Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

notsoblue

Cool, cheers fellas. My Gatorskins are almost worn out so this is quite a timely offer. Not sure I want coloured tyres though, so will have to be the GPs (They're GP4000s right?)

pitchshifter

Not sure what the difference is between GP4000 and the GP4000S. Mine have done a limited amount of commuting miles though, but seem ok so far. For £20.00 each it sounds like a bargain.

bobinski

I am back on the Gatorskins after trying some Ultremos. 3 p***ctures, all on the sidewalls and a tear each sustained when riding in dampish conditions suggest these are great dry weather tyres but not so good otherwise. Ran them at 110, i am only 75k and I ride to avoid potholes and debris. Seems the sidewalls are a bit flimsy. They are fast though, noticeably so. Shame...

Paul_iow

phy2sll2 wrote:

Just to point out, Wiggle have 20% off everything (if you're an EU customer).

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/Vouchers#eu20

Bought a Lazer Genesis (v. nice!) for just over a ton and a Garmin 800 which was down to £278 - I don't think that's too bad.

Thought Id look into this as i want a Garmin 800 as well. Wiggle have the 800 at £349.99 and when added to the basket it comes in at 10% off at £314.99 without adding any voucher codes. Then when you add the 20% off code it comes in at £279 savingan additional £35, but thats not 20%, its another 10% off the initial list price. Shouldn't they give you 20% off £314.99? Or am I reading too much into this and should just take it at £279?

DF33

Says 20% off price, excluding any reductions already in place as far as I can tell.

Paul_iow

Looking at it again I think you are right. I got all excited when I thought you could get 20% off when the price was £314.99. I still think it is a great price and have had to hide my wallet away to stop me ordering one...

itboffin

DrLex wrote:

Yak leather?
Fortunately, no SPD = no sale...

dum dee dum

UndercoverElephant

Bontrager Sport Bib-shorts on offer at Alpine Bikes for £15! Just bought two pairs.

http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/bontrag ... b-short-1/

Blonde Cyclist

pitchshifter wrote:

notsoblue wrote:

Tyres, tyres everywhere...
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/timeout-tue ... dium=email

Does anyone have any comment on the puncture resistance of the Ultremos (and the others for that matter)?

Just bought some Ultremo's, they look very, very fragile.. i'd go for GP4000S, like RC never had a p*ncture in over a 1000 miles.

I ride the Ultremo ZXs, they might look fragile but I'm actually amazed by them! Over 1000 miles and no puncture (although riding over glass I did manage to slit one the other day, even then it wasn't a total disaster as the final layer didn't rupture so I was able to get home ok). Add to the fact that they are fast and sticky and roll up well and I think they justify the price. Never tried the Ultremo Rs though...

willy b

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Bontrager Sport Bib-shorts on offer at Alpine Bikes for £15! Just bought two pairs.

http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/bontrag ... b-short-1/

Nice find

Don't suppose you know what the sizes are like?

notsoblue wrote:

Tyres, tyres everywhere...
http://www.cyclesurgery.com/timeout-tue ... dium=email

Does anyone have any comment on the puncture resistance of the Ultremos (and the others for that matter)?

Those Specialized Mondo Pro 2 Tyres look a good deal! And for £11, deal!

I'd get the Ultermos if they were in Black, I ran them all last summer and rate them!

ads2k

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Bontrager Sport Bib-shorts on offer at Alpine Bikes for £15! Just bought two pairs.

http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/bontrag ... b-short-1/

Cheers, just placed an order for the same and a couple of other bits , couldn't resist....

willy b

Bonty RL Bibs = £12.50!

http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/bontrag ... ld-racing/

UndercoverElephant

willy b wrote:

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Bontrager Sport Bib-shorts on offer at Alpine Bikes for £15! Just bought two pairs.

http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/bontrag ... b-short-1/

Nice find

Don't suppose you know what the sizes are like?

