Found a Bargain? Do Tell.

[simon.r]

Have to say, having worn mine a few times, the Varium was a cracking deal. Many thanks to the OP.

 

[Gregcycle]

http://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-105-sti-sale-64442.html This seems pretty good value!

 

[0lonerider]

105 levers are sold out !

 

[Gregcycle]

105 levers are sold out !

Bugger! Sorry, could have sworn they we're In a few moments ago? Ah well, hopefully the stock changes but the price is fixed for a while.

 

[Rustybucket]

Did they have all colours and sizes left ?

I couldn't resist and also ordered another one - they still had small sizes left in all colours

 

[Blurb]

Did they have all colours and sizes left ?

They're out of red in large. Still stock of large in blue and black as of yesterday.

 

[Blue Hills]

Not exactly stupendous rock-bottom bargains but if anyone is after a track pump or neat mini track pump I can recommend these.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/pro...port?bct=browse/accessories/pumps-pump-spares

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/pro...pump?bct=browse/accessories/pumps-pump-spares

The first replaced a £60 plus Spec unit which was good until it broke and then getting spare bits seemed to be nigh on impossible - so much for paying for quality and back-up. That EBC unit may not be quite as good technically but it's been going OK for two years.

The mini carry track pump is nice - has a metal bit for your foot rather than plastic. Slight drawbacks - it isn't user servicable - appears to be no way to get inside it to service seals etc. Scale for PSI (but not bar) has small letters, and you will probably have to carry it in a pannier or something rather than fit it to the bike. A nice pump though.

 

[Mark Walker]

Have to say, having worn mine a few times, the Varium was a cracking deal. Many thanks to the OP.

Could not agree more.
Of all the 370 pages of the "found a bargain " thread this must rank as the best deal ?
Or has there been a better one ?

 

[Mark Walker]

I couldn't resist and also ordered another one - they still had small sizes left in all colours

Just out of interest, but why ?

 

[format]

For those who have theirs already, care to write a small review? What sort of temps it's good for, the fit, the feel, how waterproof etc?

 

[Andrew_Culture]

For those who have theirs already, care to write a small review? What sort of temps it's good for, the fit, the feel, how waterproof etc?

I wore mine yesterday with a merino base layer and the base layer made me really hot, but jacket let put the sweat and didn't let in the fell winds. And that makes it the best jacket I have ever owned.

I'm also seriously impressed by how long the sleeves are

 

[simon.r]

For those who have theirs already, care to write a small review? What sort of temps it's good for, the fit, the feel, how waterproof etc?

Similar to @Andrew_Culture really. I've been wearing mine with a thin merino base layer (from On One) and been comfortable in temperatures from about 3 to 10 C. I'm 6'2", 40 / 42" chest and the large is spot on. It's not a tight fit, but I suspect the medium would be too tight. Very long sleeves are great for those of us with long arms. I've not been heavily rained on while wearing it, but it's certainly shower proof.

The only negatives for me are that I'd like more reflective material on the back for night time riding and the phone pocket isn't big enough to hold an iPhone in a wallet type cover!

I can't comment on the longevity yet, but that aside I'd rate it as 9 out of 10.

 

[helston90]

With all due respect could these reviews be done in the review gear section and keep this one for bargains?
(I know you're only responding to a request but I have no interest in the jacket and keep being tricked into coming to this thread to read about it)

 

[vickster]

Black Elite bottle cage for £5.60. Halfords

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_760817_langId_-1_categoryId_273925

 

[vickster]

£10 off £60+ purchases at Tredz with code NEWYEAR10