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

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

I'd pick the fulcrums based on spoke count alone, but I am a heavier rider.

One thing about fulcrums, really noisy freewheel, al though a couple of night rides ago I did hear noisier, may have been mavic.

Is this of use to anyone (UK based)?

http://www.zipvitsport.co.uk/ultimate-endurance-bundle.html

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

― naus, Saturday, September 17, 2011 2:49 PM (5 days ago)

You can get mavic open pros hand-laced to ultegra hubs for <$200 where I live. Incredibly durable wheelset and high performance value.

Any links (or phone numbers)? I have a set of Open 4 CDs w/ Record hubs on my old bike, and love them. Thought I'd be priced out of anything Mavic other than Aksiums.

not quite that cheap but an option

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/

Alert alert

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks

Units: About 14,200

Distributor: Specialized Bicycle Components Inc., of Morgan Hill, Calif.

Manufacturer: Advanced Group, of Taiwan

Hazard: The brake component housed within the bicycle's carbon fork can disengage from the fork and allow the brake assembly to contact the wheel spokes while rotating, posing a fall hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: The company has received two reports of the brake component disengaging from the carbon fork. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the following nine, 2011 model year bicycles with Advanced Group carbon forks: Sirrus Expert, Sirrus Comp, Sirrus Elite, Vita Expert, Vita Comp, Vita Elite, Vita Elite Step Thru, Tricross Sport, Tricross, and Tricross Comp. All bicycles have the brand name "Specialized" on the lower front frame tube. The model name is on the top tube.

Sold at: Authorized Specialized Retailers nationwide from June 2010 through August 2011 for between $700 and $2,000.

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.