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

crashoveroid · 10-06-2010 04:15PM

Just ordered these
and a new set rotor bcd chainrings in a 53/39 and maybe be a set of Time I clicks very tempted.

damoz · 10-06-2010 04:43PM

Bought this a couple of weeks ago

ipodrocker · 10-06-2010 04:48PM

damoz wrote: »

Bought this a couple of weeks ago

sweet i will be getting one too they do look class.

novarapid · 10-06-2010 05:11PM

damoz wrote: »

Bought this a couple of weeks ago

do you mind me asking where you go it?
looks nice:)

amused2death · 10-06-2010 05:54PM

I need to buy a spare Garmin GSC cadence/speed sensor for my training bike and want to know where I can get it at the best price? Chainreaction have it for about €49
Amazon have it cheaper but the postage is excessive.

ipodrocker · 10-06-2010 06:12PM

novarapid wrote: »

do you mind me asking where you go it?
looks nice:)

you get there here

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=1840

great site and good value to get retro jerseys and more!

ROK ON · 10-06-2010 06:33PM

ipodrocker wrote: »

you get there here

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=1840

great site and good value to get retro jerseys and more!

Lovely jersey. I got it and the Liberty Seguros one from prendas.
I just wish they had a better selection of past jerseys.

The tax man · 11-06-2010 12:18AM

amused2death wrote: »

I need to buy a spare Garmin GSC cadence/speed sensor for my training bike and want to know where I can get it at the best price? Chainreaction have it for about €49
Amazon have it cheaper but the postage is excessive.

Postage costs from Amazon?? I've never paid postage for anything from Amazon.
I've stuff on the way to me via DHL and it's free.
Sensor works out at €42 with free postage.

kennyb3 · 11-06-2010 11:45AM

Friday so went a bit nuts:

-Felice Gimondi Gran Fondo Jersey Short Sleeve

-Katusha/Gazprom/Itera/Italian Champion BLACK EDITION Bib Shorts

-Deuter Race X Backpack - Black - Silver

- INNOVATIONS ULTRAFLATE PLUS

- Mosa 16gm Threaded CO2 - Box of 30

-Park Tool Tyre Levers - Hooked - Set Of 3

-Finish Line Teflon Plus Dry Lube - 4oz - 120ml Red Top

- Cube All Mountain Water Bottle - 750ml - Clear

About €290 all together. ouch

ipodrocker · 11-06-2010 11:48AM

kennyb3 wrote: »

Friday so went a bit nuts:

-Felice Gimondi Gran Fondo Jersey Short Sleeve

-Katusha/Gazprom/Itera/Italian Champion BLACK EDITION Bib Shorts

-Deuter Race X Backpack - Black - Silver

- INNOVATIONS ULTRAFLATE PLUS

- Mosa 16gm Threaded CO2 - Box of 30

-Park Tool Tyre Levers - Hooked - Set Of 3

-Finish Line Teflon Plus Dry Lube - 4oz - 120ml Red Top

- Cube All Mountain Water Bottle - 750ml - Clear

About €290 all together. ouch

where from?

kennyb3 · 11-06-2010 11:51AM

mix of prendas, chain reaction and some other site i cant remember (or be aersed checking)

alfalad · 11-06-2010 11:55AM

kennyb3 wrote: »

-Katusha/Gazprom/Itera/Italian Champion BLACK EDITION Bib Shorts

-

I do like the jersey of this, both in black and white, very nice and would be tempted!

ipodrocker · 11-06-2010 11:56AM

kennyb3 wrote: »

- Mosa 16gm Threaded CO2 - Box of 30

this them?

http://www.tyreinflators.co.uk/co2-cartridges-16gm/mosa-16gm-threaded-co2-box-of-30/prod_256.html

ipodrocker · 11-06-2010 11:56AM

alfalad wrote: »

I do like the jersey of this, both in black and white, very nice and would be tempted!

me too just about to order plenty of retro jerseys too!

manwithaplan · 11-06-2010 12:00PM

ipodrocker wrote: »

you get there here

http://www.prendas.co.uk/details.asp?ID=1840

great site and good value to get retro jerseys and more!

