Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

david7m

daniel_b said:

Scott lace up road shoes - carbon sole, £200 down to £59, seemingly available in most popular sizes, and there's also a 10% code floating about too.

I think I have convinced myself not to get any, as I think I prefer ratchet \ BOA closure system.

I have some of their BOA road shoes, and they are brilliant, easily as good as Mavic \ Sidi etc.

https://www.startfitness.co.uk/scott-road-lc-lace-cycling-shoes-black-251814-5533.htmlhttps://startfitness.co.uk/scott-road-lc-lace-cycling-shoes-black-251814-5533.html

EXTRA10

Have ordered some, lets see if they arrive, seems too good to be true

daniel_b

Let me know, as I may be swayed! Have ordered loads of stuff from Start fitness before, never had any issues, even with returns.

markgoldstein

These look like great value for £30!

https://www.startfitness.co.uk/scott-road-comp-lace-cycling-shoes-grey-265941-5888.html

dowtcha

daniel_b said:

Scott lace up road shoes - carbon sole, £200 down to £59, seemingly available in most popular sizes, and there's also a 10% code floating about too.

I think I have convinced myself not to get any, as I think I prefer ratchet \ BOA closure system.

I have some of their BOA road shoes, and they are brilliant, easily as good as Mavic \ Sidi etc.

https://www.startfitness.co.uk/scott-road-lc-lace-cycling-shoes-black-251814-5533.htmlhttps://startfitness.co.uk/scott-road-lc-lace-cycling-shoes-black-251814-5533.html

Sweet, was looking to replace my old giro empires. Will give these a go.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/deals/top-40?sort=price-desc&deal=TOPOFTHEPOPS

Some bargains in there where "TOPOFTHEPOPS" promo code gives further discount, especially the bikes, £525 for London Road Rival1; £600 for Pro Carbon Evo Rival22; £675 Pro Carbon Evo 105 700 (plus £20 p&p for bikes)

daniel_b

dowtcha said:

daniel_b said:

Scott lace up road shoes - carbon sole, £200 down to £59, seemingly available in most popular sizes, and there's also a 10% code floating about too.

I think I have convinced myself not to get any, as I think I prefer ratchet \ BOA closure system.

I have some of their BOA road shoes, and they are brilliant, easily as good as Mavic \ Sidi etc.

https://www.startfitness.co.uk/scott-road-lc-lace-cycling-shoes-black-251814-5533.htmlhttps://startfitness.co.uk/scott-road-lc-lace-cycling-shoes-black-251814-5533.html

Sweet, was looking to replace my old giro empires. Will give these a go.

Please let me know what you think!

I'm still very tempted, they do look stunning in my opinion, and quite Empire-esque, plus the branding is very subtle imho.

Can someone explain why lace up shoes might be better than BOA \ ratchet though?

I would consider a pair for commuting, but I guess it means it will take longer to put on / take off at either end of the journey, and potentially be slightly more of a pain if you want to wear overshoes, dependng on the style of overshoe?

poptart242

daniel_b said:

Can someone explain why lace up shoes might be better than BOA \ ratchet though?

I would consider a pair for commuting, but I guess it means it will take longer to put on / take off at either end of the journey, and potentially be slightly more of a pain if you want to wear overshoes, dependng on the style of overshoe?

Easy - laces have far more adjustment points than Boa. I have both at the moment but for longer rides I'm always, always picking my Empires over my Boa shoes.

And as goes time taken, it's not really any different is it? 5 seconds longer to tie a lace than a Boa?

kingstongraham

poptart242 said:

daniel_b said:

Can someone explain why lace up shoes might be better than BOA \ ratchet though?

I would consider a pair for commuting, but I guess it means it will take longer to put on / take off at either end of the journey, and potentially be slightly more of a pain if you want to wear overshoes, dependng on the style of overshoe?

Easy - laces have far more adjustment points than Boa. I have both at the moment but for longer rides I'm always, always picking my Empires over my Boa shoes.

And as goes time taken, it's not really any different is it? 5 seconds longer to tie a lace than a Boa?

Advantage of dials is the adjustment on the bike. If you've done it slightly too tight you aren't loosening it on the go with laces.

