For Sale: Tacx Antares Rollers

DirkVoodoo · 23-10-2009 12:44pm #1

Bought in December 08, these Tacx Antares rollers have seen a total of about 4 hours use (ashamed as I am to admit that). These are a great tool for winter training, they just require a bit more balance and concentration than a turbo trainer.

Like new, some small tyre marks on the rollers themselves, it has been used almost exclusively as an indoor bike mount.

Reason for sale is I need to make room for a turbo trainer and I can't have both.

Prices new: 138 euro from Slane Cycles and 132 euro from CRC with a RRP of 165 euro.

Selling for 100 euro and I can deliver within Dublin.

thebouldwhacker · 23-10-2009 12:51pm

PM sent with offer of asking

bcmf · 23-10-2009 10:38pm

if it falls through I will go asking.

DirkVoodoo · 25-10-2009 1:10am

Hey bcmf,

First refusal is still to theBouldWhacker. I'm waiting to hear if he can have someone take it for him in Dublin, sorry for not replying sooner.

bcmf · 25-10-2009 2:57am

no problem Dirk. I can pick up in Dublin.

DirkVoodoo · 25-10-2009 5:07pm

I'm not sure what the rules are regarding offers, so I'm just sending a PM to bouldwhacker, he might not be able to access the internet at the weekends, but I haven't heard from him in 2 days and I need to move this sharpish.

thebouldwhacker · 27-10-2009 10:26am

PM sent.... sorry:o I didn't realise there was a search party out for me, I was disconnected from the collective for a few days.

DirkVoodoo · 27-10-2009 3:18pm

bcmf, offer accepted.

thebouldwhacker · 27-10-2009 3:36pm

Punished for my geographic superiority... damn it:mad:

bcmf · 27-10-2009 3:48pm

did yis nor get it sorted between yis.

DirkVoodoo · 27-10-2009 7:00pm

Unfortunately not, so your offer is now the active one I guess, if you're still interested?

I can drop them in Dublin at pretty much anytime of the day.

bcmf · 27-10-2009 7:26pm

no problem Dirk.I prob wont be free enough to meet in town (ish) for the next day or so. Will let you as soon as....Any probs just drop me a pm.

DirkVoodoo · 27-10-2009 11:11pm

No problems, let me know whenever you want them and I'll pop in the car.

DirkVoodoo · 17-11-2009 3:21pm

Back up for sale.

Cost of delivery via an Post seems quite prohibitive so have to stick with "delivery within Dublin".

thebouldwhacker · 17-11-2009 4:11pm

How much you reckon the post would be?

t0mm · 17-11-2009 4:30pm

Hey Dirk and TBW,

I'm currently looking for a turbo trainer, but might be interested in this. I'm based in Dublin but family lives in Cork. Will next be down Weekend of the 28th/29th November. So it you can wait that long I'll buy from Dirk, and if it's not for me then I'll bring it down to you TBW. If Cork isn't close enough for you then I don't really want to buy without the knowledge I can get rid of it.

thebouldwhacker · 17-11-2009 5:00pm

Hmmmm, gotta fly but think of a price... I may well be interested in such an arrangement, but my guarantee would come at a minimal price, think of me as a NAMA for indoor cycling....

t0mm · 17-11-2009 5:37pm

Well seeing as you offered asking, I'll buy for asking, and if I don't want them, then I'll sell them to you for asking! I only want to try them out, I'll know after I get on them if I want them or not.

DirkVoodoo · 17-11-2009 6:34pm

Hey T0mm, that sounds like a good idea, let me know what arrangement you guys come to.

@TBW: I think because of the size they are categorized as a "parcel". I haven't weighed them, but they are certainly 4Kg+ so registered post could cost 16 euro or more.

kavvoo · 17-11-2009 7:59pm

I'll offer asking subject to viewing, i live in Dublin so no issue with collection etc.

DirkVoodoo · 17-11-2009 8:12pm

Offer accepted kavvoo, let me know when you want to view them: morning, noon and night are all acceptable, except tomorrow night when I shall be indisposed.

thebouldwhacker · 18-11-2009 10:32am

Damn foiled again!!!

Ah well tbh I'm investing in illumination rather than hibernation. Gonna try to stay away from indoor cycling for as long as I can so gettin me decent lights and gonna cycle the winter away... thanks for the offer t0mm but I guess I'm out of the market, I like your idea though, good thinking, any similar suggestions let me know.

Offer withdrawn Dirk, best of luck with the sale

t0mm · 19-11-2009 1:45am

I'll still take them if kavvoo doesn't. Based in D2.

DirkVoodoo · 19-11-2009 7:53pm

Kavvoo's offer withdrawn, t0mm's offer accepted.

