Bargain Alert Thread

Talk about anything.

Moderators: Bearbonesnorm, Taylor, Chew

User avatar
Wotsits
Posts: 1379
Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2013 6:49 pm

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by Wotsits »

This might be stretching the bargain thing, but instead of selling both kidneys, one might do. There’s some offers on Oakley's, including their prescription lenses, the best being 25% off till the end of March-

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/vouchercodes/oakley

(I don’t read the Telegraph..)
Ever Feel Like You're Being Orbited?!
Lazarus
Posts: 3636
Joined: Fri Aug 30, 2013 10:49 am

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by Lazarus »

(I don’t read the Telegraph..)
Daily Mail man? :wink:
User avatar
Wotsits
Posts: 1379
Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2013 6:49 pm

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by Wotsits »

Lazarus wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:09 am
(I don’t read the Telegraph..)
Daily Mail man? :wink:
Eeee, no way John! More like the Gaurdian on-line!
Ever Feel Like You're Being Orbited?!
User avatar
RIP
Posts: 9081
Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:24 pm
Location: Surfing The Shores Of Sanity Since 1959
Contact:

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by RIP »

Wotsits wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:58 pm
Lazarus wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:09 am
(I don’t read the Telegraph..)
Daily Mail man? :wink:
Eeee, no way John! More like the Gaurdian on-line!
Complete with obligatory Grauniad mis-spelling too :-bd .

Just bought some of them there Bearlegged waterproof socks. Must be something wrong with them at £8/pair instead of £40. Sizing ranges were a bit inconvenient too. Still, can always use them as outdoors Christmas stockings I suppose.
"My God, Ponsonby, I'm two-thirds of the way to the grave and what have I done?" - RIP

The sign outside the asylum is the wrong way round.....

"At least you got some stories" - James Acaster
User avatar
Wotsits
Posts: 1379
Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2013 6:49 pm

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by Wotsits »

RIP wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:13 pm Eeee, no way John! More like the Gaurdian on-line!
Complete with obligatory Grauniad mis-spelling too :-bd .

[/quote]

🤦‍♂️

My bad Reg!

On a ride in the lakes atm, I’ll blame the beer or two whilst waiting for our food 🥘 🍻
Ever Feel Like You're Being Orbited?!
User avatar
thenorthwind
Posts: 2609
Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2016 6:07 pm
Location: Newcastle

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by thenorthwind »

Nearly new SQ lab inner bar ends on eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/186367915069
User avatar
Mart
Posts: 1754
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2012 9:57 pm
Location: Oot 'n' aboot

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by Mart »

Not a bargain as such …. How much for a water bottle :shock:


https://www.camelbak.co.uk/pages/podium ... 2964790587
2924 miles per Gallon
User avatar
fatbikephil
Posts: 6550
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:51 pm
Location: Fife
Contact:

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by fatbikephil »

Howwwww much???
Think I'll stick to my 5 quid efforts...
User avatar
voodoo_simon
Posts: 4076
Joined: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:05 pm

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by voodoo_simon »

Those light weight chairs (copies) are on offer. £21 but has a 20% voucher if you tick a box

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TREKOLOGY-Ligh ... LXBX&psc=1

Just under £17, just ordered one as off to the TT soon so should come in handy :-bd
User avatar
Boab
Posts: 2197
Joined: Wed Nov 06, 2019 11:36 am
Location: Cloud Cuckoo Land
Contact:

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by Boab »

fatbikephil wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:10 am Howwwww much???
You mean you don't want to curate your kit down to the last detail...? 🤔
There are theories at the bottom of my jargon.
User avatar
RIP
Posts: 9081
Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:24 pm
Location: Surfing The Shores Of Sanity Since 1959
Contact:

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by RIP »

Boab wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:14 am
fatbikephil wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:10 am Howwwww much???
You mean you don't want to curate your kit down to the last detail...? 🤔
Was just about to post that quote too :smile: . Utterly hilarious.

