Carnac Lightweight Cycling Gilet - half price at £18

[adrian.collins]

Happy Friday all!
Has anyone bought one of these? I've been considering buying a Gilet for a while.
This one is currently half price, so seems like a great deal at £18

Carnac Lightweight Cycling Gilet​

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CLCALCGP/carnac-lightweight-cycling-gilet-pine-grove#CLCALCGP-XLG

Many thanks - Cheers!

 

[vickster]

Looks a good buy, a gilet is an indispensable piece of kit imo (don't forget to add postage)

 

[adrian.collins]

Looks a good buy, a gilet is an indispensable piece of kit imo (don't forget to add postage)

Cheers Vickster, it doesn't say much on the description, not even what it's made of. That's the odd thing

 

[vickster]

Cheers Vickster, it doesn't say much on the description, not even what it's made of. That's the odd thing

Some sort of synthetic polyester type material
PX don’t give much indication

 

[adrian.collins]

Some sort of synthetic polyester type material
PX don’t give much indication

They are often a bit sparse wirh info to be honest. And annoyingly, don't have reviews (hence me posting here) - I reckon it's worth a shot though, cheers

 

[vickster]

They are often a bit sparse wirh info to be honest. And annoyingly, don't have reviews (hence me posting here) - I reckon it's worth a shot though, cheers

Light enough to send back for a couple of quid if no good.
Unfortunately PayPal are ending their return post refunds on the 27th

 

[adrian.collins]

Light enough to send back for a couple of quid if no good.
Unfortunately PayPal are ending their return post refunds on the 27th

Good point (didn't know about the PayPal thing though, that's a shame, but good to know)

 

[vickster]

Good point (didn't know about the PayPal thing though, that's a shame, but good to know)

If you’re quick you might get in before it’s withdrawn (you have to opt in first)

 

[Grant Fondo]

That's a steal when you consider what you can pay

 

[Petrichorwheels]

Don't know the particular one but I do agree with points above that a gilet is an indispensable bit of kit.
Have several from a flash italian brand to endura to Aldi supoer-compact cheapo - all good in their own ways.
They can even be handy for keeping a fair amount of rain off.

 

[sheddy]

Aldi had a workmen's version recently (£15) but probably too warm

 

[adrian.collins]

If you’re quick you might get in before it’s withdrawn (you have to opt in first)

Oooo, really. I had no idea. I will check that out right now many thanks

That's a steal when you consider what you can pay

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WOWZERS! That's certainly not from Planet X, but maybe another planet! Blimey!

 

[adrian.collins]

Don't know the particular one but I do agree with points above that a gilet is an indispensable bit of kit.
Have several from a flash italian brand to endura to Aldi supoer-compact cheapo - all good in their own ways.
They can even be handy for keeping a fair amount of rain off.

That's a good shout, many thanks!

 

[steveindenmark]

I really like Planet X gear. But since the UK became a third World country. Getting things sent from the UK has made buying Planet X clothes far too expensive.

 

[andrew_s]

I also agree that a gilet is a very handy bit of kit.

Having said that, I wouldn't get the Planet-X one, on account of it being stealth black.
Chainreaction will (cuurently) sell you a nice bright red Castelli, for £26