Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

daniel_b

AFF40N wrote:

Daniel B, what was the code you found for the additional 10 per cent off at Probikekit?
Their home page gives the code for 10 per cent off but you've got to spend over £70

Thanks

Sorry matey, was 'bicycling10' - was on the hot deals page, a comment a few lines down.

daniel_b

Rolf F wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

I tend to buy them in 25's, just ordered my second lot, they last a good few years for me and my gf

I'd expect to be dead before I'd used 25 inner tubes up! :shock:

Ah but I am cr@p at fixing p*******s so.......

mroli

This is a referral code so good for me, but even if you don't want to do a referral to me - half price for the best looking helmets out there (Catlike Whisper Plus) at Sports Pursuit at the moment: £81.80 inc P&P http://www.sportpursuit.com/join/mroli2003_0a6099

Althought you can get from velodrome shop for £100 http://www.velodromeshop.net/index.php?p=product&id=413

Cycloslalomeur

meanredspider wrote:

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

Bloody expensive. Last year I stocked up on Decathlon long sleeve merino baselayers for a fiver (euros) each. :shock:

Hmmm - I don't know what the quality was like as you can't buy a decent T-shirt for 5 euro

The normal price was about 30 euros if memory serves. I'm happy with them, though they're not a roadie cut. Decathlon seem to have discontinued merino baselayers. The website lists only merino pullovers.

apreading

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

Bloody expensive. Last year I stocked up on Decathlon long sleeve merino baselayers for a fiver (euros) each. :shock:

Hmmm - I don't know what the quality was like as you can't buy a decent T-shirt for 5 euro

The normal price was about 30 euros if memory serves. I'm happy with them, though they're not a roadie cut. Decathlon seem to have discontinued merino baselayers. The website lists only merino pullovers.

If you search for techwool - that is what they call their merino.

Cycloslalomeur

apreading wrote:

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

Bloody expensive. Last year I stocked up on Decathlon long sleeve merino baselayers for a fiver (euros) each. :shock:

Hmmm - I don't know what the quality was like as you can't buy a decent T-shirt for 5 euro

The normal price was about 30 euros if memory serves. I'm happy with them, though they're not a roadie cut. Decathlon seem to have discontinued merino baselayers. The website lists only merino pullovers.

If you search for techwool - that is what they call their merino.

Thanks. I've a pile of these in a different colour I think: http://www.decathlon.be/sous-vetement-t ... 98688.html

asprilla

Sportpursuit; Catlike helmets and glasses half price.

pangolin

Are the helmets any good? I had a look at a couple of reviews for the whisper and it seemed a bit rubbish, poor quality etc.

gabriel959

Reviews seem good?

http://road.cc/content/review/14512-cat ... lus-helmet
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... r-10-37435
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/revie ... _3820.html

Movistar and the dreaded Valverde use it.

pangolin

Yeah I wasn't sure why BR gave it 3 stars though. A few of the actual user reviews on Wiggle were not great.

It's probably fine, but since looking again I see it is only available in small or medium, so I'm out.

tgotb

Anyone seen a decent offer on 10-speed chains recently? I'm about to use my last spare, and like brake blocks I prefer to keep a few in stock...

pangolin

Gabriel posted this a while ago. Worth a read before you buy any, 105 wins I think

http://www.tour-magazin.de/services/qtr/epaper_4_2011/page44.html#/44

davmaggs

pangolin wrote:

Gabriel posted this a while ago. Worth a read before you buy any, 105 wins I think

http://www.tour-magazin.de/services/qtr/epaper_4_2011/page44.html#/44

+1 for that link

They do some seriously indepth reviews. Makes such as nice change from the rehashing of the manufacturer's description that is posted online as the typical review

spasypaddy

105 chains and cassettes offer the best value for money out there.

tgotb

Thanks, very useful, some surprising results there!

pangolin

davmaggs wrote:

pangolin wrote:

Gabriel posted this a while ago. Worth a read before you buy any, 105 wins I think

http://www.tour-magazin.de/services/qtr/epaper_4_2011/page44.html#/44

+1 for that link

They do some seriously indepth reviews. Makes such as nice change from the rehashing of the manufacturer's description that is posted online as the typical review

It does make some of BR's reviews look pretty comical

gabriel959

If you have an iPad you can get their quarterly mag for €3.99 which I think is a bargain if you get all of those reviews and content. Cheaper than any cycling magazine over here and better than them too, unless you like Marcel Wust reviews that's it.

pangolin

Daniel B wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

Sorry, I didn't want to spend your money.