We seem to manage with laces in every situation off the bike!

joe_totale-2

I do find that both laces and Boa Dials can slacken off a bit after a few hours, with Boa dials you can re-tighten on the move, with laces you have to find somewhere to stop to retie them.

But the poster above is also correct, laces spread the pressure on your foot better than Boa dials.

daniel_b

Interesting points, cheers chaps

On a bargain related topic, I have alas had to return these size 44 Giant Phase carbon soled shoes - just a tiny bit too snug for my size 10 feet alas.
They also have some size 46's in stock.

£130 down to £70.

If you bump the order up to over £100, you can knock a tenner off with their code as well.

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/clothing/shoes/giant-phase-carbon-road-shoes-yellowblack_374089

david7m

Scott's arrived today, look great but too small. Have ordered next size up and returning these.

markgoldstein

So they

david7m said:

Scott's arrived today, look great but too small. Have ordered next size up and returning these.

So they weren't true to size then?

david7m

markgoldstein said:

So they

david7m said:

Scott's arrived today, look great but too small. Have ordered next size up and returning these.

So they weren't true to size then?

Nope. Im normally a 44 but these are too narrow and with soles to level my foot there will be no room left.

wolfsbane2k

david7m said:

markgoldstein said:

So they

david7m said:

Scott's arrived today, look great but too small. Have ordered next size up and returning these.

So they weren't true to size then?

Nope. Im normally a 44 but these are too narrow and with soles to level my foot there will be no room left.

Cheers for that - I was considering gambling the Scott Comp Boa MTB shoes in island sized 48's (£30 from £100)- but am quite wide, so won't bother.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.merlincycles.com/northwave-flash-thinsulate-road-shoe-105172.html £82.50

Best price I've seen these, but personally questioning whether they would get me outdoors in carp weather!

daniel_b

david7m said:

Scott's arrived today, look great but too small. Have ordered next size up and returning these.

Sorry to hear that David - what's your normal shoe size - 10?
I'm a 10 in everyday shoes, and often a 45 in cycling shoes, but my BOA Scott road shoes fit me perfectly in a size 44 - according to the chart that should reflect a UK 9.5.
It's possible these are not the same fit as my other road shoes of course.

What is the overall quality and finish like?

david7m

daniel_b said:

david7m said:

Scott's arrived today, look great but too small. Have ordered next size up and returning these.

Sorry to hear that David - what's your normal shoe size - 10?
I'm a 10 in everyday shoes, and often a 45 in cycling shoes, but my BOA Scott road shoes fit me perfectly in a size 44 - according to the chart that should reflect a UK 9.5.
It's possible these are not the same fit as my other road shoes of course.

What is the overall quality and finish like?

Yeah, normally a 10 and other cycling shoes are 44. Ive ordered 45 which are now on the way, just need to return the 44's - didnt want to miss out by returning for an exchange

They are definitely for summer/warmer days as lots of air vent holes over toes, and the quality is very good (the heels arent replaceable). Wouldnt say they are a £200 pair of shoes though You wont be disappointed at sale price value though!

daniel_b

That makes me wonder if I would need a 45.

These are the other Scott shoes I have:


But as I say, they fit me perfectly in a 44, so maybe the toe box is wider on those than these lace up ones.

*Clearly you will be surprised the above shoes I bought in black and yellow.

daniel_b

Massive bargain on these High 5 Xtreme caffeine tabs - cheapest I have ever seen is probably half price at £3.50.

Wiggle have them at £1.99 for 20!

My stock level has run down, so just ordered a batch - love the pink grapefruit, hate the berry flavour personally.

https://wiggle.co.uk/high5-zero-xtreme-hydration-tablets-20-tabs

gouldy88

daniel_b said:

Massive bargain on these High 5 Xtreme caffeine tabs - cheapest I have ever seen is probably half price at £3.50.

Wiggle have them at £1.99 for 20!

My stock level has run down, so just ordered a batch - love the pink grapefruit, hate the berry flavour personally.

https://wiggle.co.uk/high5-zero-xtreme-hydration-tablets-20-tabs

The 8 pack box is £15.99 too

david7m

daniel_b said:

That makes me wonder if I would need a 45.

