Thread to Tell Everyone About the Bargains You Need

meanredspider

Do we have one already? I know, it's not as much fun as buying random stuff that you don't need just because it's cheap (since fitting Rubino Pros, I've not had a flat and I have more inner tubes than I can possibly ever need)

So I wondered if there's a place for a thread that helps you hunt the bargain you are looking for....

What's kicked this off is my need for a pair of Assos 607 Bib SHORTS (the warm winter ones in XL) as, with leg warmers. I arrive with nice warm legs but my veg takes some coaxing to re-appear :shock:

Best deals are all around £150 but I'd much rather pay nearer £120. Chain Reaction send out a discount code but their 607s are over £170!!!

Anybody spotted any?

As for the thread (if it doesn't already exist) What you're after, what price you've found & what you're hoping to pay

markchalmers

I'm looking for a good set of overshoes on the cheap if any-one knows of any?

tgotb

Looking for a SRAM Red rear mech at a price that won't make my eyes water.

gabriel959

TGOTB wrote:

Looking for a SRAM Red rear mech at a price that won't make my eyes water.

Cheapest brand new is Merlin Cycles

http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/r ... +Rear+Road

£134 or thereabouts after Quidco.

mudcow007

Di2 groupset

anything around £40 would be nice

although i will go up too £50, but not a penny more

TheStone

mudcow007 wrote:

Di2 groupset

anything around £40 would be nice

although i will go up too £50, but not a penny more

I was about to post something very similar.

If the Dura Ace Di2 upgrade kit was going for a reasonable price*, I'd consider it.
* a good bit under a k.

meanredspider

mudcow007 wrote:

Di2 groupset

anything around £40 would be nice

although i will go up too £50, but not a penny more

Discountbikes.de normally have it around Euro900 - I think the exchange rate is currently Euro20 to the £

Greer_

markchalmers wrote:

I'm looking for a good set of overshoes on the cheap if any-one knows of any?

Check out Plant-X's own brand ones

redvee

Greer_ wrote:

markchalmers wrote:

I'm looking for a good set of overshoes on the cheap if any-one knows of any?

Check out Plant-X's own brand ones

Much better value to buy this:
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CLH ... mas_hamper

Planet X Neoprene Overshoes
Planet X Winter Cycling Gloves / Black
SKull LED Bicycle Light / White LED / White Body
SKull LED Bicycle Light / Red LED / Red Body
Planet X Cotton Cycling Cap / One Size / Black
On-One Thicky Merino Socks / Grey with Red and White Stripes
On-One Thinny Merino Socks / Black with White Logo
On-One Thinny Coolmax Socks / Black with Grey Logo

£20 and free postage(?)

sketchley

Need a batch of conti race28 60mm inner tubes or similar (must be able to handle a gp4 season 28mm tyre)

rubertoe

I want a Garmin,

Not overly fussed about HR and Cadence but want something better than a cheapo Aldi computer. Something that I can upload stats to the interweb so a Edge 200 is what I am thinking. I dont really want to pay more than £80 for it - but the cheaper the better (unless someone can find me a stonking deal on a 800).

woodnut

Rubertoe,
http://www.tweekscycles.com/Product.do?method=view&n=3315&g=320447&p=320470&c=215&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Base&utm_campaign=GPS%20And%20Navigation are supposed to be good,

Can anyone help me, looking for 700c wheels up to about £180, I like baaaargains

veronese68

rubertoe wrote:

I want a Garmin,

Not overly fussed about HR and Cadence but want something better than a cheapo Aldi computer. Something that I can upload stats to the interweb so a Edge 200 is what I am thinking. I dont really want to pay more than £80 for it - but the cheaper the better (unless someone can find me a stonking deal on a 800).

I got a Holux jobby. Software is a bit clunky but you can upload to Strava. Quite a bit cheaper than a Garmin.

rolf_f

rubertoe wrote:

I want a Garmin,

Not overly fussed about HR and Cadence but want something better than a cheapo Aldi computer. Something that I can upload stats to the interweb so a Edge 200 is what I am thinking. I dont really want to pay more than £80 for it - but the cheaper the better (unless someone can find me a stonking deal on a 800).