There is a cracking deal on these Bloc Sunglasses (with 3 lenses) at ProBikeKit - £12.55 (when using EXTRA5)

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/c ... asses.html

They usually retail for £25-£30!

That's too good not to try, found a code for 10% off, and went through quidco for another 5%, so if they arrive works out at less than £11 a pair - ordered one for my bro too.

These arrived today. Nice to see a £12.55 receipt and £45 pricetag on the box

Seem nice, fit well. The little soft case has 3 sections so the lenses are separated in transit. Nice touch!

veronese68

pangolin wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

Sorry, I didn't want to spend your money.

There is a cracking deal on these Bloc Sunglasses (with 3 lenses) at ProBikeKit - £12.55 (when using EXTRA5)

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/c ... asses.html

They usually retail for £25-£30!

That's too good not to try, found a code for 10% off, and went through quidco for another 5%, so if they arrive works out at less than £11 a pair - ordered one for my bro too.

These arrived today. Nice to see a £12.55 receipt and £45 pricetag on the box

Seem nice, fit well. The little soft case has 3 sections so the lenses are separated in transit. Nice touch!

Are the clear lenses actually clear? I had some similar Bloc jobbies and they had a light tint which appreciably reduced visibilty riding through the park in the dark so had to buy some other glasses with clear lenses. Lost mine at some point in my accident so will order a set of those.

dhope

Veronese68 wrote:

pangolin wrote:

Daniel B wrote:

gabriel959 wrote:

Sorry, I didn't want to spend your money.

There is a cracking deal on these Bloc Sunglasses (with 3 lenses) at ProBikeKit - £12.55 (when using EXTRA5)

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/clothing/c ... asses.html

They usually retail for £25-£30!

That's too good not to try, found a code for 10% off, and went through quidco for another 5%, so if they arrive works out at less than £11 a pair - ordered one for my bro too.

These arrived today. Nice to see a £12.55 receipt and £45 pricetag on the box

Seem nice, fit well. The little soft case has 3 sections so the lenses are separated in transit. Nice touch!

Are the clear lenses actually clear? I had some similar Bloc jobbies and they had a light tint which appreciably reduced visibilty riding through the park in the dark so had to buy some other glasses with clear lenses. Lost mine at some point in my accident so will order a set of those.

Yup, clear. Mine turned up this morning too

pangolin

They seem clear. Maybe not quite as clear as safety glasses, I assume due to UV filtering and what-not. I'll wear them this eve and let you know.

daniel_b

Mine have despatched today too :-)

Did wonder if they would have enough stock, seems so!

gabriel959

I am glad to see people using the offer. I think they are a great deal for a decent set of glasses.

The clear lenses aren't completely clear probably because of the UV protection. But I have ridden with them at night and they are good

daniel_b

gabriel959 wrote:

I am glad to see people using the offer. I think they are a great deal for a decent set of glasses.

The clear lenses aren't completely clear probably because of the UV protection. But I have ridden with them at night and they are good

Thankyou for posting Gabriel, mucho appreciated.

This 'bargain' thread, has cost me a lot of money over the years!

rubertoe

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

apreading wrote:

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

meanredspider wrote:

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

Stuff: Merino: Decathlon

Anyone know what the sizes are like?

pangolin

pangolin wrote:

They seem clear. Maybe not quite as clear as safety glasses, I assume due to UV filtering and what-not. I'll wear them this eve and let you know.

Were fine at 7pm in the park. Obviously not pitch black yet but not miles off.

veronese68

pangolin wrote:

pangolin wrote:

They seem clear. Maybe not quite as clear as safety glasses, I assume due to UV filtering and what-not. I'll wear them this eve and let you know.

Were fine at 7pm in the park. Obviously not pitch black yet but not miles off.

Ordered, ta.

Wrath Rob

Decent turbo trainer at Bike Discount. I've ordered one for winter riding. Just need to hide it from the missus now...

gabriel959

Wrath Rob wrote:

Decent turbo trainer at Bike Discount. I've ordered one for winter riding. Just need to hide it from the missus now...

Got that one last year from Wiggle. It is basic but quite good and not extremely noisy. I would use it in the garage or outside though.

daniel_b

Out of interest, how long did the bloc glasses take to arrive once you had the despatched e-mail?