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2 Wheels Good · 12-09-2011 5:38pm

Lemag wrote: »

Well ventilated Giro Ionos Helmet for a bargain(ish) £99 from Planet X.

Anyone else notice how much their prices jump when you change it to euros. £99 = €123

jdt101 · 12-09-2011 9:03pm

2 Wheels Good wrote: »

Anyone else notice how much their prices jump when you change it to euros. £99 = €123

No VAT on Helmets in the UK, VAT is applied in Ireland. So when you select delivery to Ireland, VAT is applied.

Dr.Millah · 12-09-2011 9:24pm

Took delivery of the Sky Gilet today, nice piece of kit for 25 quid!

CramCycle · 12-09-2011 10:37pm

2 Wheels Good wrote: »

Anyone else notice how much their prices jump when you change it to euros. £99 = €123

i always let visa do the exchange rate (ie send to Ireland but charge in sterling), not ahuge saving but normally a couple of euro.

Lemag · 12-09-2011 11:05pm

2 Wheels Good wrote: »

Anyone else notice how much their prices jump when you change it to euros. £99 = €123

Without having read their T&C, I'd guess that it's just an estimate with all customers actually charged in sterling. I could be wrong.

jdt101 wrote: »

No VAT on Helmets in the UK, VAT is applied in Ireland. So when you select delivery to Ireland, VAT is applied.

Not in this case though. The Irish VAT at 21% would add considerable more. Planet X haven't started to charge Irish customers Irish VAT rates yet. My guess is that it's just a crappy exchange rate estimate on the Planet X site.

Hail 2 Da Thief · 12-09-2011 11:18pm

Speaking of Planet X, can anyone tell me what their Merino base-layers are like? Badly need good base layers!

maloner · 13-09-2011 11:15am

Biemme bit tights for €50.

This deal is for today only apparently, but they close at 6 so I doubt I'd get out there. Any one got these or similar and have any recommendations?

Icyseanfitz · 13-09-2011 5:54pm

good halfords bargain at the moment, 20% of carrera bikes if ordered online

BryanL · 13-09-2011 7:12pm

Hail 2 Da Thief wrote: »

Speaking of Planet X, can anyone tell me what their Merino base-layers are like? Badly need good base layers!

The are okay but not great, they are worth £20 but not much more. Have mine a few weeks, but it's already losing it's shape and becoming stretched at the cuffs. It's no quite as long in the back as I'd like.

I've a few Icebreaker and Ortovox merino base layers that are in better condition after a few years use than the On One after a few weeks. But they were X3 or X4 times the price. Better value in the long run though.

B

Dubba · 13-09-2011 7:15pm

Carrera TDF Limited Edition Road Bike for €327.99 is a pretty good bargain alright. I saw one in Halfords recently, picked it up and twas quite light so must be good :pac:
I still convinced my friend who was buying a bike at the time to go for the Boardman Team Carbon tho. :cool:

rustynutz · 13-09-2011 7:53pm

Dubba wrote: »

Carrera TDF Limited Edition Road Bike for €327.99 is a pretty good bargain alright. I saw one in Halfords recently, picked it up and twas quite light so must be good :pac:
I still convinced my friend who was buying a bike at the time to go for the Boardman Team Carbon tho. :cool:

Wiggle have felt f95 for 408 pounds, works out at €508 delivered, just bought one : )

brayblue24 · 13-09-2011 11:01pm

That's good, that bike was €595 with Wiggle up to a fortnight ago

furiousox · 14-09-2011 5:12pm

Probable authenticity 'issues' but bargains nonetheless

http://www.cycling-jersey.net/

Home:Ballyhoura · 14-09-2011 7:44pm

buy one bike get one bike free from planet x tomorrow

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=290242144325650&set=pu.158554890827710&type=1&theater

Attention all roadies! It may be time to expand your arsenal.... Tomorrow's deal on the new On-One Carbon Whippet X9 bike, normally £1499 is GET A FREE ON-ONE POMPINO URBAN FIXED GEAR BIKE worth £449.99!!! The deal of the year- buy one bike get one bike FREE!

Lemag · 15-09-2011 2:27pm

Castelli Sottile Waterproof Jacket - €47.92 however shipping is €40 :eek: Anyone interested in a groupbuy?

Oldlegs · 15-09-2011 2:54pm

furiousox wrote: »

Probable authenticity 'issues' but bargains nonetheless

http://www.cycling-jersey.net/

Anyone any experience of these guys or the product ? Good price for winter sets, but too good ?

