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

Kinet1c · 14-08-2014 10:21pm

My convertible has left the US, hopefully have it early next week. This aldi/lidl jacketis just no good, bang off it after every cycle

The tax man · 14-08-2014 10:33pm

I got my delivery from Evans today. I already have the jacket in a large which I found that I had plenty of room in the chest area. I've lost some weight since and I went for a large and medium in the short sleeve. I thought I might get into the medium but it's too tight in the shoulders for me, so it's up for sale.

If anyone here is looking for the SS black in a medium,I'll be sticking it up on the cycling adverts section either tonight or tomorrow.

mathie · 15-08-2014 12:26pm

Anyone with an L or XL care to comment on sizing?
I'm 41 inch chest, 6 foot 2, 13 stone

thanks

richieg · 15-08-2014 12:32pm

I have a XL convertible which is too big for me now. When I bought it I was probably 12 stone, 40" chest & 5'10. It was a little long but fitted ok (not super tight) otherwise.

Plastik · 15-08-2014 12:36pm

mathie wrote: »

Anyone with an L or XL care to comment on sizing?
I'm 41 inch chest, 6 foot 2, 13 stone

thanks

Large fits me fine @ 6' 1" and a little over 11.5 stone. Enough room underneath for a baselayer definitely.

ericzeking · 15-08-2014 12:37pm

While normal advice is to size up in Castelli, for the Gabba, buy your normal size, I'm a medium, 5 11, 76kg, fits perfect.
Savage piece of kit.

TheBlaaMan · 15-08-2014 1:09pm

mathie wrote: »

Anyone with an L or XL care to comment on sizing?
I'm 41 inch chest, 6 foot 2, 13 stone

thanks

6'2" 77kg 39-40" chest. XL is perfect. Right and tight. L would be too tight for me

HTH

mossym · 15-08-2014 2:07pm

6'1, 12.5st, 79kg.39-40@chest Large works for me, but i like my cycle gear snug, i still have room to get a couple of base layers underneath

i wouldn't be going large if i were you, XL should work well

Carlosthejakal · 15-08-2014 7:19pm

Bambaata wrote: »

Glad to see a topic on this and thanks for the ebay link

I was wondering if anyone could comment on the sizing (seems the usual -go 1 larger than normally wear) and the warmth of the jacket versus jersey. Im just wondering which is going to get most use. Am i right in saying the jacket with detachable arms is still too warm May/June to August/September and really would only be for outside of those months. If you were to put a number on it what temperature would you think is the starting point at which the jacket even with arms taken off is too warm? I really need a good jersey/jacket but cant decide between the two. I know there the option of buying both but it seems that would be mega overkill!

Just got mine from Ebay last week.
Its a snug fit . I am 5ft 10' 74kg and I got a medium convertable. It is heavier than a normal jersey but very comfortable. I have only been out for a short 40k spin with it sleeves detached so cannot really comment on long term suitability. Expensive but seems like it will be good into winter

barryf42 · 15-08-2014 10:18pm

ordered last friday night off evans and arrived on tuesday- ordered the yellow ls in L. i'm 5'10 and 81kg - fits nicely on body - a medium wouldn't have fitted - little loose on sleeves but once on bike will be fine -
lovely feel to it and looking forward to wearing it tomorrow morning

Plastik · 15-08-2014 10:28pm

I bought mine weeks ago and it's still sitting there unused with the tags on. Is it not still very warm to be wearing it?

billyhead · 16-08-2014 11:57am

Is Evans the cheapest website to get this jersey and for current owners is it really worth the cost?

imskilguy · 16-08-2014 12:24pm

Plastik wrote: »

I bought mine weeks ago and it's still sitting there unused with the tags on. Is it not still very warm to be wearing it?

I only wear it under 9C - otherwise its too warm

imskilguy · 16-08-2014 12:25pm

billyhead wrote: »

Is Evans the cheapest website to get this jersey and for current owners is it really worth the cost?

When I bought mine all4cycling were doing the best deal

thekooman · 16-08-2014 12:37pm

billyhead wrote: »

Is Evans the cheapest website to get this jersey and for current owners is it really worth the cost?

Evans haven't that many left now

mossym · 16-08-2014 6:38pm

imskilguy wrote: »

I only wear it under 9C - otherwise its too warm

just got mine but i would have thought the same, would cook wearing it now.

mathie · 18-08-2014 12:30pm

Is the Gabba 2 better?

Kinet1c · 19-08-2014 8:52pm

Anybody know how long it takes from the ebay dude? After reading a few of the comments on sizing, I hope I ordered the right one. XXXL - 6'5" ~120Kg.

jamesd · 19-08-2014 10:16pm

Got my gabba s/s today in xl , 5 ft 8 and 13 stone, tad tight but is fine.

