monkie 1,145 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Hey Trannies Gang! A couple of posts in the another thread alluding to the possibility of attracting future advertisers / partners to Transitions. Cadens wheels comes up regularly! It got me thinking about my own spending habits and how that has been driven by this site, I thought as a possible data point for the future it could be valuable to document how we have been influenced by advice / what we have read on here. For me: Bike purchases - Pedals Plus in Gordon have had > $6k from me due to a recommendation on here. Shoes - Willie gets all my shoe purchases now, initially this was only from his posts on here $650ish. Plus I tell everyone I know to go to him too. Power meter - again through Willie around $1200 Swim Coach - $150 I think through here Science in Sport - $150 a month Elite energy - I don't know whether they count 'cos I raced my first race with them before I joined here but I've become such a loyal attendee of their events partly due to Emo & Seb's involvement here (and the rest because they're top folk and looked after me at LCW last year). I reckon around $1500 in race fees a year? The rest are too small to mention but I'm fairly certain that every brand / product choice I make that's triathlon related has been chosen through the lens of this forum. Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,726 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I'm a cheapskate, so technically not much. Willie will get my shoes. I did my first Gundy cause I read of it here. My mate, who's never been on here, never lurked or looked on here, and rolls his eyes every time I say "was reading on trannies"; has a set of 80mm deCadence wheels and a 50mm deCadence front (for those windy days) because of me and this place though. And I'll be asking Willie a Ridley related question for him in the very near future too. I did try infinit because of here though, and my mate also still uses it. Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,975 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Caden wheels Fusion tri apparel Infinit nutrition Willie Bike Bug stuff Emo's races Link to post Share on other sites
BogFrog 678 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Cadens for me and a present of deCadans for the other half Will try infinite when I get back to tris in a year or so (dropped my gel AGAIN on the bike yesterday) Link to post Share on other sites
KieranR 1,953 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Shoes from Willie Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,726 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Being a member though, I think Willie is a little bit different than just or normal advertiser's, or even a normal recommendation. Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,726 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I know My mate's such a Ridley whore! Link to post Share on other sites
rory-dognz 805 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Brought some stuff on recommendations, eg wetsuit from Aqua Plus main ones from advertising on here: Caden wheels - sorely based on Trannies Pedal Plus is my local store anyway Trannies Hat Elete Energy races Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Shoes Gels Infinit Bike - Tritrade off @Lostkiwi Bike - Di2 Azzurri (even if it still gets me in trouble to this day) Clothing - Jaggad, Maxym $70m, $80m, $90m syndicate lottery tickets 1 Link to post Share on other sites
iFoz 466 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 My tranny hats (the original white one). Link to post Share on other sites
monkie 1,145 Posted September 17, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 44 minutes ago, goughy said: Being a member though, I think Willie is a little bit different than just or normal advertiser's, or even a normal recommendation. Yep, but it does demonstrate the value of becoming part of a community, contributing etc. People buy from people! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,975 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) 56 minutes ago, KieranR said: Shoes from Willie I'm trying to buy shoes from willie but he won't return my messages. Guess I cried wolf once too many 😉 Edited September 17, 2018 by Turts Link to post Share on other sites
KieranR 1,953 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, Turts said: I'm trying to buy shoes from willie but he won't return my messages. Guess I cried wolf once too many 😉 msg him on FB messenger, i have just been talking to him Link to post Share on other sites
MissJess 687 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Shoes from Willie (but I was wearing Hokas already - so just changed supplier) Huma gels from Willie - and he introduced me to those I also took the +1 in to get his running shoes. Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 7,187 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Hey hey hey...... Whats happening here,,,,, wait till I leave and then try and turn this into a cash cow for Willie Just kidding. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 7,187 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, willie said: I accidentally bought a forum... pretty sure that means I win Pretty sure THAT wasn't on my recommendation. Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,975 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, KieranR said: msg him on FB messenger, i have just been talking to him Turns out he reads here too! All sorted. Link to post Share on other sites
rory-dognz 805 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 10 minutes ago, roxii said: Hey hey hey...... Whats happening here,,,,, wait till I leave and then try and turn this into a cash cow for Willie Just kidding. didn't you negotiate a percent of future sales/revenue? Link to post Share on other sites
roxii 7,187 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, rory-dognz said: didn't you negotiate a percent of future sales/revenue? No, didnt want to cop a bill if it went the other way 2 Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,726 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 13 minutes ago, willie said: I accidentally bought a forum... pretty sure that means I win Any old schmo can own a forum!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 8,122 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 minute ago, goughy said: Any old schmo can own a forum!!!!!! Does ScoMo have a Forum? Link to post Share on other sites
Cottoneyes 1,415 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Entry into Calypso Bay HIM on the GC back in 2010 or whatever it was on the back of that epic smack thread that Otter and Jester started... And the flights... And the accomodation... And the coaching plan... Link to post Share on other sites
