http://outlier.cc/2009/12/winterweight_og_pant.php
pssst you can get these for $100 w/ the code WinterNAHBS
― nitzer ebbebe (gbx), Tuesday, March 2, 2010 12:50 PM (6 hours ago)
― ✌.✰|ʘ‿ʘ|✰.✌ (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 03:39 (fourteen years ago) link
while we on the discount code tip:
http://www.rapha.cc/long-sleeve-jersey-09/
SLEEVE10 for 20% discount!
― ✌.✰|ʘ‿ʘ|✰.✌ (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 03:40 (fourteen years ago) link
^^^― eau de humanity (haitch), Tuesday, March 2, 2010 3:01 PM (4 hours ago) ^^^
― ✌.✰|ʘ‿ʘ|✰.✌ (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 03:53 (fourteen years ago) link
lol
15% ca$hback at PBK on bikes and frames, wouldn't this be nice: http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=J0065
― eau de humanity (haitch), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 04:02 (fourteen years ago) link
actually watch fine print on that one, they say cashback but it's actuallly in the form of a PBK voucher
― eau de humanity (haitch), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 04:03 (fourteen years ago) link
I wonder what the duty is on bike frames, I do covet that frame.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 04:08 (fourteen years ago) link
more PBK action: sidi deal w/ free look pedals, overshoes: http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=f0004
― eau de humanity (haitch), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 05:06 (fourteen years ago) link
man, sidi just continue to spiral upward out of sight in expense.
yet still mandatory.
― malicious humor victim (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 3 March 2010 05:11 (fourteen years ago) link
15% off everything at wiggle until monday!
― eau de humanity (haitch), Friday, 5 March 2010 11:16 (fourteen years ago) link
wilter if u were ever gonna get that kona do it now, $2100 is a sweet deal: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Kona_Haole_%28Exotica%29_2010/5360047414/
― eau de humanity (haitch), Friday, 5 March 2010 11:22 (fourteen years ago) link
pinarello frames on bonktown for 599 while supplies last
clydes need not apply
― nitzer ebbebe (gbx), Tuesday, 9 March 2010 17:25 (fourteen years ago) link
are michelin pro race 3's any good for racing/events? i used to use pro races and liked them.
this seems like a good deal.
― fat mantis (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 23 March 2010 12:12 (fourteen years ago) link
that is a great deal. i used to train on lithions (kinda similar to the old pro race 2s) and loved them but I get a much better deal on conti gp4000s's for the time being so i stocked up.
― ✌.✰|ʘ‿ʘ|✰.✌ (Steve Shasta), Tuesday, 23 March 2010 16:14 (fourteen years ago) link
http://www.biketiresdirect.com/ has 32% off chains and cassettes if you use the code CAC0310
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Wednesday, 24 March 2010 18:01 (fourteen years ago) link
excellent timing! thx ed
― fat mantis (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 24 March 2010 18:14 (fourteen years ago) link
Also the daily special is a light set that includes the planet bike superflash which has to be the best tail light going.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Wednesday, 24 March 2010 18:18 (fourteen years ago) link
ooh, that cassette deal kinda goes hand in hand with something I have in mind:
For nary all of us can be Cat2 cutiez: the gentleperson's weekly sportif / randonnée / brevet log
― ✌.✰|ʘ‿ʘ|✰.✌ (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 24 March 2010 18:25 (fourteen years ago) link
http://www.giltman.com/s/cannondalesugoi
Cheap cannondale clothing
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Tuesday, 30 March 2010 16:16 (fourteen years ago) link
PBK doin 10% off all groupsets, then add BUNNY15 code this weekend only for another 15% off
― haitch, Friday, 2 April 2010 01:36 (fourteen years ago) link
15% off components at bike tires direct with code CMP0410
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Wednesday, 14 April 2010 17:22 (fourteen years ago) link
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=CATEGORY_VIEW&CATEGORY.ID=2601&MODE=NONAV&TOP_INTRO_COPY=12_DAYS_DAY2
$699 for Dura-Ace Tubeless wheelset. Not that I can afford it.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, 3 December 2010 19:33 (fourteen years ago) link
saw that and drooled slightly and then remembered teammate last year who had mucho problems with such....
