Thread to tell everyone what bargains you've spotted!

I did buy one of their jerseys a couple of years ago, but my issue then was that I was very slim at the time, and the small (They only make S, M & L) was not fitted enough for me - I'm a bit more tubby of recent so could likely fit into one, but if memory serves you are pretty light, so could be an issue for you.

I'm tempted to get a cargo jersey for long rides, where I can stash lots in all of the pockets, and not need the tailfin rear rack & bag, and or for family rides where I have to take loads of stuff for my daughter.

Reviews of most of their kit I have looked at on their site is glowing, plus some 3rd party press reviews, and of course MvdP on occasion wears their gloves, and overshoes, and possibly some other bits from time to time.

Spatz are the gold standard in overshoes, with their full length thick neoprene that look like wellies being the ultimate if you get cold feet.

The Shiftr jersey looks interesting - the same material as seamless base layers but in jersey form. I suspect it will be incredibly comfortable but given how stretchy the material is I reckon the pockets would sag like crazy. I would definitely give it a whirl for £40 had I not got stocked up like mad in the great Wiggle fire sale at the start of the year.

SRAM Force 2*11 London Road £1k limited to 20 sales

https://planetx.co.uk/products/planet-x-london-road-sram-force-22-road-bike

£150 just for bare frame

£5 for their crab gloves is good, if small fits you, check the sizing (I have XL for mid sized hands) https://planetx.co.uk/products/carnac-reflective-waterproof-crab-hand-winter-gloves

Planetx links seem to be getting removed by forum

So not a bargain spot, but I was wondering if anyone had views on where I might encounter a good deal on a Garmin 1040 in the upcoming black Friday thingamy due to happen in a couple of weeks I believe.

Last time I managed to get the 1030 (2 years ago now) from the now defunct CRC, for something around ~£280 after cashback, and this worked out at about 45% off RRP.

The 1050 is out now, and there doesn't seem to be that many 1040s around, so I presume the market is not overly flooded, like perhaps it was last time.

I'm not interested in the solar one, or all the accessories, just after the base unit - £375 seems to be achievable, but not from a UK site - yet.

A sh1t ton of decent companies are either gone, or are now owned by people I refuse to give my money too, so unless I go to Europe, my options seem pretty limited.

Merlin - £514

Sigma - £420

Tredz - £460

Garmin - £520

Startfitness - £414

Are there any other retailers I have not considered that might be worth keeping an eye on?

I have spare unused screen protectors from the 1030 to apply to the 1040, but slightly frustratingly apparently the case for the 1040 is a bit bigger, and the protective silicone cases don't quite fit properly, so will need another one of those.

My plan is to give the 1030 to my brother who lives in Italy and bike tours all over the world, currently using his mobile and a small Bryton GPS - he has a komoot membership, so presume he could port routes off to the 1030 automatically, like I can through Strava.

On an unrelated note, and regarding another 'loss' of a load of shops and online presence, it had totally passed me by that Rutland Cycling has been acquired by Specialized 😐️ in 2022.

They used to sell a broad range of accessories, clothing and bikes, but clearly not now.

Ah thanks, the £414 already factored in a 10% code, sorry, should have said.

Just saw on HotUKdeals at Sigma....

Still £399 but cheapest around

It's a double cashback day on Quidco today.

Just over 2 years ago, CRC/Wiggle were selling the 1030 for £299.99, and even Garmin themselves dropped down to £299.99, they currently have it on for £510.

Not in any hurry, so will keep an eye and try and find a decent deal, I may go the TradeInn route as it's still £375 there, but would rather stick to a supplier in this country if at all possible.

Managed to trawl through the Sigma sale and not buy anything, well done me.

Two great buys spotted though.

If you love the Progetto X2 pad like I do, the excellent Endurance 3 short is on sale for £79, currently in xs, s, m and xxxl.

In the event you are after a new yellow/greeny/limey bike, and who on earth would not be, they have this rather nice Dale reduced from 4k to £2700, currently in stock in 54 & 56.

Or you can spend £300 or £500 more to get a very boring black colour, or a rather odd paint job referred to as chalk.

Hey @itboffin , LONG time no hear/see - I'll attempt to send you a message, though I don't think it will alert you, so you may well not see it 🙄

Two messages sent in fact, as it gave me this each time:

but apparently still sent it each time.......

It worked, and I replied, twice as it ends up, which seems to be the norm, as it suggests it has not sent every time, I too received two messages from you 🤣