Road Cycling Essentials

platypus · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:17

JonB said:
I notice that Rapha currently have a sale on! I've been eyeing up their stuff for a while, and thinking about getting a Jacket to help me through the winter months. Any recommendations?

Also, whats the shop like in London? Has anyone been? I'll be down there with work in the not too distant future, so might see if I can go try something on rather than ordering two sizes and sending one back!

Rapha Softshell > *.

[DOD]Asprilla · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:26

platypus said:
Rapha Softshell > *.

I guess that's your comparison review against the Hardshell then.

uniQ · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:36

JonB said:
I notice that Rapha currently have a sale on! I've been eyeing up their stuff for a while, and thinking about getting a Jacket to help me through the winter months. Any recommendations?

Also, whats the shop like in London? Has anyone been? I'll be down there with work in the not too distant future, so might see if I can go try something on rather than ordering two sizes and sending one back!

Extra 10% of sale: SALE10PC13

topgun06 said:
I've got to send my wheels back to PBK today for a refund. When I request a Royal Mail quote using "Medium Parcel" we're looking at around £23 postage.

But the thing is, the package exceeds the size requirements of Medium. I dread to think what the cost will be!

interparcel
parcelmonkey
parcel2go

etc.

GAC · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:44

just looked up rapha for the hell of it. so xxl is a 45" chest.

guess il have to make do with getting soaked.

Vonhelmet · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:47

topgun06 said:
I've got to send my wheels back to PBK today for a refund. When I request a Royal Mail quote using "Medium Parcel" we're looking at around £23 postage.

But the thing is, the package exceeds the size requirements of Medium. I dread to think what the cost will be!

Don't use Royal Mail. Use a courier.

topgun06 · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:47

uniQ said:
interparcel
patcelmonkey
parcel2go

etc.

Cheers

They're all decent prices until I add insurance cover for £700 worth of wheels. And then it comes out at £25+ again.

[DOD]Asprilla · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:49

JonB said:
Also, whats the shop like in London? Has anyone been? I'll be down there with work in the not too distant future, so might see if I can go try something on rather than ordering two sizes and sending one back!

Meant to say, the shop is tiny, and half of it is given over to serving coffee. Still it does mean you can try stuff one.

Their range is also carried by Condor Cycles on Gray's Inn Road, which for browsing kit is a great option.

[DOD]Asprilla · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:50

topgun06 said:
Cheers

They're all decent prices until I add insurance cover for £700 worth of wheels. And then it comes out at £25+ again.

Have you tried Collect+?

uniQ · 2 Sep 2013 at 09:52

Considering it's PBK's error for sending you the wrong wheelset/hub I would call them and have them arrange a courier for collection.

platypus · 2 Sep 2013 at 10:06

[DOD]Asprilla;24868846 said:
I guess that's your comparison review against the Hardshell then.

Well to be honest I haven't had chance to wear the hardshell, other than to make sure it fits. It's not cold enough yet!

touch · 2 Sep 2013 at 10:06

uniQ said:
Considering it's PBK's error for sending you the wrong wheelset/hub I would call them and have them arrange a courier for collection.

This. You shouldnt have to pay for their mistakes.

platypus · 2 Sep 2013 at 10:24

Yeah - if you'd ordered the wrong set or decided you wanted to change I could understand. I would not be paying for the courier to send back their mistake though.

uniQ · 2 Sep 2013 at 10:26

Canyon sale is on:

http://www.canyon.com/_en/service/news_event.html?nt=4216

Altaz · 2 Sep 2013 at 10:44

Hi all, i am about to sign up tot he cycle to work scheme. Can someone recommend a decent road bike from Evans? Max value £1000. Unfortunately, the bike has to be from Evans or else i would go for a Planet X one.

Vonhelmet · 2 Sep 2013 at 10:47

Altaz said:
Hi all, i am about to sign up tot he cycle to work scheme. Can someone recommend a decent road bike from Evans? Max value £1000. Unfortunately, the bike has to be from Evans or else i would go for a Planet X one.

Is it for commuting or just general use? Or both? Have you got much experience on a road bike? Are you putting the full £1k towards the bike?

Vonhelmet · 2 Sep 2013 at 11:00

65 year old bike, anyone?

[DOD]Asprilla · 2 Sep 2013 at 11:05

Vonhelmet said:
65 year old bike, anyone?

I've looked at a lot of the bikes they sell online and they are very pretty.

Saundie · 2 Sep 2013 at 11:06

Vonhelmet said:
65 year old bike, anyone?

That derailer arrangement is fantastic.

Vonhelmet · 2 Sep 2013 at 11:24

[DOD]Asprilla;24869443 said:
I've looked at a lot of the bikes they sell online and they are very pretty.

Hnnnnnggggghhh.

Dat colour. Dem lugz.

platypus · 2 Sep 2013 at 11:27

Vonhelmet said:
65 year old bike, anyone?

Could get that for the L'Eroica!