Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

ad_snow

Went down to Aldi today and got the tool kit (https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ool-kit-1/) for £9.99 instead of the advertised £19.99.

This was in the Lincoln store, possbily not the same nationwide.

fat_tail

meanredspider wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

Vittoria Rubino Pro Slicks - a PAIR for £27.50 at Merlin (less than half price).

I've not tried the slicks but the standard (slightly waffle patterned at the edges - why?) tyres are my commuting (and pretty much everything else) favourites and the best price for these is usually around £34 a pair.

All year round commuting tyres? And are these basically the same? Looking to try an alternative to the Durano S that doesn't leave a trail of casing cord behind it.........

Yes - all year. The Pros I use almost never puncture (except big shards of bottle glass). I've never really understood why the slicks are more expensive.

MRS - do you commute on these ?

k1875

vermin wrote:

New Rapha winter modular glove system. Just £360 for the full system. Bargain!

http://www.rapha.cc/shop/gloves

MonkeyMonster wrote:

guinea wrote:

You make joke?

It velly funny

rolf_f

ad_snow wrote:

Went down to Aldi today and got the tool kit (https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ool-kit-1/) for £9.99 instead of the advertised £19.99.

This was in the Lincoln store, possbily not the same nationwide.

I keep one of those kits at my parents for when I am down there but I wouldn't use it as a regular use kit - it's not that good. Last time I tried to use the chain whip it bent! It is handy and small though and adequate for occasional use - eg tweaking a lightly used bike fore and after rides.

If you want a bargain starter tool kit, the ones branded eg Ice Toolz (amongst many) and sold normally for £40-£45 are far, far better. The cassette tool was better than the Park one (though really that isn't saying much). I've rebuilt several bikes using my one of these kits - there's no way I could have done that with the Aldi one.

willy b

Picked up some Aldi winter gloves and the compression stuff for the GF. Gloves seem ok for the money. There was a few winter tops too and they did looked good and did fit well.

I tried a small and I have a 36/38 inch chest and teh fit was good, and had good length arms. Fact is though I just didn't need it.

Yslen

Rolf F wrote:

ad_snow wrote:

Went down to Aldi today and got the tool kit (https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ool-kit-1/) for £9.99 instead of the advertised £19.99.

This was in the Lincoln store, possbily not the same nationwide.

I keep one of those kits at my parents for when I am down there but I wouldn't use it as a regular use kit - it's not that good. Last time I tried to use the chain whip it bent! It is handy and small though and adequate for occasional use - eg tweaking a lightly used bike fore and after rides.

If you want a bargain starter tool kit, the ones branded eg Ice Toolz (amongst many) and sold normally for £40-£45 are far, far better. The cassette tool was better than the Park one (though really that isn't saying much). I've rebuilt several bikes using my one of these kits - there's no way I could have done that with the Aldi one.

Having recently dropped £40 on an Ice Toolz set, I'm very glad to read this! ^^

gabriel959

Ribble have got some great Craft products at really keen prices.

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/pp/road-t ... Craft/craf

ad_snow

Yslen wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

ad_snow wrote:

Went down to Aldi today and got the tool kit (https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ool-kit-1/) for £9.99 instead of the advertised £19.99.

This was in the Lincoln store, possbily not the same nationwide.

I keep one of those kits at my parents for when I am down there but I wouldn't use it as a regular use kit - it's not that good. Last time I tried to use the chain whip it bent! It is handy and small though and adequate for occasional use - eg tweaking a lightly used bike fore and after rides.

If you want a bargain starter tool kit, the ones branded eg Ice Toolz (amongst many) and sold normally for £40-£45 are far, far better. The cassette tool was better than the Park one (though really that isn't saying much). I've rebuilt several bikes using my one of these kits - there's no way I could have done that with the Aldi one.

Having recently dropped £40 on an Ice Toolz set, I'm very glad to read this! ^^

Well for 10 quid I'm not complaining yet... but will keep the Ice Toolz stuff in mind if I ever need to upgrade

davis

Yslen wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

ad_snow wrote:

Went down to Aldi today and got the tool kit (https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ool-kit-1/) for £9.99 instead of the advertised £19.99.

This was in the Lincoln store, possbily not the same nationwide.

I keep one of those kits at my parents for when I am down there but I wouldn't use it as a regular use kit - it's not that good. Last time I tried to use the chain whip it bent! It is handy and small though and adequate for occasional use - eg tweaking a lightly used bike fore and after rides.

If you want a bargain starter tool kit, the ones branded eg Ice Toolz (amongst many) and sold normally for £40-£45 are far, far better. The cassette tool was better than the Park one (though really that isn't saying much). I've rebuilt several bikes using my one of these kits - there's no way I could have done that with the Aldi one.

