Will there be any more clearance sales....?

lawrence281 · 11 Dec 2017 at 10:59

Recently missed the Evans sale, looking for a really good waterproof jacket , possibly gore tex.
Also in dire need of winter cycling shoes but the ones that are usually£120 and sold for 35 sold out.

Also recommendations for waterproof gloves that are somewhat warm too?

Anyone reckon wiggle or elsewhere will have a clearance and could anyone recommend me jacket/gloves/shoes to fend this weather as I’m a cyclist / courier in central London

lawrence281 · 11 Dec 2017 at 13:49

I literally died last night and my overshoes dhb stopped the rain but not the cold and ripped when I took them off, and gloves are dhb winter ones that aren’t waterproof , help ;(

UTmaniac · 11 Dec 2017 at 17:14

If you can cope without gear until after Xmas, I'm sure a round of sales will reduce prices, back to the deals that tend to be around until about the end of October (bar Black Friday).

Relative Xmas price gouging is common.

Lethal` · 11 Dec 2017 at 23:41

Unlikely to get bargain basement winter gear in winter generally

lawrence281 · 12 Dec 2017 at 03:12

Lethal` said:
Unlikely to get bargain basement winter gear in winter generally

But there was gore tex jackets for 74 from 130 and among winter cycling shoes! I missed the stock clearance lol

Lethal` · 12 Dec 2017 at 08:15

Not saying impossible. More unlikely.

I'd imagine most retailers will have done with the majority of their clearance before the Christmas shopping rush starts in December. You might have a chance in January.

Also, don't necessarily believe the "was" price. Yes it may have been that price at RRP for a few seconds when they entered it into their site but a lot of products are sold below RRP usually.

lawrence281 · 12 Dec 2017 at 16:08

Lethal` said:
Not saying impossible. More unlikely.

I'd imagine most retailers will have done with the majority of their clearance before the Christmas shopping rush starts in December. You might have a chance in January.

Also, don't necessarily believe the "was" price. Yes it may have been that price at RRP for a few seconds when they entered it into their site but a lot of products are sold below RRP usually.

Alright, high hopes haha, the most majority part I need is good warm waterproof gloves, there’s too much selection and don’t wanna make the wrong choice, any recommendations?

Lethal` · 12 Dec 2017 at 16:46

lawrence281 said:
Alright, high hopes haha, the most majority part I need is good warm waterproof gloves, there’s too much selection and don’t wanna make the wrong choice, any recommendations?

Check out dhb's range. Likely to be best value for money.

lawrence281 · 12 Dec 2017 at 20:14

Lethal` said:
Check out dhb's range. Likely to be best value for money.

I have them winter thermal gloves but sadly it’s raining and snowing a lot lately, I kinda wanted the best instead of value haha

Lethal` · 12 Dec 2017 at 20:56

Which ones? I think I have the extreme version. I just went out in 0-1C temperatures at a fairly easy pace and found them absolutely fine.

I do have some lobster gloves but I just couldn't get on with having just 'two' fingers.

lawrence281 · 12 Dec 2017 at 21:29

Lethal` said:
Which ones? I think I have the extreme version. I just went out in 0-1C temperatures at a fairly easy pace and found them absolutely fine.

I do have some lobster gloves but I just couldn't get on with having just 'two' fingers.

Don’t have the extreme but regular winter which is fine, my problem is rain, need to get best of the best as I cycle 10-13 hours a day and rain is becoming frequent lol,I do 250 miles a week

Lethal` · 12 Dec 2017 at 21:44

I'm not sure which are the 'regular' ones but are they waterproof? The extreme version are waterproof. They appear to have been slightly redesigned.. not sure if for the better judging by the last few reviews.

lawrence281 · 13 Dec 2017 at 09:48

Lethal` said:
I'm not sure which are the 'regular' ones but are they waterproof? The extreme version are waterproof. They appear to have been slightly redesigned.. not sure if for the better judging by the last few reviews.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-extreme-winter-glove/?sku=5360404314
I guess I did have the extreme, before redesign , they’re bulky and warm but not waterproof sadly, leaning towards the sealgrips atm

Lethal` · 13 Dec 2017 at 11:57

Maybe try some form of waterproof liner.

lawrence281 · 13 Dec 2017 at 12:50

Lethal` said:
Maybe try some form of waterproof liner.

Waterproof liner? Clingfoil my hands ?

Lethal` · 13 Dec 2017 at 13:32

I don't know exactly but glove liners exist... maybe waterproof ones do. Might be better to look for motorcycle glove liners. Surgical gloves would probably do a better job than clingfilm and far less hassle.

UTmaniac · 13 Dec 2017 at 14:14

https://www.johnlewis.com/vigar-mistletoe-household-gloves/p3270878

lawrence281 · 13 Dec 2017 at 23:21

UTmaniac said:
https://www.johnlewis.com/vigar-mistletoe-household-gloves/p3270878

Oh lord, Thatll deffo bring in more tips

Roady · 14 Dec 2017 at 16:15

My goto winter gloves are currently Sportful Sotto Zero, but I'd recommend the Fiandre for a more waterproof orientated winter glove. They're premium offerings with fairly premium pricing, much like the Castelli Estremo.

For all day long waterproofing (without looking too hard at the price!) you're probably best going Rapha and buying serveral liners to change over when they get wet. Or multiple thinner gloves which you can swap out as they get wet and dry as you go along/leave on radiator at HQ etc.

For a cheaper option alongside DHB I've got Galibier Barrier gloves and they're great winter gloves for the money, just not great in heavy prolonged rain.

In heavy rain I tend to wear gloves which easily/quickly dry out, either by being thin or are windproof so they don't feel cold even though they're wet.