Thread to tell everyone what bike related bargains you have spotted!

N0bodyOfTheGoat

As mentioned in the previous bargains thread that someone randomly decided to move from "Commuting chat" to "BikeRadar team" a few years ago, recently new posts in the old thread no longer result in the thread appearing for everyone as having a recent post added.

So to start us off...

https://www.merlincycles.com/funkier-dryride-pro-showerproof-cycling-jacket-193438.html £23.99 in blue, just received one myself, looks good just need to try ride in it.

https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-xt-mt800-ice-tec-centrelock-rotor-180696.html ~£28+, bought a pair myself a few months back for ~£40 each, oops!

daniel_b

I put these on the other thread, but am aware that many people may not see it:

Two Castelli (progetto x2) bargains.

LW Winter bib tights in S, XXL and XXL are currently £150 down to £77 before TCB at Sigma:
https://sigmasports.com/item/Castelli/Light-Winter-2-Bib-Tight/NHXN?id=1096339

Nanoflex 2 pro cycling bib tights (S, XL, XXL), £220 down to £99 before 5% TCB.
https://merlincycles.com/castelli-nanoflex-2-pro-cycling-bib-tights-aw21-120000.html

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Meant to post this bargain a few days ago in the "hidden" thread, when there were some narrower widths available...

44cm carbon aero bar £39 https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/level-aero-carbon-bar-31-8-black-44cm/

mrb123

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

Meant to post this bargain a few days ago in the "hidden" thread, when there were some narrower widths available...

44cm carbon aero bar £39 https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/level-aero-carbon-bar-31-8-black-44cm/

Yeah, I did the same! At the time they had some 42cm ones.

Defblade

Thanks guys, I was wondering where all the bargains had gone!

Been thinking about some bibs (and wheels, but that's a whole different thread), but I can't bring myself to trust Castelli sizing... I've never found any of their tops with enough X's before the L to fit me, and I'm not about to start trying with hundred quid bibs...

bmxboy10

15% off at Alpine Trek just got some Schwalbe Pro One TLEs at ok price buy todays standards!

Tashman

mrb123 said:

N0bodyOfTheGoat said:

Meant to post this bargain a few days ago in the "hidden" thread, when there were some narrower widths available...

44cm carbon aero bar £39 https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/level-aero-carbon-bar-31-8-black-44cm/

Yeah, I did the same! At the time they had some 42cm ones.

I saw that too and was wishing they had the 40cm, would have jumped at those for my Endurance SL

daniel_b

bmxboy10 said:

15% off at Alpine Trek just got some Schwalbe Pro One TLEs at ok price buy todays standards!

Alpinetrek are superb - I just tried to subscribe but as I probably already am, so may not get it :-(

Also noted this in the small print:

"* Enter the code in your shopping cart and 15% will be deducted automatically. The code cannot be applied to the following categories: books & maps, vouchers, turbo trainers, avalanche airbags, beacons, solar panels, chargers, GPS devices, GPS accessories, cycle computers, bike navigation, watches and watch accessories, nor can it be applied to the brands Patagonia, Maloja, Ortovox and Norröna. This voucher cannot be applied to orders already placed and is valid until 15/05/2023, 23:59. Cannot be combined with other codes. No cash payment possible."

daniel_b

Castelli Go jacket for only £69 instead of £220 - a variety of colours and sizes, plus there is decent cashback through TCB last time I looked:

https://merlincycles.com/castelli-go-cycling-jacket-aw21-242204.html

Defblade

Sports Pursuit - extra 20% off in the spring clean out section: use code SP-SC-20
There was plenty of stuff in there I fancied; lack of pennies means limited myself to 2 new pairs of bib shorts, as that's the only thing I really need at all at the moment.

webboo

Defblade said:

Sports Pursuit - extra 20% off in the spring clean out section: use code SP-SC-20
There was plenty of stuff in there I fancied; lack of pennies means limited myself to 2 new pairs of bib shorts, as that's the only thing I really need at all at the moment.

Just to be aware sometimes stuff from them can take several weeks to arrive.

veronese68

webboo said:

Defblade said:

Sports Pursuit - extra 20% off in the spring clean out section: use code SP-SC-20
There was plenty of stuff in there I fancied; lack of pennies means limited myself to 2 new pairs of bib shorts, as that's the only thing I really need at all at the moment.

Just to be aware sometimes stuff from them can take several weeks to arrive.