In UK sizes I'm a large in most ways, but have bought XL in these. I have a pair of Bontrager RXL bib-shorts in large from last year and they're slightly immodest in their tightness - I fear that the lycra is stretched to the point of translucence.

ads2k

Going by bontrager's website the sizing is this :-

SIZE CHEST WAIST HIP
inches cm inches cm inches cm
XS 33-34 84-86 26-28 66-71 33-34 84-86
S 34-36 86-91 28-30 71-76 34-36 86-91
M 36-38 91-97 30-32 76-81 36-38 91-97
L 38-40 97-102 32-34 81-84 38-40 97-102
XL 42-44 107-112 36-38 91-97 42-44 107-112
XXL 46-48 117-122 40-44 102-112 46-48 117-122
XXXL 48-50 122-127 45-48 114-122 48-50 122-127

I'm usually a large/XL but with a 41" chest and 33" waist I've gone for all mine in Large.

Anonymous

COMPLETELY the wrong colour to match my bike. Why not blue detail?

porlyworly

http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/sale/cl ... ersey-red/

http://www.alpinebikes.com/shop/sale/cl ... -sleeve-m/

Couple of bargain jerseys on there if you need a few items to get you up to £50 for free shipping

vermin

Everything in Velorution on Great Portland Street. They are closing down and seem to have reduced all stock.

the_fuggler

itboffin wrote:

The Fuggler wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Bargain 5L keg of Doombar for £24 delivered

Now, that is a proper bargain! Is it still available?

Yep and boy is it good http://www.sharpsbrewery.co.uk/

My commission is one pint per order

Belated cheers.

In the same county, these guys are well worth a visit...

http://woodenhand.co.uk/index.htm

asprilla

Evans have Castelli Fawesome Gillet's from £100 down to £49.99.

Lovely.

keyser__soze

Tempting, anyone got one? Looks to be more of an autumn/winter gilet than a packable early-morning spring/summer vest though, got a few of the former, none of the latter - my Assos Climajet's great when it's wet or very windy but a bit too boil-in-the-bag for regular wear. Think I need to find a decent deal on a Leggero vest.

asprilla

I've ordered the Fawsome and the Isterico (the Isterico is also around £50 off and has rear pockets) so hopefully I'll have them by Saturday.

Castelli say they are for use between 10c and 18c but I wouldn't generally use a gillet if it was 10c. Generally I use mine if it's a bit damp and windy out but not wet enough to need a full on waterproof jacket.

apreading

Thought I may as well order some into my local Evans and try them out. Suspect I wont keep any of them though - probably too hot for me and have a Gore Phantom for the job if they are winter based. Never know though - might like them!

Thanks

dodgy

£50 still seems a lot for a gilet to me, probably why reduced from the original £100+ !

jonny_trousers

A pair of the very highly regarded DHB Aeron Pro bib shorts now with 20% off. Will be ordering a second pair as soon as I know I'm happy with the sizing.

optimisticbiker

vermin wrote:

Everything in Velorution on Great Portland Street. They are closing down and seem to have reduced all stock.

rats, I missed this, I go past them every morning and evening.... maybe I'll try and pop in if there's anything left...

cyclingprop

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zipp-sub-9-tubu ... -powertap/

Zipp sub 9 with PowerTap. Bargain. (!)

bigmat

cyclingprop wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zipp-sub-9-tubular-rear-disc-wheel-with-powertap/

Zipp sub 9 with PowerTap. Bargain. (!)

Damn, none in stock

cyclingprop

BigMat wrote:

cyclingprop wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zipp-sub-9-tubular-rear-disc-wheel-with-powertap/

Zipp sub 9 with PowerTap. Bargain. (!)

Damn, none in stock

Don't know about you but I don't know anyone with a spare £1800 for a rear wheel, even if it is reduced from 3k...

jonny_trousers

Ebay bargain for a short arse in need of a Rourke steel frame:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ws/eBayISAPI. ... SS:GB:1123

meanredspider

cyclingprop wrote:

BigMat wrote:

cyclingprop wrote:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/zipp-sub-9-tubular-rear-disc-wheel-with-powertap/

Zipp sub 9 with PowerTap. Bargain. (!)

Damn, none in stock

Don't know about you but I don't know anyone with a spare £1800 for a rear wheel, even if it is reduced from 3k...

I suppose if you could swap the Powertap for a regular hub and sell the wheel on at a reasonable price, you might end up with a cheap Powertap - bit of a gamble though....