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Bargain Alerts - THE MEGATHREAD!!! - DON!! DON!!! DONNNNN!!!! *READ Mod Note in OP*

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  • #5942
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,233 ✭✭✭nilhg


    jober wrote: »
    took the gamble on one of these myself
    id been eying up a gabba for a while but this looks just as good maybe even warmer for winter for a fraction of the price
    cheers nilhg id never heard of Galibier before
    Leroy42 wrote: »
    Think I'm going to do the same myself. Been eyeing up the Gabba for a while but as said above this, according to the blurb, appears to be slightly warmer and for much less.

    Never used the brand before but at that price if its as good as they claim they it really is a bargain.

    Is it only just released, as I can't find any reviews on the interweb thingy about it.

    In the same boat as you guys so if it doesn't turn out to be as good as the Gabba (and I don't have a Gabba so nothing to compare) don't shoot the messenger.

    Unfortunately it seems we won't have to wait long for weather to test it out.


    And to the Galibier folk reading this you can send the freebees to the same address as my Mistral:)


  • #5943
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    gaffmaster wrote: »
    Ordered this on the day of the sale. It's yet to be shipped. Has anyone received theirs yet?

    I was hoping to have it for the Ride London on Sunday (I'm currently living in London). And I was hopeful when the order confirmation page said it would take 3-4 days to receive. But that doesn't look at all likely now.

    I ordered one too. I got an email two days ago, 27th saying that order was being 'assembled' and would be shipped within 48hrs, haven't received anything further.


  • #5944
    padjo5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 539 ✭✭✭padjo5


    Cee-Jay-Cee wrote: »
    I ordered one too. I got an email two days ago, 27th saying that order was being 'assembled' and would be shipped within 48hrs, haven't received anything further.

    Email yesterday from them saying it's being shipped in next 48hours. You wouldn't wanna be stuck for one!


  • #5945
    Kavrocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    padjo5 wrote: »
    You wouldn't wanna be stuck for one!
    I wouldn't order online if I was!


  • #5946
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,233 ✭✭✭nilhg


    nilhg wrote: »
    In the same boat as you guys so if it doesn't turn out to be as good as the Gabba (and I don't have a Gabba so nothing to compare) don't shoot the messenger.

    Unfortunately it seems we won't have to wait long for weather to test it out.


    And to the Galibier folk reading this you can send the freebees to the same address as my Mistral:)

    My Mistral arrived this morning, first impressions are quite positive but I'll reserve judgement till I use it in the conditions it was bought for.

    Tried the old arm under the tap test, the way it beads off water is impressive, whether that lasts for hours in the rain is the question.


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  • #5947
    mathie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭mathie


    nilhg wrote: »
    My Mistral arrived this morning, first impressions are quite positive but I'll reserve judgement till I use it in the conditions it was bought for.

    Tried the old arm under the tap test, the way it beads off water is impressive, whether that lasts for hours in the rain is the question.

    How is the fit?


  • #5948
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,233 ✭✭✭nilhg


    mathie wrote: »
    How is the fit?

    Only tried it on over a tshirt as I went out but the large is probably not as snug as I thought, plenty of room for a heavy baselayer and/or jersey under there, it's a proper large UK size.


  • #5949
    wirelessdude01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,441 ✭✭✭wirelessdude01


    Nilhg, what size chest are you? Gonna jump on this but prefer a snug jacket with an under armour top underneath. Hate flappy tops in the wind and rain.


  • #5950
    mosstin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,347 ✭✭✭mosstin


    My jacket arrived this morning also - went for the XL. I'm 6' 3", 38" chest. Perfect fit. Not at all flappy. Looks a lovely bit of gear. Seams aren't internally taped. Lovingly packed in a swish Galibier bag.


  • #5951
    nilhg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,233 ✭✭✭nilhg


    wirelessdude01 wrote: »
    Nilhg, what size chest are you? Gonna jump on this but prefer a snug jacket with an under armour top underneath. Hate flappy tops in the wind and rain.

    Roughly 41in chest, I wouldn't say the large on me will be flappy just not quite as snug as some of the other large fitting gear I have.


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  • #5952
    mathie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,103 ✭✭✭mathie


    So ... XL on a 38 inch chest is perfect
    L on a 41 inch chest not very snug

    Even more confused now! :)


  • #5953
    Domane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Domane


    I got the large and it's too small on me. I'm 5ft 11, 44in chest, 35in waist and it's too tight in the chest and especially the neck. Pity as it seems well made but I'm getting very wary of buying cycling clothes over the net as there is no such thing as standardised sizes in cycling clothes. Large from one manufacturer could be a medium size from another or extra large from the next guy.

    I'm going to return mine today unless someone ordered an extra large and wants to swap for an unused large?


  • #5954
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,892 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Anyone know if there are any padded shorts in Aldi / Lidl at the moment ?


  • #5955
    ballyharpat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,856 ✭✭✭ballyharpat


    Looking forward to my delivery of the Mistral-thanks op-how long is delivery?