Just to clarify, you were offering the asking price I assume?

t0mm · 20-11-2009 2:19am

Yup I was, I'll have a look at them if they're as new as you say then you've got a deal

. PM me your mobile number and I'll organise a met up, should be free tomorrow afternoon and saturday day.

DirkVoodoo · 20-11-2009 2:36am

PM Sent.

DirkVoodoo · 20-11-2009 12:55pm

t0mm's offer withdrawn, these are back up for sale. Again.

TinyExplosions · 20-11-2009 1:02pm

I'll give you 50 quid for 'em (seeing as they seem to be cursed!)

DirkVoodoo · 20-11-2009 1:06pm

TinyExplosions wrote: »

I'll give you 50 quid for 'em (seeing as they seem to be cursed!)

I'll keep your bid in mind, but won't accept just yet

They are possibly the most difficult thing to sell ever, I'll probably just hold onto them if I can't get rid of them soon as they are pretty much a winter-only training tool, unless I take a go at track racing and discover some hidden talent.

mattock · 20-11-2009 5:26pm

Dirk,

Can you get these to Drogheda?

alfalad · 20-11-2009 5:30pm

mattock wrote: »

Dirk,

Can you get these to Drogheda?

I can have them in Collon if next Friday evening if that helps any?

mattock · 20-11-2009 5:39pm

alfalad wrote: »

I can have them in Collon if next Friday evening if that helps any?

Ah you must be Dirks courier, will offer €90 and collect in Collon next fri.

alfalad · 20-11-2009 5:50pm

mattock wrote: »

Ah you must be Dirks courier, will offer €90 and collect in Collon next fri.

No I'm just sick of this thread! :-) Plus going to to the Forge on Friday and in Dublin all week.

DirkVoodoo · 20-11-2009 6:38pm

I would prefer to sell them only in Dublin, but if the offer is genuine and Alfalad is happy to drop them out and you don't mind waiting a week, then I accept.

@Alfalad: I owe you a pint at the elusive beers, if the sale goes ahead then I will drop them out to you.

mattock · 20-11-2009 6:52pm

Where in Dublin are you, as I may be up that way during the week, but I am happy enough to collect next fri in Collon.

Pm sent with my details.

thebouldwhacker · 20-11-2009 8:11pm

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I would prefer to sell them only in Dublin.

I knew it, anti cork bias!!!

DirkVoodoo · 22-11-2009 9:14pm

Alfalad,

Let me know a day/time this week when it would be convenient for you to have me drop the rollers out.

Thanks again.

alfalad · 23-11-2009 10:13am

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Alfalad,

Let me know a day/time this week when it would be convenient for you to have me drop the rollers out.

Thanks again.

No worries lads, it can be my good deed for the week!

Tonight would suit or else I can collect them off you tomorrow evening as will be out your direction!

PM sent with details.

adamshred · 23-11-2009 11:31am

if this falls through i will buy immediately can collect any time today

DirkVoodoo · 23-11-2009 7:20pm

Hey adamshred,

I'm dropping these out to Alfalad in a few minutes and he is kindly dropping them off to mattock on friday. It would look like the sale will go ahead, but if it doesn't then I will let you know.

adamshred · 23-11-2009 7:33pm

thanks man much appreciated.

DirkVoodoo · 28-11-2009 12:32am

Mattock, did you receive the rollers (thanks to Alfalad)?

They take some getting used to, make sure you try them out somewhere you can easily recover from a wobble, e.g. a doorway. Maybe try them first wearing runners, and remember the drop to the ground is farther than on the road, so it's harder to stick a leg out.

Having used a turbo now, one thing I forgot to mention in a recent discussion was that aside from technique, rollers are also excellent for maintaining concentration when fatigue kicks in. It's all to easy to switch off when on a turbo, but keeping your wits sharp is just as important as having the legs in a race (or so I am told).

mattock · 28-11-2009 9:18am

Cheers Dirk,

rollers as described, and met Alfalad as agreed, I will try them out on monday just setting out for a quick 40klm as we are heading to the faithful co to meet up with some friends .
The reason I wanted to try the rollers is I found the turbo dead boring and relatively noisey, we will see how we get on ( or off).

Thanks to Alfalad for the delivery, hope you enjoyed the meal.

alfalad · 30-11-2009 9:39am

mattock wrote: »

Cheers Dirk,

rollers as described, and met Alfalad as agreed, I will try them out on monday just setting out for a quick 40klm as we are heading to the faithful co to meet up with some friends .
The reason I wanted to try the rollers is I found the turbo dead boring and relatively noisey, we will see how we get on ( or off).

Thanks to Alfalad for the delivery, hope you enjoyed the meal.

I did indeed Mattock they do a nice spread, and likewise hope the steak was good!

Best of luck with the rollers!

Glad to be able to help out!

For Sale: Tacx Antares Rollers

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