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matticus
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vickster
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Not really no
It’s a different word.But just to confuse you further
https://sigmasport.com/
The Wiggle/CRC owners are also German
https://signa-sportsunited.com/
I miss the CRC brand being a business that originated 3 miles from my house and who had a large warehouse and shop 0.5 miles from my front door. I bought too much stuff from CRC because it was handy, their sales were great and stock was always available plus their returns policy was 2nd to none.
Since the Wiggle takeover, I rarely buy anything from them as the site is much worse (where have all the filters gone like sort by discount?!), prices aren't as good and they've closed everything local to me.
If you've big hands you're in luck - 2XL Castelli Gloves for £13
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/castelli-unlimited-long-finger-gloves
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/castelli-unlimited-long-finger-gloves
vickster
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Big John
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Knowing Castelli sizing they won’t be very big at all
According to the reviews the quality is suspect which is unusual for Castelli.
Milzy
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Terrible quality. They’ll rip open along the thumbs after 3 rides.
matticus
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CYCLE clothing companies do not know how to make gloves.[not mitts, to be clear]
And when they DO produce something half-usuable, we're so amazed. we pay twice as much as for the equivalent climbing product.
And when they DO produce something half-usuable, we're so amazed. we pay twice as much as for the equivalent climbing product.
bikingdad90
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Balfes Bikes have a Black Friday price guarantee at the moment. Anything you find reduced when bought between 20th October and 30th November will result in store vouchers if the price goes down after you buy it provided you claim by 14th December.
As luck would have it, my bike was reduced by £70. Kerching! Now just the small matter of arranging as few parcels as possible to arrive so that I win a bet with my wife. She thinks 1 new bike = x10 parcels. I am already at 4…
1. broken bike package,
2. new bike package hopefully arriving undamaged sometime this week/next
3. rack and guards which were supposed to be fitted before dispatch (I can ask bike shop to fit and they’ll reimburse up to £30, probably do it myself).
4. Extras I’ve bought with the vouchers.
As luck would have it, my bike was reduced by £70. Kerching! Now just the small matter of arranging as few parcels as possible to arrive so that I win a bet with my wife. She thinks 1 new bike = x10 parcels. I am already at 4…
1. broken bike package,
2. new bike package hopefully arriving undamaged sometime this week/next
3. rack and guards which were supposed to be fitted before dispatch (I can ask bike shop to fit and they’ll reimburse up to £30, probably do it myself).
4. Extras I’ve bought with the vouchers.
bikingdad90
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Merlin cycles have some Bont shoes reduced if you are the right size shoe.
https://www.merlincycles.com/bont-motion-road-cycling-shoes-280453.html
WiggleCR are offering a torque wrench for £22.99 but pay via paypal or credit card for protection https://www.wiggle.com/p/lifeline-essential-torque-wrench-set
Preorder a London Road for £799. Cheapest they have been for a while. https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-london-road-sram-apex-1-disc-road-bike
If your about 5ft 8/9 or above then this Scott looks tasty with full internal cable routing, discs and then Claris. https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes/road-bikes/scott-speedster-30-road-bike-2022-in-red__29797 you’ll also get £7.90 in loyalty vouchers to spend.
https://www.merlincycles.com/bont-motion-road-cycling-shoes-280453.html
WiggleCR are offering a torque wrench for £22.99 but pay via paypal or credit card for protection https://www.wiggle.com/p/lifeline-essential-torque-wrench-set
Preorder a London Road for £799. Cheapest they have been for a while. https://www.planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-london-road-sram-apex-1-disc-road-bike
If your about 5ft 8/9 or above then this Scott looks tasty with full internal cable routing, discs and then Claris. https://www.balfesbikes.co.uk/bikes/road-bikes/scott-speedster-30-road-bike-2022-in-red__29797 you’ll also get £7.90 in loyalty vouchers to spend.
Milzy
Guru
My size but they are nylon soles, would be good for a begginer.
London Road not bad for a commuter.
That Scott is practically a BSO you could buy a brilliant bike second hand for £800.
bikingdad90
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@Milzy I don’t agree with the BSO comment. Yes it has basic Claris running gear but it’s got full internal routing cable which you don’t see on many bikes under £1.2k these day so makes for a very clean look. Compared to the lower entry 50 model it is reasonable and against other brands it’s competitive. I’d see it as a upgrade worthy frame unlike say a Carrera vanquish while half the price is no where near as good in terms of quality of finish (I own one).
vickster
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Says it’s Sora not Claris
bikingdad90
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Your correct! Even more of a bargain then.