  • #5956
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,387 ✭✭✭lennymc


    @domane - I ordered an xl for a 42 inch chest (based on galibier recomendation) - Its turned up at home for me today, so I will try it on later and maybe swap with you next week sometime? Where are you based? I am in Dublin/Louth

    @billyharpat i ordered mine about 2 days ago (Iirc) and it turned up today


  • #5957
    ballyharpat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,856 ✭✭✭ballyharpat


    Mine just arrived, I'm 5ft 8 and the medium is the perfect fit, thought it was two snug when I was pulling it on, but when zipped up it's not restrictive.


  • #5958
    Seweryn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,506 ✭✭✭Seweryn


    ballyharpat wrote: »
    Mine just arrived, I'm 5ft 8 and the medium is the perfect fit, thought it was two snug when I was pulling it on, but when zipped up it's not restrictive.
    What is your weight and chest size and which jacket is that, if you do not mind me asking?


  • #5959
    ballyharpat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,856 ✭✭✭ballyharpat


    Seweryn wrote: »
    What is your weight and chest size and which jacket is that, if you do not mind me asking?

    I weigh 10 stone, waist 32, I bought the medium, Chest 36….. and that is the glibber Mistral-I've gotten loads of comments on it and I only put it on instagram 30 minutes ago


  • #5960
    lennymc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,387 ✭✭✭lennymc


    does it fit instagram? Im going to put mine on me :p (it's Friday!!)
    Another parcel at home for me - woohoo.


  • #5961
    wanderer 22
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,180 ✭✭✭wanderer 22


    Woo - my mistral arrived, in a very classy bag :-P Feels like a quality bit of kit.
    Got a small and it fits grand, I'm 5'9, chest 34-35 or so.


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  • #5962
    gaffmaster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 718 ✭✭✭gaffmaster


    Just received my Garmin 500 from Canyon; 14 days after I ordered it.

    It's the wrong colour. Item description was for a the Black and Red one. Mine is the Silver and Black one. Don't think I'd use Canyon again in a hurry.


  • #5963
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,708 ✭✭✭omri


    colm18 wrote: »
    Woo - my mistral arrived, in a very classy bag :-P Feels like a quality bit of kit.
    Got a small and it fits grand, I'm 5'9, chest 34-35 or so.

    Just wondering about the cut of this jacket - is it supposed to be much shorter infront ? I mean much shorter than the back side ?


  • #5964
    wanderer 22
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,180 ✭✭✭wanderer 22


    omri wrote: »
    Just wondering about the cut of this jacket - is it supposed to be much shorter infront ? I mean much shorter than the back side ?

    Yeah, I read somewhere this fit makes more sense when you're atually on the bike - so there's no bunching.


  • #5965
    omri
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,708 ✭✭✭omri


    colm18 wrote: »
    Yeah, I read somewhere this fit makes more sense when you're atually on the bike - so there's no bunching.

    So if its barely covering my bellybutton but everywhere else fits fine does it mean its too short or do I have to get rid of the beer belly... :D


  • #5966
    mosstin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,347 ✭✭✭mosstin


    omri wrote: »
    Just wondering about the cut of this jacket - is it supposed to be much shorter infront ? I mean much shorter than the back side ?

    Seems to be that way. Mine fits lovely.


  • #5967
    Kavrocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    dotzciaran wrote: »
    Not sure if this is the right place to ask but just wondering if anyone has a chain reaction voucher that they are not going to use as I have my eye on a few bits there and would like to make a saving if I could..
    Its not.


  • #5968
    Buzwaldo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭Buzwaldo


    Got my mistral yesterday, thanks Nilhg.
    I'm 5'10 and 11stone and a bit, 38 inch chest. Got the medium and it fits nice and snug. Marginally long in the arms, but maybe mine are short. Would probably bd ok on slightly taller slim build. I like that the rear extends down toward my bum when in the bike - my current winter jacket doesn't an it was always a minor gripe about an otherwise good jacket.
    Would have liked a brighter colour though - not so sure about wearing black on murky winter days.
    But overall seems a good bit of kit for the dosh.


  • #5969
    jamesd
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭jamesd


    I went xl , fits perfect. In Castelli I am xl, velorevolution kit I am xxl, spin 11 kit I am xl. Chest 40.


  • #5970
    Domane
    Closed Accounts Posts: 268 ✭✭Domane


    lennymc wrote: »
    @domane - I ordered an xl for a 42 inch chest (based on galibier recomendation) - Its turned up at home for me today, so I will try it on later and maybe swap with you next week sometime? Where are you based? I am in Dublin/Louth

    @billyharpat i ordered mine about 2 days ago (Iirc) and it turned up today

    Hi

    I contacted the company and they recommended the XXL size for my 44in chest. I've returned the large to them for the exchange. Thanks for the offer. Hope yours fits better than mine


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  • #5971
    Cee-Jay-Cee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    gaffmaster wrote: »
    Just received my Garmin 500 from Canyon; 14 days after I ordered it.

    It's the wrong colour. Item description was for a the Black and Red one. Mine is the Silver and Black one. Don't think I'd use Canyon again in a hurry.

    Mine arrived today also, delivered to my mums address so I havent got it yet, will be really disappointed if its the silver/black one and It'll be going straight back!


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