Bib shorts available at club discount [Clothing orders and trading from Europe]

[matt13]

  Greetings all, my name is Matt Gain and I rode with NCCC for quite a while before moving a couple of years ago (where does the time go?)
  Anyway, I stopped by your site for a trip down memory lane and got to thinking that it would be cool to have a new jersey/shorts because it's both nostalgic and exotic for me now. Is there anyway we could work something out to mail items to Europe? I could provide a UPS shipping number or if I could get the kit to my US office in Poway I am sure someone could mail it to me from there.
  I also would be interested in swapping clothing if anyone is interested. I'm only interested in new items of gear in the correct size, and could trade for new items of a given size of the  two Swiss clubs I ride with. One in Geneva, the other from Basel.
 

[karlos]

Hey, Matt
Wondered where you've been. We're just about to start up a clothing order. I think there will be an online store and they may ship to Europe. If they don't, we can arrange, via email or this post, to get a jersey out to you. What are you doing in Switzerland?
Karl

[matt13]

   Hi Karl!
   Thank you for the quick response, I really appreciate it. I'm really excited about some new club wear, I hope we can make this happen!
   I live in the SW corner of Germany, right where it meets Switzerland and France. I am a robotics engineer for a living, and up until now traveled all around the world. By being based in this area I get to stay on one continent for the most part. Plus, from Paris-Nice all the way to the World championships, I can now say I've been to every major Pro Tour event, and met all my favorite cycling stars. I have a ton of photos if you guys are ever interested.
   NCCC gave me so much, especially when I was a beginner. I would love to repay the favor so if any member is going to be in Europe consider yourselves invited to stay with me, I have an extra room and my house is in the Black forest, superb riding! The same is true if you need a reccomendation or anything Bike related. I have plenty of Shimano and Campy gear, so there is no reason to ride on a wheel with a hop, etc. during your vacation.
   PS I have a group Riding from Geneva to Gap with the Tour this year. If anyone is in the area we are happy to share the work through the Alps, and Gap on Bastille day is going to be a CRAZY PARTY.

[karlos]

Hey Matt,
Your order is all boxed up and ready to be sent. Since your email doesn't seem to be working, hopefully you will catch this post. Either email or PIM me and we can get the final details squared away. If I don't hear from you, I will offer the 2 XL jerseys and 2 XL bib shorts to anyone who missed out on the recent order.
-Karl

[karlos]

All - I'm afraid something must have happened to our old friend, Matt. He was very excited during our clothing ordering period about his order. I ordered it on my account and he was just going to send me a check and a FedEx number to ship it to him in Europe. I have emailed him at least four times and posted recently in hopes that he would get the Message Board notification just in case his regular email account had changed.

Anyway, since I can't afford to just sit on this stuff, I will put his items up for general sale - at the same price I paid for them. I have a race cut, XL short and long sleeve jerseys, full zipper. Since these are race cut, they will probably fit most who normally wear large - in fact, several have complained that the large race cuts are too tight. I also have 2 XL bib shorts. Please reply here or at my phone, 858-481-7910 evenings.

Cheers - Karl

[Wade Duchene]

Hi Karl,

I hope Matt is OK.

I would like the short sleeve jersey if it's still available.

Thanks

[karlos]

Both the jerseys are sold, but I have two XL bibs (premium trilogy pad) remaining, still in their package. They are at the bargain price of $62.66 apiece, which includes all the discounts we had with our first order. Call me at 858-395-0227 if you're interested.
-Karl

[karlos]

I should also add, that all the clothing is ever so slightly on the small side - Wade (above) found the XL jersey to fit like a Large usually does for him. I would presume these bib shorts are really somewhere between what I would normally consider Large and X-Large (my Large shorts were slightly tight - no comments from the peanut gallery  ). You can certainly try them on before buying them.

[jaytourist]

wow! i love Bib Short!il grab discounts the next time.

[karlos]

I will bring them to Saturday ride. I'm in the blue Explorer with the roof rack.