Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

daniel_b

Syncros RR2.0 saddle in this very beautiful black and yellow colourway, not one I normally go for, but I rather like it.

£70 down to £9.99!

https://chainreactioncycles.com/syncros-rr-2-0-saddle/rp-prod205048



I have the RR1.0 on my Foil, and it has really annoyed me, as it goes with the bike perfectly style and colourwise, and I have a Berk and a Fizik Arione 00 sat in the wings waiting to go on, BUT it's just too damned comfy

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Not a bargain as such, just a heads up for the 1% that aren't subscribed to their spam emails...

PlanetX announced today they are on Cyclescheme (again?).

N0bodyOfTheGoat

In a post-Covid world of bike stock drought, thought it might be worth posting this XS frame only TT bike that showed up at the Halfords site this week...

https://www.halfords.com/bikes/road-bikes/boardman-elite-att-9.2-mens-road-bike---x-small-223260.html

Stack/reach of 493/386mm, seat tube (C-T?) of 500mm.

Given my road bike is 388mm reach and I use ~89.5cm pedal top to saddle top, could this TT bike fit, with a swap of the 90mm stem for something ~20mm longer?

daniel_b

SIS appear to have at least 40% off everything until Monday I think.

Free postage over £40, and you also get a free pink Ineos bottle (Elite by the looks of it) for orders over £40 - I don't want the bottle, but my daughter will do :-)

daniel_b

One for those looking ahead - Gripgrab Thermal LS base layer, £63 down to £20 - currently s/m and m/l in stock.

Topcashback as well.

Personally I've been really impressed with the quality of gripgrab gear.

https://chainreactioncycles.com/gripgrab-expert-seamless-thermal-base-layer-ls/rp-prod187928

the_rover

Re the SIS stuff, I’ve found that it’s almost always cheaper on their eBay site with free postage even on low priced items. Comes direct from SIS.

itboffin

the_rover said:

Re the SIS stuff, I’ve found that it’s almost always cheaper on their eBay site with free postage even on low priced items. Comes direct from SIS.

What’s the eBay store called? I need a bunch for my up coming chase the sun event

daniel_b

itboffin said:

the_rover said:

Re the SIS stuff, I’ve found that it’s almost always cheaper on their eBay site with free postage even on low priced items. Comes direct from SIS.

What’s the eBay store called?

+1

Wheelspinner

daniel_b said:

itboffin said:

the_rover said:

Re the SIS stuff, I’ve found that it’s almost always cheaper on their eBay site with free postage even on low priced items. Comes direct from SIS.

What’s the eBay store called?

+1

Have you tried eBay search?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/scienceinsport?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Looks like them I think…

itboffin

Found it and ordered but really much cheaper I’m sure gels used to be cheap

webboo

They were doing the six pack of basic ones orange flavour for £4 in Waitrose.

daniel_b

I didn't see that much available on the ebay store - also annoying the BC 30 or 40% discount is no longer available, as you used to be able to stack.

I ordered some (48) of the Tiramisu bars - I find their ordinary energy bars, a bit dense to be honest.
These ones worked out at 90p a pop, plus I nabbed the free water bottle for the not so littelun.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/honeywell-ht900e1-turbo-fan-now-ps2599-at-amazon-3737515

Had one of these as a second turbo fan for ~2.5 years, decent. Small enough to stick on a desk if it stops raining as the summer returns too.

super_davo

I think the Honeywell is a bit weedy for Turbo use, certainly on its own. This is a different league altogether:

https://www.cleva-uk.com/products/vacmaster-air-mover?variant=33097639886882&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnueFBhChARIsAPu3YkS2FYlA30pV-dSz5qCYtNaJGd30SFFrQr1a1KnTmf_sUAaGj7m8mS8aAiWmEALw_wcB

I got an Amazon warehouse deal for £60, you can sign up to their newsletter from the link I posted and get for £63 though.

Not really a bargain as normal price, but provides all the cooling you'll need on its own, and will end up cheaper than multiple fan set up which you'll need with Honeywell.

ibr17xvii

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/honeywell-ht900e1-turbo-fan-now-ps2599-at-amazon-3737515

Had one of these as a second turbo fan for ~2.5 years, decent. Small enough to stick on a desk if it stops raining as the summer returns too.

