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substandard
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Olsen bikes have a 50%off2nd tyre deal on some already well priced Vittoria mtb and gravel tyres.

Just add 2 to the cart and the code is auto applied.
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I really like the look of some of the olsen bikes but the website melts my head, I can't even find tyres until I search for the word tyre, and the bike build choices are just too numerous and confusing, I debating buying a few months back but in the end I just gave up on the website
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firestarter wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 9:45 am I really like the look of some of the olsen bikes but the website melts my head, I can't even find tyres until I search for the word tyre, and the bike build choices are just too numerous and confusing, I debating buying a few months back but in the end I just gave up on the website
Agreed. Its a dreadfull website. Hard to beleive that quarter of a century into regular internet use that crap like this still exists. For those looking for tyres

https://olsenbikes.co.uk/products
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Agree the site is pants but the bikes are lovely and I just learned something wandering aimlessly about it. There is something called Super Boost ... 157mm rear spacing. Have I fallen through another rift in the space-time continuum?
I'm just going outside ...
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I am holding out for super mega massive boost personally
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Lazarus wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 5:56 pm I am holding out for super mega massive boost personally

Not far short of 177mm…. Uber duber boost aka 4” fatbike
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firestarter wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 9:45 am I really like the look of some of the olsen bikes but the website melts my head, I can't even find tyres until I search for the word tyre, and the bike build choices are just too numerous and confusing, I debating buying a few months back but in the end I just gave up on the website
Yeah the site is not great, just see it as having to earn your cheap tyres haha, the promotion isn’t even advertised anywhere on the site or their social media. I stumbled across it as wanted some terreno 2.1s for commuting and they came up in a web search
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TheBrownDog wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 4:41 pm Agree the site is pants but the bikes are lovely and I just learned something wandering aimlessly about it. There is something called Super Boost ... 157mm rear spacing. Have I fallen through another rift in the space-time continuum?
Few years old now. Salsa FS bikes are 157mm. Works well
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If anyone's after a pub bike or commuter Wiggle have got the Vitus Dee Nexus City on sale for £280. I paid £100 more about a year ago and couldn't be more chuffed with it. Most bike for your money available right now, hands down, if you want a city basher. Nexus Inter 3 is agricultural but perfect round town, I ride mine in lumpy Exeter and it's more than enough range. MT400 brakes and a nice Nukeproof saddle to boot.

Spend the money you save on a set of guards, pedals, and new tyres.
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^Aye, I recommended that to a pal recently and he's chuffed with it, great bike for the money
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Nowt to do with me, but there's an On-One Bootzipper for sale in Bristol at the mo, via @thisoldbear on Instagram.
32x18 SS
Good points: Loud hubs, hella zits.
Less good points: Screechy brakes, rear wheel needs a true.
£250 ONO.

Seems like it could be a decent deal?
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30% off using PRESALE at BAM (bambooclothing.co.uk)
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Nantwich Morrisons has a charity book shelf if anyone wants a bargain
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substandard wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 6:31 pm
Lazarus wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 5:56 pm I am holding out for super mega massive boost personally

Not far short of 177mm…. Uber duber boost aka 4” fatbike
Had anyone for a spare 177mm both through rear axle please?
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https://velotastic.co.uk/

Velotastic has a short survey that can be filled in in return for a 10% voucher

Have purchased from there previously and the service was great :-bd
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JohnClimber wrote: Sat Jul 02, 2022 8:59 pm
substandard wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 6:31 pm
Lazarus wrote: Wed May 25, 2022 5:56 pm I am holding out for super mega massive boost personally

Not far short of 177mm…. Uber duber boost aka 4” fatbike
Had anyone for a spare 177mm both through rear axle please?
Spotted this on Facebook - any use?
https://www.facebook.com/groups/9593816 ... 2202352773
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Thanks for all your help

It's 99% complete now

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Hefty discounts on funky looking red loop bars, there’s a flared gravel one and an mtb one

https://www.bikester.co.uk/red-cycling- ... 44913.html?
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OMM refurb outlet has been restocked. Some good bargains there including a medium rotor vest for £70, cracking bit of kit. A few waterproofs too

https://theomm.com/products/reomm/refurb-outlet/
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/225068707002 ... 1438.l2649

This made me smile hope the link works
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Several Garmin goodies including a Garmin 530 for 160 on Amazon at the moment as part of Prime day.
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There appears to be some good deals on Garmin at Amazon - especially watches.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=garmin&cri ... _sb_noss_1
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boxelder wrote: Sun Jul 17, 2022 12:33 pm Osprey 3 l bladders, £13 at Evans
https://www.evanscycles.com/brand/ospre ... e=93157501
I don’t know if they’re the same ones, but I’ve had two Osprey back packs with bladders. I couldn’t get the taste of plastic out of either of them. Tried the bicarbonate of soda in 5 or 6 repetitions with no success. I mailed Osprey to see if they had any suggestions. They said to try bicarbonate and lemon juice and to freeze it. After three cycles, the taste was still there. I’ve given up on it.
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