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[Closed] £150 what shall I buy.

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So I 'sort of' retired this week and as a leaving present work gave me £150 of Wiggle vouchers,

There's nothing I really need so wondered what I should get that would enjoy but wouldn't buy out of need?


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 8:14 am
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No idea. You will have to give some info on what you like.

Running shoes?
Sunglasses?
Jacket?
Carbon something or other?


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 8:18 am
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75 lottery tickets.


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 8:19 am
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£150 of Wiggle vouchers

75 lottery tickets.

It's like you're not even trying anymore, Drac 😥


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 8:21 am
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Oh! I didn't read it properly. 😳


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 8:22 am
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I think you'll find [url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/assos-tequipe-s7-bib-shorts/ ]this[/url] hits the brief.

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Posted : 19/07/2014 8:28 am
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Hmmm, not for me I think


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 8:50 am
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You could always buy someone a gift?

[url= http://www.wiggle.co.uk/inov-8-x-talon-212-precision-fit-shoes-aw14/ ]These[/url] in a size 9, cheers.

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Posted : 19/07/2014 8:56 am
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The DHB string vest type base layers are very good. Buy them.


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 9:02 am
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Wait for the sales to start once winter arrives and grab some complete bargains and make the vouchers go further, that way you have had time to assess what you really need/want.


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 9:04 am
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Wait till you want/need something, so you won't be thinking "I wish I hadn't bought that crap because I was bored"


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 9:50 am
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Or buy stuff that's not exciting, but you know you'll need, like half a dozen chains?


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 10:17 am
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I think you'll find this hits the brief.

I didn't know they made a male RealDoll


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 10:44 am
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Carbon shoes?

Helmet?

Donate to me? 😉


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 10:56 am
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Id suggest something you wouldn't buy yourself. Its supposed to be recognition from colleagues a gift and thoughtfully considered your interests rather than a clock or some such.
Obviously if you are a man who has everything thats harder, but a gopro, garmin, carbon bar/seatpin, or put it towards a quality dropper post, all things that many of us want but cant justify/afford.
If I was a formr colleague id be disappointed to hear youd bought a box of spare chains etc.


 
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Echo [b]pnik[/b]; we had a whip-round for a colleague & he was chuffed to get a Garmin GPS watch for his runs & rides, having been wanting one for ages but never having the spare cash, due to domestic commitments.


 
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[quote=Jamie ]It's like you're not even trying anymore, Drac

Indeed not. Hence my suggestion is 23 chain links

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/wippermann-connex-chain-link-10-speed/


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 1:21 pm
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Like the idea of a Garmin as I don't have a GPS


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 2:45 pm
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If you're going to have some more spare time, perhaps you could put the money towards something like a wheel-nuilding kit or a workstand.


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 2:56 pm
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I've always wanted a chain made from just powerlinks.


 
Posted : 19/07/2014 7:31 pm