Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

mamil314

MTB-Idle wrote:

but, but, but...tan lines...

I have got amazing tan bands on my wrists where sun sneaked in between screens and gloves!

itboffin

Daniel B wrote:

I've personally had no issues with my nearly 2 year old 1000. Battery life circa 10 hours.

its listed as 15 hours

pastryboy

I've had the 1000 for years and it's been pretty solid in terms of recording rides. It's not great if you want directions somewhere busy like central London as the map struggles to load. It went mental and wiped itself once but that aside, maybe only one messed up ride in thousands of uses.

Re: battery life. If you dim the screen down and don't have bunch of sensors on it's fine.I did a ride that was 7 hours and still had about 50% left, only one ant+ device in use.

schlepcycling

Gore Shakedry jacket at Millets for £96 + 2.99 delivery if you fit a small https://www.millets.co.uk/mens/293090-black-gore-men-s-one-shakedry-gore-tex-jacket-black.html

prhymeate

jonnyc1973 wrote:

£179 for unit only and £199 for the bundle at Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010SDBFIE? ... XlU-w&th=1

The Amazon bundle is without the cadence sensor, so I think they work out at roughly the same. Good deals though, although I still haven't found a compelling reason to upgrade from my 800 yet. The only thing I'd like would be to upload rides without having to connect to my computer, but it's not worth buying a new one just for that.

lostboysaint

Prhymeate wrote:

jonnyc1973 wrote:

£179 for unit only and £199 for the bundle at Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010SDBFIE? ... XlU-w&th=1

The Amazon bundle is without the cadence sensor, so I think they work out at roughly the same. Good deals though, although I still haven't found a compelling reason to upgrade from my 800 yet. The only thing I'd like would be to upload rides without having to connect to my computer, but it's not worth buying a new one just for that.

Ditto. My 800 has been so reliable for the past seven years that I struggle to see beyond it at the moment. Battery life and reliability remain excellent.

slowbike

lostboysaint wrote:

Prhymeate wrote:

jonnyc1973 wrote:

£179 for unit only and £199 for the bundle at Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010SDBFIE? ... XlU-w&th=1

The Amazon bundle is without the cadence sensor, so I think they work out at roughly the same. Good deals though, although I still haven't found a compelling reason to upgrade from my 800 yet. The only thing I'd like would be to upload rides without having to connect to my computer, but it's not worth buying a new one just for that.

Ditto. My 800 has been so reliable for the past seven years that I struggle to see beyond it at the moment. Battery life and reliability remain excellent.

Tritto (?!)
Early days it had a wobble - but it's been fine for the last erm ... 6+ years. It would be nice to see text messages - sometimes and it certainly would be nice to upload without having to plug it in. Looking at the Wahoo units, the screens are much crisper ... but it's not worth replacing the unit until it breaks - and even then, if Garmin are still doing it - an Out of Warranty replacement is ~£80 ...

bigmat

Still getting used to my 810, but battery died after about 6 hours' riding last week. Battery life was never an issue with my 500. Probably need to dull screen, turn off Bluetooth etc. Any other tips gratefully accepted.

solstice21

Slowbike wrote:

lostboysaint wrote:

Prhymeate wrote:

jonnyc1973 wrote:

£179 for unit only and £199 for the bundle at Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010SDBFIE? ... XlU-w&th=1

The Amazon bundle is without the cadence sensor, so I think they work out at roughly the same. Good deals though, although I still haven't found a compelling reason to upgrade from my 800 yet. The only thing I'd like would be to upload rides without having to connect to my computer, but it's not worth buying a new one just for that.

Ditto. My 800 has been so reliable for the past seven years that I struggle to see beyond it at the moment. Battery life and reliability remain excellent.

Tritto (?!)
Early days it had a wobble - but it's been fine for the last erm ... 6+ years. It would be nice to see text messages - sometimes and it certainly would be nice to upload without having to plug it in. Looking at the Wahoo units, the screens are much crisper ... but it's not worth replacing the unit until it breaks - and even then, if Garmin are still doing it - an Out of Warranty replacement is ~£80 ...

