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  • #6032
    eeeee
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 6,857 Mod ✭✭✭✭eeeee


    Holland and Barret in Blackrock shopping centre are doing their flapjacks for .50 cent if anyone's into that kind of thing. They're going out of date between September and December, but they won't last that long with me!


  • #6033
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    manafana wrote: »
    any one have idea how northwave fit? currently have spiuk shoes.

    I don't know, if this is any help to you, but I have Sidi shoes, size 46, which are pretty much identical to Northwave shoes, size 45.


  • #6034
    makker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭makker


    omri wrote: »
    Are these any good ?

    I had these a couple of months ago, they felt really nice, rolled really well!

    However on the second outing i got a blowout on the rear, the tyre actually blew off the rim and tube was fully ripped right through. my rims were also damaged after as because the tyre blew off the wheel i was momentarily cyling on the rims. Luckily i was going up hill at the time about to crest. And i did have the tyres on correctly.

    Also when Pinot crashed on the descent in the Tdf coming down the mountain i think the commentator made reference to the dodgy new Schwalbe tyres the team were using


  • #6035
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    I'd be around 110kg with the bike.

    I think that you may have increased chance of pinching the tube in 23mm tyres even on recommended max pressure. 25 or even 28mm would be more suitable IMHO.


  • #6036
    rollingscone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,479 ✭✭✭rollingscone


    Alek wrote: »
    I think that you may have increased chance of pinching the tube in 23mm tyres even on recommended max pressure. 25 or even 28mm would be more suitable IMHO.

    I am as you know around this weight and am problem free on 23mm Rubinos


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  • #6037
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Never weighted you RS, but if you say its ok, I stand corrected :)


  • #6038
    oconnpad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 231 ✭✭oconnpad


    makker wrote: »
    Also when Pinot crashed on the descent in the Tdf coming down the mountain i think the commentator made reference to the dodgy new Schwalbe tyres the team were using

    With ref to that crash, his pedal hit the ground which seem to cause that.
    Saw it the following day on the LeMond feature thing they were doing prior to live feed coming on.


  • #6039
    kildare75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭kildare75


    Hi all.
    Tesco in Naas had a few bike racks for carrying up to 3 bikes. they fit hatchbacks, saloons and 4x4. Clearing for €2!!
    picked one up myself.
    they also have a few roof racks for carrying bikes on the roof, around the same price.
    Might be of use to someone..they are down a few aisles on the right hand side towards the dvd section

    heres a link to what it looks like http://www.tesco.com/direct/streetwize-cycle-carrier-3-bike/211-0131.prd


  • #6040
    Harrybelafonte
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,450 ✭✭✭Harrybelafonte


    omri wrote: »
    Are these any good ?

    Have been using Schwalbe Ultremo ZX for a few years now. Gret tyre, Use the 1s in tubeless form for racing at the moment. Roll nicely and grip well.

    However, many have been complaining about sidewall issues for awhile with Schwalbe's higher end tyres. I have not experienced this.


  • #6041
    Subcomandante Marcos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,683 ✭✭✭Subcomandante Marcos


    Alek wrote: »
    I think that you may have increased chance of pinching the tube in 23mm tyres even on recommended max pressure. 25 or even 28mm would be more suitable IMHO.

    When I started cycling again I was 113kg and my bike was another 10 or 11.

    I was using 23mm Rubinos at higher end of the range printed on the tire and I got a total of 1 puncture in a year and a bit on those tires (not the same set, obviously).


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  • #6042
    Hmmzis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,004 ✭✭✭Hmmzis


    In case anyone has missed this, wiggle have the Castelli Free Aero Race bibs at 116eur. Not quite the 107eur they had a few weeks back but still better than anywhere else I've seen.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/castelli-free-aero-race-bib-shorts/


  • #6043
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Just checked Jan Heine-based calculator: for 100kg cyclist and 10kg bike, you need to run 23mm tyres at 150/120psi to achieve 15% tyre drop, which is usually softer than most people would like.

    Any 23mm tyres allowing such pressures?


  • #6044
    lizzylad84
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,431 ✭✭✭lizzylad84


    local euroshop has bike cleaner (copy of muckoff) for 1.50.....in saying that itll probably melt my bike so perhaps not much of a bargain


  • #6045
    Unknown Soldier
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,124 ✭✭✭Unknown Soldier


    Cycle Super stoe in Tallaght have these http://zootsports.com/mens/accessories/ultra-icefill-arm-coolers-s13

    For 9.95 or close to that, reduced from 29.95. Lots of M and S left, not so much L

    They use witchcraft, as far as I can tell, to keep your arms cool and protected from the sun.

    Used a pair that I bought this afternoon as I couldn't be assed using sun block and tbh... they are are lovely.

    As soon as you put them on... it's like someone blowing a cool breeze onto your arms. You'd have to try them to understand.

    As I said... witchcraft.


  • #6046
    Subcomandante Marcos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,683 ✭✭✭Subcomandante Marcos


    lizzylad84 wrote: »
    local euroshop has bike cleaner (copy of muckoff) for 1.50.....in saying that itll probably melt my bike so perhaps not much of a bargain

    Deal?