Having recently dropped £40 on an Ice Toolz set, I'm very glad to read this! ^^

Anyone got any vouchers/discount tips on getting one of these decent quality sets at absolute lowest price? It's for my mate who's got next to no money, and can probably afford to wait for a little while.

Sewinman

Some back-up lights for 2.99, seems a no-brainer.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/LISMRTMINI/ ... _light_set

apreading

Sewinman wrote:

Some back-up lights for 2.99, seems a no-brainer.

http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/LISMRTMINI/ ... _light_set

I have a pair of those on my helmet - pretty good for that really, so good that I dont bother to take them off for daytime riding generally. They arent the brightest but having something higher up flashing does make me more visible and the run time is pretty good.

Bear in mind that they are only £2.99 if you spend over £20, otherwise you have to pay postage.

indyp

davis wrote:

Yslen wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

ad_snow wrote:

Went down to Aldi today and got the tool kit (https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ool-kit-1/) for £9.99 instead of the advertised £19.99.

This was in the Lincoln store, possbily not the same nationwide.

I keep one of those kits at my parents for when I am down there but I wouldn't use it as a regular use kit - it's not that good. Last time I tried to use the chain whip it bent! It is handy and small though and adequate for occasional use - eg tweaking a lightly used bike fore and after rides.

If you want a bargain starter tool kit, the ones branded eg Ice Toolz (amongst many) and sold normally for £40-£45 are far, far better. The cassette tool was better than the Park one (though really that isn't saying much). I've rebuilt several bikes using my one of these kits - there's no way I could have done that with the Aldi one.

Having recently dropped £40 on an Ice Toolz set, I'm very glad to read this! ^^

Anyone got any vouchers/discount tips on getting one of these decent quality sets at absolute lowest price? It's for my mate who's got next to no money, and can probably afford to wait for a little while.

For a bit of balance re Aldi tool set. I bought one two years ago and have had no problems, and it's been used quite a bit. Personally I think it's a decent buy.

pollys_bott

For the Floyd fans out there... (Pink, not Landis)

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_273966

Sportful Giro bib-shorts are also half price - get good reviews so worth a punt at £27.50 methinks...

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_273966

And SiS have 40% off everything this weekend...

ad_snow

Tri-bars from Chain Reaction down from £600 to £25... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/visi ... -prod36180

According to reviews only compatible with Campy

Initialised

indyP wrote:

davis wrote:

Yslen wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

ad_snow wrote:

Went down to Aldi today and got the tool kit (https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ool-kit-1/) for £9.99 instead of the advertised £19.99.

This was in the Lincoln store, possbily not the same nationwide.

I keep one of those kits at my parents for when I am down there but I wouldn't use it as a regular use kit - it's not that good. Last time I tried to use the chain whip it bent! It is handy and small though and adequate for occasional use - eg tweaking a lightly used bike fore and after rides.

If you want a bargain starter tool kit, the ones branded eg Ice Toolz (amongst many) and sold normally for £40-£45 are far, far better. The cassette tool was better than the Park one (though really that isn't saying much). I've rebuilt several bikes using my one of these kits - there's no way I could have done that with the Aldi one.

Having recently dropped £40 on an Ice Toolz set, I'm very glad to read this! ^^

Anyone got any vouchers/discount tips on getting one of these decent quality sets at absolute lowest price? It's for my mate who's got next to no money, and can probably afford to wait for a little while.

For a bit of balance re Aldi tool set. I bought one two years ago and have had no problems, and it's been used quite a bit. Personally I think it's a decent buy.

I looked at that but all I didn't have were the hub spanners.

Initialised

ad_snow wrote:

Tri-bars from Chain Reaction down from £600 to £25... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/visi ... -prod36180

According to reviews only compatible with Campy

Buy ten and sell them on eBay for £300 each once the price is back to normal.

indyp

Initialised wrote:

indyP wrote:

davis wrote:

Yslen wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

ad_snow wrote:

Went down to Aldi today and got the tool kit (https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/t ... ool-kit-1/) for £9.99 instead of the advertised £19.99.

This was in the Lincoln store, possbily not the same nationwide.

I keep one of those kits at my parents for when I am down there but I wouldn't use it as a regular use kit - it's not that good. Last time I tried to use the chain whip it bent! It is handy and small though and adequate for occasional use - eg tweaking a lightly used bike fore and after rides.

If you want a bargain starter tool kit, the ones branded eg Ice Toolz (amongst many) and sold normally for £40-£45 are far, far better. The cassette tool was better than the Park one (though really that isn't saying much). I've rebuilt several bikes using my one of these kits - there's no way I could have done that with the Aldi one.

