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

tulachmhor · 24-03-2010 07:41PM

Went in looking for Genius 5 pro.

But left with these bad boys...

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=156&idproduct=29250

abcdggs · 24-03-2010 07:43PM

tulachmhor wrote: »

Went in looking for Genius 5 pro.

But left with these bad boys...

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=156&idproduct=29250

Very nice!

tulachmhor · 24-03-2010 08:08PM

The ironic thing about it is that I can't even walk in the buggers.
Not bad on the rothar though.
But now I'm beginning to coordinate my bike's accessories and my appearance to suit the blazing red colour of them.
Surely this is a slippery slope.

alfalad · 24-03-2010 08:48PM

This in white!

blorg · 24-03-2010 08:50PM

Not being able to walk in them is pretty normal. You should be able to waddle like a duck, with practice.

Nice shoes.

ROK ON · 24-03-2010 09:07PM

@taxman. Where did you get em?

tulachmhor · 24-03-2010 09:10PM

blorg wrote: »

Not being able to walk in them is pretty normal. You should be able to waddle like a duck, with practice.

Nice shoes.

Cheers.

In comparison to MTB shoes they aren't as stable.
I'm close to mastering the art of waddling along at this stage,but walking on a tiled surface is absolutely treacherous.

blorg · 24-03-2010 09:46PM

tulachmhor wrote: »

In comparison to MTB shoes they aren't as stable.

That would be the understatement of the year :pac: I use a MTB system on most of my bikes; a road one really just for long day cycles and racing.

The tax man · 24-03-2010 11:23PM

ROK ON wrote: »

@taxman. Where did you get em?

Good old Ebay ROK ON.

Festina top came from this seller. The odd time they come up with some good tops in a size that suits me. It's not new but as good as.

Kas (rip off) top from this seller. Strangely they have nothing on offer now,two days ago they had loads of replica tops.

DirkVoodoo · 24-03-2010 11:50PM

@TM: You don't know anywhere that has the 2008 Columbia High Road jersey do you (the blue one)? I can find it on one site but shipping costs are prohibitive and the total cost comes to over 61 euro. Love that jersey!

ROK ON · 24-03-2010 11:54PM

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

@TM: You don't know anywhere that has the 2008 Columbia High Road jersey do you (the blue one)? I can find it on one site but shipping costs are prohibitive and the total cost comes to over 61 euro. Love that jersey!

Sure I saw it on Prendas at weekend as u bought the Reynolds top there.

DirkVoodoo · 24-03-2010 11:54PM

ROK ON wrote: »

Sure I saw it on Prendas at weekend as u bought the Reynolds top there.

Prendas only have XXXL left

The tax man · 24-03-2010 11:56PM

I'll have a hunt around. I've seen it on my travels, just never took note of prices.

DirkVoodoo · 24-03-2010 11:57PM

I like the look of this one:

but I'm pretty sure Tornado already owns it

DirkVoodoo · 24-03-2010 11:58PM

They have the long sleeve columbia one in my size. Might buy it seeing as it is cheap, I have no long sleeve jerseys.

...and sure I can always butcher the sleeves.

DirkVoodoo · 25-03-2010 12:00AM

This could also be a winner, and has the added benefit of being able to ask ladies if they have seen the size of my giant cock...while pointing at the jersey.

The tax man · 25-03-2010 12:17AM

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

This could also be a winner, and has the added benefit of being able to ask ladies if they have seen the size of my giant cock...while pointing at the jersey.

Just buy the long sleeve high road top and don't butcher it.
The short sleeve tops I may have come across where more than likely far east knock offs.

DirkVoodoo · 25-03-2010 12:26AM

Totes magotes, done and done!

The tax man · 25-03-2010 12:33AM

Any short sleeve stuff I can find is US based and very pricey.

uberwolf · 25-03-2010 12:34AM

Today saw utensils purchased. Cassettes, seatpost, tyres, bb, headset, handlebar, bar tape, prob one or two more things.

Still to be settled. Pedals, saddle.

abcdggs · 25-03-2010 02:10AM

uberwolf wrote: »

Today saw utensils purchased. Cassettes, seatpost, tyres, bb, headset, handlebar, bar tape, prob one or two more things.

Still to be settled. Pedals, saddle.

Did you ever find a fork?

@Dirk- the best jersey ever! it's purchase will hopefully be going in here soon

alfalad · 25-03-2010 10:49AM

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

I like the look of this one:

but I'm pretty sure Tornado already owns it

I like it! I'd need a tan to wear it though!

ednwireland · 25-03-2010 10:58AM

recent purchases
pbk nalini armwarmers 6 euro
pad kit + new rocloc for my helmet
new saddle for the focus (selle italia max flite for my big butt) the 5% off still working yesterday from crc made me do that !

abcdggs · 25-03-2010 12:35PM

(hairy leg health warning)
post man delivered my first pair of sidis this morning

Have been wearing them since

Not exactly new, but look at them! and only €16.50 delivered

Caroline_ie · 25-03-2010 12:37PM

They're really old school! Well done on the white socks too.

abcdggs · 25-03-2010 12:38PM

Really need to get some longer ones to be euro compliant, especially now that the overshoes will be coming off

ROK ON · 25-03-2010 08:43PM

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?typ=tea&fkid=37&ID=2563
2 sizes smaller than the one I got last year
. . ."I'm too sexy for my shirt . . ."

and

Liberty Seguros 2006 Jersey - Short Sleeve

DirkVoodoo · 25-03-2010 09:20PM

Nice.

I ordered this week: 2 new sets of pedals, 2 caps, 2 more pairs of those adidas cover socks (goin' cheap, 11 euro for 2!), some headset spacers. Still waiting a looooong time now for my headset bearings, stupid Ridley.

blorg · 25-03-2010 09:32PM

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

2 more pairs of those adidas cover socks (goin' cheap, 11 euro for 2!)

What's this?

DirkVoodoo · 25-03-2010 09:36PM

Cheap and cheerful plus quite warm. Not sure how durable they are yet (no heel hole, so that area will wear fast).

As modeled by me:

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

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