    "No more dirty bike" is good kit.


  • #6047
    imurdaddy
    Site Banned Posts: 638 ✭✭✭imurdaddy


    https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BN214PSJSB/pannello-summer-jersey--shorts-bundle

    Planet X are having a sale atm, some bargins to be got, I bought the above package which includes

    1x Bib shorts
    1x jersey full zipper
    1x cotton cap
    1x pair sunglasses
    1x water bottle hig five
    1x tube of energy drink tabs

    All planet x own brand but for €60 delivered with DHL not bad, I intend to use on wet and damp mucky roads this autumn save the good gear.


  • #6048
    manafana
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭manafana


    oconnpad wrote: »
    With ref to that crash, his pedal hit the ground which seem to cause that.
    Saw it the following day on the LeMond feature thing they were doing prior to live feed coming on.

    wasn't it sky who had issues and they switched to contis


  • #6049
    thejaguar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 746 ✭✭✭thejaguar


    kildare75 wrote: »
    Hi all.
    Tesco in Naas had a few bike racks for carrying up to 3 bikes. they fit hatchbacks, saloons and 4x4. Clearing for €2!!
    picked one up myself.
    they also have a few roof racks for carrying bikes on the roof, around the same price.
    Might be of use to someone..they are down a few aisles on the right hand side towards the dvd section

    heres a link to what it looks like http://www.tesco.com/direct/streetwize-cycle-carrier-3-bike/211-0131.prd

    €2?? Really?


  • #6050
    Alek
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    If anyone gets the rack above, can you please take one for me?


  • #6051
    2 Wheels Good
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭2 Wheels Good


    Have been looking at the Garmin Edge 510, guessing it's end of line stock with the 520 on the way. Good price with the bundle

    Garmin Edge 510 with 2nd bike bundle online with Cycle Surgery £230/€324


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  • #6052
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,916 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    2 Wheels Good wrote: »
    Have been looking at the Garmin Edge 510, guessing it's end of line stock with the 520 on the way. Good price with the bundle

    Garmin Edge 510 with 2nd bike bundle online with Cycle Surgery £230/€324

    For similar money you can get the 810 performance bundle from Handtec, which include cadence, hrm, up front mount and bar mount. Got this setup a couple of months ago, and love it.


  • #6053
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,265 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    smacl wrote: »
    For similar money you can get the 810 performance bundle from Handtec, which include cadence, hrm, up front mount and bar mount. Got this setup a couple of months ago, and love it.

    Page isnt loading but is the ex vat price?


  • #6054
    Kavrocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    godtabh wrote: »
    Page isnt loading but is the ex vat price?
    £245.76 incl VAT according to the website. I didnt check delivery or if they add Irish VAT as opposed to UK VAT.


  • #6055
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,265 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Kavrocks wrote: »
    £245.76 incl VAT according to the website. I didnt check delivery or if they add Irish VAT as opposed to UK VAT.

    I've gone to order a few things from them and then vat got added which doenst make it cheap any longer. If its the incl vat price not bad.


  • #6056
    smacl
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 15,916 Mod ✭✭✭✭smacl


    godtabh wrote: »
    Page isn't loading but is the ex vat price?

    £204 ex VAT, £245 inc VAT, I'm VAT registered and working in this area which helped some :)


  • #6057
    2 Wheels Good
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,103 ✭✭✭2 Wheels Good


    smacl wrote: »
    For similar money you can get the 810 performance bundle from Handtec, which include cadence, hrm, up front mount and bar mount. Got this setup a couple of months ago, and love it.
    I know, just this price might suit if you want 2 sets of sensors/mounts (or want to sell on to offset the overall cost)


  • #6058
    Red King
    Closed Accounts Posts: 716 ✭✭✭Red King


    Looking for 2 different pairs of lights at the moment.

    One set is for city cycling where front illumination of the road is not of huge importance.

    The other set is for rural pitch black roads.

    Any recommendations would be welcome, money is a bit tight too so the cheaper the better.


  • #6059
    mosstin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,347 ✭✭✭mosstin


    Red King wrote: »
    Looking for 2 different pairs of lights at the moment.

    One set is for city cycling where front illumination of the road is not of huge importance.

    The other set is for rural pitch black roads.

    Any recommendations would be welcome, money is a bit tight too so the cheaper the better.

    Thread


  • #6060
    kildare75
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭kildare75


    thejaguar wrote: »
    €2?? Really?

    Yes I bought one myself. Called in this morning on way home from work and they are still there. Good few roof mounted versions and 2 for the rear boot. Think they were at €5 now. But 100% I got it for €2.
    Regards


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  • #6061
    Subcomandante Marcos
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,683 ✭✭✭Subcomandante Marcos


    http://www.decathlon.ie/ do free delivery on all orders over €150, just thought I'd let you lot know.

    I was putting togther an order of some bike and camping gear for touring and was surprised that the delivery was free as I thought it was going to be €8.90 but then found the bit on the site that says all deliveries of over €150 are free.

    Could come in handy once they replenish their bike range in the next few months for lads looking for cheap winter bikes or whatever.


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