The "I should have left the credit card at home" thread

Zipp101 · 29-05-2009 3:58pm

Speaking of recommendations,I'm heading north to Dublin tommorrow in search of new shoes.Can anyone enlighten me on any good shops with good offers on shoes?
Budget: in and around 200.

Lumen · 29-05-2009 4:00pm

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

the inward rotation of your foot. It doesn't really matter, buy either look, shimano or time, they are all good.

Speedplays? ISTR Tonto saying they were crap, but don't recall why.

DirkVoodoo · 29-05-2009 4:00pm

If you are willing to order online:

SIDI Genius 5.5

DirkVoodoo · 29-05-2009 4:02pm

Lumen wrote: »

Speedplays? ISTR Tonto saying they were crap, but don't recall why.

I didn't include speedplays because I thought they were extremely expensive (total package).

I've never used anything except my Shimano pedals so I'm clearly not the best person to be asking. I think for entry level, first time on cleats I would probably go for Looks.

kennyb3 · 29-05-2009 4:03pm

well i guess around €200, cheaper if possible but at same time dont want false economy/buying something ridiculously cheap and shabby and stupid looking. will buy online too

Vélo · 29-05-2009 4:10pm

I also ordered 2 pairs of shorts from these guys

kennyb3 · 29-05-2009 4:11pm

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=24076

im thinking these might be good

kennyb3 · 29-05-2009 4:16pm

also thinking the look keo easy pedal and maybe the Exustar BLK10 Look Keo Cleats???

kennyb3 · 29-05-2009 4:28pm

by the way apologies for going off topic/hijacking the thread, just dont know if all these can be used together and are ideal etc. its all abit confusing to this newbie

blorg · 29-05-2009 5:24pm

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

the inward rotation of your foot. It doesn't really matter, buy either look, shimano or time, they are all good.

Pronation is quite an important issue in running I believe. Of lesser importance relatively in cycling AFAIK.

DirkVoodoo · 29-05-2009 5:53pm

Well obviously since the weight supported by the ankle is minimal. The point I was trying to make is that some people dislike the wider platform of the shimano pedals, although for "flat footed" people it can be preferred since it offers more support.

eggie · 29-05-2009 7:48pm

Damaged my rim so had an excuse to buy these a few days ago.

"Thats the last thing I'm buying for cycling finished, I swear."

Today, not from that vendor though.

No more, swear!

jefferson73 · 29-05-2009 8:00pm

Two totally pointless purchases, have glasses have tyres already.

Continental GP4000 White Road Tyres LTD Editions
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y6666

and Oakley Jawbones
http://www.theinternetopticians.co.uk/oakley-sunglasses/oakley-jawbone-polished-black-frame-red-iridium-polarised-lens_p-3076.html

Really want a second pair of these shorts in black...one of my best buys of the year..proabably just a personal thing but find them amazing comfy.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26138

DirkVoodoo · 29-05-2009 8:36pm

Sweet Oakleys, Lance would be proud.

Nietzschean · 29-05-2009 9:15pm

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Sweet Oakleys, Lance would be proud.

+1, me want

AvidIrishReader · 29-05-2009 9:57pm

I bought four jerseys three weeks ago on probike and they were excellent value. So far, it's the best site I've found online for cycling gear. (Better than Wiggle and Bikesyoulike.) Two were Cannondale and a third was Descante.

I ordered them on Tuesday evening and they arrived 48 hours later. Cannot beat that.

lafors wrote: »

I know you all do it........yes even you!!
You get bored and start looking at those Zipp 303's and then next thing you know you've bought a load of gear and justify it by saying....at least I didn't drop a K on new wheels..............
Its the one where, when your wife(s.o.) asks where did that jersey come from, you reply "Oh this old thing, have it ages"........just like she does with shoes

So I thought it would be nice to have a thread where you post what you've bought so others can pat you on the back and say how nice it is, so the guilt of spending is just a little bit less

..............I'm bored in work, I should have left the CC at home and I just bought these 2 jerseys off PBK, help me feel less guilty please :o

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=C7864

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=c8604

blorg · 29-05-2009 11:31pm

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Well obviously since the weight supported by the ankle is minimal. The point I was trying to make is that some people dislike the wider platform of the shimano pedals, although for "flat footed" people it can be preferred since it offers more support.

Sorry, my quote came off wrong, it was meant more as an explanation for Tonto.

thebouldwhacker · 31-05-2009 2:18am

jefferson73 wrote: »

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26138

some socks on your man there. Musta never read the euro sock height limit...

more of a bump of the thread tbh...

