Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

dhope

iPete wrote:

dhope wrote:

iPete wrote:

dhope wrote:

Not a bargain but this does seem quite reasonable now.
Kona Grand Wagon
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=75093
Sure, it's still a £1000 fixie. But it's got Mavic Ellipse wheelset and Sugino 75 BB & Crankset which will put it ahead of most OTP bikes

hmmmmmmmmmm!!! this is exactly what I'm after for winter and maybe some track time. Steel, SS (does it flip flop?!), bottle mounts, brakes front/back, just not loving the colour.

Reckon it would, the wheelset is Mavic Track Ellipse
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... 6000000000

which says flipflop rear

If I'd seen this a month ago I might've got it rather than the Condor + Campag Pista BB/Crank & new wheelset

Nearly went down the condor route but they never emailed me back, kept adding upgrades few!

Think I might just wait for a second hand langster to crop up.

Whoops, I just sold my Langster.

How tall are you btw? Someone's getting in touch if/when they sell their 55cm Condor Pista (so 5'10" ish) - probably September

Yeah, I couldn't (/wouldn't) afford the Condor new with those parts, though it's still not been a cheap commuter buying a few bits 2nd hand and I now need another frame to move the stock Condor parts onto :roll:

clarkey cat

you still got the Triton, dhope?

I used to have the exact same one. Really nice ride I thought - especially for the price.

dhope

clarkey cat wrote:

you still got the Triton, dhope?

I used to have the exact same one. Really nice ride I thought - especially for the price.

I have the Triton and really liked it but it a bit small so a few bits have come off it and gone onto the Condor. The Triton will be sold

iPete

dhope wrote:

Whoops, I just sold my Langster.

How tall are you btw? Someone's getting in touch if/when they sell their 55cm Condor Pista (so 5'10" ish) - probably September

Yeah, I couldn't (/wouldn't) afford the Condor new with those parts, though it's still not been a cheap commuter buying a few bits 2nd hand and I now need another frame to move the stock Condor parts onto :roll:

I'm 5'9 and ride a 56cm Allez. Am watching a 55cm condors on eBay but would imagine the langster has similar geo to the Allez so is a safe bet.

willy b

Cheap Vermac team kit: http://www.vermarcuk.co.uk/special-offers.html

Also, DHB Windslam Gilet, only £27 8)

mroli

Rapha sale now on http://www.rapha.cc

Not necessarily bargains as such, but some decent discounts on good kit...

pangolin

willy b wrote:

Cheap Vermac team kit: http://www.vermarcuk.co.uk/special-offers.html

Also, DHB Windslam Gilet, only £27 8)

Vermarc are sending free mitts and cap with all orders this month too. I got the Ag2r jersey, mitts and cap for under £30 delivered! No brown shorts though

londoncommuter

Probably just being dozy but I can't see any mention of the free mitts & cap on their web site. Are they with any jersey? Are they limited in number?

Thanks

whitebait01

londoncommuter wrote:

Probably just being dozy but I can't see any mention of the free mitts & cap on their web site. Are they with any jersey? Are they limited in number?

Thanks

I ordered the ag2r jersey a few months back, they posted the next size up as they'd run out and I got mitts and cap then, thought it was by way of an apology for not having the size I was after but appears it's just standard. The mitts were too small for me, but seemed pretty good quality...

pangolin

There is no mention on the site, they announced it on twitter. You can ask for different mitt sizes but caps are one size fits all.

bails87

DHB Pace and Pace Roubaix bib tights, shorts and 3/4 tights are all 40% off at the mo, I'm stocking up for winter.

Edit: At Wiggle, obviously.

UndercoverElephant

Cheap German GPS anyone?

https://www.bike24.net/1.php?lang=2;con ... 864a7e4a11

Mine arrived on Friday, have tested out some Stravaness and it seems to work quite well indeed (although it seems to under-read speed somewhat . It was a headwind, though ). Picked up all of the expected sections on the commute, something that my Holux never quite managed (The Holux also never managed to keep working in the rain, so has gone to a trip to Taiwan).

Build quality is good and has the ability to do turn-based route-planning. Down side appears that it only has space for three saved rides, ah well - if it's a decent ride, it usually goes on Strava immediately anyway.

woodnut

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Cheap German GPS anyone?

https://www.bike24.net/1.php?lang=2;con ... 864a7e4a11

Mine arrived on Friday, have tested out some Stravaness and it seems to work quite well indeed (although it seems to under-read speed somewhat . It was a headwind, though ). Picked up all of the expected sections on the commute, something that my Holux never quite managed (The Holux also never managed to keep working in the rain, so has gone to a trip to Taiwan).

