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redefined_cycles wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:04 am
petemaz wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:55 am
Lazarus wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:45 am https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/mens/me ... derBy=rank


Cheap 510 the kestrel are all sizes and spd but mainly flats
Anyone know what the 510 fit is like - go up/down a normal size?
I have the black bikepacking Trailcross. I'd say the fit is more like Adidas Sambas (not as bad). So definitely not for a wide foot and mine hurt a bit. Went for the 10.5 which I historically used in 5:10 (before the adidas takeover) and am a 10 in Clarkes.

I'd say I need size 11 to be comfy. So I guess you could take my answer as being, size up by 1 or 0.5 at least.
I've just received some (after seeing them in this thread), Your comments are exactly what i'm finding. They are quite tight and i'm wondering whether to exchange them or hope they break in. I wasn't expecting them to be like a neoprene boot and they are quite narrow.
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RobLyon wrote: Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:55 pm
redefined_cycles wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:04 am
petemaz wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:55 am
Lazarus wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:45 am https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/mens/me ... derBy=rank


Cheap 510 the kestrel are all sizes and spd but mainly flats
Anyone know what the 510 fit is like - go up/down a normal size?
I have the black bikepacking Trailcross. I'd say the fit is more like Adidas Sambas (not as bad). So definitely not for a wide foot and mine hurt a bit. Went for the 10.5 which I historically used in 5:10 (before the adidas takeover) and am a 10 in Clarkes.

I'd say I need size 11 to be comfy. So I guess you could take my answer as being, size up by 1 or 0.5 at least.
I've just received some (after seeing them in this thread), Your comments are exactly what i'm finding. They are quite tight and i'm wondering whether to exchange them or hope they break in. I wasn't expecting them to be like a neoprene boot and they are quite narrow.
Sorry to hear that Rob. In my exp, it seems that after Adidas took over the sizing became similar (sounds daft, I know). With mine in 10.5 (usually take standard 5:10 in 10.5 too, historically) they make my feet really hurt. Doesn't appear that they will break in as opposed to 'break' as they're wearing in. Again, exactly what happens with Adidas and me for some reasons.

Defo, return them and order another half size up is what my answer would be.
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Their website is currently down, but Exped uk have a sale on sleep mats, snagged an Ultra 5r mummy for under £130 with free p and p. The dream of BAM is edging closer to reality. :-bd
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Adidas Terrex Gore Tex Paclite jacket at 52 squid :-bd https://www.sportsdirect.com/adidas-gtx ... e=66204303
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CRC have some very cheap DM chainrings:-
RF cinch....
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/r ... +Non+Boost
I've just scooped a blue 26T for the fatty for 6 quid!

Or for SRAM cranks https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/b ... -chainring
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The Exped website is back up, the Ultra 5r mummy is reduced quite a bit. Be warned the medium is narrow, fine for me as I’m a bit of a runt. Had to be careful with my spelling there. https://www.expeduk.com/products/ultra- ... 1520672058
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Specialized Tactic 4 from Tredz at £41.99 down from £80 plus best ranking mtb/emtb helmet and 3rd overall regardless of price as tested by Virginia Tech https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle- ... tings.html
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Itchynuts wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:17 pm Specialized Tactic 4 from Tredz at £41.99 down from £80 plus best ranking mtb/emtb helmet and 3rd overall regardless of price as tested by Virginia Tech https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle- ... tings.html
They seem to be £40 at a lot of online shops, so handy if you are buying something else too and want to save on postage
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Tredzs have 15% off helmets with the code HELMWTS15

not tried it mind but got an email
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Itchynuts wrote: Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:17 pm Specialized Tactic 4 from Tredz at £41.99 down from £80 plus best ranking mtb/emtb helmet and 3rd overall regardless of price as tested by Virginia Tech https://www.helmet.beam.vt.edu/bicycle- ... tings.html
Another Berm peak viewer. :-bd They are £45 delivered direct from Specialized to.
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Exposure Diablo sync mk3 for £126 on CRC at the moment (use code extra10 for additional 10% off)

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/e ... light-pack

The sync/wireless remote might actually fix one of my biggest beefs with their helmet lights (the fiddly button on the back) anyone used one?
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PSA if you're thinking or ordering from Wiggle / CRC:

https://road.cc/content/news/mike-ashle ... ion-306867
There are theories at the bottom of my jargon.
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Boab wrote: Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:30 pm PSA if you're thinking or ordering from Wiggle / CRC:

https://road.cc/content/news/mike-ashle ... ion-306867
Inevitable, eh? The Ashlification of retail goes on. :|
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Exposure Lights MaXx-D Mk15 at Halfords £288 with 20% code emailed earlier.
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Mountain Warehouse backpacker tent

https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/backp ... spx/green/

use FUN20 to get a further reduction, brings the price down to around forty five quid, has anyone tried one of these?

weight seems good but not sure about the way it seems to open up, fine if it's not raining but if it is it could get things pretty wet?
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They always seem to have some sale on but particularly good savings on socks, including waterproof (£13) and merino (from £5), at Banana Industries at the mo.
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^ Thanks for this one, I've had a look and dipped my toe in for some.
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Hyppy wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:20 am They always seem to have some sale on but particularly good savings on socks, including waterproof (£13) and merino (from £5), at Banana Industries at the mo.
The waterproof socks look quite interesting (note subtle dig at seal skins!) and my current ones are all now leaking so will see how these pan out.
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fatbikephil wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:16 pm
Hyppy wrote: Tue Feb 27, 2024 10:20 am They always seem to have some sale on but particularly good savings on socks, including waterproof (£13) and merino (from £5), at Banana Industries at the mo.
The waterproof socks look quite interesting (note subtle dig at seal skins!) and my current ones are all now leaking so will see how these pan out.
I too took a gamble and love their not so subtle dig at Sealskinz
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Kinda knew that this was on its way but bigger than I thought it was gonna be: All the Salsa bargains at Lyon: https://www.lyonequipment.com/bikes
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Oooh, some interesting Salsa stuff, i'm hovering over the cutthroat fork - very tempting indeed. Can even overcome the flat mount on it quite easily...Though have just seen there is a recall issue with them, so that might need checking first!
On the Sonder PSA - very surprised to see them on Sports Pursuit, they only ever seem to sell directly or via their ebay outlet...?

EDIT - Asked Lyon about the fork recall, and they said btw the sale price was wrong, it's now £300 more :lol: Finger no longer hovering over the 'buy' button...
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voodoo_simon wrote: Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:09 am Sonder bikes @ sportspursuit
https://www.sportpursuit.com/sales/sond ... -15_Friday.
Just saw this as well. Wonder if Alpkit are struggling? They did seem to go all in with Sonder, I wonder if they've been caught out by the great bicycle bubble burst?
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