Having recently dropped £40 on an Ice Toolz set, I'm very glad to read this! ^^

Anyone got any vouchers/discount tips on getting one of these decent quality sets at absolute lowest price? It's for my mate who's got next to no money, and can probably afford to wait for a little while.

For a bit of balance re Aldi tool set. I bought one two years ago and have had no problems, and it's been used quite a bit. Personally I think it's a decent buy.

I looked at that but all I didn't have were the hub spanners.

hmm, went to Aldi yesterday and the tool set is different to one I bought. I have more tools plus the chain whip is different :oops:

jonnyboy77

Vanilla Bikes have some Lusso kit at reduced rates, not sure it qualifies as a bargain?

http://www.vanillabikes.com/collections/vendors?q=lusso

I've never seen/tried the Lusso brand, is it any good?

- Jon

jotko

jonnyboy77 wrote:

Vanilla Bikes have some Lusso kit at reduced rates, not sure it qualifies as a bargain?

http://www.vanillabikes.com/collections/vendors?q=lusso

I've never seen/tried the Lusso brand, is it any good?

- Jon

I have a Lusso breathe 2 ls jersey - it is pretty good, better than similar price Altura stuff. It will get worn this winter I am sure.

gwillis

Initialised wrote:

ad_snow wrote:

Tri-bars from Chain Reaction down from £600 to £25... http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/visi ... -prod36180

According to reviews only compatible with Campy

Buy ten and sell them on eBay for £300 each once the price is back to normal.

I bought a set .... Got a refund this morning no explanation or email ;(

willy b

2014 Boardman CX bike: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710

£599
£540 at moment with 10% online discount. £486 with BC membership :shock:

daddy0

Pollys Bott wrote:

For the Floyd fans out there... (Pink, not Landis)

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_273966

Good find, you have just helped to make someones day!

tetm

willy b wrote:

2014 Boardman CX bike: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710

£599
£540 at moment with 10% online discount. £486 with BC membership :shock:

Can you apply discount online and then use the BC one at in store collection? Not after a new bike, but there are some steals on clothing...

willy b

tetm wrote:

willy b wrote:

2014 Boardman CX bike: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710

£599
£540 at moment with 10% online discount. £486 with BC membership :shock:

Can you apply discount online and then use the BC one at in store collection? Not after a new bike, but there are some steals on clothing...

I have done in the past. Collect & Pay in store and there were no issues.

tetm

willy b wrote:

tetm wrote:

willy b wrote:

2014 Boardman CX bike: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710

£599
£540 at moment with 10% online discount. £486 with BC membership :shock:

Can you apply discount online and then use the BC one at in store collection? Not after a new bike, but there are some steals on clothing...

I have done in the past. Collect & Pay in store and there were no issues.

Hmm, everything I want says pay online and collect in store. Ah well!

finknottle

willy b wrote:

tetm wrote:

willy b wrote:

2014 Boardman CX bike: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165710

£599
£540 at moment with 10% online discount. £486 with BC membership :shock:

Can you apply discount online and then use the BC one at in store collection? Not after a new bike, but there are some steals on clothing...

I have done in the past. Collect & Pay in store and there were no issues.

I find it varies who you get. One of the chaps in my local store refused to give me the 10% BC discount on a reserve and collect because I was already benefiting from the web price. I argued that there was nothing to say that on the voucher but he flatly refused. Other times I have had no problems using a web 10% code plus the BC 10%.

phy2sll2

Daddy0 wrote:

Pollys Bott wrote:

For the Floyd fans out there... (Pink, not Landis)

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_273966

Good find, you have just helped to make someones day!

***Goes off to moan about how they should drop the CX label from tow-path bikes...***

ga02clr

Several questions here.

I am looking to buy an Ultegra TT groupset. The cheapest place seems to be dave hinde at £495 (I don’t need separate brake levers).
http://www.davehinde.com/shimano-ultegr ... upset.html
Having read an awful amount of negative reviews of the service from that shop I am keen to avoid them but obviously want a good deal. Wiggle don’t have an Ultegra TT groupset listed so cannot price match.

I know previously I have read on here about a price checker website/company but can’t for the life of me find that looking back through the tread. Anyone know what this may be?

Has anyone seen an Ultegra TT groupset going cheap anywhere? I am trawling through the internet working out if it’s cheaper to buy it in parts from various places and yes I have checked the german shops.

whitebait01

Flubit, they appear to be amazon only now. Dunno why...

spasypaddy

buying second hand parts from here will make it considerably cheaper.

just last week i got an ultegra crankset for £100 + p+p.

The only thing you might struggle with getting hold off 2nd hand are the bar end shifters.