― i love you but i have chosen snarkness (Steve Shasta), Saturday, 4 December 2010 02:27 (fourteen years ago) link
Today only (december 8th), competitive cyclist (http://www.competitivecyclist.com) is offering all their 2010 Campy 11speed components for 50% off. $904 for a complete chorus group (shifters, brakes, front + rear der, crankset)...not too bad
― sous les paves, Wednesday, 8 December 2010 20:14 (fourteen years ago) link
http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=CATEGORY_VIEW&CATEGORY.ID=2601&MODE=NONAV&TOP_INTRO_COPY=12_DAYS_DAY2$699 for Dura-Ace Tubeless wheelset. Not that I can afford it.― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, December 3, 2010 11:33 AM (5 days ago) Bookmark Suggest Ban Permalinksaw that and drooled slightly and then remembered teammate last year who had mucho problems with such....― i love you but i have chosen snarkness (Steve Shasta), Friday, December 3, 2010 6:27 PM (5 days ago)
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― i love you but i have chosen snarkness (Steve Shasta), Friday, December 3, 2010 6:27 PM (5 days ago)
he mentioned that @ 75kg he's too heavy for the wheelsets rating... *gulp*
― i love you but i have chosen snarkness (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 8 December 2010 20:23 (fourteen years ago) link
Can't remember who wanted a full suspension MTB (possibly Hunt3r) but CC have last years BMC Trailfox for $1799 weighing in at a little over 11kg.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Tuesday, 18 January 2011 16:57 (thirteen years ago) link
dood you are on the spot! thx.
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 18 January 2011 18:12 (thirteen years ago) link
set of 2 Michelin Pro Race 3 tires + arm warmers for $ 59.01 http://www.probikekit.com/display.php?code=Y0061 code bonus10
DA7800 12-23 cassette $ 55.99 https://www.nashbar.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10053_10052_195492_-1
― i love you but i have chosen snarkness (Steve Shasta), Tuesday, 18 January 2011 18:14 (thirteen years ago) link
ok, what is "cc"? i always think colorado cyclist
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 18 January 2011 18:17 (thirteen years ago) link
competitive cyclist?
― cozen, Tuesday, 18 January 2011 18:23 (thirteen years ago) link
i have hard time believing that spec yields anything under 30lbs, but it looks like a good trail bike choice. i toyed around with the idea of the incredibly specced motobecane DS pro (the team is sold out), but haha i'm vain enough to not want a motobecane.
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 18 January 2011 18:55 (thirteen years ago) link
i just bought an mtb. how am i gonna hide this bitch when it arrives.
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 00:04 (thirteen years ago) link
lol, I was asked to rent a storage unit for bikes/gear/accessories. "You only ride one at a time right?"
― i love you but i have chosen snarkness (Steve Shasta), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 00:09 (thirteen years ago) link
what did you buy, xpost
I think I am at the stage where I am only allowed one in one out as far as bike collection goes.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 00:13 (thirteen years ago) link
i got a closeout titus racer x. i really liked the trailfox frame, but the parts were not quite there value and quality wise.
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 02:03 (thirteen years ago) link
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).
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 06:11 (thirteen years ago) link
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...
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 19 January 2011 06:13 (thirteen years ago) link
oh shit dude that looks niiiice
plz post pics when it is complete
― ullr saves (gbx), Monday, 24 January 2011 18:45 (thirteen years ago) link
Rapha sample sale next weekend, let's hope it's as good as the last one for the larger gentleman.
