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Superstar Components are doing their Nana Evo 2.0 pedals at 35% off with code NANOXXX. Takes them from £75 to £48.75, which seems reasonable for a UK made aluminium pedal to me. I'm running a couple of pairs of the Nano Evo and have been happy with them.
any ladies, children or men with small feet near stockport the pear mill adi factory had lots of five ten spd’s for £10 size 6.5 was largest.
Oh, did they have any non-spd versions for flat pedallers? We went to Pear Mill on Sunday but didn;t bob into the shop, needed to get home for lunch
Gutted, just tried that Vocation discount code and it's not working any more 🙁
Also, Unite appear to have gone back to Anodizing, alongside Cerakote, which was most peoples main gripe with them.
That's nice for Unite. I went on the site to have a look: if I'm in Sweden, the Shimano oval chainrings are 44.43 Euros. In the UK, 53.31 Euros. How does that work? They're made in the UK, but are cheaper to buy from Sweden? Seems a bit weird, if you ask me.
How does that work?
20% VAT in the UK. On delivery in Sweden you’d maybe have VAT and duty to pay on top.
the Shimano oval chainrings are 44.43 Euros. In the UK, 53.31 Euros. How does that work?
Not exactly a PSA, but just to say that Works Components chainrings are £40 as standard, and they are a nice honest company to deal with IME.
the Shimano oval chainrings are 44.43 Euros. In the UK, 53.31 Euros. How does that work?
Well, it's never going to be a nice round number.
Also, Unite appear to have gone back to Anodizing, alongside Cerakote, which was most peoples main gripe with them.
Yeah. They still Cerakote, which is done in house I gather, where anodising is outsourced.
I ordered a 31.8mm anodised stem from them a few weeks back, it's a nice bit of kit.
Topcashback have a £2 bonus on today
20% VAT in the UK. On delivery in Sweden you’d maybe have VAT and duty to pay on top.
Ah - I forgot about the Brexit effect. Awesome! And yes, 44.42 /5 X 6 does indeed come to 53.31. Slightly tempted to get it shipped to a Nordic pal. It does indeed look like very nice stuff.
Very nice road bike at PX for a grand:
https://planetx.co.uk/products/holdsworth-corsa-disc-sram-rival-22-carbon-road-bike?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_campaign=September%2520Deals%2520-%2520Corsa%2520at%2520%C2%A3999%252F7%2520Day%2520deals%2520Launch%2520-%252017%252F09&_kx=B2-64mhIi7dIW8PILYsys6jrlHjj5lg2hQnLMM20zvA.TCWEFQ
My mate has one and it’s fantastic. Rival hydro possibly more reliable than Ultegra as well.
We’ve been watching the price for a friend of a friend and this is the lowest it’s been, and was great value at £1300.
Now £999
@ley_line dividends due next month, i'm keenly waiting to buy a Ti seatpost :0)
just checked my account only got a review discount you are welcome to
£5 off when you spend over £10 online or in-store: MBR*TZ34MR80
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Mark’s Recommended waterproof trousers in the latest singletrack review are available with a chunky discount
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£45 in all sizes, reduced from £120
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free delivery over £50 and free returns, all sizes currently available in green or black
Anyone know what the sizing is like on those Spada troosers?
There's a size guide on the spada site. 😉
There’s a size guide on the spada site. 😉
There is but you know that's not really the question flyingmonkey is asking
So is the sizing true to size? Id like to know too as they look a bargain
Yeah, what he said. The M is 32-34" and the L is 36-38", I'm kinda in the middle of those.
@flyingmonkeycorps I'm the same, around 35ish waist. I've gone for the large to be on the safe side.
Easton bads and stems, including the EX70 AX carbon gravel ones on SportPursuit
https://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/easton-sep24?sp_nav=ct-10.ev-27101.
Proviz jackets at mountain warehouse for £22, free delivery this weekend too - https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/proviz-reflective-windproof-cycling-jacket-p56347.aspx/black/
planet X MTB/Gravel Shoes:
Velco £40:
https://planetx.co.uk/products/carnac-travail-mountain-bike-shoe-granite
Boa type fit £60
https://planetx.co.uk/products/carnac-grit-mountain-bike-shoe-midnight-blue
And there's a Moss Green velcro fit for £20, if you have sze 44 feet!
https://planetx.co.uk/products/carnac-travail-mountain-bike-shoe-moss-green
Go!