If you're only "sipping" from it what's the point of the "innovative high flow design"? ("it's got a bigger spout"?)

Stop it Reg, it's a waste of time!
Last edited by RIP on Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:26 pm, edited 1 time in total.
"My God, Ponsonby, I'm two-thirds of the way to the grave and what have I done?" - RIP

The sign outside the asylum is the wrong way round.....

"At least you got some stories" - James Acaster
User avatar
MuddyPete
Posts: 838
Joined: Thu May 21, 2015 9:47 am
Location: Beds/Bucks border

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by MuddyPete »

Mart wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:12 pm Not a bargain as such …. How much for a water bottle :shock:


https://www.camelbak.co.uk/pages/podium ... 2964790587
=))
May you always have tail wind.
RobLyon
Posts: 135
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2016 5:43 pm
Location: East Yorkshire

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by RobLyon »

voodoo_simon wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:03 am Just under £17, just ordered one as off to the TT soon so should come in handy :-bd
Me too. I've already got one but my dad could do with one :-bd
User avatar
sean_iow
Posts: 4294
Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2014 12:08 pm
Location: Isle of Wight

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by sean_iow »

RIP wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:39 am
Boab wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:14 am
fatbikephil wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:10 am Howwwww much???
You mean you don't want to curate your kit down to the last detail...? 🤔
Was just about to post that quote too :smile: . Utterly hilarious.

If you're only "sipping" from it what's the point of the "innovative high flow design"? (its got a bigger spout?)

Stop it Reg, it's a waste of time!
But, but, but.... titanium :X think I'll order 4 so if 2 have been washed and are in the drainer I've still got 2 for the bike :wink:
Adventure without risk is Disneyland - Bikemonger
User avatar
psling
Posts: 1632
Joined: Sat Feb 08, 2014 11:36 am
Location: Forest of Dean

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by psling »

Apparently "squeezing slows you down".
If I slowed down anymore I'd fall off the bike, so maybe I need a couple of these :???: :lol:
We go out into the hills to lose ourselves, not to get lost. You are only lost if you need to be somewhere else and if you really need to be somewhere else then you're probably in the wrong place to begin with.
BridlewayBimbler
Posts: 93
Joined: Tue Oct 03, 2023 12:30 pm

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by BridlewayBimbler »

Polaris are having a sale :-bd https://www.polaris-bikewear.com/
User avatar
voodoo_simon
Posts: 4076
Joined: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:05 pm

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by voodoo_simon »

BridlewayBimbler wrote: Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:09 pm Polaris are having a sale :-bd https://www.polaris-bikewear.com/
I get some stuff in a previous sale, softshell jacket and some windproof tights, so impressed with them I bought another pair of the tights :-bd

Both top and bottoms have lasted well, washed well and survived the odd crash too
User avatar
RIP
Posts: 9081
Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:24 pm
Location: Surfing The Shores Of Sanity Since 1959
Contact:

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by RIP »

Bearlegged wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:25 pm https://www.polaris-bikewear.com/polari ... sizes.html

Waterproof socks from as little as £8/pr.
Turned up. Will see if as good as my ArcticDrys and Dexshells. Never been impressed with SSkins stuff I'm afraid. Waterproof socks and sandals now my standard biking footwear so need good ones. Just a shame the little sheep logo isn't on the actual socks :smile: . Glad I got Large size as they're definitely 'undersized'.

Image
"My God, Ponsonby, I'm two-thirds of the way to the grave and what have I done?" - RIP

The sign outside the asylum is the wrong way round.....

"At least you got some stories" - James Acaster
Hyppy
Posts: 201
Joined: Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:09 am

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by Hyppy »

RIP wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:27 am Turned up.
I had my long and short-sleeved bargain reversible poly/merino base layers turn up from them today. Should have gone for the medium rather than large as they're a bit loose as true base layers go but seem nice quality.
User avatar
PaulE
Posts: 755
Joined: Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:05 am
Location: Sheffield

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by PaulE »

RIP wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 10:27 am [ Glad I got Large size as they're definitely 'undersized'.

