Jay_B Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Has anybody bought their bibs from Chain Reaction cycles, is there any import costs on bringing in clothing like that or just the shipping fees? Im looking for some Assos S5 but all i can find locally at good prices is very big sizes.
jcza Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Has anybody bought their bibs from Chain Reaction cycles, is there any import costs on bringing in clothing like that or just the shipping fees? Im looking for some Assos S5 but all i can find locally at good prices is very big sizes. Don't ..... duties will double price nonky 1
jcza Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Has anybody bought their bibs from Chain Reaction cycles, is there any import costs on bringing in clothing like that or just the shipping fees? Im looking for some Assos S5 but all i can find locally at good prices is very big sizes. Try www.bikewear.co.za
Stiggy Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 Some of the best bib shorts I have ever worn were Panda.Not easy to come by as I think they cater for the Team/Club type of orders. I have never seen them on a rack in a shop.But damn they were good bibs. http://www.pandasport.co.za/ Panda have an unofficial factory store in their factory located in town.It's all the surplus stock they have which they will sell at a huge discount.If you leave in Jhb and don't mind doing some free advertising for a random brand then pop into the store.Only problem is that its only open during office hours during the week.
Duimpies Posted July 31, 2014 Posted July 31, 2014 i buy my stuff from them. http://www.cobocycling.com/ Had the outfits for 2 years already and still in excellent condition.
Bicyclegear Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Vermarc going for approx. R1300. Best by far if you can't afford Ass_s Thanks for the "Vermarc" punt. You can buy them online at Bicyclegear.co.za
Jay_B Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 From a technical side, just how snug and tight should bib shorts fit? According to First Ascent sizing chart i should wear a medium however when i tried the medium on over the weekend i found it really tight but was not sure if it was just because i have been riding with shorts that are a size too big up to this point. I ended up going with the large as they were tight and comfortable but now I keep thinking if ive got the wrong size.
Breezer Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 I tried the TENN bibs from sportsworld and I am very impressed. Just get one size bigger than your other bibs. Stiglitz86 and Gerlach 2
JFP.Urbike Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 Try the Nalini Lambro bibs from Evobikes. Awesome fit and they last for ever.These Lambro are mild compression bibs, go a size up from your normal sizing if you decide to go that route. And agreed, I have had mine for ages, and they are still as good as new!
Karooryder Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 Has anybody bought their bibs from Chain Reaction cycles, is there any import costs on bringing in clothing like that or just the shipping fees? Im looking for some Assos S5 but all i can find locally at good prices is very big sizes. Do a search on CRC on here...quite a few threads that discuss all the detail re import taxes and shipping fees. I agree with jcza, import tax is just too much and you will end up paying more than local prices, which is unfortunate because you don't find the same variety of products locally at all. (p.s - I have a friend who travels to the UK every now and then - when I need something from CRC or Wiggle I have it delivered to an adress over there and my buddy brings it back).
mikkelz Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 I like the Capestorm bibs. Specifically the Nitros one: http://www.capestorm.co.za/product/mens-nitros-bib They don't cost an arm and a leg, last for ages (through the washing machine) and are comfortable (no hard stitching, soft materials, etc).
Gerlach Posted August 4, 2014 Posted August 4, 2014 Go check the TENN stuff at www.sportsworld.co.za. Really nice stuff and made in the UK.
Jay_B Posted August 26, 2014 Posted August 26, 2014 Anybody got experience riding the Craft Elite bibs? What is the fit like and the chamois, have read that they are quite small sizing wise and have a tendancy to become see through?
Bicyclegear Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) When we sell bibs we always recommend to cyclist to take a size bigger, if you have only worn SA products. For top quality, well priced Vermarc Bibs checkout bicyclegear.co.za. Two World Pro-Teams have chosen Vermarc, as well as 4 of the top 30 teams on the Cape Epic this year... Edited August 28, 2014 by Bicyclegear
Stiglitz86 Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 Tenn Bibs at www.sportsworld.co.za. Very nice fit... and decent padding.
SurferChild Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) I had the urge to try out some new gear as I think most of us started off with First Ascent, and then maybe some Panda, and possibly some F-Tech etc.Always wanted to try out Assos as most guys and girls rant and rave about the product. So I took the plunge yesterday after doing a bit of price checks here and there and went to Bikewear in PTA. Amazingly friendly bunch of guys with probably the widest range of Assos gear. So now I'm all kitted in Assos and can't wait for the weekend's long rides Edited August 28, 2014 by SurferChild
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