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Monday, 24 January 2011 23:17 (thirteen years ago) link
On a slightly different tip:
http://www.made.com/collection/hollander-collection
― Mark C, Tuesday, 25 January 2011 11:22 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― Mark C, Tuesday, 25 January 2011 15:24 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 25 January 2011 16:17 (thirteen years ago) link
looks p nice!
also, not a "deal," but fyi: http://www.lagazzettadellabici.com/2011/01/home-made-chamois-cream.html
― ullr saves (gbx), Wednesday, 26 January 2011 17:53 (thirteen years ago) link
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.
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Thursday, 27 January 2011 00:42 (thirteen years ago) link
D-:
― i love you but i have chosen snarkness (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 27 January 2011 01:20 (thirteen years ago) link
its a chamois cream and a chip dip, really
― end aggro business now (Hunt3r), Thursday, 27 January 2011 01:46 (thirteen years ago) link
NO.
― ullr saves (gbx), Thursday, 27 January 2011 02:20 (thirteen years ago) link
Please you guys, no double dipping
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Thursday, 27 January 2011 06:51 (thirteen years ago) link
did you just double dip that quim
― cozen, Thursday, 27 January 2011 07:33 (thirteen years ago) link
quim stem
― waka hawka phlegm (haitch), Thursday, 27 January 2011 13:29 (thirteen years ago) link
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.
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Sunday, 30 January 2011 13:11 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― Mark C, Tuesday, 26 July 2011 13:36 (thirteen years ago) link
you need to log in. Am trying to convince Vic to get a Dew Drop
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Tuesday, 26 July 2011 14:16 (thirteen years ago) link
Oh, my apologies. It's a Schwinn tailwind electric bike, down from £2000 to £550:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Images/Models/Original/55968.jpg
― Mark C, Tuesday, 26 July 2011 15:21 (thirteen years ago) link
I can't find the words to express just how hideous that bike is.
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Tuesday, 26 July 2011 15:26 (thirteen years ago) link
i can't find the words to express how much i resent motorized traffic on bike paths.
― suicide breaks only work cuz everyone wants you to kill yourself (Hunt3r), Tuesday, 26 July 2011 15:49 (thirteen years ago) link
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).
― Mark C, Tuesday, 26 July 2011 16:39 (thirteen years ago) link
that bike looks so unwieldy, i couldn't see not needing electric assistance to ride it.
― naus, Tuesday, 26 July 2011 18:21 (thirteen years ago) link
http://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/for-sale-2012-specialized-crux-frameset-with-sram-force-crank
― g++ (gbx), Thursday, 4 August 2011 20:07 (thirteen years ago) link
that is no deal, that is msrp.... :-(
― it's a meme i made and i like (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 4 August 2011 20:21 (thirteen years ago) link
frame = $700 (I can get it for $360)sram force cranks w/ no chain rings = $100, maybe $150?
― it's a meme i made and i like (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 4 August 2011 20:22 (thirteen years ago) link
yeah a friend rec'd to me and i didn't do the diligence---thought it was a higher-end frame than it is :(
― g++ (gbx), Sunday, 7 August 2011 03:25 (thirteen years ago) link
crux frame is good! my one's good, anyway. i will update bits, though - have a tiagra/LX/FSA crank mix on mine.
― Omega-3 fatty acid house (haitch), Sunday, 7 August 2011 08:58 (thirteen years ago) link
Cheap merino tops, anyone?
― Mark C, Monday, 15 August 2011 16:39 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― Mark C, Tuesday, 30 August 2011 15:18 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― Mark C, Wednesday, 31 August 2011 10:54 (thirteen years ago) link
1/2 price Schwalbe inner tubes, £2.99 a go? http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/TUSCSV15/schwalbe-sv15-inner-tube
― Mark C, Wednesday, 31 August 2011 13:37 (thirteen years ago) link
I need a 3/4 length bib knicker, anyone seen any good deals?