Image
What size shoes do you wear? I'm looking at getting some, and am a size 9.5 so right on the cusp of sizes... Guess I'd better size up?
User avatar
RIP
Posts: 9081
Joined: Wed Nov 12, 2014 7:24 pm
Location: Surfing The Shores Of Sanity Since 1959
Contact:

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by RIP »

I'm 9-9.5 Paul.... the L's are pretty snug.. so yes would think they would be your best bet? I think they're a bit naughty claiming 9.5-12.5....
"My God, Ponsonby, I'm two-thirds of the way to the grave and what have I done?" - RIP

The sign outside the asylum is the wrong way round.....

"At least you got some stories" - James Acaster
User avatar
Wotsits
Posts: 1379
Joined: Fri Oct 25, 2013 6:49 pm

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by Wotsits »

Some 2.25 Maxxis Ardents back in-stock @Merlin

https://www.merlincycles.com/maxxis-ard ... 77049.html

They’re the OEM ones with Maxxis in white..
Ever Feel Like You're Being Orbited?!
redefined_cycles
Posts: 9373
Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:19 am
Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by redefined_cycles »

Went to Halfords today after yet another lost rear light. Me being in black clothing I wasn't gonna risk a blind driver. The Viz150, 300 and 100 were £30, £40 and £21 respectively. Quick check on the website and they'd obviously been price matching others. Prices of £21, £30 and £16.

Aero post friendly, IPX4 rated, usb (not usb c) charging and a 2 year warranty. Whats not to like!

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 93734.html

https://road.cc/content/review/cateye-v ... ght-288929

The Exposure can wait.
User avatar
fatbikephil
Posts: 6550
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:51 pm
Location: Fife
Contact:

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by fatbikephil »

redefined_cycles wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:18 pm Went to Halfords today after yet another lost rear light. Me being in black clothing I wasn't gonna risk a blind driver. The Viz150, 300 and 100 were £30, £40 and £21 respectively. Quick check on the website and they'd obviously been price matching others. Prices of £21, £30 and £16.

Aero post friendly, IPX4 rated, usb (not usb c) charging and a 2 year warranty. Whats not to like!

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 93734.html

https://road.cc/content/review/cateye-v ... ght-288929

The Exposure can wait.
What's the on/off switch like Shaff? I'm fed up of rear lights that seem to resist all efforts to switch them on or off - Exposure traces being particularly bad for this. My moon lights are OK but the flash mode is a bit slow.
redefined_cycles
Posts: 9373
Joined: Tue Sep 20, 2016 8:19 am
Location: Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Re: Bargain Alert Thread

Post by redefined_cycles »

fatbikephil wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:36 pm
redefined_cycles wrote: Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:18 pm Went to Halfords today after yet another lost rear light. Me being in black clothing I wasn't gonna risk a blind driver. The Viz150, 300 and 100 were £30, £40 and £21 respectively. Quick check on the website and they'd obviously been price matching others. Prices of £21, £30 and £16.

Aero post friendly, IPX4 rated, usb (not usb c) charging and a 2 year warranty. Whats not to like!

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-a ... 93734.html

https://road.cc/content/review/cateye-v ... ght-288929

The Exposure can wait.
What's the on/off switch like Shaff? I'm fed up of rear lights that seem to resist all efforts to switch them on or off - Exposure traces being particularly bad for this. My moon lights are OK but the flash mode is a bit slow.
I'd say it's regular Cateye quality. Looks a bit :geek: and square/edgy as always. But appears that they've been watching the market and I've got a good feeling about it.

Put it this way, aside from me trying to be less emotional with drivers taking a close piss these days, it appears the dancing lights kept em giving me a wide berth. Come to think of it, my first 10 years of commuting was always with cateye rear lights and I never had an altercation with traffic. Last 10 have been a bit volatile and the one factor is the Cateye missing...

Let me see if I can get the tripod out and make a little shorty!!
Post Reply