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TRI kit - where from?
Blinkybaz
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Hello All
I thought as a new TRI GUY it would be handy to know where other athletes get their kit from.
I then thought this would help all newbies!
So can we all list where you recomend top get your kit from?
It would be good if you could quote the location if its a shop or address if an online.
For me at the mo its
TRI - UK (Yeovil, Somerset) for cloths and accessories.
Cant comment on the bike as it just a cheap Viking from the internet.
Goggles from MIKES DIVE on EBAY.co.uk.
Cycling Jacket from ALDI supermarket. Its Craine, Itsa actually very good.
Cycle computer with heart rate strap from LIDL super market. (GOT TO LOVE THE GERMAN SUPER MARKETS)
I hope this useful, theres so much stuff to buy and I have read some horror stories about postage and items not turning up from some websites!
I thought as a new TRI GUY it would be handy to know where other athletes get their kit from.
I then thought this would help all newbies!
So can we all list where you recomend top get your kit from?
It would be good if you could quote the location if its a shop or address if an online.
For me at the mo its
TRI - UK (Yeovil, Somerset) for cloths and accessories.
Cant comment on the bike as it just a cheap Viking from the internet.
Goggles from MIKES DIVE on EBAY.co.uk.
Cycling Jacket from ALDI supermarket. Its Craine, Itsa actually very good.
Cycle computer with heart rate strap from LIDL super market. (GOT TO LOVE THE GERMAN SUPER MARKETS)
I hope this useful, theres so much stuff to buy and I have read some horror stories about postage and items not turning up from some websites!
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I got a bargain deal on an Orca trisuit at Sigma Sports. It's the only thing I've bought from them, just becuase it was cheap, but it turned up no problem.
I got my bike from Evans Cycles website - because that is who my employer uses for Bike2Work. They were pretty good actually. I had to cheat and look at the bikes in local shops. I felt a bit sneaky as I knew I couldn't buy from them but I will use one for servicing so that made me feel a bit better, plus I got my lights from them.
Swanky new goggles from jon_g on this forum [:D] Thanks again!
My bike computer is from that well known triathlon supplier, Marks & Spencer. My parents got it me (unprompted) for Christmas. No cadence monitor though so I will at some point get another one.
The frightening thing is how much "stuff" you can buy. I'm still training in mostly regular sports gear I had before getting into tri last year. I currently do not own a heart-rate monitor, a turbo trainer, a swim cap, any spare wheels, any proper bike clothing, CO2 cannisters, clipless pedals and bike shoes, any compression clothing, a swimming lengths counter, elastic laces or a number belt.
There is a little local tri shop near me. I have so far refused to go in. Because I would buy many many things all at once!
Sorry to go off topic but I agree! My bike lives in the utility room. It's a small room and you can only open the cupboards and tumble dryer half-way open when it's in there. But there was no way it was living outside like my old bike did (notice how I'm writing as if it's alive?!). I'm currently pondering the best place to keep the wetsuit.
Sad to say I too have more than one on that list....& still looking for more to buy.
Cycling - (I wish I had gone to) Condor on the Grey's Inn Road, nr. King's Cross
Swimming - Anywhere that sells Speedos
Before you buy, it's always worth checking the voucher discount codes websites (just put "voucher codes" into google). They'll generally get you a bit more off - e.g. £5 off at wiggle
Warwick Sports (Warwick) for running kit
Mike Vaughan Cycles (Kenilworth) for bike gear & turbo
Tri 1st (Birmingham) - got my tri-suit from there plus other tri-specific bits & bobs (lock laces, number belt)
Other than that I mainly use Wiggle because of competitive prices & good quality service. Have used PBK on the odd occasion and haven't had any hassle with them either.
But I still compare prices with;
Bike - Cycle Xpress, Chain Reaction, Ribble cycles, ALDI
Swim - Swimshop, SBR, allens of kingsbury (birmingham).
Run - Bourne Sports (Stoke)
I use my local bike shop, although I'm leaning away from him and going to evans cycles....
Only thing missing is is a tri-suit/wet suit!!