Bike Deals, Coupons, Promos: a shopping cyclist's companion

http://www.cambriabike.com/Images/product/titus_racer_x_frame_ano_blk.jpg

should look just like that. pretty damned psyched. got it with "kit 1" which is fox f100r, fox float rear, mavic crossrides, and a mix of sram x7/x9, w/ magura brakes (not looking forward to learning how to take care of hydraulics).

wait, i don't remember ever seeing the additional bracing member from the seat post to tt before. so maybe it wont look just like that...

oh shit dude that looks niiiice

plz post pics when it is complete

Rapha sample sale next weekend, let's hope it's as good as the last one for the larger gentleman.

On a slightly different tip:

http://www.made.com/collection/hollander-collection

Hey all - Shutt are a new, excellent British clothing company - I have some great bibshorts of theirs (I even reviewed them), and they have a sale on.

http://www.shuttvr.com/newsletters/promo/shutt-sale.html

ready to roll, but this bike is a bit of an anchor- 28.2 lbs, much higher than stated. if i simply change the stock 11-34 (an almost inconceivable 455 g!) for an xt 11-32 (260g), i'm at least in the 27s though, which is ok for a non racing xc/trailbike imo.

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr222/Chass3ur/611383366_2181748644_0.jpg

looks p nice!

also, not a "deal," but fyi: http://www.lagazzettadellabici.com/2011/01/home-made-chamois-cream.html

ha your sposed to say "don't worry baot that weight, fatty."

fat mantis homemade chamois cream is similar, but with sriracha for motivational purposes.

D-:

its a chamois cream and a chip dip, really

NO.

Please you guys, no double dipping

did you just double dip that quim

quim stem

Bargains galore at the rapha sample sale, couple of short sleeved jerseys, some cross 3/4s, arm warmers (reflective stripe, nice), bits and bobs, just over a ton. I have realised that I picked up 1 pair of xl socks and one pair of l, any uk-ers want a pair of l? White short ones with black stripe.

Ooh cheap Ultegra:

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CSSHU6600/shimano-ultegra-6600-chainset

Per my Schwalbe Stelvio recommendation:

http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y0107

Love those tires I just wish they lasted longer.

i was really surprised w/ how much i liked mich pro race 3, but man, they go fast too. you can get them rather cheaply tho

Cheap fixie, UK bikers? http://www.made.com/collection/neo-collection/

(I've bought furniture from made.com - seems an excellent enterprise)

I just ordered these:

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/product-apparel/2011-castelli-sorpasso-bib-tights-7635.2944.0.html

seemed like a good deal and its still going to be cold enough to wear them for a couple of months

Bargain bib tights (UK chapter)!

i actually own an on-one mtb now, as they acquired titus. lotta good clothing deals there afaict.

Chain Reaction MTB frame sale, anyone?

Competitive Cyclist have half price giro ionos helmets today. I just snagged one.

If anyone, like me, has a female partner who doesn't want to get sweaty but still likes riding bikes, and appreciates bargains, here's a cracker:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/PrivateSale/Model.aspx?PrivateSaleID=9&ModelID=55968

you need to log in. Am trying to convince Vic to get a Dew Drop

Oh, my apologies. It's a Schwinn tailwind electric bike, down from £2000 to £550:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/55968.jpg

I can't find the words to express just how hideous that bike is.

i can't find the words to express how much i resent motorized traffic on bike paths.

Funny, I don't find it hideous at all, and I don't have a problem with electric bikes (mainly because they top out at 15mph).

that bike looks so unwieldy, i couldn't see not needing electric assistance to ride it.

http://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/for-sale-2012-specialized-crux-frameset-with-sram-force-crank

that is no deal, that is msrp.... :-(

frame = $700 (I can get it for $360)
sram force cranks w/ no chain rings = $100, maybe $150?

yeah a friend rec'd to me and i didn't do the diligence---thought it was a higher-end frame than it is :(

crux frame is good! my one's good, anyway. i will update bits, though - have a tiagra/LX/FSA crank mix on mine.

Cheap merino tops, anyone?

Planet X has 40% off its entire helmet range. For example, the helmet I wear is the MET Inferno and I've never seen it for this cheap before - http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/HEMETINFUL/met-inferno-ul-road-helmet

Gore make fucking great gear and if you happen to be a British woman, you get all teh bargainz: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gore-bike-wear/?o=4&referid=email434uk&utm_source=email434&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=super-summer-sale&utm_content=uk-30-08-11

1/2 price Schwalbe inner tubes, £2.99 a go? http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/TUSCSV15/schwalbe-sv15-inner-tube

I need a 3/4 length bib knicker, anyone seen any good deals?

also on a gore tip - this jacket is a bargain at this price (god knows how I got one for 65 notes)

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/gore-bike-wear/phantom-jacket-ec011707

Ed, if you can find a pair of the rapha cross bibs, they are super super comfy, otherwise Gore all the way

Sounds like sound advice. Although I'm still wanting to find a deal on some castelli ones. I now have castelli tights and bibs and they are very very comfy.

Americans - more Jenson bargains. I love Descente gloves, and well fancy these - shipping to the UK makes them non-viable, sadly.

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/GL256B01-Descente+Airgel+Glove+11.aspx

Good to know. I transferred to a new office in March, and am now two miles away from Jenson's HQ/warehouse.

Cheapish Giro helmets for the brand loyal? http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/news/products/q/date/2011/09/14/giro-helmets-2011-closeout

I have a giro Monza and 50 quid is a bargain. The 100 for the ionios is also very good dealing indeed.

Which of these wheelsets is the best deal?

http://wheelworld.com/product/fulcrum-racing-5-clincher-8404.htm

http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product/WH311B00-Shimano+6600+Ultegra+Wheelset.aspx

Ha, I was trying to persuade Alex to get a pair of those this afternoon, but he has his heart set on a pair of swarm of bees fulcrum 5s.

Could someone point out what is so lust worthy about those FSA wheels to me?

Well nothing to YOU, obviously. But for us noobs it puts a non-starter wheelset into our price range.

How much do a set of Mavic open pros laced (by hand) to Ultegra hubs run in the UK? It has to be lower than £200, ya?

Couple oh hundred quid from rose bikes ( German iirc?). Not many hits in the uk though on that combination. Haven't checked out ribble's wheel offers lately...

Couple oh hundred quid from rose bikes ( German iirc?). Not many hits in the uk though on that combination. Haven't checked out ribble's wheel offers lately...

Eh? I thought dupe posts were unpossible?

My bad then...

I was going to say get some HED Ardennes, but they really are a lot more expensive in the UK.

Anyone in or near Sheffield?

http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/news/events/q/date/2011/11/17/showroom-weekend

Might send my sister or BiL over!

Ha, sister despatched to showroom, rain jacket and soft shell for Xmas present.

Bonktown is having an impulse buy sale today:

http://www.bonktown.com/

...impulse buy bike sale...

realcyclist has craft pro race bibs for $65. they are not bad, worth $65 imo.

Mavic shoes have been on Bonktown a lot recently (realcyclist too). I really like mine they seem to work well with my narrow feet.

Caveat though, they mainly seem to have yellow and white left, not the more sensible grey.