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

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.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/gt-zaskar-comp-2011/

absolutely great deal on a zaskar with recons there, wish I had a spare 600 notes lying around

also 40% off a cinelli

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-experience-105-2011/

PBK has a lot of class kit on deep discount (40% off a Gore Phantom Jacket for example). Here's a link to the Castelli page:

http://www.probikekit.com/uk/clearance/castelli-clothing-sale.html?productsPerPage=45

WANT: http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPFSTRIVIS/fsa_vision_trimax_wheelset

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.