LastGasp · 01-06-2009 12:09am

You mean the Woolie Boolie Socks I got from Wiggle aren't euro ?? They're at least as long as yer mans - Goddammit - more shopping !

lafors · 02-06-2009 10:41am

Just got my jerseys I ordered for PBK last week.
I got XL (as most of my other gear is XL) but its too bloody small....gutted

They don't have any nice 2XL jerseys on PBK in stock so I guess I'm going to have to return them for a refund and buy more.....I hate waiting

RobFowl · 02-06-2009 11:08am

jefferson73 wrote: »

Two totally pointless purchases, have glasses have tyres already.

Continental GP4000 White Road Tyres LTD Editions
http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y6666

and Oakley Jawbones
http://www.theinternetopticians.co.uk/oakley-sunglasses/oakley-jawbone-polished-black-frame-red-iridium-polarised-lens_p-3076.html

Really want a second pair of these shorts in black...one of my best buys of the year..proabably just a personal thing but find them amazing comfy.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=26138

Hope you feel guilty just made me buy a set of half jackets with spare lens (to go with the BBB, spiuks and 2 others I already have

)

Raam · 02-06-2009 11:09am

RobFowl wrote: »

Hope you feel guilty just made me buy a set of half jackets with spare lens (to go with the BBB, spiuks and 2 others I already have )

Anyone know of a pair of Oakleys that will fit a slim face? Something with a good view as with my current pair the frame can restrict the view.

RobFowl · 02-06-2009 11:13am

Raam wrote: »

Anyone know of a pair of Oakleys that will fit a slim face? Something with a good view as with my current pair the frame can restrict the view.

How about these ones ??

http://www.flickr.com/photos/steel-is-real/2957107259/

alfalad · 02-06-2009 11:13am

Saw a pair of carbon fibre Ray Bans in the airport over the weekend. Couldn't buy at the time but i may well be the proud owner by the end of the day!

TinyExplosions · 02-06-2009 11:15am

Raam wrote: »

Anyone know of a pair of Oakleys that will fit a slim face? Something with a good view as with my current pair the frame can restrict the view.

These would, and shouldn't block your view too much

Lumen · 02-06-2009 11:16am

RobFowl wrote: »

How about these ones ??

http://www.flickr.com/photos/steel-is-real/2957107259/

Raam needs something appropriate for his skinny face. Perhaps these?

TinyExplosions · 02-06-2009 11:17am

alfalad wrote: »

Saw a pair of carbon fibre Ray Bans in the airport over the weekend. Couldn't buy at the time but i may well be the proud owner by the end of the day!

I'd not really recommend Ray Bans for cycling -the G30 lens is Glass, and that's not good in event of a crash. AFAIK you can't get a Ray Ban with composite lens (aside from the kids ones)

DirkVoodoo · 02-06-2009 11:17am

Lumen wrote: »

Raam needs something appropriate for his skinny face. Perhaps these?

You can't talk, where did you get those funky shades from saturday? Looked like Derek Zoolander.

Chips Lovell · 02-06-2009 11:18am

RobFowl wrote: »

How about these ones ??

http://www.flickr.com/photos/steel-is-real/2957107259/

I've been trying to find a pair of those Brikos on and off for ages. They really were the business.

Raam · 02-06-2009 11:20am

RobFowl wrote: »

How about these ones ??

http://www.flickr.com/photos/steel-is-real/2957107259/

I simply must have them!

alfalad · 02-06-2009 11:23am

TinyExplosions wrote: »

I'd not really recommend Ray Bans for cycling -the G30 lens is Glass, and that's not good in event of a crash. AFAIK you can't get a Ray Ban with composite lens (aside from the kids ones)

But they look pretty cool!! Bonus Euro points from matching my glasses to my bike!!

lafors · 02-06-2009 11:39am

Raam wrote: »

I simply must have them!

They were called Oakley Eyeshades
Good luck finding them.........if you do manage to do it, you have to post a link and we'll promise not to buy the same colour as you

TinyExplosions · 02-06-2009 11:44am

alfalad wrote: »

But they look pretty cool!! Bonus Euro points from matching my glasses to my bike!!

That's a fair point, but the downside is removing shards of glass from your eyeball!

alfalad · 02-06-2009 11:49am

TinyExplosions wrote: »

That's a fair point, but the downside is removing shards of glass from your eyeball!

Your voice of sensibility is now making me think twice about buying them! That has to be a first for boards that i'm being talked out of buying something carbon fibre!

TinyExplosions · 02-06-2009 11:51am

alfalad wrote: »

Your voice of sensibility is now making me think twice about buying them! That has to be a first for boards that i'm being talked out of buying something carbon fibre!