Bryton 20 - lovely little computer. Much nicer than a 200. No breadcrumb trail navigation but does have the HR and Cadence functionality if you ever change your mind. I think Wiggle do them for £80.

spasypaddy

woodnut wrote:

Can anyone help me, looking for 700c wheels up to about £180, I like baaaargains

wheels
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/new-shiman ... elset.html
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/components ... elset.html

pitchshifter

spasypaddy wrote:

woodnut wrote:

Can anyone help me, looking for 700c wheels up to about £180, I like baaaargains

wheels
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/new-shiman ... elset.html
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/components ... elset.html

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/components ... undle.html

Even better in my opinion.

pitchshifter

pitchshifter wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

woodnut wrote:

Can anyone help me, looking for 700c wheels up to about £180, I like baaaargains

wheels
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/new-shiman ... elset.html
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/components ... elset.html

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/components ... undle.html

Even better in my opinion.

With another £15 off as well. Bargain!

spasypaddy

pitchshifter wrote:

pitchshifter wrote:

spasypaddy wrote:

woodnut wrote:

Can anyone help me, looking for 700c wheels up to about £180, I like baaaargains

wheels
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/new-shiman ... elset.html
http://www.probikekit.com/uk/components ... elset.html

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/components ... undle.html

Even better in my opinion.

With another £15 off as well. Bargain!

didnt see those as i was just going off the deal tab.

but yes i'd agree get those.

gabriel959

plus 3% quidco!

ads2k

Can't use the deal of another £15 off, just tried

pitchshifter

ads2k wrote:

Can't use the deal of another £15 off, just tried

Meh. Still a good deal imo. They are not sluggish wheels by any means...

woodnut

Thanks! Given me a few to consider, I'd never looked at Probikekit before.... Had just about convinced myself I needed and could afford the Ultegra wheels when I found they were out of stock.

rolf_f

Someone please point me to some cheap deal (not far east fake) 3T Ergonova Ltd handlebars - part of my weight weenie project for the Look........

itboffin

Good choice of bars I found Evans online to be the cheapest although I'm holding out for the Jan sales just in case, after all I'll not be riding my best bikes again until Feb at best.

Happy hunting

rolf_f

itboffin wrote:

Good choice of bars I found Evans online to be the cheapest although I'm holding out for the Jan sales just in case, after all I'll not be riding my best bikes again until Feb at best.

Happy hunting

Probably my approach too. I'll not hang on forever but I'd like to think patience bags a bargain (which it did with the SLX cransket I bought this week with an unexpected extra 10% off).

I don't think Evans lists the Ltd which costs an extra 30 quid for 18 less grams of weight. But of course I have to go for the Ltd because I don't want to add any more red to the Look!

itboffin

You masshoof tart

rolf_f

How can I be a masshoof tart for not wanting red detailing on my bike? Eh? Answer me that Mr Clever cleats

I'm aiming for 'classy but subtle'

bushu

Decided I might not get too drunk this Xmas an build a cheap hack bike with the beer tokens saved, it'll be the winter rig so mounts an low maintenance are key.. When's the best time to trawl ebay do you reckon, after Xmas? New year?

spasypaddy

Rolf F wrote:

Someone please point me to some cheap deal (not far east fake) 3T Ergonova Ltd handlebars - part of my weight weenie project for the Look........

nice bars, but i went for ergosums myself in team edition so they can take aerobars.

also remember you'll need the matching stem and seatpost.

bushu

I need a 120mm flipflop quick release wheel or even just a hub
Having a rear-facing horizontal track style rear drops, buying a chain tug to prevent mishaps but would really like a qr option for the side of the road moments without adjustable & ratchet spanners forever in my tool bag

qr obviously not used on track bikes for safety reasons i understand, but for us commuters it'd be a nice option..

Anonymous

Need 2 pairs of yellow SPD cleats. Current ones are on the way out and need a set for the Giro Factors which are en route.
Also tempted by the new blue ones.