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Yet another PSA 🙄The warmest trail jersey EVER at a bonkers price !

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These came out a couple winters back and seemed to have gone unnoticed in favour of other more trendy/ expensive offerings. Altura Esker Trail Jersey , I bought one at what I thought was a bargain price about £35 last winter against a retail of £55 which considering the main body is Polartec Powergrid Bike Radar said that was a bargain . For example the equivalent Rapha offering is over £100 !

Now idly scrolling watching the rain Cyclestore have them in a light grey for £20 posted ! If you prefer a nicer colour 99 Bikes have it in Navy for another tenner , I’m going to have to turn the internet off before I buy another one ! 🙄

Be warned though as I said they are seriously warm fine when it’s bloody freezing or you ride an E Bike 😘


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 10:45 am
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fine when it’s bloody freezing or you ride an E Bike

It gets cold waiting for the luddites to finally catch up 😉


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 10:59 am
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It gets cold waiting for the luddites to finally catch up 😉

It’s ok, someone else posted the link.


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 11:01 am
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Point taken 🙄 but it gave you something to do and moan about 😉


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 11:17 am
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Explanation for the more elderly among us would help, we can't all be good at everything 😞🙄 especially since lately I've been unable to post photos when I was able to before, same phone different outcome, so me and tech don't see eye to eye  🤔🙄


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 11:20 am
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When you are looking at the offer, look at the part of your web browser where you type web addresses in. Copy what’s there (highlight it all, then press ctrl & C)

Then come here, type your post and at the end of it, paste the link (press ctrl & V).

The forum will do the rest.


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 11:31 am
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Like that you mean ? Done on my I Pad , took a bit of 68 year old head scratching but I think it worked?


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 11:49 am
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Just like that, yes


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 12:11 pm
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Only the large and extra large are going for £27.50.


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 12:24 pm
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They are really stretchy so quite a range in those 2 sizes 👍


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 12:30 pm
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Does anyone know if the size guide accurate on these? Recent Altura purchases have been inconsistent..


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 12:33 pm
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Well I bought a Large probably could have got away with a medium as I'm no Mr Universe 😞


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 12:48 pm
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They are really stretchy so quite a range in those 2 sizes 👍

Perhaps less of a good thing for a medium fit which is a shame as I prefer the navy to the grey.


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 12:49 pm
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Most the altura stuff is underrated if you ask me. They sell on Amazon and things often go for a silly low price. I like the esker trousers and I paid £22 when I got them on Amazon.


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 1:08 pm
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I'll just point out that there's an alternative or three, in more colours and subjectively nicer colours.

https://www.nevisport.com/scott-mens-light-pullover


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 1:25 pm
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Only the large and extra large are going for £27.50.

And £14 postage. Screw that!


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 1:30 pm
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Picked up a Small/Blue jersey for £21.50 from Amazon;

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08VHZJSL5?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

And a Twister jacket for £50:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B08V4QV5F6?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 1:58 pm
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I've got the older Rapha jumper in the same fabric with windproof arms. Bought in the sale I hasten to add.

I wear it commuting when it's too cold for a tshirt but not cold enough for a jacket or colde enough for a mid layer under a soft shell. So 7 to 14 degrees for me. Late September to December and march to June. And 4 and below under a jacket.

It wicks impressively fast and is lovely and toasty on a cold winter morning.

Seems an excellent fabric for riding about


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 3:03 pm
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I’ll just point out that there’s an alternative or three, in more colours and subjectively nicer colours.

But no Medium...


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 4:03 pm
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euian where did you see £14.95 postage?


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 4:33 pm
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Just gave in and nabbed. Blue size Large , extra 10% with CLOTHING10 almost paid for postage then PayPal had given me £25 for using them recently , still had £14 left so ended up just over £14 👍👍👍👍


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 4:50 pm
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I do not need more bike gear

i do not need more bike gear

I do not need more bike gear

repeat


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 4:56 pm
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Carbon and grey in various sizes at £32 with free next day if you have Prime. Can't post a link as I found it via the app.


 
Posted : 10/12/2023 5:11 pm
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augustuswindsock I'm going to have to join you chanting that mantra 😞


 
Posted : 11/12/2023 6:47 am
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Thanks for the (original) PSA, I bought 2 and free carriage 🙂


 
Posted : 11/12/2023 7:33 am
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Bought one in the light grey and a pair of those 30squid altura trousers posted a few weeks ago.


 
Posted : 11/12/2023 7:58 am
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Another alternative - £30 for merino (blend), so soft and lovely to wear (if you're one of those brave souls signed up to SportPursuit - and delivery in time for Crimbo on these)
https://www.sportpursuit.com/catalog/product/view/id/2554448


 
Posted : 11/12/2023 10:35 am
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euian where did you see £14.95 postage?

On 99 bikes - maybe because I'm inconsiderate enough to live north of Perth? 🙄

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Posted : 11/12/2023 10:39 am
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Got a blue one from Amazon £22:49. XXL.  Last one. The other sizes were more expensive. Worth a try at that price for really cold weather.


 
Posted : 11/12/2023 1:16 pm
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Just had a refund from 99 Bikes as the blue jersey is no longer available 😞


 
Posted : 11/12/2023 1:36 pm
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Thanks @oldfart for the recommendation

Just received my top today

It’s a high quality garment at a low value price of less than £20

Very comfortable and will have me looking forward to being warm on cold weather days on the bike


 
Posted : 13/12/2023 3:37 pm
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Under £20 all-in?

YOINK!


 
Posted : 13/12/2023 5:10 pm
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Only the large and extra large are going for £27.50.

Perfect for most of the demographic here then!


 
Posted : 13/12/2023 6:30 pm
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Thanks for PSA - mine arrived today, feels nice bit of kit. Now just to wait for santa to formally deliver it


 
Posted : 13/12/2023 7:17 pm

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