Although we've got used to things arriving quickly, does the old "allow 28 days for delivery" rule still apply?

Defblade

Check just below the "choose size" box and it'll tell you when to expect it. They end-of-line from all over the EU as far as I can tell, maybe even beyond, but the dates (and service) are generally pretty much spot-on. IIRC, there's an option to limit things shown to "quick delivery", ie, stock is in the UK.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Ends tonight at Halfords % off bike accessories...
10% off £40+ basket
15% off £100+ basket
20% off £150+ basket

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-accessories/

Looks like it automatically applies discount, so you could use British Cycling membership code for another (8% these days?) off.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Hammerhead Karoo 2 is £235 at https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Hammerhead/Karoo-2-GPS-Cycling-Computer/U7DT (only 3 left, collection only) or at Hammerhead directly https://www.uk.hammerhead.io/products/hammerhead-karoo-2?currency=GBP&variant=39420181708952

Got me pondering a purchase for their "on the fly" Climber, far cheaper than the Garmin 540/840

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Lezyne Super Pro GPS reduced to ~£41 from ~£120!
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lezyne-super-pro-gps-bike-computer-4147428

Lezyne Mega XL GPS reduced to £90 from ~£160!
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/lezyne-mega-gps-bike-computer-xl

daniel_b

How feature packed are these Lezyne units?

My bro tours all over Europe and further afield using a Bryton, I want to say a 40.
EDIT: It's a Rider 15.

Would either of the above give him any extra features/usefulness do we think?

N0bodyOfTheGoat

daniel_b said:

How feature packed are these Lezyne units?

My bro tours all over Europe and further afield using a Bryton, I want to say a 40.
EDIT: It's a Rider 15.

Would either of the above give him any extra features/usefulness do we think?

They are feature rich compared for their original RRP against other brand GPS units at the time.

Specs of Bryton 15 https://www.merlincycles.com/bryton-rider-15e-neo-gps-cycling-computer-232424.html

Super Pro https://www.merlincycles.com/lezyne-super-pro-gps-computer-152382.html

Mega XL https://www.merlincycles.com/lezyne-mega-xl-gps-computer-115033.html

A quick look (as I'm not familar with Bryton range) suggests the Lezynes advantages include...
Bigger screen (which can be mounted portrait or landscape)
Massive battery (especially the Mega XL 48 hours), it's probably why Lezynes so chunky in unit depth
Offline maps/navigation (looks like Super Pro is breadcrumb trail, Mega XL is proper lanes view)
ANT+ pairing option to other gadgets like HRM, power etc.
Customising of pages and fields (big improvement on Lezynes since their release)

Until the last few days, I would have snapped up this Mega XL deal, it's the one I annoyingly dropped on the train last September. But on Amazon, they have brands Coospo (had their HRMs for 5 years) and iGPSport...

£40 gets you https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0B5Z1SG5G/ or https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BBLRB67
£90 using voucher gets you https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0C3D15WNC (plus add promotion for free "out front" mount
£130 with voucher gets you colour screen https://www.amazon.co.uk/iGPSPORT-Computer-Navigation-Bluetooth-Waterproof/dp/B0C3CKMYBF/
£170 gets you bigger colour screen and "iClimb" (predefined route I think, rather than recent "on the fly" on Garmin 540/840/Karoo2) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BBGSN54J
£235 gets you a Karoo2 https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/hammerhead-karoo-2-gps-bike-computer (plus other stores and Hammerhead direct)

Lots of good offers depending on budget, Lezyne might be considered a slightly safer brand, but both the Super Pro and Mega XL were released before the pandemic and features are improving on GPS units.

If I didn't have long covid, I'd probably buy the Karoo2 or the iGPSport630 (top model) for the climbing feature, as I'd expect to have the unit for 5+ years. But right now I'm surrounded by offers and struggling to decide what to get, my sensible head is saying the £90 BSC200 or £130 BSC300 or even one of those £40 units and see if I can start doing long rides again in the hopefully near future.

daniel_b

Thankyou for the mega detailed reply @N0bodyOfTheGoat , loads to look into there, was totally unaware of those Amazon offerings.

Very sorry to hear about your ongoing covid problems, I hope there is a program in place that will allow you to see some gradual and noticeable improvements, and put you on a course back to full health.

mrb123

daniel_b said:

How feature packed are these Lezyne units?

My bro tours all over Europe and further afield using a Bryton, I want to say a 40.
EDIT: It's a Rider 15.

