Bargain Alert Thread

[redefined_cycles]

How do you get the extra 10% discount?

Oh.. Sorry BrenninBeener... I just seen it. Theres a code but I think its expired... Lemme check



Lyckily they've releaswd a new code as that one was for only 24H then... look in top right corner of image

(Edit)NB. Dont ask me why the screenshots come out so tall!!

[touch]

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FP512/wtb ... ic-damage)

£50 29er wheelset on Planet X due to a tiny cosmetic scratch

I can't work out if that's just a front wheel or 2 wheels?

this front wheel is ready to take on all conditions

an exceptionally reliable wheelset ready for any off-road challenge

[Lazarus]

With their excellent customer service why not get in touch and find out

[BreninBeener]

@redefined......many thanks!

Ian

[Mart]

Planet X has Ti cutlery and cookware
Not used any myself so don’t know about quality

https://www.planetx.co.uk/c/q/outdoor/c ... =jobsworth

[gairym]

Makes me angry just looking at that photo!

No self-respecting skater would ever put their bearings in the sand like that.

[whitestone]

If you are in Settle (N. Yorks) then Three Peaks Cycles are selling off FixIt Sticks for £10 https://store.fixitsticks.com/collectio ... 0975654969

[Jurassic]

Anyone who's curious what it'd be like to ride with a towel rail handlebar on their bikepacking bike but balks at the cost of a genuine Loop Bar may be interested to note that Planet X have their Geoff Bar ripoff reduced to £15 (plus p&p) at the moment. Offer ends tomorrow (Monday) though.
https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HBOOGBV2/ ... -handlebar

[voodoo_simon]

Lots of Sierra Designs stuff on sports pursuit, tents, bags, quilts etc

[BigdummySteve]

Terra nova laser comp cheap at sports persuit, not a fan of it myself but £250

[Bearbonesnorm]

Some decent offers on Sea to Summit stuff here: https://rockrun.com/collections/sea-to- ... 648fe8be23

[RIP]

Blimmin' Nora those mats are a good deal. Wish I 'needed' one . Ah, 1.2kg. As you were.

[Lazarus]

Heavy though but very comfortable

Use the bikepacking specfic winter one but still about 700g [ with pump] but bloody warm compared to my thermarest crinkly.

[voodoo_simon]

Bamboo t shirts here from Genesis, £5 instead of £25

https://www.freewheel.co.uk/catalogsearch/result

[Bearbonesnorm]

Sportsshoes have some decent clothing offers on. I spotted a HH down / primaloft (it contains both) jacket that for a decent price.

https://www.sportsshoes.com/product/hel ... wn-jacket/

[Borderer]

Saw this sleeping bag on eBay - the seller has lots of them.
Brand new Mountain Warehouse extreme lightweight down bag.
Weight 840g - 250g of 75/25 grey duck down filling.
Not as light or warm as a Cumulus/Criterion but only at £65 would be a reasonable and cheap 2/3 season bag.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain-War ... SwE0Zay3HM

[Bearbonesnorm]

250g of poor quality down will probably be pushing the 3 season envelope Bridget. For another £25 you could buy something like a MH Hyperlamina which is warmer, not much heavier and might even pack smaller. It's also likely to be much higher quality with regard to manufacture. I should also add that I'm always somewhat bothered by the provenance of cheap down.

[ootini]

Saw this sleeping bag on eBay - the seller has lots of them.
Brand new Mountain Warehouse extreme lightweight down bag.
Weight 840g - 250g of 75/25 grey duck down filling.
Not as light or warm as a Cumulus/Criterion but only at £65 would be a reasonable and cheap 2/3 season bag.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mountain-War ... SwE0Zay3HM

I saw one in the flesh and it barely lofted at all. I don't know why, cheap down maybe? Either way I passed on it and went for a synthetic bag instead. MH Lamina 35 btw.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I don't know why, cheap down maybe?

As you say, poor quality down - 75/25 is a bit like down factory sweepings up, the FP will be very low, hence low loft. They've probably also being stored compressed for some time. Down's less fussy about that than synthetics but it still doesn't help. Add a heavy shell material and Bob's your uncle and fanny's yer best friend.

[Borderer]

I haven't bought one - I am under no illusions, but when we first started we had £12 sleeping bags from Tesco, so something like this would have been a step up. Not everyone can afford another £25 on top of £65, especially if like me, you have to buy two every time. For summer use or a trip to Spain or France these would be warmer than a supermarket bag and weigh less.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I am under no illusions, but when we first started we had £12 sleeping bags from Tesco, so something like this would have been a step up. Not everyone can afford another £25 on top of £65, especially if like me, you have to buy two every time. For summer use or a trip to Spain or France these would be warmer than a supermarket bag and weigh less.

I think if you're entering into the purchase with your eyes wide open as you would be then I believe that's true. I also believe many people wouldn't be and some might think that they've bought a quality item and find themselves somewhat disappointed.

[Borderer]

Fair enough.