SAINTRON · 15-09-2011 2:55pm

Lemag wrote: »

Castelli Sottile Waterproof Jacket - €47.92 however shipping is €40 :eek: Anyone interested in a groupbuy?

Not so sure about that site. You can get it cheaper at PBK anyway....with loyalty points and free delivery....

www.probikekit.com/eu/clothing/mens/cycling-clothing/jackets/castelli-sottile-cycling-jacket.html

you can thank me later.....;)

Lemag · 15-09-2011 3:01pm

SAINTRON wrote: »

Not so sure about that site. You can get it cheaper at PBK anyway....with loyalty points and free delivery....

www.probikekit.com/eu/clothing/mens/cycling-clothing/jackets/castelli-sottile-cycling-jacket.html

you can thank me later.....;)

I'd be swimming in those sizes

Deedsie · 15-09-2011 3:54pm

SAINTRON wrote: »

with loyalty points

Which online cycling shop offers the best loyalty points discount?

ednwireland · 15-09-2011 4:39pm

Deedsie wrote: »

Which online cycling shop offers the best loyalty points discount?

i think probikekit are the only ones with loyalty points

its pretty reasonable, i got about 6 quid back off my last order (and i could use their 10% off voucher as well)

SAINTRON · 15-09-2011 5:08pm

ednwireland wrote: »

i think probikekit are the only ones with loyalty points

its pretty reasonable, i got about 6 quid back off my last order (and i could use their 10% off voucher as well)

wiggle offer a tiered discount{gold,silver,bronze}which is quite good. I think it starts at 5% after you spend £1OO and so on. Haven't bought much from them in a while but seem to remember the discounts worked well.

furiousox · 16-09-2011 8:32pm

Dr.Millah wrote: »

Took delivery of the Sky Gilet today, nice piece of kit for 25 quid!

+1, got mine today!

BTW, Aldi HRM watch available this Sunday for 14.99
Has anyone got one before, any good?

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_18332.htm

chakattack · 16-09-2011 8:34pm

furiousox wrote: »

+1, got mine today!

BTW, Aldi HRM watch available this Sunday for 14.99
Has anyone got one before, any good?

http://www.aldi.ie/ie/html/offers/special_buys3_18332.htm

Yes they're not great....

I have one - free to a good home if anyone wants to collect it. I think you need to use electrolyte gel on your chest for it to work properly - too much hassle

Khannie · 16-09-2011 8:36pm

Oooh. Bagsy. Where do you live?

chakattack · 16-09-2011 8:38pm

Khannie wrote: »

Oooh. Bagsy. Where do you live?

PM sent

Home:Ballyhoura · 16-09-2011 9:02pm

chakattack wrote: »

Yes they're not great..... I think you need to use electrolyte gel on your chest for it to work properly - too much hassle

Glad to know it isn't just my one, desperate trouble trying to get it to pick up heart rate and as you say the gel is to much hassle. My monitor most often shows I am either dead or have a chronic heart problem.

chakattack · 16-09-2011 9:22pm

Home:Ballyhoura wrote: »

Glad to know it isn't just my one, desperate trouble trying to get it to pick up heart rate and as you say the gel is to much hassle. My monitor most often shows I am either dead or have a chronic heart problem.

I think you do...chronically high VO2 max!

granda · 16-09-2011 9:23pm

if you have a hairy chest like me then gel is a must with all hrm the best is in tens gel boots btw there is a 50% off sale in quay cycles in drogheda on everything except bikes but i think it finishes tomorrrow

at1withmyself · 16-09-2011 10:17pm

10 pound (11.50 Euro) off all orders above 50 pound at Chain Reaction until Tuesday Night.

Had a few things in my basket so just had to buy them seperately and saved a few pound

code: tendv

deckie27 · 16-09-2011 11:48pm

Tesco sale on
17in1 multi tool

From €15.50 to €3.25

http://direct.tesco.com/product/images/?R=202-4853

CramCycle · 17-09-2011 1:01am

granda wrote: »

if you have a hairy chest like me then gel is a must with all hrm the best is in tens gel boots btw there is a 50% off sale in quay cycles in drogheda on everything except bikes but i think it finishes tomorrrow

The polar CS400 requires only a dab of water, works perfectly, no gel.

Believe me, my body has made a jumper for itself I'm such a hairy git.

