Bargain Crazy Thread

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moanthebairns

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17,939 posts

198 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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ccr32 said:
Thanks gwm. Will do.

Out of interest, when people say that tyre grip is not very linear, do you mean that they'll grip and then just drop off a cliff, rather than progressively lose grip?
one would assume, but one would assume that is the same for any tyre that is flat spotted.

in novices you wont even notice.

ccr32

1,971 posts

218 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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Good stuff. Thanks for the info both, looking forward to it smile

gwm

2,390 posts

144 months

Friday 27th March 2015
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Yes, that and remember that the centre tread is very hard compared to the outer edges, so it feels different when you start to lean. Though I would hazard to guess that that is a characteristic of most sport touring tyres.

But let's not over analyse!


Ritchie335is

1,861 posts

202 months

Sunday 29th March 2015
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fnomis said:
Ritchie335is said:
I've not heard anything about not getting it but I hope the bugger fits as ill not be able to get a bigger size.

Went for an L, same as my Arai but I've heard the Bells can be a bit tight.
My order was cancelled ... boo ... did anyone get their order?
I got mine but it's too small, bks.
Lovely lid though, I'm gonna call them tomorrow and see if it can be swapped for a larger size but I doubt that very much frown

Porkis

242 posts

165 months

Saturday 16th May 2015
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So, I had been looking for two of those Garmin tyre pressure monitors, the ones that work with the GPS units, and advise you mid trip if your tyre pressure drops smile
I saw them today on Amazon Germany for just £27 each
They get dispatched from Amazon UK - so no worries about any import/shipping hassles etc
if you need them, and don't want to pay the typical £40+ then here you go ..
http://www.amazon.de/dp/B00BCMUD66/?tag=curiua0f-2...


BigTom85

1,927 posts

171 months

Sunday 19th July 2015
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I remember these from a few pages back - someone might get a bargain!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Racer-R-Safe-Gloves-2XL-...

I think these were about £70 imported from Germany?

13aines

2,153 posts

149 months

Sunday 19th July 2015
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I have a funny feeling that is your auction wink

But yes, could be a good deal if you have giant hands.

cat with a hat

1,484 posts

118 months

Monday 20th July 2015
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BigTom85 said:
I remember these from a few pages back - someone might get a bargain!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Racer-R-Safe-Gloves-2XL-...

I think these were about £70 imported from Germany?
XL and I would have been bidding

BigTom85

1,927 posts

171 months

Monday 20th July 2015
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I bought 2XL and they were a bit snug to be honest. I'd say they come up half a size small.

Probably an XL with some silk liners smile

s3fella

10,524 posts

187 months

Monday 20th July 2015
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BigTom85 said:
I bought 2XL and they were a bit snug to be honest. I'd say they come up half a size small.

Probably an XL with some silk liners smile
They seem to come up very small imho, but are good gloves. I am a size 11 glove and 2 XL racers are quite tight, tighter than my size M Dannisports in fact, although they are "big".

I find them nice gloved to ride in, but the knox outside wrist armour has rubbed the paint of both my bar ends!

cat with a hat

1,484 posts

118 months

Monday 20th July 2015
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s3fella said:
They seem to come up very small imho, but are good gloves. I am a size 11 glove and 2 XL racers are quite tight, tighter than my size M Dannisports in fact, although they are "big".

I find them nice gloved to ride in, but the knox outside wrist armour has rubbed the paint of both my bar ends!
Yep, I own a pair of large and they are very snug, I thought they were too small at first despite measuring my hands against the guide..

And again, the knox armour has destroyed the outside of my rubber bar grips a little!

moanthebairns

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17,939 posts

198 months

Monday 20th July 2015
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This is not what the thread was started for if I'm honest. One pair of used, obscurely sized gloves for sale via a guy on here.


cat with a hat

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118 months

Monday 20th July 2015
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moanthebairns said:
This is not what the thread was started for if I'm honest. One pair of used, obscurely sized gloves for sale via a guy on here.
did you get all excited?

BigTom85

1,927 posts

171 months

Monday 20th July 2015
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He's just disappointed he has small hands wink

Noted though. Gave the thread a bump from the depths of the archives though smile

neelyp

1,691 posts

211 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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moanthebairns

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17,939 posts

198 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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Bell M5x helmet, £89.99

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00M8JLYFG?keyw...

hashtag#pistonheads/amazon meltdon

gwm

2,390 posts

144 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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neelyp said:
Nice, just ordered one! smile

moanthebairns

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17,939 posts

198 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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I got a white one, I don't need a sixth helmet but it was just too good a bargain.

rat840771

2,023 posts

165 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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That is so tempting, but I just don't use my current M5X Bell enough as I can't be arsed to take an allen key with me everywhere to change the visor!


gwm said:
neelyp said:
Nice, just ordered one! smile

gwm

2,390 posts

144 months

Wednesday 26th August 2015
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No neither do I, but I've had that one on my wishlist for a while and that's a crazy bargain. Do like the carbon and gold



Place to get a smoked visor? Pinlock required?