Would either of the above give him any extra features/usefulness do we think?

Nice find - been after a cheap GPS unit for Mrs B's ebike.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/lezyne-mega-gps-bike-computer-xl is now £54 or £69 for bundle https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/lezyne-mega-xl-gps-bike-computer-smart-bundle and I'm still no closer to making this life changing decision, now helped by sleeping badly last night in this mini heatwave!

Great value, just wondering if GPS tech has moved on since their release around 2019 and if those new iGPSport models released in last year are a better bargain.

mrb123

https://chapeau.cc/kask-protone-black-small-only-50-56cm-che00037-210-s.html

85 quid for a Protone if size small and black works for you.

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Garmin Edge 530 ~£172 from Amazon Germany

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/garmin-edge-530-gps-bicycle-computer-ps17178-4153172

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/vitus-mach-1-three-nexus

£350 for hydraulic brake, 3-speed internal hub gear hybrid, could make a decent commuter bike (gear inches as supplied with 27.5x1.95" tyres looks to be approx 42.8; 58.4; 79.7)

SS version for £280 https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/vitus-mach-1-one-ss , could swap out cable disc for hydraulic for ~£65 https://www.merlincycles.com/clarks-m2-hydraulic-front-rear-disc-brake-set-160mm-123106.html

N0bodyOfTheGoat

Just seen the iGPSport bsc300 colour GPS computer I was looking at recently is on offer at £126, once you apply the £10 promo voucher, brilliant price for features
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C3CKMYBF


20% off everything apparently at PlanetX with PAYDAY20 code.
Makes https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BNGSCHORUS/campagnolo-chorus-groupset (disc) ~£960

N0bodyOfTheGoat

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bell-tracker-helmet-ps1199-ps349-delivery-at-chain-reaction-4158386

10% off £30+ basket ends Monday, no idea if you can stack the promo code with 8% (not 10 any more) British Cycling membership discount https://www.hotukdeals.com/vouchers/extra-10-when-you-spend-ps30-4156902

daniel_b

**Sigma have a code for 15% off a fair amount of clothing, shoes and helmets**

Some mega bargains on the Endura site, and if you sign up and have not ordered with them before (Like I had not) you get 10% off your first order.
https://endurasport.com/sale.list?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=AWIN&utm_campaign=Skimlinks%C2%A0%20&affil=awin&awc=18140_1688458867_b8333486ebbe9e3f57d177288d39baa1

A couple that jumped out:
https://endurasport.com/pro-sl-hc-jacket-iipumpkin/12936209.html

https://endurasport.com/womens-pro-sl-primaloft-gilet-pacific-blue/12922390.html

This is one of my very favourite jerseys, high quality materials, and for me a really nice cut.
https://endurasport.com/pro-sl-l-s-jersey-ii/14268225.html

Same goes for the short sleeve:
https://endurasport.com/pro-sl-s-s-jersey-ii-black/12926091.html

And then one for the future months, the generally well reviewed 3 seasons jacket.
If I didn't have a good haul of quality jackets (And had not picked up a bargain Alpha ROS 2 last year) I would have jumped on this one:
https://endurasport.com/pro-sl-3-season-jacket-grape/13952526.html

https://endurasport.com/pro-sl-3-season-jacket-aqua/13952533.html

mrb123

Cheers Dan - got a gilet and some arm warmers for Mrs B. The 10% code works and there's also an additional 4% through Quidco.

daniel_b

mrb123 said:

Cheers Dan - got a gilet and some arm warmers for Mrs B. The 10% code works and there's also an additional 4% through Quidco.

Pleasure Mr B, great tip on Quidco hadn't even thought to check

Luckily not ordered anything yet myself :-)

daniel_b

To add, I literally just spotted when checking the returns policy, that it would seem that Endura are owned by the hut group - owners of PBK which they are closing down apparently.

Looks like they also own Morvelo as well - personally never had any issues with any of THG offshoots, but thought it was worthy of a mention, as I had no idea.
*T'internet tells me they have owned them for over 10 years.

daniel_b

I misread your post as Topcashback, and it seems TCB have 7%, although it says it might not track if another code is used, but I tried it anyway.

Ordered 1 SS jersey in black, 1 LS jersey in Grape to go into stock, and a pair of the full length zip leg warmers - liking the idea of having them for a ride that starts or finishes in the cold, and not having to take shoes off to fit/remove them.

*TCB has indeed currently tracked at the full 7%.