Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

Cycloslalomeur

Fair enough. I suppose what I'm trying to say is that lots of dosh will be saved (or lost if bargains trigger shopping) by bookmarking the German shops I mentioned.

meanredspider

Yes - this isn't Hotukdeals.com so we don't need to validate our bargains so I do think the onus is on the buyer to check the price IS actually good. I also agree that if you're a bargain-hunter, DO check the German websites as there's often significant savings to be made. Quite why Germany should have such good deals, I don't know but I know I saved about £300 on my Di2 over the best UK price I could find.

redvee

Picked up a Continental Gatorskin for £23 from LBS this morning, not quite as cheap as the £21.29 from Wiggle but a lot, lot quicker.

dodgy

willy b wrote:

Lightweight Down Gilet. no good for the bike, but perfect for sitting around outside not getting cold, wonder if it would stuff in the back pocket
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-li ... e=44333903

A fair price, I think. Just posting here in case anyone doesn't know about the history of Karrimor. Once a great brand, now just a bargain bin generic goods rebranding tool.

The hiking boots in particular have nose dived in quality.

But like I said, that's a decent body warmer for the cash I reckon, just don't want anything thinking that Karrimor means quality any more.

gbsahne001

dodgy wrote:

willy b wrote:

Lightweight Down Gilet. no good for the bike, but perfect for sitting around outside not getting cold, wonder if it would stuff in the back pocket
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-li ... e=44333903

A fair price, I think. Just posting here in case anyone doesn't know about the history of Karrimor. Once a great brand, now just a bargain bin generic goods rebranding tool.

The hiking boots in particular have nose dived in quality.

But like I said, that's a decent body warmer for the cash I reckon, just don't want anything thinking that Karrimor means quality any more.

same as Muddy Fox

UndercoverElephant

gbsahne wrote:

dodgy wrote:

willy b wrote:

Lightweight Down Gilet. no good for the bike, but perfect for sitting around outside not getting cold, wonder if it would stuff in the back pocket
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-li ... e=44333903

A fair price, I think. Just posting here in case anyone doesn't know about the history of Karrimor. Once a great brand, now just a bargain bin generic goods rebranding tool.

The hiking boots in particular have nose dived in quality.

But like I said, that's a decent body warmer for the cash I reckon, just don't want anything thinking that Karrimor means quality any more.

same as Muddy Fox

And Newcastle United.

willy b

Certainly agree the quality isn't as good as it used to be, but for £18 it will do the job.

Headhuunter

dodgy wrote:

willy b wrote:

Lightweight Down Gilet. no good for the bike, but perfect for sitting around outside not getting cold, wonder if it would stuff in the back pocket
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-li ... e=44333903

A fair price, I think. Just posting here in case anyone doesn't know about the history of Karrimor. Once a great brand, now just a bargain bin generic goods rebranding tool.

The hiking boots in particular have nose dived in quality.

But like I said, that's a decent body warmer for the cash I reckon, just don't want anything thinking that Karrimor means quality any more.

Yeah I bought a "cheap" Karrimor rucksack which quite quickly fell apart... Karrimor has gone the same way as other brands like Waterford Crystal and Wedgewood. The original production facilities are gone and the products branded as Wedgewood and Waterford these days are just cheap knock off stuff from the Far East and Eastern Europe....

andyrr

I've a Karrimor rucksack that is probably 10+ years old and has had a really hard time of it in my opinion - quite often stuffed to bursting point. It is still looking quite capable of lasting 10 more years - will try to have a look to see where it was made when I get home. If it was to fail now, if it wasn't for the reputation their current products has now gained I'd buy another even if 2x the price of a cheaper, alternative branded similarly sized one but not now I think. Shame.

DrLex

"Headhuunter wrote:

[...]Karrimor has gone the same way as other brands like Waterford Crystal and Wedgewood. The original production facilities are gone and the products branded as Wedgewood and Waterford these days are just cheap knock off stuff from the Far East and Eastern Europe....

Yup; see also Slazenger and Polaroid.

