

wonder why the price changes per country?

I expect they are charging they are registered for vat in each country they sell in - same as CRC

pete_9715 · 31-05-2014 12:25am

Well I got the convertible jacket and its definately worth the price its d best ive used and seen and wud highly recommend the ebay seller I posted earlier was pleasure to deal with and I had to return for bigger size and very helpful!

decrrrrrr · 02-06-2014 9:05am

clod71 wrote: »

Looks like they have the Gabba on this website www.outdooraccessorieshop.com and compared to the usual wiggle/chainreaction seems to be a lot cheaper. 111 euro for a short sleeve. Very tempted to get one. Anybody bought from this crowd before?

Anybody try and order from these guys? Tried to pick up a few things and I get an error page each time I try to checkout with MasterCard/Visa (both cards are active and valid)

clod71 · 02-06-2014 12:59pm

decrrrrrr wrote: »

Anybody try and order from these guys? Tried to pick up a few things and I get an error page each time I try to checkout with MasterCard/Visa (both cards are active and valid)

I didn't buy anything yet. Now, I don't know if I ever will... Let me know how you get on please.

TheBlaaMan · 02-06-2014 1:33pm

decrrrrrr wrote: »

Anybody try and order from these guys? Tried to pick up a few things and I get an error page each time I try to checkout with MasterCard/Visa (both cards are active and valid)

I've no idea/experience with them, but I'd say they are fine. Try a Google search and all seems legit from previous buyers. Why dont you give them a call and see what you find?
Sanden Sports Superstores B.V. trading under the name / names: Sanden Sports Superstores B.V.
Sanden Sports Superstores B.V.
Brabantstraat 16, 5408 PS Volkel
The Netherlands
Phone: 0031 (0) 413256800
Access: From Monday / Saturday from 9:30 am to 17:30 pm
E-mail: info@sandenshop.com
Chamber of Commerce number: 17184701
VAT number: NL815290676B01

Dutch Home Shopping Organization Address: PO Box 7001, 6710 CB EDE.

Maybe there's a few Dutch on here who can advise?

decrrrrrr · 02-06-2014 3:20pm

Got this response from them:

There the creditcard is not yet activated…It will take some week from know, as this shop is quite new. Please order it on outdooraccessories.nl (dutch shop).

Otherwise, you can pay in advance.

Our apologies for this inconvenience!

Kind regards,
Monique

The site is actually http://www.outdooraccessoires.nl/ and not what she quoted.

The order went trough on the dutch site so new Gabba is hopefully on the way.

Will post back here if/when it arrives

TheBlaaMan · 02-06-2014 4:40pm

decrrrrrr wrote: »

The order went trough on the dutch site so new Gabba is hopefully on the way.

Will post back here if/when it arrives

No, you'll be too busy hoping for rain and sh1te weather to go out and enjoy it in

decrrrrrr · 06-06-2014 12:18pm

decrrrrrr wrote: »

Got this response from them:

The site is actually http://www.outdooraccessoires.nl/ and not what she quoted.

The order went trough on the dutch site so new Gabba is hopefully on the way.

Will post back here if/when it arrives

Everything arrived today so no complaints with the site. Will use them again.

Normally a M in most cycling gear, but I find I need to go to L with the Castelli gear. With that in mind, I ordered L and it fits perfectly.

Now to try it out in the rain..

RunDMC · 06-06-2014 3:45pm

Cycle Surgery in Snow&Rock in Dundrum have the Castelli Gabba WS long sleeve for €175, which is great value. It feels absolutely fantastic, but I just can't justify the expenditure. Shame.

R

outfox · 06-06-2014 5:01pm

No matter how good a jacket is, surely it will get grubby over time? I find that after a certain point, no amount of washing gets them clean. The road spray, grime, oil, shnots, blood, vomit etc. leave their mark. Not to mention tearing by briars, falls, etc. I find that any yellow flourescent parts also fade.

pelevin · 06-06-2014 5:23pm

outfox wrote: »

No matter how good a jacket is, surely it will get grubby over time? I find that after a certain point, no amount of washing gets them clean. The road spray, grime, oil, shnots, blood, vomit etc. leave their mark. Not to mention tearing by briars, falls, etc. I find that any yellow flourescent parts also fade.

So far I've had a strict policy of not vomiting on mine which has worked out quite well thus far.

outfox · 06-06-2014 7:18pm

Then you're not pushing yourself hard enough;)

Gabba: expensive luxury or a great jacket worth the money?

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