The Cycling Thread - Page 492 - SV650.org

maviczap · 15-03-17, 10:02 AM

Cool, and for anyone else who hasn't seen this offer. It'll easily pay for itself in a year, as you can get 10% discount at Chain Reaction on purchases over £100, but more useful generally 10% at Halfords on any purchase, so that includes motorcycle & car stuff too. Plus if you have Quidco or Topcashback accounts, you'll get that on top.

Plus legal cover too

I think you need to collect this in store at Evans

https://www.evanscycles.com/british-...dium=Affiliate

maviczap · 15-03-17, 09:17 PM

I'm not often impressed with cycling stuff, 2 exceptions, firstly my Wilier bike, first time i rode it, i loved it like no other bike I've ridden, before and after.

2nd Di2 gear system, love it, smooth as chocolate changes, no cable to cut, just plug it together.

Now a new one, i was after Castelli Gabba, but i got a new with tags Castelli Perfetto short sleeve, which is the improved Gabba. Same windproof and rain repellant properties. Wow, kept me warm today, but without the sweating I'd expected, just wore arm warmers and a thin base layer, Roubaix material bibs and i was as happy as a sand boy. No flappy material, body hugging top.

Only in really hot weather will it be too much, but now if I'm in the mountains, I'll wear it unzipped on the climbs, but on the descents it'll be perfect with armwarmers, and no need for a rain jacket?

carelesschucca · 15-03-17, 10:10 PM

It worries me how much Gabba and Perfecto tops cost. They have Gabba short sleeve in the Glasgow Evans for £110.

But I think I've spent enough recently...

Adam Ef · 15-03-17, 10:48 PM

There was one year on the Tour where it belted down with rain in the mountains and they all put Gabbas on.. Even the teams who weren't meant to due to sponsorhsip with other brands wore them with gaffa tape over the Castelli logos to hide that they weren't wearing their official clothing. That's a seal of approval from the pros!

maviczap · 16-03-17, 07:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carelesschucca

It worries me how much Gabba and Perfecto tops cost. They have Gabba short sleeve in the Glasgow Evans for £110.

But I think I've spent enough recently...

True, but I've bought a lot of cheap stuff in the past, which although fine, I'd need to have something else to add extra weather or wind protection, so factor that in to the cost of a Gabba.

I've a Sportful jacket, which got good reviews, but wouldn't be a patch on a Gabba jacket.

I've another Castelli Alpha long sleeve jersey, which is windproof, but it isn't as good as this Perfetto.

I got this Perfetto brand new with tags for £75, so bargains can be had

I'll be looking out for a long sleeve version for the winter.

Like cycling shorts, sometimes it's worth spending the money on a better product.

carelesschucca · 16-03-17, 10:36 AM

You guys are a terrible influence on me... Now searching the internet for Castelli jackets at decent prices...

maviczap · 16-03-17, 10:52 AM

Save up for winter mate, although in your part of the country a Gabba or Perfetto is going to be a good investment

carelesschucca · 16-03-17, 02:25 PM

Mav, I've found a tshirt I AM going buy...

maviczap · 16-03-17, 03:40 PM

LOL

I have one of these,

Ventoux running club by maviczap, on Flickr

but I'm going to get one of these

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...A15WMIF8YSDY88

Adam Ef · 16-03-17, 04:07 PM

brilliant! Where did you get that from?

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

LOL

I have one of these,

Ventoux running club by maviczap, on Flickr

15-03-17, 10:02 AM	#4911
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Cool, and for anyone else who hasn't seen this offer. It'll easily pay for itself in a year, as you can get 10% discount at Chain Reaction on purchases over £100, but more useful generally 10% at Halfords on any purchase, so that includes motorcycle & car stuff too. Plus if you have Quidco or Topcashback accounts, you'll get that on top. Plus legal cover too I think you need to collect this in store at Evans https://www.evanscycles.com/british-...dium=Affiliate __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-03-17, 09:17 PM	#4912
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread I'm not often impressed with cycling stuff, 2 exceptions, firstly my Wilier bike, first time i rode it, i loved it like no other bike I've ridden, before and after. 2nd Di2 gear system, love it, smooth as chocolate changes, no cable to cut, just plug it together. Now a new one, i was after Castelli Gabba, but i got a new with tags Castelli Perfetto short sleeve, which is the improved Gabba. Same windproof and rain repellant properties. Wow, kept me warm today, but without the sweating I'd expected, just wore arm warmers and a thin base layer, Roubaix material bibs and i was as happy as a sand boy. No flappy material, body hugging top. Only in really hot weather will it be too much, but now if I'm in the mountains, I'll wear it unzipped on the climbs, but on the descents it'll be perfect with armwarmers, and no need for a rain jacket? __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 16-03-17 at 10:11 AM.

15-03-17, 10:10 PM	#4913
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread It worries me how much Gabba and Perfecto tops cost. They have Gabba short sleeve in the Glasgow Evans for £110. But I think I've spent enough recently... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

15-03-17, 10:48 PM	#4914
Adam Ef Member Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,200	Re: The Cycling Thread There was one year on the Tour where it belted down with rain in the mountains and they all put Gabbas on.. Even the teams who weren't meant to due to sponsorhsip with other brands wore them with gaffa tape over the Castelli logos to hide that they weren't wearing their official clothing. That's a seal of approval from the pros!

16-03-17, 10:36 AM	#4916
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread You guys are a terrible influence on me... Now searching the internet for Castelli jackets at decent prices... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

16-03-17, 10:52 AM	#4917
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Save up for winter mate, although in your part of the country a Gabba or Perfetto is going to be a good investment __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

16-03-17, 03:40 PM	#4919
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread LOL I have one of these, Ventoux running club by maviczap, on Flickr but I'm going to get one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...A15WMIF8YSDY88 __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

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