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URGENT: New kit needed cheap

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  • March 26, 2014 at 4:21 pm #21037
    Jack Osbourne snr

    Following last weeks spectacular bone-breaking off on the way to work, I’m now in desperate need of a complete outfit to replace the kit that got smashed, grated or cut off me.

    Who’s got the top tips on bargains to replace the following?:

    Helmet – was a fairly old Bell Ghisallo
    Jersey – fleecy winter type (was a cheap Biemme)
    Base layer – Planet X 365 job, I’ll get another one of them
    Bib Longs – Giordana Body Clone… gutted to lose these
    Shoes – Gaerne G. Inka mtb shoes is “reflex” scotchlite type finish – also gutted to lose these and at a loss as to how they got chunks taken out of them

    Obviously, the words “urgent” and “desperate” are stretching it a bit given that I’ve probably got at least 5 more weeks before I can ride again… but that allows me to throw my shopping net far and wide

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  • April 4, 2014 at 10:00 am #783007
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    giff77

    The _Kaner wrote:”The _Kaner

    The _Kaner wrote:
    ”The _Kaner wrote:
    Decathlon range/products – GREAT….not delivering to Ireland…Not GREAT….

    That’s very odd. Have they given a reason behind it or is it just a blanket ‘no’ to delivering to Ireland?

    by Farrell”

    Decathlon do not ship to Ireland (ROI) from mainland UK (for the moment)…
    however, a had a reply from their website (rep) and it was very helpful.
    I was directed to call their Belfast branch and they would be able to arrange for delivery to ROI…I haven’t followed up as yet and hopefully this will work out for me as long as the delivery charge is not too steep…but I can’t complain as the item I am looking to purchase is discounted by >60% and is a huge saving…without me having to trek around any shops and hunt down a bargain…vive l’internet… B-)


    Was going to suggest that you try the Belfast store. Either that or if you have pals in the The North they might oblige. If I was still Belfast way I would have obliged and held you to a pint B-)

    April 4, 2014 at 9:19 am #783005
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    The _Kaner

    “The _Kaner wrote:
    Decathlon
    “The _Kaner wrote:
    Decathlon range/products – GREAT….not delivering to Ireland…Not GREAT….

    That’s very odd. Have they given a reason behind it or is it just a blanket ‘no’ to delivering to Ireland?

    by Farrell”

    Decathlon do not ship to Ireland (ROI) from mainland UK (for the moment)…
    however, a had a reply from their website (rep) and it was very helpful.
    I was directed to call their Belfast branch and they would be able to arrange for delivery to ROI…I haven’t followed up as yet and hopefully this will work out for me as long as the delivery charge is not too steep…but I can’t complain as the item I am looking to purchase is discounted by >60% and is a huge saving…without me having to trek around any shops and hunt down a bargain…vive l’internet… B-)

    April 4, 2014 at 8:40 am #783003
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    Jack Osbourne snr

    Okay… The reality was, I
    Okay… The reality was, I had the time to spare so I trawled the Web for days… And I think I did pretty well…

    Helmet – MET Inferno UL from Chain Reaction £49 rrp 99 – MET helmets fit me perfectly
    Jersey – Oneten Primavera long sleeve from Chain Reaction £31 rrp 80 – there’s not much left on the market but I rate the Oneten kit I have very highly
    Bibs – Sport Pursuit are doing 50% off Giordana, so were significantly cheaper than Ribble who usually have the best Giordana prices. Commuter level longs for £28
    Shoes – Gaerne Aster from bike-discount.de £75 – £30 cheaper than anywhere in the UK at the time.

    Tip for all – If you are looking for tyres, particularly Schwalbe or Conti, compare prices on bike-discount.de

    March 27, 2014 at 4:08 pm #783001
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    Jack Osbourne snr

    bikeboy76 wrote:I am

    bikeboy76 wrote:
    I am confused, you only had ONE set of kit, and it was destroyed?! What about your stash of retro team jerseys and shorts? To eBay with you.

    The set of kit I was wearing was destroyed. Some of it was “one of many” other bits were the only ones I had.

    Basically, I want to know if anyone has spotted any bargains online so that I can replace the gear I lost as a result of the crash.