(On a related note, it was depressing seeing all the advertisments for James Bond/007 branded cr@p prior to a screening of "Skyfall" last month.)

UndercoverElephant

DrLex wrote:

Headhuunter wrote:

[...]Karrimor has gone the same way as other brands like Waterford Crystal and Wedgewood. The original production facilities are gone and the products branded as Wedgewood and Waterford these days are just cheap knock off stuff from the Far East and Eastern Europe....

Yup; see also Slazenger and Polaroid.

(On a related note, it was depressing seeing all the advertisments for James Bond/007 branded cr@p prior to a screening of "Skyfall" last month.)

Yeah, they ran out of funds quite quickly into the filming of Skyfall, it got mothballed for a while before they found more cash. It wasn't as bad as I feared: he was never swigging Coke from a can.

hegyestomi

Headhuunter wrote:

dodgy wrote:

willy b wrote:

Lightweight Down Gilet. no good for the bike, but perfect for sitting around outside not getting cold, wonder if it would stuff in the back pocket
http://www.fieldandtrek.com/karrimor-li ... e=44333903

A fair price, I think. Just posting here in case anyone doesn't know about the history of Karrimor. Once a great brand, now just a bargain bin generic goods rebranding tool.

The hiking boots in particular have nose dived in quality.

But like I said, that's a decent body warmer for the cash I reckon, just don't want anything thinking that Karrimor means quality any more.

Yeah I bought a "cheap" Karrimor rucksack which quite quickly fell apart... Karrimor has gone the same way as other brands like Waterford Crystal and Wedgewood. The original production facilities are gone and the products branded as Wedgewood and Waterford these days are just cheap knock off stuff from the Far East and Eastern Europe....

Karrimor used to give lifetime warranty before the the far east bought it up. Buying brands and creating a few years of good sale then bye-bye.
Also have a look at your Weetabix next time when you tuck in: it's not going to be the same anymore.

dodgy

DrLex wrote:

Yup; see also Slazenger and Polaroid.

God, imagine if it was like that in cycling gear, carbon frames and stuff.

:twisted:

redvee

Get in quick before the expiry date

tonye_n

Cycloslalomeur wrote:

mroli wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

40% off Reynolds Attacks<BR sab="1057">http://www.probikekit.com/uk/components/wheels/road-wheels/reynolds-attack-c-wheelset.html

<BR sab="1058">2 years free damage replacement, no questions asked? Given the massive smash at Hillingdon at the weekend - looks good!

Bike Components have them for about 550 quid a pair, Shimano as well as Campagnolo freehub bodies. Not wishing to sound rude, but I do hope posters would ran at least a cursory check on the interweb before posting "bargains".

Piffle!
You see something that looks like a bargain to you... You inform us via this thread. Simple.
Stop sounding like one of those knobby roadies.

daniel_b

redvee wrote:

Get in quick before the expiry date

Are these meant to be good then? Worth the rrp?

daniel_b

redvee wrote:

Get in quick before the expiry date

Are these meant to be good then? Worth the rrp?

DrLex

Daniel B wrote:

redvee wrote:

Get in quick before the expiry date

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Are these meant to be good then? Worth the rrp?

I'd taken the joke to be the dates; the days of the week are wrong for November 2012. R.R.P. looks to be optimistic for an obscure brand.

bloghog

From their November email offers
40% off duffbag waterproof kit bags down to £14.95 from £24.95

http://www.duffbag.com/blog/2011/10/26/duffbag-kit-bags-ideal-for-wet-or-dirty-kit-mountain-biking-surfing-winter-sports/

walkingbootweather

Vintage London Bike Tour

reduced from £20 to £10

rubertoe

BMC Passion kit at Evans upto 50% off including...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/bmc ... t-ec025756

bails87

For Goodness Shakes are doing a free voucher for Wiggle, £5 off when you spend £35. Not huge, but if you're buying something anyway, and for the sake of a £1 drink, it might be useful. You also get entered into a prize draw thingymajig when you use the code.

gbsahne001

SRAM-971 chains for £9.99 at Planet X

Kieran_Burns

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/dolan-m ... es-1382722

Dolan Mythos Road Bike - Campagnolo Veloce 10spd/Miche
Small, Medium and Large available. Limited to 50 units.
Delivery is £20 but local pickup is available.