These are really good but you deffo need more than 1 if possible.

bendip

let there be light..cateye ampp 800 inc helmet mount..20.73...cateye ampp 400 inc orb rear ..18.81

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08KRWKY8R/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08J2L1L7D/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

daniel_b

super_davo said:

I think the Honeywell is a bit weedy for Turbo use, certainly on its own. This is a different league altogether:

https://www.cleva-uk.com/products/vacmaster-air-mover?variant=33097639886882&gclid=Cj0KCQjwnueFBhChARIsAPu3YkS2FYlA30pV-dSz5qCYtNaJGd30SFFrQr1a1KnTmf_sUAaGj7m8mS8aAiWmEALw_wcB

I got an Amazon warehouse deal for £60, you can sign up to their newsletter from the link I posted and get for £63 though.

Not really a bargain as normal price, but provides all the cooling you'll need on its own, and will end up cheaper than multiple fan set up which you'll need with Honeywell.

My pedestal fan just died, so splurged £90 on the one with the full remote.
Installed, but not yet tested as weather is too nice.
Initial impressions are good, though as expected the breadth of cooling is quite narrow.
I still have my 18" floor fan for legs and lower body, this will be targeting face and upper body.

Re the honeywell fan posted, it's ok, and I bagged ine as a warehouse return from Amazon, but it would only serve as a secondary fan, unless you train in a fridge.

pblakeney

I see Cleva have cottoned onto their new market. 😉

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.aldi.co.uk/barracuda-mountain-bike/p/712676463386000 £300

daniel_b

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

https://www.aldi.co.uk/barracuda-mountain-bike/p/712676463386000 £300

Odd isn't it, no size given, or any options/size guides. Bit of a leap for £310 delivered.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

daniel_b said:

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

https://www.aldi.co.uk/barracuda-mountain-bike/p/712676463386000 £300

Odd isn't it, no size given, or any options/size guides. Bit of a leap for £310 delivered.

Yeah bit vague, but price looks decent for component spec.

itboffin

Why have base layers double in price?

daniel_b

itboffin said:

Why have base layers double in price?

Have you tried Merlin - they at least had some at reasonable prices in recent times.

elbowloh

I find it's much cheaper to buy base layers that aren't advertised as being for cycling e,g, for running.

itboffin

daniel_b said:

itboffin said:

Why have base layers double in price?

Have you tried Merlin - they at least had some at reasonable prices in recent times.

I paid £12 for dhb short sleeved they are now £22 for the same thing ???

N0bodyOfTheGoat

itboffin said:

daniel_b said:

itboffin said:

Why have base layers double in price?

Have you tried Merlin - they at least had some at reasonable prices in recent times.

I paid £12 for dhb short sleeved they are now £22 for the same thing ???

They are currently ~£3 each more expensive than pre-Covid/Brexit, but the PlanetX range work for me, especially on the turbo. £8/10/13 for sleeveless, short sleeve, long sleeve respectively.

pblakeney

itboffin said:

daniel_b said:

itboffin said:

Why have base layers double in price?

Have you tried Merlin - they at least had some at reasonable prices in recent times.

I paid £12 for dhb short sleeved they are now £22 for the same thing ???

Probably more for the other threads but I've had some kit lying in Stansted customs for 1-1/2 weeks and still pending. Buying ain't what it used to be. 🤬

daniel_b

pblakeney said:

itboffin said:

daniel_b said:

itboffin said:

Why have base layers double in price?

Have you tried Merlin - they at least had some at reasonable prices in recent times.

I paid £12 for dhb short sleeved they are now £22 for the same thing ???

Probably more for the other threads but I've had some kit lying in Stansted customs for 1-1/2 weeks and still pending. Buying ain't what it used to be. 🤬

ffs - where from?

@itboffin agreed - most of my meshy ones, Catellie, Ale and Morvelo have been circa £15 each.

itboffin

pblakeney said:

itboffin said:

daniel_b said:

itboffin said:

Why have base layers double in price?

Have you tried Merlin - they at least had some at reasonable prices in recent times.

I paid £12 for dhb short sleeved they are now £22 for the same thing ???

Probably more for the other threads but I've had some kit lying in Stansted customs for 1-1/2 weeks and still pending. Buying ain't what it used to be. 🤬

I’m so over online stock shortages and no shipping to the UK

itboffin

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

itboffin said:

daniel_b said:

itboffin said:

Why have base layers double in price?

Have you tried Merlin - they at least had some at reasonable prices in recent times.

I paid £12 for dhb short sleeved they are now £22 for the same thing ???

They are currently ~£3 each more expensive than pre-Covid/Brexit, but the PlanetX range work for me, especially on the turbo. £8/10/13 for sleeveless, short sleeve, long sleeve respectively.

No they look reasonably priced what’s the sizing like, I’m a medium in every other brand