Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

edindevon

This deal for a padded cargo bike bag for £15 delivered was posted on HUKD this morning - https://polaris-bikewear.co.uk/Polaris-Cargo-Bag-p/pol01-7509.htm

david7m

edindevon said:

This deal for a padded cargo bike bag for £15 delivered was posted on HUKD this morning - https://polaris-bikewear.co.uk/Polaris-Cargo-Bag-p/pol01-7509.htm

£70 now:(

dowtcha

Scott Rc shoes arrived today and they are very nice. I am a 43 in normal shoes but my empires are 44 (just fit) and a 45 in Shimano. The Scotts are a 44 and are slightly longer than the empire so I might have been able to get away with the 43 but the width is fine so will be keeping. You have to have them in your hand to notice the scott branding. These are super light and will be great for summer. They feel as good and as well made as the giro they are replacing and a bargain at the sale price, If you have never tried cycling shoes with laces then these are a low-risk starting point.

itboffin

Torn between getting a new ipad 7th gen or a second 4iiii power meter ????

N0bodyOfTheGoat

itboffin said:

Torn between getting a new ipad 7th gen or a second 4iiii power meter ????

4iiii for winter training bike? Take off nice bike, or is that being used too even though it's winter?

itboffin

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

itboffin said:

Torn between getting a new ipad 7th gen or a second 4iiii power meter ????

4iiii for winter training bike? Take off nice bike, or is that being used too even though it's winter?

Nice bike is being upgraded to 11s Ultegra but keeping the 5800 crankset because of the 4iiii and it just works, winter bikes is full SRAM Rival

daniel_b

My size 44 Scotts have arrived, and as David7m rightly suggested, the design is identical in respect of the shape of the shoe on the RC Boa shoes I have.

Nice they they also come with an extra set of black laces, although personally I would have preferred a second pair of yellow ones.

I ended up buying two pairs after it was mentioned how lightweight and airy they are (Which I would heartily agree with) and will keep one pair here, and will take one pair to Mauritius where my parents live, as all I have there are some 2 bolt not very well fitting diadora shoes, so these will be a sound replacement.

As to quality - would agree they do not strike me as £200 shoes, however I would suggest they are 'worth' in the region of £120, so at around £54 a pair, I'd say they are a proper bargain.

Bargain time - these are £185 down to £75 - received mine today, not had time to work out if I like them or not, they are a bit larger than I had envisaged:
https://wiggle.co.uk/oakley-field-jacket-prizm-road-sunglasses/



They may need some photochromic or clear lenses to make me really find them useful.
Not to sure about the rose coloured prizm lens, though I appreciate they get raved about.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/bikes/hottest-bike-deals?sort=price-asc

If mechanical disc brakes don't bother you, the Planet X XLA SRAM Apex1 is a bargain at ~£542 including £20 p&p.

Some good rim brake SRAM Force "REM" bikes too, plus the London SL disc Force.

bendip

£1.04 pink grapefruit variety..high5 extreme hydration tabs..20 in a tube..i've been addicted to vimto squash in my bottles for the past few years..might give these a go for a change..best before of 15 feb though

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

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bikes/road-bikes/cube-axial-ws-gtc-pro-2019-womens-carbon-road-bike-grey_465497 £900 before ~3% cashback from Quidco or Topcashback.

The 56cm version stack and reach are exactly the same as the mens' Cube Attain range, 591/385mm respectively, would fit someone around 178cm. Hardly "girlie" coloured and weighs ~8.3Kg with Aksium wheels.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXXLARIV1REM/planet-x-xla-sram-rival-1-hydraulic-disc-rem-norwegian-blue-edition-bike £600 +£20 p&p
If thinking about Selcof carbon post, worth doing as upgrade on bike purchase, +£40 instead of buying seperate at £60 (good posts, have one on Cube)

Even though I tried a Boardman CX Team this time three years ago on a turbo in Halfords, experiencing and struggling to cope with SRAM's gearing quirks compared to Shimano for the first time (and then bought Cube few months later), this deal has me in a quandry this afternoon...