These are the other Scott shoes I have:


But as I say, they fit me perfectly in a 44, so maybe the toe box is wider on those than these lace up ones.

*Clearly you will be surprised the above shoes I bought in black and yellow.

They look identical apart from the colour and laces I'd try the 44 if you already have experience of this brand, my others are Bontrager and Specialized.

slowbike

Sure this used to be in Commuting section .... anyway ...

Merlin are doing some good discounts on Moon lights atm - eg the Nebula is now £19 ...

redvision

slowbike said:

Sure this used to be in Commuting section .... anyway ...

Merlin are doing some good discounts on Moon lights atm - eg the Nebula is now £19 ...

Or you could wait for the next aldi cycling special and get the same light (rebadged) for a fiver

solstice21

redvision said:

slowbike said:

Sure this used to be in Commuting section .... anyway ...

Merlin are doing some good discounts on Moon lights atm - eg the Nebula is now £19 ...

Or you could wait for the next aldi cycling special and get the same light (rebadged) for a fiver

Not sure they'll do them again. Weren't in last bike promo. Only the larger, more expensive copies (nebula??)

edward.s

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

https://www.merlincycles.com/northwave-flash-thinsulate-road-shoe-105172.html £82.50

Best price I've seen these, but personally questioning whether they would get me outdoors in carp weather!

Boots are better for crap weather - with tights pulled over the cuff. I've been using the Shimano goretex ones all winter (2-bolt, but there are 3 bolt ones) and they really are excellent. warm and dry, not had to break out the overshoes this year yet.

Planet X do some winter boots for £70 - worth a try perhaps?

slowbike

redvision said:

slowbike said:

Sure this used to be in Commuting section .... anyway ...

Merlin are doing some good discounts on Moon lights atm - eg the Nebula is now £19 ...

Or you could wait for the next aldi cycling special and get the same light (rebadged) for a fiver

yup - I bought 3 lots of their last £15 light set offering - the back light is fab - the front is enough to ride unlit main roads by - but they are flimsy in comparison to the Moon stuff and the battery life isn't as good - but for the price it was worth it - especially as at this time of year I run 2 on the front and 3 on the back for commutes (and pub rides)

david7m

david7m said:

daniel_b said:

That makes me wonder if I would need a 45.

These are the other Scott shoes I have:


But as I say, they fit me perfectly in a 44, so maybe the toe box is wider on those than these lace up ones.

*Clearly you will be surprised the above shoes I bought in black and yellow.

They look identical apart from the colour and laces I'd try the 44 if you already have experience of this brand, my others are Bontrager and Specialized.

Got the 45s and they fit perfect.

daniel_b

david7m said:

david7m said:

daniel_b said:

That makes me wonder if I would need a 45.

These are the other Scott shoes I have:


But as I say, they fit me perfectly in a 44, so maybe the toe box is wider on those than these lace up ones.

*Clearly you will be surprised the above shoes I bought in black and yellow.

They look identical apart from the colour and laces I'd try the 44 if you already have experience of this brand, my others are Bontrager and Specialized.

Got the 45s and they fit perfect.

Thankyou, have gone for a pair of 44's :-)

wolfsbane2k

slowbike said:

Sure this used to be in Commuting section .... anyway ...

Merlin are doing some good discounts on Moon lights atm - eg the Nebula is now £19 ...

Yes, this used to be in commuting. The swines moved it.

Nebula Rear is £19, Front is £24.

Ta. My front aldi moon COB knock off has failed (the USB port appears shorted out with blue crud) so wouldn't turn on this morning when I wanted a bit of extra be seen "oomph" for this morning's fog...

I've previously given it a strip down and white vinegar clean to remove the crud, but seems to be a leak in there somewhere so it keeps coming back.

BTW - Definitely recommend the Moon Auto Shield X, currently £20 for a 300lumens (daylight flash) rear laser beam. . It's my main rear, and I love it.
https://www.merlincycles.com/moon-shield-x-auto-rechargeable-rear-light-2019-157623.html

daniel_b

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