Found a Bargain? Do Tell.

[Sittingduck]

I have had one in a *cough* much larger size for the past 3 years and it's been good. Zip on the chest pocket has just given up the ghost recently though. I think I paid around £45 or maybe more back in 2008 for it. Postman came knocking this morning to deliver my XL 14 quid version, alas I was out so will have to collect it from the sorting office on Monday. At 14 quid inc P&P it seems an incredible bargain, mark on the back or not!

 

[stu1903]

Pics as promised

And the slight mark on the back at the top

Cheers for that. Just ordered one.

Can confirm that these are genuine items as I just got the Paypal receipt through and the payment was made to Zyro Limited. They are the UK distributor for Altura.

 

[ohnovino]

Tyres worn out and you can't be bothered changing them? Live next door to a nail factory? Allergic to rubber cement?

Then you need 10 inner tubes for £18 from CRC: available in 26" or 700c

 

[ACS]

Pics as promised

And the slight mark on the back at the top

Thanks for this. Ordered one.

 

[wintonbina]

Thanks for this. Ordered one.

Gutted! SOLD OUT!!!!!

 

[jamin100]

Gutted! SOLD OUT!!!!!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALTURA-NE...othing&var=&hash=item7916705d59#ht_500wt_1294

Only XL though
Good job im XL

 

[Edge705]

He might say they don't have it, but it's still listed. And I made an offer via eBay of £850 which their system has accepted. Oh, and it's now also paid for ...

... I wonder what they'll do next.

Does this form a contract?

Well Cmon the supsense is killing me how did you get on did it turn out to be true and you got the bike or have they rang you back yet?

 

[siadwell]

Then you need 10 inner tubes for £18 from CRC: available in 26" or 700c

But read the one and only review first! "Don't buy these tubes. I bought a 10 pack and have had nothing but trouble with them. About half the tubes ruptured where the valve meets the tube and this happened the first time I tried pumping them up."

 

[DCLane]

Well Cmon the supsense is killing me how did you get on did it turn out to be true and you got the bike or have they rang you back yet?

They've sent two messages, one confirming despatch and then this:

"Hello - very sorry but this bike was sold in Jan - my fault i didnt take off on ebay - i can offer you the RSL Team 55cm - should be 899 - have a look at my items let me know what you think - again im very sorry - or i can refund you 850"

These are the two bikes:


Principia RSL C12T: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Principia-RSL-C12T-/370580586204?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item564852fedc
Frame: Full Monocoque UD/12T

• Wheelset: ELIT R3.0 BLK 24H
• Fork: Principia Monocoque Full Carbon UD/12T
• Tyre: Continental Ultra Race,23C
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
• Headset: Principia 1 1/8-1 1/4" by FSA
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
• Stem: FSA Matte Black 31.8mm
• Shifting Lever : Shimano Ultegra
• Handlebar: Elit Compact 31.8mm Shiny Black
• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra
• Saddle: Prologo Nago Evo White / Black
• Crank: FSA Team Issue 53/39
• Seatpost: FSA Alluminum
  BB set: FSA BSA 68mm
• Size: 55cm
• Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 12-25

Principia RSL Team: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Principia-RSL-TEAM-55CM-/370582337722?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item56486db8ba

Frame: PMA Principia Alloy Tubing

• Wheelset: FSA RD60 White
• Fork: Full Monocoque Carbon C16T
• Tyre: Continental Ultra Race, 23C
• Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
  Headset: Principia 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" by FSA
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
  Stem: Elit 31.8mm Shiny White
  Shifting Lever : Shimano 105
• Handlebar: FSA SL-K Compact Carbon White Graphic
  Brakes: Shimano 105
• Saddle: Principia White/Red
  Crank: FSA Gossamer Compact 50/34 White
• Seatpost: Principia Carbon Stubby
• BB set: Shimano MegaExo BSA 68mm
• Size: 55cm
• Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-25

Apart from the headset and tyres they're entirely different, so he shouldn't be offering this. I'll get back to him ... it's almost certain though I'll end up with a refund and him a neg.

 

[Hacienda71]

He isn't offering the bargain you thought he was. Although still a good deal at that cost I would expect you could get a similar spec'd bike from a physical retailer where you could be fitted and see the bike before purchase. The original was a excellent deal though.

 

[DCLane]

He isn't offering the bargain you thought he was. Although still a good deal at that cost I would expect you could get a similar spec'd bike from a physical retailer where you could be fitted and see the bike before purchase. The original was a excellent deal though.

True - he's got a number of other bikes which would suit, but they're all listed at a much higher price despite being similar.

The one he's offered isn't anywhere near that and there's no way I'll accept it. This one may run, and my credit card can handle it fine

 

[Edge705]

They've sent two messages, one confirming despatch and then this:

"Hello - very sorry but this bike was sold in Jan - my fault i didnt take off on ebay - i can offer you the RSL Team 55cm - should be 899 - have a look at my items let me know what you think - again im very sorry - or i can refund you 850"

These are the two bikes:


Principia RSL C12T: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Principia-RSL-C12T-/370580586204?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item564852fedc
Frame: Full Monocoque UD/12T

• Wheelset: ELIT R3.0 BLK 24H
• Fork: Principia Monocoque Full Carbon UD/12T
• Tyre: Continental Ultra Race,23C
• Front Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
• Headset: Principia 1 1/8-1 1/4" by FSA
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano Ultegra
• Stem: FSA Matte Black 31.8mm
• Shifting Lever : Shimano Ultegra
• Handlebar: Elit Compact 31.8mm Shiny Black
• Brakes: Shimano Ultegra
• Saddle: Prologo Nago Evo White / Black
• Crank: FSA Team Issue 53/39
• Seatpost: FSA Alluminum
  BB set: FSA BSA 68mm
• Size: 55cm
• Cassette: Shimano Ultegra 12-25

Principia RSL Team: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Principia-RSL-TEAM-55CM-/370582337722?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item56486db8ba


Frame: PMA Principia Alloy Tubing

• Wheelset: FSA RD60 White
• Fork: Full Monocoque Carbon C16T
• Tyre: Continental Ultra Race, 23C
• Front Derailleur: Shimano 105
  Headset: Principia 1 1/8" - 1 1/2" by FSA
• Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105
  Stem: Elit 31.8mm Shiny White
  Shifting Lever : Shimano 105
• Handlebar: FSA SL-K Compact Carbon White Graphic
  Brakes: Shimano 105
• Saddle: Principia White/Red
  Crank: FSA Gossamer Compact 50/34 White
• Seatpost: Principia Carbon Stubby
• BB set: Shimano MegaExo BSA 68mm
• Size: 55cm
• Cassette: Shimano 105, 12-25

Apart from the headset and tyres they're entirely different, so he shouldn't be offering this. I'll get back to him ... it's almost certain though I'll end up with a refund and him a neg.

Decathlon had a better spec for the money but theyve sold out they had sram rival and aksium wheels for £999 I reckon this guy's made a mistake and perhpas never intended to sell an ultegra loaded bike for that kind of money - if he did and as he says its sold then whoever got it has a bargain

 

[DCLane]

The guy;s getting stroppy - I've simply asked for a refund but he's getting a negative on eBay.

 

[RecordAceFromNew]

The guy;s getting stroppy - I've simply asked for a refund but he's getting a negative on eBay.

This is the conman company you are dealing with mate.

 

[guitarpete247]

Has anyone any experience of jersey's from this dealer. JellybellyVintageLeeds. What condition are their jersey's. They only have 8 Negs in last 12 months and none for cycling jerseys.