Been starting to think about a new commuter recently that could also double-up as a winter bike, whether to go hybrid or CX/adventure.

Big dilemma would be sizing, my Cube is 388/610mm reach/stack with 110mm stem and ~75mm reach bars (plus the long BR505 hydraulic hoods). ~420mm reach to hoods.
Medium XLA is 393/555mm, large is 400/573mm reach/stack. Comes with 100mm stem and 75mm reach bars. Gut instinct says medium as I could then safely change to a 110mm stem, would show more post as I typically run ~72cm BB to saddle top, but would my lower back cope with bars that are ~55mm lower than the Cube?

arsey

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXXLARIV1REM/planet-x-xla-sram-rival-1-hydraulic-disc-rem-norwegian-blue-edition-bike £600 +£20 p&p

That is a bargain! I mean, the groupset alone is more than that

https://www.bike-discount.de/en/buy/sram-rival-1x11-speed-group-flatmount-42t-gxp-170mm-935501?currency=3&delivery_country=190&gclid=CjwKCAiAj-_xBRBjEiwAmRbqYqiEGJ2b69Pt_9DGxJlW48S18MMJHzUDchu3wqBJJXnx7eBix15ayxoCM-YQAvD_BwE

redvision

Bargain specialized allez in 56cm or 58cm.
https://www.cyclesolutions.co.uk/30278/products/specialized-allez-2019-road-bike--blackcharcoalclean.aspx?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=90018-7156&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzty25fm95wIVgoxRCh2IPAZaEAkYASABEgJuW_D_BwE

Only the base model but fantastic aluminium frame and a great ride.

slowbike

wow - that's a good frame for £380 .... chuck a decent groups and wheels on it and it's an excellent bike

pollys_bott

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

@daniel_b how do these size up? Technically I'm a size 7 / 7.5 but take a 43 in Shimano, for example. Cheers.

daniel_b

Hi PB,

technically in normal shoes I am a 10, but then the 44's fit me closely, and they are classed as a 9.5.

Another chap on the other thread bought 44's (He was also an everyday 10) and found them too snug, 45's suited him.

I haven't worn Shimano shoes for an age unfortunately, so can't help with the comparison.
But if we are led to believe that the sizing is pretty accurate (Assuming I am a small 10) that would put you as a 41.
Personally, I would be inclined to order the two (41 & 42 imho) or three most likely sizes, and return the one/s that don't fit.

On the subject of bargains, Morvelo have a rather stonking sale on right now, and FLURO10 gets you an extra 10% off any fluro kit - I may have ordered a fair amount of kit, mostly for commuting, a couple of base layers some knee and leg warmers, a couple of jerseys, and critically some bibtights for 9 months time, oh and a couple of caps - I do love my caps.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBPXXLARIV1REM/planet-x-xla-sram-rival-1-hydraulic-disc-rem-norwegian-blue-edition-bike £600 +£20 p&p
If thinking about Selcof carbon post, worth doing as upgrade on bike purchase, +£40 instead of buying seperate at £60 (good posts, have one on Cube), as is upgrading to FSA/Selcof bars

Just one large and seven extra large left now.

I've been in turmoil about this deal but I just can't pull the trigger, trying to save for home deposit plus bad memories of trying Sram's "double tap" for the first time three years ago.

daniel_b

I have SRAM Rival on my Synapse Adventure - didn't seek it out, but wanted the frame colour, and that was what it came with.
Bit of a mare to setup, and it's ok, but I wouldn't personally choose another bike with it on, Shimano is just so more forgiving setup wise, doesn't seem to be as susceptible to frustrating performance issues due to really minor alignment issues, and shifts (imho) easily if not more crisply.

