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I have email from Magellan that it takes 45 days for the HRM. Not sure if they meant business days ...

Ribble has code show10 for 10% off with its usual exclusions. Bit of a croc because a lot of their prices went up 10% a couple of days ago!

rodneycc wrote:Ribble has code show10 for 10% off with its usual exclusions. Bit of a croc because a lot of their prices went up 10% a couple of days ago!

Didn't they what! Pulled the trigger through the week on an Ultegra 6800 groupset,cost me $729 once I'd configured it how I want. Today the exact same setup is $821! Glad I bought when I did.

rodneycc wrote:Ribble has code show10 for 10% off with its usual exclusions. Bit of a croc because a lot of their prices went up 10% a couple of days ago!

Thanks for pointing that out Rod.

rodneycc wrote:Ribble has code show10 for 10% off with its usual exclusions. Bit of a croc because a lot of their prices went up 10% a couple of days ago!

Woohoo!

The 4603 groupset for my commuter build arrived yesterday. $14 less than 10% off the current price. I win!

I've been starting to diversify away from Wiggle due to a decreasing range and a real slip in their shipping standards. Recently made a couple of Ribble purchases to try them out again, and paid less than their newly jacked up minus 10% prices. This sort of practice to artificially inflate prices doesn't go down well with me, so I'll be giving them a miss in the future.

billy70 wrote:I've been starting to diversify away from Wiggle due to a decreasing range and a real slip in their shipping standards. Recently made a couple of Ribble purchases to try them out again, and paid less than their newly jacked up minus 10% prices. This sort of practice to artificially inflate prices doesn't go down well with me, so I'll be giving them a miss in the future.

Bear in mind currency fluctuations.

Its hardly Ribbles fault (or all other online overseas retailer) that the $AUD has seen significant falls and any increase in an overseas retailers prices could simply be a result of the currency. Manufacturers may also be increasing prices so in effect it could be a double whammy. It seems a bit unfair to suggest dubious pricing strategy without further evidence. What was the increase of the items when displayed in GBP?

c r c are having a sale. Up to 55% off tyres. I got a couple of Continentals Ultra Sports plus some inner tubes.

Deleted due to suggestion it might be better to give this one a miss

that guy is new to ebay and ozbargain. i'm not sure he's even an authorised dealer. check with ortlieb.

What are the implications if the seller is Australian but not an authorised Ortlieb reseller?

well if there is a warranty issue, he's more likely to screw you because he won't want to send it back to wherever he got it from. dealing with an authorised seller should have connections with the official supplier (but this is how price gouging occurs, and funnily enough, even warranty issues).

you're still protected by the fact he's allegedly local (ABN - which hasn't been active long). for me the alarm bells is that this is all he is offering in terms of products, nothing else. looks like either a uni student making some cash on the side, or a counterfeiting scam. ebay is next to useless for selling and buying in terms of accountability in some cases.

considering pushy's has back roller plus for 199 + their usual $20 off, it was cheaper than his prices and more security.

i'd make another point but i can't because even mentioning his ethnicity is deemed racist on these boards. so i'll leave you to do your own investigative work there.

Apologies if I forwarded a bad deal.
I've no connection to the seller but merely saw the link whilst trolling the Ozbargain site.
I'd be mortified to learn I'd steered anyone wrong.
I've removed the ozbargain link and deleted/edited my post.

30% off all cycle clothing including Castelli at Greengrocer Cycling Goulburn

I just picked up a Castelli AR winter jacket for $180

rifraf wrote:Apologies if I forwarded a bad deal.
I've no connection to the seller but merely saw the link whilst trolling the Ozbargain site.
I'd be mortified to learn I'd steered anyone wrong.
I've removed the ozbargain link and deleted/edited my post.

no no, it's not necessarily a bad deal. i just say, buy with caution. if you're going to buy. as always, check prices against others and weigh up the savings if they're worth it.

Hi guys,

I bought and received mine from the ebay seller, the Ortlieb Back Roller Plus Q2.1 in lime/moss green from him, as the Pushys ones were slightly outdated Q2 system in colours that didn't suit the bike I'd hopefully be using it on
All seemed My only gripe was it was sent with Officeworks Mailman freight, rather than the Australia Post listed, which meant when I missed it, was a 35min drive to get it, rather than a 5min leisurely cycle to local post office.
They weigh 790g each side, while doing a spring clean I happened to weigh all the luggage I had. Ironically the CrMo steel Tubus FAT rack carrying them rack weighs 1180g

PS: DSE have the Cyclo 500 for $145 again today.

PPS: eBay now has 15% off up to $100... so you could get those Ortlieb for $170 now
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/271996328369" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

eldavo wrote:Hi guys,
PS: DSE have the Cyclo 500 for $145 again today.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Magellan-Cyc ... 3cefba5288

$142- for the cyclo 500 on DSE ebay store, minus the 15% off = $121-
not bad

Do discount codes exist for bike24?

Not great deals, but Pushys have
- free shipping for >$30 (code freeship)
- $20 off for >$150 (code 20OFF)
- $40 off for >$300 (code 40OFF)

some exclusions apply - might be useful to someone.

Zippy7 wrote:Not great deals, but Pushys have
- free shipping for >$30 (code freeship)
- $20 off for >$150 (code 20OFF)
- $40 off for >$300 (code 40OFF)

some exclusions apply - might be useful to someone.

Pushys codes expires at 11pm on 30th Wed.

Ross wrote:30% off all cycle clothing including Castelli at Greengrocer Cycling Goulburn

I just picked up a Castelli AR winter jacket for $180

No clothing on their website ??

Dezza wrote:

Ross wrote:30% off all cycle clothing including Castelli at Greengrocer Cycling Goulburn

I just picked up a Castelli AR winter jacket for $180

No clothing on their website ??

You'll just have to ride (or drive) to the store. I don't believe they sell online.

Pushys did have it for $149.99:

http://www.pushys.com.au/castelli-ar-ja ... -2015.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Annoyingly out of stock. Castelli jackets are real quality items too. I have a Garmin one from a number of years back that is still good. Really warm in winter.

Anyone know what the Louis Garneau gloves are like at Pushys.

I bought a pair of LG Windtex Eco Winter gloves, and they immediately became my favourites. Great fit, surprisingly warm yet no clammy hands.
Comparing them to my Pearl Izumis, they are much more comfortable and appear to be well made. Can't comment on durability though, as I've only used them one Winter.