Disappointed

[trigurl]

I guess this shows how new to riding I am. I got my pink bar tape last night, it is plastic!!! I couldn't really tell from the pic but I should have knew something was up when the description said 80's style

I have gel pads on the bars, I wonder if I should try to use it?? I did another search on ebay but no cork pink wrap.

And a VENT here : I was looking at my favorite catalog for bike clothes- won't mention the name- but I can't believe the prices, I want a pink long sleeve jersey, $90!!! that is just ridiculous, I am paycheck challenged I would have to go w/o groceries for weeks! I hate that just because they are made for a specific sport prices are soooo high! it's like trying to buy the healthy foods, they are much higher priced than junk it's no wonder the obesity rate is so high!

ok, off my soap box.

[Nanci]

I know how you feel...I've bought a couple hundred things from e-Bay (including my bike!) and have only really had problems with a couple things, but when you _really_ are looking forward to something, it sucks when it isn't as expected.

I know how you feel about the price of clothing, too. There are so many cool things out there, but I mostly have to find them on clearance, and then it seems like everything left is XS. I had my hopes set on a pair of those Sidi Doms, red, and even had the money saved up, but my truck chose this week to have a ball joint replacement and new tires...

Nanci

[Nanci]

Speaking of high jersey prices _and_ e-Bay, I just found a jersey BF wanted, that I've _never_ been able to find for less than $70, for $44.

[DirtDiva]

Have just seen the nice bright yellow jacket that I really wanted for riding in the rain but couldn't afford is on sale with 35% off. Still can't afford it...

[latelatebloomer]

The money thing stinks. I haven't even been able to afford the little dog tag for ID - I'm thinking of just writing all my info on my leg with a sharpie. Maybe I'll start a new fad. On the other hand, we can't use it as an excuse not to ride! I figure, finally when I can affort the cute stuff, I'm going to look damn good in it!

[Nanci]

So trigurl, do those gel pads work? I've been thinking about trying them. And you guys know about Froogle, right? http://www.froogle.com That's the best way to find deals on things, sometimes.

Nanci

[Selkie]

And a VENT here : I was looking at my favorite catalog for bike clothes- won't mention the name- but I can't believe the prices, I want a pink long sleeve jersey, $90!!! that is just ridiculous, I am paycheck challenged I would have to go w/o groceries for weeks! I hate that just because they are made for a specific sport prices are soooo high! it's like trying to buy the healthy foods, they are much higher priced than junk it's no wonder the obesity rate is so high!

ok, off my soap box.

I think I know what catalog you're mentioning here and the particular jersey. I am shocked by how much they charge for stuff, but the pink jersey is nice (I broke down and bought it). Another bummer was that their other long-sleeve jerseys have the dreaded elastic at the bottom. I try to wait until they have sales but by then, my size is sold out or all that's left are the icky colors.