You're at the airport, and they have a nice selection of Oakleys -get the Radar's!!

Ray Ban's are lovely, I have a few pairs myself, an wear them on my commute (a pair is on my desk in front of me now in fact!), but in a crash, they'd be very ouchy potentially

zzzzzzzz · 02-06-2009 11:54am

RobFowl wrote: »

How about these ones ??

http://www.flickr.com/photos/steel-is-real/2957107259/

There was a bloke wearing an old usher jersey and a pair of these in the club league last thursday.

alfalad · 02-06-2009 11:56am

TinyExplosions wrote: »

You're at the airport, and they have a nice selection of Oakleys -get the Radar's!!

Ray Ban's are lovely, I have a few pairs myself, an wear them on my commute (a pair is on my desk in front of me now in fact!), but in a crash, they'd be very ouchy potentially

Already have Radars, and Ray ban's are showing a bit of wear so hence i wanted the replacement!

But I might just get them any way and just not wear them when i'm on the bike!

ednwireland · 02-06-2009 12:28pm

lafors wrote: »

They were called Oakley Eyeshades
Good luck finding them.........if you do manage to do it, you have to post a link and we'll promise not to buy the same colour as you

oakley factory pilot eyeshades actually

some for sale here

http://burlington.craigslist.org/bik/1197841918.html

blue though ($100 for cycling history)

bcmf · 02-06-2009 12:58pm

RobFowl wrote: »

Hope you feel guilty just made me buy a set of half jackets with spare lens (to go with the BBB, spiuks and 2 others I already have )

YOU THERE.STEP AWAY FROM YOUR COMPUTER.STEP AWAY NOW

I know where you live and when you go on holidays I am robbing your house and selling everthing (except the Noah thats mine) to everyone here

thebouldwhacker · 02-06-2009 2:32pm

I went to the local sports shop at lunch time to spend my way outa my bad day, but no plastic in my pocket:eek:.
I left everything at home, all I had in my pocket was a few quid for lunch so I saved myself a fortune:D

Must do that more often me thinks......:rolleyes:

Jawgap · 02-06-2009 3:15pm

thebouldwhacker wrote: »

I went to the local sports shop at lunch time to spend my way outa my bad day, but no plastic in my pocket:eek:.
I left everything at home, all I had in my pocket was a few quid for lunch so I saved myself a fortune:D

Must do that more often me thinks......:rolleyes:

Actually, you haven't saved anything actually:)

You need to buy something that's on sale, then you can say you've actually saved something.

or

You can buy stuff from the UK. I've saved loads of money that way, including another fiver this morning for a jersey from Chain Raction!

Soon I'll have enough saved to buy some cycling gear for the autumn!

Nietzschean · 02-06-2009 3:21pm

i've order's on the way from crc and wiggle, though i can't remember whats in them

damn silly bike sites can't go on them without ordering something....

Raam · 02-06-2009 3:23pm

Nietzschean wrote: »

i've order's on the way from crc and wiggle, though i can't remember whats in them damn silly bike sites can't go on them without ordering something....

No one can resist. You'd need to be seriously strong minded not to order.

lukester · 02-06-2009 3:38pm

3 orders on the way, from CRC, Wiggle and Prendas. Have a 4th purchase sort of gestating too.

Jawgap · 02-06-2009 3:42pm

1 order (3 items) on the way from CRC

The order from Wiggle arrived this morning.......the shorts will be getting their first airing in about 30 minutes!

alfalad · 02-06-2009 3:48pm

Polar CS200 Cad and a new cassette have just been purchased!

02-06-2009 6:45pm

Two orders from Wiggle arrived today, one on the way from CRC and just placed another order with Wiggle - funny thing is that I don't have a bike yet (hopefully later this week though).

I can see this becoming a disease :eek:

bcmf · 02-06-2009 6:46pm

245 wrote: »

Two orders from Wiggle arrived today, one on the way from CRC and just placed another order with Wiggle - funny thing is that I don't have a bike yet (hopefully later this week though).

I can see this becoming a disease :eek:

too late.If you have come this far then infection is in deep

Raam · 02-06-2009 7:05pm

bcmf wrote: »

too late.If you have come this far then infection is in deep

He's definitely a bad case. The worst I've seen in quite some time. At least he is amongst people who have been through the same as him. The first step in dealing with this is to admit you have a problem, then do nothing about it and keep buying new kit

02-06-2009 7:19pm

Bah, sterling is getting stronger.

The "I should have left the credit card at home" thread

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