Component Description
Frame Dolan 12k Carbon Road Frame
Fork

Dolan 12k carbon Road fork 1 1/8 Int, Carbon Fibre Blades.
Alloy Steering Column
Seat Post 3T Dorico Pro Setback Seatpost - 31.6mm - 350mm
Headset Alpina 1 1/8th Integral - 45*45
Colour 12k Carbon Fibre, white decals, Gloss finish
Front Mech Clamp Black, 34.9
Seat Clamp Black, 34.9
Chain Miche Corsa 10spd
Chainset

Miche Primato Road Chainset - 170-50/34(Compact) Fitted on the 44cm Mythos Bike

Miche Primato Road Chainset - 172.5-50/34(Compact) Fitted on the 48+52cm Mythos Bike
Bottom Bracket Miche EVO MAX, 68mm BSA, sealed bearings
Brake Calipers Miche Performance Brake Set
Levers/Shifters Campagnolo 10spd Veloce - Double
Cables Campagnolo Brake + Gear, Black
Front Mech Campagnolo Veloce 10spd - Braze On
Rear Mech Campagnolo Veloce 10spd - Short Cage
Cassette Miche Primato 10spd - 12/27 - Fitted On All Bikes
Spacers Alloy - Black - 30mm
Saddle San Marco Ponza- cromo rails - Black
Grips or Tape Deda cork ribbon/embossed 3T logo and 3T end plugs
Stem 3T ARX PRO aluminium 31.8 steerer 1 1/8'' with 6deg rise
Bars

44cm 3T ROTUNDO 31.8MM trple-butted aluminium 7075 T6 (Measured Outside/Outside) - Fitted on the 48+52cm Bike

42cm Deda Elementi RHM01 Road Handlebar (Measured Outside/Outside) - Fitted on the 44cm Mythos Bike
Inner Tubes Nutrak Inner tube Width: 18-23mmSize: 700cValve: Presta
Tyres Vittoria Rubino - White/Black 23mm
Wheels

Miche Race 707 - White - 20 Spoke Front - 26 Spoke Rear - 700c - Clinche

dhope

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Dolan Mythos Road Bike - Campagnolo Veloce 10spd/Miche

That's a cracking price.

I wonder if the 44cm might still be too large for my ickle (~ 5'1") sister. If not I may instruct her to buy it.

Kieran_Burns

dhope wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Dolan Mythos Road Bike - Campagnolo Veloce 10spd/Miche

That's a cracking price.

I wonder if the 44cm might still be too large for my ickle (~ 5'1") sister. If not I may instruct her to buy it.

I've never heard of the Miche brand though.... what's the feedback on it?

UndercoverElephant

Kieran_Burns wrote:

dhope wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Dolan Mythos Road Bike - Campagnolo Veloce 10spd/Miche

That's a cracking price.

I wonder if the 44cm might still be too large for my ickle (~ 5'1") sister. If not I may instruct her to buy it.

I've never heard of the Miche brand though.... what's the feedback on it?

An Italian brand, who specialise in fairly cheap but OK components.

willy b

I've only had one experience of Miche. That was a snapper rear axle in 2,800 miles... Not sure what that says though

dhope

UndercoverElephant wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

dhope wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

Dolan Mythos Road Bike - Campagnolo Veloce 10spd/Miche

That's a cracking price.

I wonder if the 44cm might still be too large for my ickle (~ 5'1") sister. If not I may instruct her to buy it.

I've never heard of the Miche brand though.... what's the feedback on it?

An Italian brand, who specialise in fairly cheap but OK components.

Yep. Solid if not spectacular from my understanding.

For a first road bike though then £750 for a crabon Dolan with Campag should do the job...
It'll be a huge step up from the ridiculously undersized lead piping she's on at the moment

gbsahne001

regretting reading this thread now......