Quaditto??? 800 rock solid and still v good battery life.

...only upgraded to 520 'cause you herberts keep posting bargains! Sold all the stuff that came with mine and ended up with unit for 70 quid. Live track, live segments and bt connectivity are great. Battery life not as good as 800..

daniel_b

schlepcycling wrote:

Gore Shakedry jacket at Millets for £96 + 2.99 delivery if you fit a small https://www.millets.co.uk/mens/293090-black-gore-men-s-one-shakedry-gore-tex-jacket-black.html

That's a deal and a half - £1 delivery to store too.
I'm waiting for the one wit Fluro bits to come down in price.

That's also not the 365 variant, although the Gore one has a more fitted cut versus the 365.
The 365 has some other tweeks, unzippable in both directions, one rear pocket, and altered cuffs, and also velcro adjustability for the collar.

wolfsbane2k

Part of me is lolling at you with your 800's.
As I still cry regarding the death of my 10 year old 705.

daniel_b

Anyone on here noticed if Evans have ever had a decent discount (Beyond the current 12%) on these wheels?

https://www.evanscycles.com/mavic-cosmic-pro-carbon-exalith-700c-road-clincher-wheelset-EV285993



I did see Sigma had them for £869 tuther week, but not anymore.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/accessor ... ter_380764 £117

londoncommuter

Daniel B wrote:

schlepcycling wrote:

Gore Shakedry jacket at Millets for £96 + 2.99 delivery if you fit a small https://www.millets.co.uk/mens/293090-black-gore-men-s-one-shakedry-gore-tex-jacket-black.html

That's a deal and a half - £1 delivery to store too.
I'm waiting for the one wit Fluro bits to come down in price.

That's also not the 365 variant, although the Gore one has a more fitted cut versus the 365.
The 365 has some other tweeks, unzippable in both directions, one rear pocket, and altered cuffs, and also velcro adjustability for the collar.

Is it the same one Wiggle have for £121 (the "active")? Confused with all the Gore name changes but there are just two types, the Active and then a year later the 1985?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear- ... ve-jacket/

Evans have got the 1985 one for £105 after knocking the £10 off spends over £100:

https://www.evanscycles.com/gore-bike-w ... t-EV294556


More importantly, why do I need one when I've already got an unworn Rapha Rain Jacket & Sportful Hotpack 5. Please stop me accumulating more stuff. Curse this thread.

jonnyc1973

Prhymeate wrote:

jonnyc1973 wrote:

£179 for unit only and £199 for the bundle at Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010SDBFIE? ... XlU-w&th=1

The Amazon bundle is without the cadence sensor, so I think they work out at roughly the same. Good deals though, although I still haven't found a compelling reason to upgrade from my 800 yet. The only thing I'd like would be to upload rides without having to connect to my computer, but it's not worth buying a new one just for that.

The description says it includes the cadence sensor.

prhymeate

jonnyc1973 wrote:

Prhymeate wrote:

jonnyc1973 wrote:

£179 for unit only and £199 for the bundle at Amazon. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B010SDBFIE? ... XlU-w&th=1

The Amazon bundle is without the cadence sensor, so I think they work out at roughly the same. Good deals though, although I still haven't found a compelling reason to upgrade from my 800 yet. The only thing I'd like would be to upload rides without having to connect to my computer, but it's not worth buying a new one just for that.

The description says it includes the cadence sensor.

My mistake. It isn't that clear, the 1000 specifically mentions the cadence sensor in the title. Good deal!

igsta

I bought it, it does comes with cadence

mudcovered

BigMat wrote:

Still getting used to my 810, but battery died after about 6 hours' riding last week. Battery life was never an issue with my 500. Probably need to dull screen, turn off Bluetooth etc. Any other tips gratefully accepted.

I just keep the screen brightness fairly low and end up charging it about once a week which is typically about 8 hours of riding.

Mike

N0bodyOfTheGoat

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-pa ... -700-x-28c £28

They've price matched Wiggle, but I've just ordered a pair through "click and collect" to use my BC discount, so ~£50.40 to pay.