If you fit in a Castelli Small, Sigma have Endurance X2 shorts with the stunning Progetto X2 pad for half price at £57!
Some reviews claim the material is slightly thicker so best for marginally colder conditions, does this ring true with anyone?

bmxboy10

daniel_b said:

I have SRAM Rival on my Synapse Adventure - didn't seek it out, but wanted the frame colour, and that was what it came with.
Bit of a mare to setup, and it's ok, but I wouldn't personally choose another bike with it on, Shimano is just so more forgiving setup wise, doesn't seem to be as susceptible to frustrating performance issues due to really minor alignment issues, and shifts (imho) easily if not more crisply.

If you fit in a Castelli Small, Sigma have Endurance X2 shorts with the stunning Progetto X2 pad for half price at £57!
Some reviews claim the material is slightly thicker so best for marginally colder conditions, does this ring true with anyone?

Yes its thicker and very durable/comfortable.

joe_totale-2

Some good deals on shoes and other things at Cycle Surgery, I'm assuming this is basically a closing down sale. Still plenty of sizes available:

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/giro-mens-empire-e70-knit-O1214025.html?colour=3624

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/fizik-unisex-tempo-powerstrap-r5-road-shoe-O1214073.html?colour=1624

https://www.cyclesurgery.com/p/fizik-unisex-terra-x5-mtb-shoe-O1114058.html?colour=2033

daniel_b

These £50 Yellow Spesh BOA shoes any good? Thinking for commuting duties.

https://cyclesurgery.com/p/specialized-unisex-torch-1-0-road-shoe-2020-O1214082.html?colour=155

bmxboy10

Posted this elsewhere but I think these tubeless Shimano wheels are a bit of a bargain. Valves included and no tape needed...

https://www.fawkes-cycles.co.uk/2497696/products/shimano-rs500-ultegra-tubeless-qr-clincher-road-wheelset-11s.aspx?currency=GBP&chosenAttribute=WHRS500F&gclid=CjwKCAiAvonyBRB7EiwAadauqfEADENIyV37cavnRWPQl2LZzMk11Ni_-XAMbYc2zgF7JomGddCE7hoC1PsQAvD_BwE

monda

redvision said:

Clever training Europe is closing down and there is 30% off everything left in stock (warranties honoured through manufacturer according to dc rainmaker).

Bargains include a kickr 2017
https://www.clevertraining.co.uk/wahoo-fitness-new-kickr-indoor-power-trainer-1

Garmin vector 3 pedals
https://www.clevertraining.co.uk/garmin-vector-3-3s-pedal-based-power-meters

Garmin fenix 6
https://www.clevertraining.co.uk/garmin-fenix-6-multisport-gps-watch

Have you used this website before? Or has anyone? Is it legit?

stn5

DCRainmaker is affiliated with it. Should be fairly trustworthy.

bendip

they've been £13.50 in 28mm for a while..£11.99 now.

https://www.merlincycles.com/vittoria-rubino-pro-control-g-isotech-folding-road-tyre-700c-87393.html

N0bodyOfTheGoat

bendip said:

they've been £13.50 in 28mm for a while..£11.99 now.

https://www.merlincycles.com/vittoria-rubino-pro-control-g-isotech-folding-road-tyre-700c-87393.html

Bit draggy for a summer tyre, ok as a winter tyre, worth getting for £12 each.

itboffin

iPad 10.2 for £211, very nice

matt71

ITboffin

Could you share where you got that from please?

itboffin

www.amazon.ae

daniel_b

Perhaps not the biggest bargain in the world, but this place who I have never heard of, have a 2018 Scott Foil RC (Effectively the Mitchelton Scott bike) reduced from 6k to 3k - so you're saving £3000 is how you could look at it :-)

https://lescycles.co.uk/products/scott-foil-rc-road-bike-2018?_pos=2&_sid=c783149d6&_ss=r



Flog the Zipp's, affix some deep rims, and hubba X 3