Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

biondino

PBo wrote:

Posted this in "what I just bought" - but should go in here too!!

My search for a compromise all purpose breathable waterproof settled on the Altura crosslite, rrp £90.
...and then i found it here for £50!

I am very interested in this if the jacket is any good! I wasn't impressed with the couple of Altura bits I have so I'd love to know what people think.

Gussio

Karrimor urban rucksacks for £8 at Field and Trek, down from £40.

PBo

biondino wrote:

PBo wrote:

Posted this in "what I just bought" - but should go in here too!!

My search for a compromise all purpose breathable waterproof settled on the Altura crosslite, rrp £90.
...and then i found it here for £50!

I am very interested in this if the jacket is any good! I wasn't impressed with the couple of Altura bits I have so I'd love to know what people think.

It's had good reviews.

What probs? Performance probs (i.e. not waterproof/breathable?) style/fit? or robustness?
Seems like Altura do have zip probs sometimes, but I've got an altura top, an altura nevis jacket and altura pannier - no issues with any of them.

Getting the crosslite because the nevis is too warm for anything other than winter, and being a cheaper jacket its not that breathable.

pidism

Bargain lights at Edinburgh cycle shop. £2.99 each!!!!!!!
they have loads in the bargain sale bins.

http://www.edinburghbicycle.com/ebwPNLq ... ct=c009275

Use two, one full beam/ one flashing to provide lighting and attract attention......
Cant beat a bargain.

EKE_38BPM

Crane long sleeve compression underwear. £9.99 from Aldi. Had it for a few weeks and its very good.

redvee

VM are letting the cheapskates view EPSN till monday 13th 06:00 for nothing, shame there's mo prem football on over the weekend. Was watching Aussie Rules earlier though.

beechtree

Several different New Selle Italia saddles cheap on eBay from seller bicyclesltd

Including Thoork Team Ed saddles / Carbon Rails / 140 Grms

New on eBay for under £45 or under £40 if you don't mind "test" on them

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250684096430&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


I was weak, MUST be stronger in the future.

Zachariah

Those saddles are temptalicious...But what's the catch? How come they're so cheap? I can't help but be suspicious of an Ebay vendor selling what looks like premium kit at 1/3 retail.

mybreakfastconsisted

Lidl spoke reflectors, £4 I think



About ten on each wheel would be enough I reckon.

I got a bit carried away...

noisemonkey

overshoes for only £12 on Chainreaction:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=43211

Zachariah

Edited to say: Apologies, my browser was switching to the US Ebay site for some reason.

dhope

Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboudit Mini Lock, £48.80 delivered
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000OZ9VLU

tailwindhome

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/dhb_A ... 360045460/

DHB winter gloves 13.74

redvee

ContourHD 1080p cameras for £170 on amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/VholdR-ContourH ... 406&sr=8-1

SamWise1972

On-one 100% merino LS zip through jerseys, lots of sizes, £27.50 on eBay. Link to one size, but see sellers other items for the rest.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/On-One-100-percen ... 43a1d6a304

Fireblade96

On-one Pompinos for £399 (from £599):
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/CBOOPMPRS/on-one-pompino-road-sport

redvee

redvee wrote:

ContourHD 1080p cameras for £170 on amazon.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/VholdR-ContourH ... 406&sr=8-1

Not so much of a bargain now, they upped the price to £240 My order has gone through at £170 though

kelsen

Reduced from £350 down to £150...


http://www.fieldandtrek.com/muddyfox-ve ... ike-933004

rolf_f

beechtree wrote:

Several different New Selle Italia saddles cheap on eBay from seller bicyclesltd

Including Thoork Team Ed saddles / Carbon Rails / 140 Grms

New on eBay for under £45 or under £40 if you don't mind "test" on them

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250684096430&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


I was weak, MUST be stronger in the future.

Mine just arrived. Have to tether it otherwise it floats away! All depends on how it feels on the bike but seems a bonkers bargain to me.

thel33ter

kelsen wrote:

Reduced from £350 down to £150...


http://www.fieldandtrek.com/muddyfox-ve ... ike-933004

14sp downtube shifters? I didn't know they still made them.

beechtree

Rolf F wrote:

beechtree wrote:

Several different New Selle Italia saddles cheap on eBay from seller bicyclesltd

Including Thoork Team Ed saddles / Carbon Rails / 140 Grms

New on eBay for under £45 or under £40 if you don't mind "test" on them

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250684096430&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT


I was weak, MUST be stronger in the future.

Mine just arrived. Have to tether it otherwise it floats away! All depends on how it feels on the bike but seems a bonkers bargain to me.

Glad you like it, have used mine for 100ish miles and seems armchair comfy, more so than my Selle Flite Gel and around 100gms lighter. Considering ordering a spare, just because you can never have too many saddles

Dalton

To celebrate the launch of new DHB range, Wiggle are offering £5 voucher off all purchases over £50.

Details here....

http://blog.wiggle.co.uk/2010/10/01/dhb ... n=generic/

rolf_f

beechtree wrote:

Glad you like it, have used mine for 100ish miles and seems armchair comfy, more so than my Selle Flite Gel and around 100gms lighter. Considering ordering a spare, just because you can never have too many saddles

Cheers for the tip off by the way. Obviously, I don't know yet how it will work for me but it looks in many ways quite close to my Arione which is fine.

dhope

Manhattan messenger bags for a few quid, free delivery over £10

http://www.orangeaccessories.co.uk/broa ... an+Portage

Headhuunter

Rolf F wrote:

beechtree wrote:

Glad you like it, have used mine for 100ish miles and seems armchair comfy, more so than my Selle Flite Gel and around 100gms lighter. Considering ordering a spare, just because you can never have too many saddles

Cheers for the tip off by the way. Obviously, I don't know yet how it will work for me but it looks in many ways quite close to my Arione which is fine.

Got mine too and it's very light! The only thing that concerns me is that it seems to have limited position-ability on the carbon rails, you can't slide the seat way back on the rails, I suppose because they're carbon or something?

pabosotf

Re the Thoork saddles;

I did see these on eBay but was not sure if it was too good to be true :? Are you happy that these are genuine Selle saddles? Thanks.

Headhuunter

pabosotf wrote:

Re the Thoork saddles;

I did see these on eBay but was not sure if it was too good to be true :? Are you happy that these are genuine Selle saddles? Thanks.

Oh god, now you've got me worried! I've never seen one in a shop so I can't say. It looks alright... I think. The seller on ebay seems to have a good history

dodgy

The Thoork 'for test' saddles originated from Planet X, at least, they sold a lot of them recently. I'd say the ebay ones are legit.

Headhuunter

I think mine has got some kind of hologram sticker thing on the bottom.... It's at home now so I can't check

pabosotf

Thanks, some good bargains on eBay but I'm always a bit wary if items are priced well below that of identical items also listed on eBay. I was going to order a charge spoon but may well order this instead.