Banana industries have their techy riding glasses for £40. Comes with 3 lenses.
Merino socks down to a few quid on their site too.
I think those glasses have been on offer a while. Good site to keep an eye on though as there have been some good bargains on there. Tyres are worth a look.
Anyone know how thick the socks are? I was after thin merino ones as liners for hiking.
@jonba I've got a few pairs of their non merino ones and they're 'sports sock' thick.
I hope they are OK, I've just ordered a pair in XXL.
Has anyone actually used those Spada trousers? Because all I can find in terms of ‘reviews’ are simply press releases or a regurgitation of the website… Including the one on here.
If Mark off of here vouches for them as his fave winter clobber, that's enough to take a punt on them IMO
Mine are arriving early this week, fingers crossed. I'll report back when I've ridden through enough puddles.
Re the spada trousers. What size would you recommend for someone 6ft3 and 34 waist? I've looked at the size guide and still not sure. Does the waist cinch in well with that ratchet design? And does it dig into your waist at all? I'm leaning towards a large and hoping they are both long enough and stay up.
Thanks
I'm 32" waist & leg all day long in most trousers. Just had the Small & Medium of the Spada waterproof trousers arrive and despite their sizing guide I can't get the Small any higher than my thighs and the legs are verging on spray on. Medium is ok, but still a slimmer than usual fit/cut.
Also FYI the pricing on the Spada site is the same as on Amazon, and they offer free shipping over £50 plus free returns
Anyone tried the Spada jacket also? looks like it might be worth a try for the money.
Cheers for the heads up on the Spada trousers, needed some more longs for the winter!
Rockshox Lyrik Select+ (2021, 29", 160mm, Charger 2.1) for £299 at SportsDirect but should be 20% off (£240) from midnight with the code EXTRA20 (also applies to other items in their clearance).
Can these get reduced to 140mm?
Yes - you just need to change the air shaft.
Pc game xcom 2 £1.74 on steam.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/268500/XCOM_2/
Spent many hours playing the original xcom. Going to see if this is as good.
Ordered those Lyriks to replace my 4 year old Lyrik ultimates that have been creaking really badly. Tried all the Loctite tricks and nothing works. As far as I can tell these are the exact same damper except from no HSC dial - so aslong as the internal setting they use is fine it will ride the same
Hopefully Sports direct will be ok with warranty if i this one creaks but I am doubtful!
Weird it worked for me this morning
some steep discounts on Felt bikes at merlin:
https://www.merlincycles.com/brand/felt-bikes/?sort=discount-max
e.g. Claris equipped bike for £449 or 12 speed GRX gravel bike for £999
At that price they come boxed / unassembled. But if you are happy building your own bikes, its looks like a good deal .
Pedal Power have a sale on right now, if you're in Scotland's central belt and are looking for a new bike, I can definitely recommend them.
https://www.pedalpower.org.uk/products/cannondale-topstone-carbon-lefty-3
20% off code isn't workign for me eiother on the Lyriks, but £300 still a great price for them.
I was interested to see what was included in their 20% off promo (although searching using Evans rather than SD). 20% off many bikes inc Spesh
Turbo Levo Comp Alloy 2024, £5.7k down to £3.9k inc the 20% off, in all sizes.
No wonder they are selling off those Spada trousers. Couldn't even get the damn things back off over my feet as they are so tight. Nice quality but the fits way off.
Just tried mine on too, why the hell have they made them so tight at the bottom hem?
Just about fit OK, but will need to try with kneepads as the mediums are a very "tailored" fit for my mighty oaks.
Oh bugger, I'm a bit worried now 🙁
Yep, tight around the ankle and a challenge to get my ankles through in either direction.
Seem very well made and similar in quality to my TLD Resist Pants.
The Spadas are definitely an aero DH fit.
Sizing is way out on the Spada trousers.