Now just need to pick them up and get some decent dry weather (tomorrow more likely than this afternoon) to fit them with the latex tubes that arrived yesterday and see what a more premium setup feels like over 28mm Grand Sport Races and bog standard Vavert(?) 28-38mm tubes! :twisted:

edindevon

Edindevon wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Neo is £999 at Halfords, will delivery to pay in store, so if you have BC discount. Bang.

Now back down to £999.99 at Halfords They also have the Tacx Flux for £555.

The Tacx Neo Smart Turbo Trainer is now £987.55 at Halfords. This isn't marked as an internet exclusive, so British Cycling members should be able to get another 10% off with click and collect.

This trainer is £12 more at Chain Reaction, but the 10% discount is definite, so it's £899.99 for British Cycling members.

solstice21

Edindevon wrote:

Edindevon wrote:

bendertherobot wrote:

Neo is £999 at Halfords, will delivery to pay in store, so if you have BC discount. Bang.

Now back down to £999.99 at Halfords They also have the Tacx Flux for £555.

The Tacx Neo Smart Turbo Trainer is now £987.55 at Halfords. This isn't marked as an internet exclusive, so British Cycling members should be able to get another 10% off with click and collect.

This trainer is £12 more at Chain Reaction, but the 10% discount is definite, so it's £899.99 for British Cycling members.

Get Zeek voucher and use at Halfords to get further 8-9% off. They can be used with BC discount.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.probikekit.co.uk/offers/power-hour.list

<5mins left (e-mail always ends up in spam not inbox!), some nice deals

eg. Zonda C17 disc bolt thru £350 before Topcashback
https://www.probikekit.co.uk/bicycle-wh ... 49857.html

porlyworly

@Daniel B - no idea if this is a bargain but saw it and thought of you

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/active ... p/31097520

N0bodyOfTheGoat

10% off Schwalbe and Continental tyres at Merlin, plus Lusso clothing and Camelbaks, applies automatically when added to basket

daniel_b

PorlyWorly wrote:

@Daniel B - no idea if this is a bargain but saw it and thought of you

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/active ... p/31097520

lol, why thankyou

Pretty vague about the model eh, but could be a good buy I guess!

There was 3 when I opened the link, then it went down to 2 whilst I was on the page, and now down to 1.

Far too roomy for moi anyhow, and the Gore cut has never really worked for me for some reason, either top or bottom half.

DrLex

At TKMaxx, I noticed POC ladies shirts in medium if of interest:

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/acti ... p/07011684

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/women/acti ... p/07011402

£20 & £25 rather than £125 & £150. Ordering one for Mrs Lex.

There have been quite a few Gore items on there in the last fortnight, but sell out very quickly, as DanielB noticed on the given example.

thistle_

NitrousOxide wrote:

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/bike-tyres/continental-grand-prix-4000-s-ii-bike-tyre-700-x-28c £28

They've price matched Wiggle, but I've just ordered a pair through "click and collect" to use my BC discount, so ~£50.40 to pay.

Plus 3% Quidco...

edindevon

Edindevon wrote:

The Tacx Neo Smart Turbo Trainer is now £987.55 at Halfords. This isn't marked as an internet exclusive, so British Cycling members should be able to get another 10% off with click and collect.

This is now down to £971.83 at Halfords.

Edit. This didn't last long and it's now back to £999.99.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-trainers/trainers/tacx-neo-smart-turbo-trainer

wolfsbane2k

thistle (MBNW) wrote:

NitrousOxide wrote:

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-parts/bike-tyres/continental-grand-prix-4000-s-ii-bike-tyre-700-x-28c £28

They've price matched Wiggle, but I've just ordered a pair through "click and collect" to use my BC discount, so ~£50.40 to pay.

Plus 3% Quidco...

Cheers, 20% cycle 2 work scheme discount card makes it even better, cheers.
(I'm still not sure about Durano pluses Vs these )

YIMan

Thanks to previous TK Maxx links, I found POC bibshorts for £24.99:

https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/men/activewear/outdoor/black+white-ritte-bib-shorts/p/31097559