akeelor

This topic has been discussed so many times, but heads up if your looking to buy equipment for the Spring. Exchange rate today is $USD 1.0 = $GBP 1.38.

Bought today:

(2) Michelin ProRace 3 tires
(1) Shimano Ultegra 6620 SL pedal
(1) Shimano Dura-Ace chain

Grand Total = $USD 157

The tires alone would cost that much with shipping in the U.S.

Cheers to the Brits

johnny99

It is not just an exchange rate issue. I've been buying from PBK for years and they are always real cheap.

mooxster

??

Michelin Pro 3 Race Tyres x 2 =$60.78
Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL (PD6620G) $97.62

akeelor

100% agreed. Just even more favorable these days. And they have stock.

triplebutted

They have great stuff lately and everything I need but sadly, I need to hord some cash for doomsday.

akeelor

Item Option Qty Each (ex VAT) Total (ex VAT)
5% Promotional Discount (applies over GBP £5)
Michelin Pro 3 Race Tyres 700c x 23mm - 8 Colours! Black 2 $30.39 $60.78
Shimano Dura-Ace 10-Speed Chain (CN7801) CN-7801 Dura ace 10-Speed Chain 1 $24.11 $24.11
Shimano Ultegra SPD-SL Pedal (PD-6620) Silver 1 $81.27 $81.27

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Goods Total: $157.84
Total Postage: $0.00
UK V.A.T: $0.00
Total (inc VAT): $157.84

akeelor

I wouldn't fret the small stuff. After all we will always have the "government" to bail us out. I wouldn't be surprised if someone wasn't already developing a Doomsday Fund.

rc32

You're looking at the Ultegra SL pedal , whereas the other poster is referring to the regular Ultegra ones (non SL) , which are cheaper. Also, add to that the 5% discount code.

dmotoguy

ummm... the exchange rate is really helping though, was $2.00 for £1.00 last summer... huge change.

botto 

isn't it dandy when a countries currency collapses!

Coyote2

I presume you mean "hoard"? If so, skip the cash. Go for canned goods and ammo.

botto 

and gold.

akeelor

Nope. Both Ultegra pedals. Both SL. Only difference is the finish.

thefatguy

If anyone knows a UK based shop where I can purchase a set of LW Gen III's please do let me know!

dbrooks37

sorry if it's staring me right in the face...but what is the discount code you are refering to? thanks.

MONGO!

FYI: I was looking for a Centaur crankset, PBK has them for $250, I check Performance and got one for $150 with a $20 off code.

rc32

What I mean is that the pedals you bought were the regular Ultegras (silver finish PD-6620) which cost about $81. Whereas mooxster was looking (and the reason why he was questioning your price) at the Ultegra SL (PD-6620G )which cost about $97. I know they are identical except for the finish.

rc32

Look at this thread in the Coupon forum...

https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=262086&page=3


Search function...works wonders (when it works, that is).

dark13star

Yeah, I just stocked up on P3Rs for the season. I just realized that I only had one left.

Got some Aztec brake pads too.

dmotoguy

are you sure the ones at performance are the carbon cranks? I almost got fooled by that once...

dmotoguy

Wiggle.co.uk

i dont think they ship the lw's to us.. so you might ahve to have them shipped to a friend in another country first..

CastIron

Still holding out. There's another -15% to be had in the currency market.

mangovich

PBK sells out fast. To people like OP - STOP MAKING THESE THREADS. If you see a good deal, buy your stuff and keep quiet. You're not getting paid by them to advertise.

dmotoguy

they are paying more for their products dependent on the exchange rate as well... you only gain from short term swings that allow you to use your now stronger currency.

but at the moment we could see the GBP hit $1.30 in the short term.

ILUVUK

That's the sale I try and hold out for, if I can.