Build quality is good and has the ability to do turn-based route-planning. Down side appears that it only has space for three saved rides, ah well - if it's a decent ride, it usually goes on Strava immediately anyway.

Mmm tempted. I too have had issues with my Holux not being waterproof. Had to fight a bit to get it sorted as well, certainly wouldn't recommend them to anyone after my experience.

willy b

A Garmin 200 is only £73 though...

woodnut

Wish I'd bought one of those, and I told Holux as much..
Ah well, buy in haste, repent at leisure

whitebait01

I've not had any issues with my Holux and it's been ridden through a fair few downpours... What model did you have?

UndercoverElephant

GPSport 245 - Extra leaky edition. Worked fine for a month or so, then fogged up on the inside. I fixed it with the bag of rice trick, after that, though every downpour seemed to dim the screen more and more. Finally died for good.

woodnut

GPS245 (the cheap one). To be fair my new one's been ok, but my first one only lasted a couple of weeks before taking water in. My issue was more with the customer service. One chap who works there was helpful and apologetic, but others were not so good, and though I eventually got a replacement, I had to fight for it, which I don't enjoy.

Edit: Ah, UE, snap!

UndercoverElephant

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Down side appears that it only has space for three saved rides, ah well - if it's a decent ride, it usually goes on Strava immediately anyway.

I was mistaken, it seems to have three groups of saved rides. Each ride shows up as a sub-ride. All is good.

the_prophet

willy b wrote:

A Garmin 200 is only £73 though...

and where would one find one for such a price? can't find any less than about £98. and the garmin cashback offer doesnt fill me with confidence going by some of the other postings on here.

willy b

the_prophet wrote:

willy b wrote:

A Garmin 200 is only £73 though...

and where would one find one for such a price? can't find any less than about £98. and the garmin cashback offer doesnt fill me with confidence going by some of the other postings on here.

Well, funny you should say that, my claim went through fine, and Garmin says I have been paid, but I haven't. So i'll keep you updated there :roll:

I bought mine from Halfords with 20% discount, then got an additional 10% off through work, minus the £30 cashback, was £62

woodnut

willy b wrote:

I bought mine from Halfords with 20% discount, then got an additional 10% off through work, minus the £30 cashback, was £62

Rub it in, why don't you

the_prophet

so its that much if you've got special discounts and connections! haha ; )

willy b

The only special discount was through work (10%) the rest anybody can get

thefilbertfox

There's 20% off accessories at Halfords at the moment. Excludes Garmin before you ask.
However, makes M520 pedals £15.19 which seems pretty cheap. Haven't had time to browse around for other bargains.

willy b

Richey Pro Stem, £7.99 (RRP £34.99)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=39270

Just what I needed

Wrath Rob

thefilbertfox wrote:

There's 20% off accessories at Halfords at the moment. Excludes Garmin before you ask.
However, makes M520 pedals £15.19 which seems pretty cheap. Haven't had time to browse around for other bargains.

Result! That's £100 saved on my new bike shed.

Mr Sworld

willy b wrote:

Richey Pro Stem, £7.99 (RRP £34.99)
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=39270

Just what I needed

Oh... Cheers!

Just got some cheap Kona jerseys.

thefilbertfox

Wrath Rob wrote:

thefilbertfox wrote:

There's 20% off accessories at Halfords at the moment. Excludes Garmin before you ask.
However, makes M520 pedals £15.19 which seems pretty cheap. Haven't had time to browse around for other bargains.

Result! That's £100 saved on my new bike shed.

Didn't know Halfords did the Asgard range of Bike Sheds. I bought an Access bike shed from them direct and well pleased with it. Also bought the shelves and hook pack so I can store my toolbox, drills, helmets etc...
It is very secure now I've added a ground anchor and an alarm.

It will be interesting to see if the deliver within 10 days as shown on the Halfords website. Mine took about a month, I believe they are built to order.

Wrath Rob

Bike shed now ordered. Access shed for £100 off list, or £50 cheaper than the Asgard site. I'll be using the difference to buy the shelf & hook kit.

Thanks for the heads up on the time to deliver, it will give me a chance to prep where its going to sit!