Kinet1c · 21-08-2014 4:19pm

Kinet1c wrote: »

Anybody know how long it takes from the ebay dude? After reading a few of the comments on sizing, I hope I ordered the right one. XXXL - 6'5" ~120Kg.

Arrived today. Sizing was perfect, feels snug and warm. No duty/taxes, was marked down as $15.99 value. Going to get out in this rain to see how it fairs.

Kinet1c · 21-08-2014 6:17pm

Really delighted I ordered this, spent best guts of an hour in that downpour in Dublin and kept warm & dry.

mathie · 21-08-2014 7:52pm

6' 2", 38 inch chest ....
Would people say L or XL?

Bambaata · 21-08-2014 8:14pm

mathie wrote: »

6' 2", 38 inch chest ....
Would people say L or XL?

if its for racing id say large, if not and you want a few layers under then xl. I'm the same as you and tried on both in base2race

mathie · 21-08-2014 8:38pm

Bambaata wrote: »

if its for racing id say large, if not and you want a few layers under then xl. I'm the same as you and tried on both in base2race

Thanks

Would you fit many layers if you were racing?

barry75 · 21-08-2014 8:38pm

Any deals around for the gabba not much left in Evans?

eringobragh · 21-08-2014 9:22pm

barry75 wrote: »

Any deals around for the gabba not much left in Evans?

x2 on the hunt for one as well

TiBoy · 21-08-2014 9:37pm

Anyone know a Dublin/near Dublin shop with a XXXL?

Bambaata · 21-08-2014 10:50pm

mathie wrote: »

Thanks

Would you fit many layers if you were racing?

Would easily fit one good thermal anyway but not so sure after that. It would be tight on but should be a bit anyway as needs to be stretched to work best im told.

Bambaata · 21-08-2014 11:20pm

Convertibles going cheap on www.competitivecyclist.com but alas a $50 delivery

Still working out cheaper than most

mossym · 22-08-2014 9:24am

Bambaata wrote: »

Convertibles going cheap on www.competitivecyclist.com but alas a $50 delivery Still working out cheaper than most

good find, there are a couple looking so maybe they can share delivery. that is decent pricing

joey100 · 22-08-2014 9:28am

I was looking into one of these and found out that Castelli and Sportful are owned by the same company. Sportful make a jacket called the no rain Fiandre, that seems to be very similar to the Gabba. The sportful arm warmers and leg warmers seem to be cheaper too. can't find any deals on the jacket at the moment but might be another one to keep an eye on.

jamesd · 22-08-2014 11:11am

Ive a cycle from Galway to Athlone (100Km) Monday coming - Weather is promised 14 degrees, with a cloud/sun and maybe showers - Too warm to wear short sleeved Gabba with same arm warmers ?

bcmf · 22-08-2014 11:20am

Gonna drop this in here for the moment until I get the ok to start the winter kit thread.
Verge Sports have developed their own version of the Gabba and will be fully printable and will more then likely be an option for the winter kit thread.
Don't know a price yet but should know shortly!

Chips Lovell · 22-08-2014 11:26am

bcmf wrote: »

Verge Sports have developed their own version of the Gabba and will be fully printable and will more then likely be an option for the winter kit thread.
Don't know a price yet but should know shortly!

Drop me a line if you get a price. I'm in the market for a bulk rain jersey supplier as well.

mathie · 22-08-2014 11:29am

Just got my Long Sleeve (Large) and its a little small for me.
If anyones interested at cost (167 euro)
Brand new with tags and receipt.

bcmf · 22-08-2014 11:29am

Oscar Gateaux wrote: »

Drop me a line if you get a price. I'm in the market for a bulk rain jersey supplier as well.

Will do. Drop me a pm with your email and I will forward it onto ya

mossym · 22-08-2014 12:02pm

mathie wrote: »

6' 2", 38 inch chest ....
Would people say L or XL?

mathie wrote: »

Anyone with an L or XL care to comment on sizing?
I'm 41 inch chest, 6 foot 2, 13 stone

thanks

mathie wrote: »

Just got my Long Sleeve (Large) and its a little small for me.
If anyones interested at cost (167 euro)
Brand new with tags and receipt.

i'm not surprised if you added 3 inches to your chest in a week????

mathie · 22-08-2014 12:04pm

mossym wrote: »

i'm not surprised if you added 3 inches to your chest in a week????

LOL!
Yeah I assumed I was 40/41 until I got the measuring tape out.

I guess I'm not 6 foot 10 inches either!