I am grateful to you and cursing you in equal measure for linking to that site. I am new to non-commuter cycling so didn't know things as beautiful as this were available:

I am a bit worried that I couldn't do it justice and would look like a bit of a tit. It's unnaturally sexy, though.

ipodrocker · 11-06-2010 12:02PM

manwithaplan wrote: »

I am grateful to you and cursing you in equal measure for linking to that site. I am new to non-commuter cycling so didn't know things as beautiful as this were available:

I am a bit worried that I couldn't do it justice and would look like a bit of a tit. It's unnaturally sexy, though.

ha ha im new to road cycling too!

the only jersey i would not get would be the An Post jersey, then i would look like a sap!

so much choice of jerseys!!

kennyb3 · 11-06-2010 12:03PM

ipodrocker wrote: »

this them?

http://www.tyreinflators.co.uk/co2-cartridges-16gm/mosa-16gm-threaded-co2-box-of-30/prod_256.html

yeah but had to buy the gun elsewhere as out of stock there. pain really but after a puncture yesterday and hassle with pumping decided to switch to C02

kennyb3 · 11-06-2010 12:05PM

alfalad wrote: »

I do like the jersey of this, both in black and white, very nice and would be tempted!

have the jersey, wasnt sure whether to get the matching shorts tho. must look up the euro rules.

manwithaplan · 11-06-2010 12:16PM

I feel better about it now, so! A leaden hint has been oh-so-casually dropped with my darling wife in the context of my upcoming birthday.

alfalad · 11-06-2010 12:18PM

kennyb3 wrote: »

have the jersey, wasnt sure whether to get the matching shorts tho. must look up the euro rules.

Well euro rules would say no as you have not earned the jersey or shorts, however the jersey would look a lot better with the short so maybe the rules could be bent slightly!

amused2death · 11-06-2010 12:59PM

from Amazon.
I've stuff on the way to me via DHL and it's free.
Sensor works out at €42 with free postage.[/QUOTE]

I did a check for amazon UK and with postage (£7) the cost was over €50. What trader/shop on amazon did you see it for 42?

The tax man · 11-06-2010 08:01PM

amused2death wrote: »

I did a check for amazon UK and with postage (£7) the cost was over €50. What trader/shop on amazon did you see it for 42?

I believe,when I looked at the list,it was Amazon themselves. Ok not the cheapest on the list £33.63 Vs £32.99 but the cheapest option wouldn't give me free p+p,quoted me £19 p+p.

My checkout page shows £34.63( Irish VAT rate adjustment?) comes in@€41.62 with xe dot com.

Golfanatic · 11-06-2010 09:08PM

http://www.specialized.com/gb/en/bc/SBCEqProduct.jsp?spid=40473&menuItemId=10837&eid=4927

uberwolf · 11-06-2010 09:13PM

an abundance of fiddly bits.

bottle cages, bolts for same, brake cables, powerlinks, chain tool, clif bars, frame cable adjustors, tyre lever (as recommended mentioned by Lumen)

nothing fancy or remotely sexy. But necessary. Hopefully this will see my Planet-x built up TT mode.

from recent posts, Prendas have been added to short term wish list, and CO2 cannisters are in a basket awaiting the delivery tool

amused2death · 11-06-2010 09:32PM

The tax man wrote: »

I believe,when I looked at the list,it was Amazon themselves. Ok not the cheapest on the list £33.63 Vs £32.99 but the cheapest option wouldn't give me free p+p,quoted me £19 p+p.

My checkout page shows £34.63( Irish VAT rate adjustment?) comes in@€41.62 with xe dot com.

Well Done TAXMAN!
I followed your advice and hey presto! I have just bought (I Think) a garmin GSC 10 for approx. £34.63 which is about €41-€43 a saving of approximately €7 on the best nearest UK online site. Dont bother asking about here in Ireland as it retails for between 55 and 67 euros depending on which shop you want to get mugged in.
I love the feeling of good buy!

The tax man · 11-06-2010 10:13PM

Always a good feeling when you save a few quid.

The tax man · 11-06-2010 10:36PM

Some of my purchases over the last month and a bit:

PBK waterproof jacket(when on special offer)

Forksand Headset.

Bling Ti skewers.

Sumo titanium seatpost.

Titanium bottle cages.

Specialized Alias saddle(Black)

Ultegra 6700 triple cranks.Ditched the 172.5 and gone back to 175.

Plenty more bits and bobs like nutrition and cleaning products.

At the start of May my CC balance was €0.00,not anymore.:eek:

_MadRa_ · 11-06-2010 11:16PM

Hey guys

Which is more fun Cycling or Shopping?

DualFrontDiscs · 11-06-2010 11:21PM

_MadRa_ wrote: »

Hey guys

Which is more fun Cycling or Shopping?

What's the difference?

tawfeeredux · 11-06-2010 11:47PM

Picked up a new pair of handbuilt wheels this evening from the Cyclesuperstore. Mavic 32h Open Pros laced onto Record (front) & Chorus (rear) with Competition spokes.

Had the rims for a couple of years, they were still in their plastic wrapping until last week. Hubs I picked up on Ebay over last 12 months, couldn't get a matching Record hub for the rear wheel, but Chorus still looks, and hopefully performs, almost as well.

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

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