FatPom 5,412 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Going back a while for obvious reasons. A Houtoa from Pee Pee’s Mona Vale shop plus loads of bits n bobs. Wettie from Aqua Store on advice from here. Did a lot with TriTrade. Gave a lot of stuff away also. Link to post Share on other sites
xblane 259 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Cheapskate also here So I've bought shoes from Willie. Wanting to the pull the trigger on some Fusion gear and have been eyeing some Caden's. Link to post Share on other sites
pieman 1,186 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I bet AP has had loads of new clients due to his relentless advertising on here... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 8,122 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 735XT from Willie, and still waiting for him to get some Budgies. Link to post Share on other sites
goughy 3,726 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Ex-Hasbeen said: Does ScoMo have a Forum? He has a discussion forum....... It's called parliament! Link to post Share on other sites
nealo 1,657 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 27 minutes ago, Ex-Hasbeen said: 735XT from Willie, and still waiting for him to get some Budgies. Oh of course I bought a Fenix 5 from Willie! Pretty much everything I use I've bought from here! Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 559 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Cadens Fusion suit Trislide from reading here the Willies LCW after FPs threads Looking into a mtb not bought yet Bought 2 Kask helmets - for road & TT Edited September 17, 2018 by Surfer Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 4,221 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Headphones Link to post Share on other sites
TUv5.0 370 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 A straight jacket. Lots of various anti anger meds. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 8,122 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 39 minutes ago, goughy said: He has a discussion forum....... It's called parliament! Yeah, but the idea of a forum is to answer the questions asked. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TUv5.0 370 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 I also acquired a wife pretty much directly from my involvement in trannies... long story but yeah. We were old friends who ended up getting back together because I ended up in WA one year doing the IM Busso commentary. Although we are no longer married we remain the best of friends. I talked to her last week as a matter of fact. Marriage is over rated. Link to post Share on other sites
TUv5.0 370 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 ... so insanity and a wife. Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 8,122 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Just now, TUv5.0 said: ... so insanity and a wife. Like peas in a pod. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
The Customer 2,194 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 Hoka one one - disaster. Worn once. Link to post Share on other sites
A2K 920 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, TUv5.0 said: I also acquired a wife pretty much directly from my involvement in trannies... long story but yeah. We were old friends who ended up getting back together because I ended up in WA one year doing the IM Busso commentary. Although we are no longer married we remain the best of friends. I talked to her last week as a matter of fact. Marriage is over rated. I have a vague recollection I was there at Perth airport for said reunion. Link to post Share on other sites
Limited 190 Posted September 17, 2018 Report Share Posted September 17, 2018 After advice from this site I've brought a pair of wheels from Caden, I've had 2 bike fits from Ryan at 3d bike fit and got a watch from Willie, Link to post Share on other sites
Herby 29 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Cadens, love em. Now that I know Hoka's work for me I'll be buying them from Willie from now on. Link to post Share on other sites
AA7 1,830 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 Cadens just a few weeks ago. I too am very fond of them so far. Link to post Share on other sites
AA7 1,830 Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) 40 minutes ago, willie said: Did you race in the Beacons? Ooh and Beacons from Willie. Yes I did race in them. 3 sub 20 parkruns in the lead up to worlds too. Edited September 19, 2018 by AA7 Link to post Share on other sites
KieranR 1,953 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 18 minutes ago, willie said: So I take it you like them the. hey FFF. You’ve got some beacons on the way i hope you didn't send them via mailman,,,will go via Russia to get to WA Link to post Share on other sites
Cape_Horn 302 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Directly ignoring the trannies merch Otter sold 3 bikes to me (so - 12k? plus some servicing and sundries) Fusion suit, thinking about getting another one. LCW I know of only because of here, did it last year, will be back in a month. In future. Looking at changing my supplier for hoka's... Link to post Share on other sites
Turts 2,975 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 These were Willie's pink hats? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Cranky 1,280 Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 Cadens from Ben Coach for IM (shuffla's wife) Shoes from Willie (2 pairs so far, I think) HR Monitor from Willie Treks Titanium headphones from Willie 30 pairs of socks from Willie Infinite from Jase 2nd hand helmet from IP's wife Trannie hats x 3 I'm sure there's more I've forgotten about! Willie needs to start stocking FUNKITA swimmers 1 Link to post Share on other sites
IronmanFoz 1,653 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 20/09/2018 at 2:19 PM, Cranky said: Cadens from Ben Coach for IM (shuffla's wife) Shoes from Willie (2 pairs so far, I think) HR Monitor from Willie Treks Titanium headphones from Willie 30 pairs of socks from Willie Infinite from Jase 2nd hand helmet from IP's wife Trannie hats x 3 I'm sure there's more I've forgotten about! Willie needs to start stocking FUNKITA swimmers I think Cranky has a thing about 'Willies" 1 Link to post Share on other sites
trilobite 279 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 Anyone tried hey_burgs’ coffee beans? Link to post Share on other sites
Ex-Hasbeen 8,122 Posted September 22, 2018 Report Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 20/09/2018 at 2:19 PM, Cranky said: 30 pairs of socks from Willie 21 minutes ago, willie said: And a sock fetish... 60 willie socks! That's a lot of willies to keep warm. Link to post Share on other sites
Oompa Loompa 901 Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 bought a bike of otter Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FFF1077 Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Yeah I agree with @Cranky Funky Trunks And Funkita swimmers 👌👌😎 Link to post Share on other sites
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