Kaisr Sose · 17-09-2011 8:40am

chakattack wrote: »

...chronically high VO2 max!

I am intrigued. What would chronically high be?

Doc Daneeka · 17-09-2011 9:40pm

SAINTRON wrote: »

Not so sure about that site. You can get it cheaper at PBK anyway....with loyalty points and free delivery....

www.probikekit.com/eu/clothing/mens/cycling-clothing/jackets/castelli-sottile-cycling-jacket.html

you can thank me later.....;)

Ordered one of these. Only thing is I need it to be delivered for next Thursday the latest. What's the delivery times off PKB like?

lennymc · 17-09-2011 9:47pm

granda wrote: »

if you have a hairy chest like me then gel is a must with all hrm the best is in tens gel boots btw there is a 50% off sale in quay cycles in drogheda on everything except bikes but i think it finishes tomorrrow

i'm as hairy as a hairy gorilla, and have no problems with garmin hrm, and another one i got in argos. Wet the back of them and heart rate displays. no gel needed.

Captain Havoc · 17-09-2011 9:51pm

lennymc wrote: »

i'm as hairy as a hairy gorilla,

you're still not as hairy as me :pac:

at1withmyself · 18-09-2011 10:42am

Beone Storm Comp for 640 Euro on Chain Reaction Cycles:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=59250

Dubba · 18-09-2011 11:51pm

Shimano Dura Ace 7850 50mm Carbon Clincher-pair
down to £799.99 from £1,250.00

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPSHDA50MM7850/shimano-dura-ace-7850-50mm-carbon-clincher-pair

Lemag · 19-09-2011 10:54am

£44.54 claimed weight of 378g

£44.54 claimed weight of 375g

Both fit oversized (pretty much standard these days) bars.

Shipping is £12 so chuck a few things into your basket or perhaps organise a group buy.

Lemag · 19-09-2011 9:16pm

However, I know nothing about this site

edit - there might be VAT added on to that and/or it may never actually arrive *shrug*

Khannie · 19-09-2011 9:22pm

Seems like a scam site unfortunately. Link.

Lusk Doyle · 20-09-2011 12:47pm

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15325

Ordering one now. €54 for that bike bag is sweet. I've used my brothers one before and it's decent enough to justify that price tag.

Lemag · 20-09-2011 12:52pm

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15325

Ordering one now. €54 for that bike bag is sweet. I've used my brothers one before and it's decent enough to justify that price tag.

Linked already.

colm18 wrote: »

Bike + wheel travel bag for €55 on CRC. Looks like pretty good value

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=15325

Good to get your opinion on your experience with it though.

Hail 2 Da Thief · 20-09-2011 2:33pm

Wiggle

• 20% off list price when you spend £100 on anything

• Use voucher 20OFF_ROW at checkout to apply discount.
ends 2pm Tue 27th Sept. 2011

Khannie · 20-09-2011 2:57pm

RSA giving away free hi-vis vests through their friendface page.

http://www.facebook.com/RSAIreland?sk=app_155828374498549

dquirke1 · 20-09-2011 3:47pm

Holland and barrett have powerbar gels for €1 each at the moment.(strawberry and bannana only)
Considering the're usually around €1.80-€2.00, might be worth picking up a box.

Zorba · 20-09-2011 7:52pm

Hail 2 Da Thief wrote: »

Wiggle

• 20% off list price when you spend £100 on anything

• Use voucher 20OFF_ROW at checkout to apply discount.
ends 2pm Tue 27th Sept. 2011

I'm after using that code and got 20 % off even though i only spent €77

Super Freak · 21-09-2011 12:00am

Overshoes Bargain Keep your feet warm:D

Wicklowrider · 21-09-2011 9:22am

Super Freak wrote: »

Overshoes Bargain Keep your feet warm:D

They are delivered by Securicor!

homer simpson · 22-09-2011 5:33pm

Aldi have lots of winter cycling gear as part of their weekly offers, starts on Thursday 29th, stuff looks cheap but will do my job perfectly I reckon.

List of things their selling here

Zorba · 22-09-2011 5:59pm

homer_simpson wrote: »

Aldi have lots of winter cycling gear as part of their weekly offers, starts on Sunday, stuff looks cheap but will do my job perfectly I reckon.

List of things their selling here

I'd highly recommend them socks used them last winter and they were very warm think i'll pick up another few pairs. Merino wool top is tempting but looks a bit baggy.

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