    March 27, 2014 at 2:43 pm #782999
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    Leviathan

    I am confused, you only had
    I am confused, you only had ONE set of kit, and it was destroyed?! What about your stash of retro team jerseys and shorts? To eBay with you.

    March 27, 2014 at 11:04 am #782997
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    Yorkshie Whippet

    Have a look at Eleven
    Have a look at Eleven Sportwear on net. They take a few weeks and the colour scheme are colourful, but the stuff is reasonbly priced. I’ve got a few pieces from them. Namely bib longs and long sleeve tops for 120 Euro delivered.

    March 27, 2014 at 11:00 am #782995
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    farrell

    The _Kaner wrote:Decathlon

    The _Kaner wrote:
    Decathlon range/products – GREAT….not delivering to Ireland…Not GREAT….

    That’s very odd. Have they given a reason behind it or is it just a blanket ‘no’ to delivering to Ireland?

    March 27, 2014 at 10:44 am #782993
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    The _Kaner

    Decathlon range/products –
    Decathlon range/products – GREAT….not delivering to Ireland…Not GREAT….

    March 27, 2014 at 10:12 am #782991
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    farrell

    Decathlon do quality gear, if
    Decathlon do quality gear, if you get it right and pick up 3 of their basic jerseys for £15 or whatever then they are brilliant value and perfect for commuting in and given that they are just one solid colour with no gaudy graphics or sponsors they are also pretty pub-friendly too for wearing off the bike.

    Their bib shorts are solid and comfortable and have taken a hammering and still fine.

    I’ve got a cycling jacket from them which I think may be some sort of magic and is indestructible. Its coming up for nearly ten years of regular use and it’s still going strong, although I do re-proof it with a Nik-Wax wash in every so often. I’ve done long rides, short rides, off road, pub rides, and commutes, I’ve crashed in it, been knocked off my bike in it, climbed mountains on bike and on foot in it, all sorts.

    And no, I don’t work for them, although I have considered applying in the past but it’s fair to say I am definitely a fan.

    March 27, 2014 at 9:56 am #782989
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    bashthebox

    I had a good explore of
    I had a good explore of Decathlon yesterday. My god, it’s amazing. So much good stuff, it’s like the Lidl of sports shops. Their top end helmet felt pretty good actually. Their top end bike comes with Ultegra and Cosmics. Mental.

    March 27, 2014 at 8:38 am #782987
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    Dapper Giles

    +1 for lycra commuting.
    DHB
    +1 for lycra commuting.
    DHB are good and cheap but the sizing can be a bit all over the place so read the reviews before hand.

    March 27, 2014 at 4:52 am #782985
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    s_lim

    +1 for lycra on the commute.
    +1 for lycra on the commute. I use my commute for training, so tend to get into work pretty sweaty. Jeans wouldn’t cut it, even tho I ride a singlespeed.

    Have you looked at decathlon. Their kit is cheap, but certainly not cheerful; the 7 and 9 ranges are very good quality. I’ve used their bib tights for 3 winters now, and they’re still going strong

    March 26, 2014 at 10:20 pm #782983
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    Jack Osbourne snr

    Thanks guys!
    I was thinking
    Thanks guys!

    I was thinking more along the lines of whats hot in the shops at the moment… who’s doing the bargains this week basically.

    ALSO…Nowt wrong with lycra for commuting. I don’t like wearing flappy clothes when I’m riding regardless of what I’m riding or where I’m riding to. I also like to put the hammer down when I’m on the commute which makes lycra eminently suitable.

    Talking of Lycra… Sport Pursuit are doing 50% off Giordana bibtights so that makes them the cheapest I could find. Im going to invest in a couple of cheap pairs for commuting and better ones for the weekend.

    March 26, 2014 at 9:03 pm #782981
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    CanAmSteve

    Lidl. And Tesco does
    Lidl. And Tesco does CE-approved helmets for a fiver. Personally, I’ve never understood Lycra for commuting, to be honest.

    March 26, 2014 at 6:11 pm #782979
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    bashthebox

    I’ve got a large Giro..
    I’ve got a large Giro.. something. Met, maybe? It’s black. I managed to squeeze my noggin into a smaller helmet so it’s surplus, hardly been worn at all. If you’re interested I can take a pic.

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