You need to take a couple of inches off the waist measurements quoted in the size guide.
Stupidly tight at the ankles as well. Bad enough getting them on in the dry. Will be a real struggle when wet and cold.
Yeah I just got my mediums. I don’t think the sizing is wrong per se but the cut is unusual. The waist is true to size IMHO but they’re very tight around the thighs and the ankle is incredibly narrow. I can’t work out if that might keep me drier somehow. I’d be interested to know how a large compared but a larger waist is not what mine need.
OTOH they look well made and the material feels nice. Perhaps I’ll keep them.
Got my large Stradas on way- are they able to fit pads?
Yes, IXS Flow pads fit fine - as above it's the thighs and ankles that are bizarrely tight.
I don’t think the sizing is wrong per se but the cut is unusual. The waist is true to size IMHO
True, but I'm wondering if the large will still cinch up OK at the waist, with the ratchet buckle, but be slightly less of a Kate Moss fit.
I wondered if the sizing might be odd after looking at their photos. The studio shots look too big for the guy wearing them, the action shots look almost painted on
Are all sparda trousers designed for people of the same height? No variation in leg length. Looking forward to feedback on these from anyone 6 ft 3 ish about what sizes worked well.
Barring a massive difference between the M and L, I'd say no.
Was grateful for them this morning though, p***ing down as it was. Comfortable and did the job.
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Spada large fit me very closely, no room for pads my legs are short but manly. Think Lou Ferrino befor he goes green but he’s just had a paper cut.
Ankle cuffs not terrible but generally as a wet weather uplift trouser needing pads, no way. For wet cross country, commuting or ebiking, maybe.
You’d need gaiter of some sort otherwise the water is going straight in the sock.
The expansion closure thing is good for before and after a massive fry up or pie.
Shame they seem decent quality the large isn’t long on me and my stumpy legs though. 31 inch jeans.
Spada large fit me very closely,
what waist size do you usually buy please?
Just tried the Spada again (L) definitely too tight around the arse and gentleman’s area.
No way even thin undershorts would fit.
I’ll see if they’re any good for my kids or they’re going back.
Shame they seem nicely made.
Is there any give in the ankles on those trousers? Will they stretch over some boots with a neoprene cuff?
Will they stretch over some boots with a neoprene cuff?
No chance. I found them pretty tight getting over my feet (admittedly poor design). I found socks helped putting the Spada trousers on and taking off. Though I am quite taken with the trousers as good quality. Will see how they wear over time.
36 in jeans and straight cut
Cheers, do you feel they'd cinch down to 34? Was there more clicks on the buckle?
@bens I should have explained better. “No chance” because even though the Spadas just went over the top of the neoprene cuff on my Specialized defrosters, they ride up in use. Would a bigger size help?
Up to 70% off Endura clobber on SportPursuit
Nothing I fancied, but looks good for S or XL peeps
Just got my Spadas and can echo the 'WTF' comments on the ankle cuffs and slightly odd sizing.
I ordered M and L, and I've not even tried the mediums on. The large are a bit big around the waist - I need to cinch them right down, though wearing bibs and tucking in a top should help with that - but preeeeeeetty snug across my mighty thighs. Knees are quite baggy, I assume to allow space for pads.
The ankles are tight. I'm hoping they might loosen a little bit with use, they're gonna be a pain to get off when they're pissing wet. Hopefully they'll go over SealSkinz and create quite a decent seal.
Mine have just arrived. I'm 1.92m tall, so went for the XXL. They seem to be really well made and feel great on my legs. The olive colour with the orange touches looks great. However they are way too short for me and as for the ankles- they are so tight I was slightly concerned about tearing them when I tried them on. There is a stretch panel to deal with this but even so I was a little worried and it took two of us to take them off.
It's a distinctive look that some people might like but they are not for me.
Just received 2 pairs of the spada pants in L and XL.
After comments about them went straight to the XL and they fit ok. The ankles are tight but do have a bit of give in them due to having an elasticated bit in them. Don't think they will stretch over winter boots
Definitely tighter at the top of the thighs. Will decide in next couple of days whether to keep the XL. Shame as they seem well made.