Bambaata · 27-08-2014 2:48pm

Heads up on www.competitivecyclist.com

They had a flat rate $50 international shipping charge which is absurd so i decided id chance my arm and use their live chat link to talk to someone. I basically asked was there any cheaper option available (expecting a no) and they replied asking what i thought was fair. I said $30 would be max id have excepted and low and behold he immediately agreed to a $30 shipping fee! Wish id said $10 now :P

So i managed to get the convertible jacket for $183.97 (about €140)! On route via UPS right now and due for next Monday, cant wait!

Oh and actually when i went back to actually order (i had to order at the full rate and he adjusted it on my order immediately) it jumped to $74.99! He still accepted the $30 fee

mathie · 27-08-2014 3:48pm

Mathie: Hi Trevor any chance of a reduced rate for shipping a jacket to Ireland? Currently shipping is $75 thanks Mathie

Trevor J.: Unfortunately at this time we're not able to discount international shipping rates.

I am the Lance Armstrong of customers.

Bambaata · 27-08-2014 4:30pm

Sorry about that. I seem to have gotten very very lucky!!

richieg · 28-08-2014 9:10am

Bambaata wrote: »

Heads up on www.competitivecyclist.com

They had a flat rate $50 international shipping charge which is absurd so i decided id chance my arm and use their live chat link to talk to someone. I basically asked was there any cheaper option available (expecting a no) and they replied asking what i thought was fair. I said $30 would be max id have excepted and low and behold he immediately agreed to a $30 shipping fee! Wish id said $10 now :P

So i managed to get the convertible jacket for $183.97 (about €140)! On route via UPS right now and due for next Monday, cant wait!

Oh and actually when i went back to actually order (i had to order at the full rate and he adjusted it on my order immediately) it jumped to $74.99! He still accepted the $30 fee

What about customs?

mossym · 28-08-2014 9:11am

Bambaata wrote: »

So i managed to get the convertible jacket for $183.97 (about €140)! On route via UPS right now and due for next Monday, cant wait!

nice price on the convertible bambaata, but if anyone is looking for the long sleeved i think the evans deal still come out a bit cheaper or roughly the same..

bwalsh1983 · 28-08-2014 9:28am

Has anyone done he 're-activation' in the dryer? Last night was torential and all but mine seem to soak through fairly completely. an previous proper wettings still leave the chest area dry but last night I was sodden....ansd this was coupled with the gabba gillet too.

Bambaata · 28-08-2014 9:38am

richieg wrote: »

What about customs?

Covered earlier in the thread -

http://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/leaflets/pn1882.html

"C. Consignments of Negligible Value
Consignments not exceeding an intrinsic value of €150 may be imported from outside the EU without payment of Customs Duty. Intrinsic value is the value of the goods alone and does not include insurance and freight)."

joey100 · 28-08-2014 9:52am

Was out in Base2Race last night and they have the short sleeve Gabba for €190 but then a sticker on saying 20% off so brings it down to around €150. Seemed to be few sizes there and the yellow and black colour.

TiBoy · 28-08-2014 9:56pm

Bambaata wrote: »

Covered earlier in the thread -

Will probably avoid the customs duty but get caught for VAT for value over 22 euros?

3. Consignments of Negligible Value
Consignments not exceeding an intrinsic value of €150 may be imported without payment of Customs Duty. (Intrinsic value is the value of the goods alone, and does not include insurance and freight). Consignments not exceeding a total customs value of €22 may be imported without payment of VAT. (Customs value is the value of the goods plus insurance and freight (which includes postage costs (CIF value)). However, it should be noted in particular that there is no relief (from Customs Duty, VAT or Excise duty) under this negligible value provision for importations of tobacco, tobacco products, alcohol products, perfumes or toilet waters irrespective of their value.

Charlie69 · 28-08-2014 10:08pm

bwalsh1983 wrote: »

Has anyone done he 're-activation' in the dryer? Last night was torential and all but mine seem to soak through fairly completely. an previous proper wettings still leave the chest area dry but last night I was sodden....ansd this was coupled with the gabba gillet too.

You only put it in the dryer after you've sprayed it with the waterproofing spray

jamesd · 28-08-2014 10:20pm

Charlie69 wrote: »

You only put it in the dryer after you've sprayed it with the waterproofing spray

What's the spray called ? Can it be got online ?

Kaisr Sose · 28-08-2014 10:38pm

Bambaata wrote: »

Covered earlier in the thread -

Duty and VAT are two totally different thing's. Goods(items) over €22 incl cost of carriage from outside the EU are reckonable for VAT at the standard rate for the full invoice value ( the €22 limit does not apply)

If the consignment is shipped via UPS, they will supply Customs with an electronic manifest showing value of contents per declared value. Its quite likely you will have to pay VAT.

Let us know how it goes.

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

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