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Wednesday, 31 August 2011 17:11 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Sunday, 4 September 2011 17:56 (thirteen years ago) link
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.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Sunday, 4 September 2011 21:49 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― Mark C, Tuesday, 13 September 2011 14:44 (thirteen years ago) link
Good to know. I transferred to a new office in March, and am now two miles away from Jenson's HQ/warehouse.
― naus, Tuesday, 13 September 2011 21:11 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― Mark C, Wednesday, 14 September 2011 14:01 (thirteen years ago) link
I have a giro Monza and 50 quid is a bargain. The 100 for the ionios is also very good dealing indeed.
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Wednesday, 14 September 2011 14:37 (thirteen years ago) link
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, 17 September 2011 21:49 (thirteen years ago) link
I'd pick the fulcrums based on spoke count alone, but I am a heavier rider.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Saturday, 17 September 2011 21:53 (thirteen years ago) link
One thing about fulcrums, really noisy freewheel, al though a couple of night rides ago I did hear noisier, may have been mavic.
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Saturday, 17 September 2011 22:21 (thirteen years ago) link
Is this of use to anyone (UK based)?
http://www.zipvitsport.co.uk/ultimate-endurance-bundle.html
― Mark C, Thursday, 22 September 2011 10:38 (thirteen years ago) link
― 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.
― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 22 September 2011 15:13 (thirteen years ago) link
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.
― naus, Friday, 23 September 2011 10:29 (thirteen years ago) link
not quite that cheap but an option
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/product/display/25380/
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Friday, 23 September 2011 12:27 (thirteen years ago) link
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.
― Octavia Butler's gonna be piiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiised (Laurel), Friday, 23 September 2011 13:41 (thirteen years ago) link
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/
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Monday, 3 October 2011 13:26 (thirteen years ago) link
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
― Mark C, Friday, 14 October 2011 20:38 (thirteen years ago) link
WANT: http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/WPFSTRIVIS/fsa_vision_trimax_wheelset
― Mark C, Thursday, 3 November 2011 14:23 (thirteen years ago) link
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.
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Thursday, 3 November 2011 20:38 (thirteen years ago) link
Could someone point out what is so lust worthy about those FSA wheels to me?
― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 3 November 2011 21:12 (thirteen years ago) link
Well nothing to YOU, obviously. But for us noobs it puts a non-starter wheelset into our price range.
― Mark C, Thursday, 3 November 2011 22:45 (thirteen years ago) link
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?
― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 3 November 2011 22:48 (thirteen years ago) link
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...
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Thursday, 3 November 2011 23:03 (thirteen years ago) link
Eh? I thought dupe posts were unpossible?
My bad then...
― citation needed (Steve Shasta), Thursday, 3 November 2011 23:08 (thirteen years ago) link
I was going to say get some HED Ardennes, but they really are a lot more expensive in the UK.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Thursday, 3 November 2011 23:41 (thirteen years ago) link
Anyone in or near Sheffield?
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/news/events/q/date/2011/11/17/showroom-weekend
― Mark C, Friday, 18 November 2011 12:56 (thirteen years ago) link
Might send my sister or BiL over!
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Friday, 18 November 2011 16:44 (thirteen years ago) link
Ha, sister despatched to showroom, rain jacket and soft shell for Xmas present.
― problem chimp (Porkpie), Friday, 18 November 2011 19:46 (thirteen years ago) link
Bonktown is having an impulse buy sale today:
http://www.bonktown.com/
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Thursday, 12 January 2012 17:52 (twelve years ago) link
...impulse buy bike sale...
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Thursday, 12 January 2012 17:53 (twelve years ago) link
realcyclist has craft pro race bibs for $65. they are not bad, worth $65 imo.
― dead precedents politics as usual (Hunt3r), Wednesday, 25 January 2012 16:48 (twelve years ago) link
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.
― American Fear of Pranksterism (Ed), Wednesday, 25 January 2012 17:02 (twelve years ago) link