Found a Bargain? Do Tell.

[NorthernDave]

Fancy saving nearly £2,500 on a Boardman?

https://www.cyclerepublic.com/boardman-elite-air-signature-mens-road-bike-2016.html

Ok, it's a previous model, but you can't argue with that saving can you?

Or for something not quite so aero, but still with a whopping £2,200 (almost) off:
https://www.cyclerepublic.com/boardman-elite-slr-race-signature-mens-road-bike.html

These are two of many Boardman bikes that appear to be on clearance at Cycle Republic - don't forget your 10% BC discount!

 

[Reynard]

Very pleased with my new warm jersey

Their stuff is really nice. The jerseys are duplicates of ones I already have, although in different colours.

The shorts are an unknown quantity, but hopefully they'll be equally good.

 

[T4tomo]

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A Shimano RS100 wheelset half price at £59.99. Come complete with QR skewers/Rim Tape and spacer for 8/9/10 speed cassette.
Don’t forget Quidco cashback too.
New customers extra £10 off a £50 spend, use code NCV2019, so a wheelset for under £50.
Alternatively £10 off a £75 spend, use code MID2019.
https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-rs100-road-clincher-wheelset/rp-prod184427?gs=1&sku=sku719382&pgrid=60711842858&ptaid=pla-671482209266&utm_source=google&utm_term=&utm_campaign=PLA+All+Products&utm_medium=base&utm_content=mkwid|sOqP56Vgn_dt|pcrid|309840163148|pkw||pmt||prd|719382UK&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzKG6s7jm4gIVipXtCh20pw5nEAQYASABEgJOVvD_BwE

Couldn't resist that, I'm sure they will come in useful for one of the fleet.

 

[Threevok]

Any of our adventure folk tried one of these ?

Jobsworth X2 Outdoor Lightweight Cooking Stove System - £19.99 at Planet X

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CPJOX2CS/jobsworth-x2-outdoor-lightweight-cooking-stove-system

 

[Blue Hills]

Any of our adventure folk tried one of these ?

Jobsworth X2 Outdoor Lightweight Cooking Stove System - £19.99 at Planet X

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CPJOX2CS/jobsworth-x2-outdoor-lightweight-cooking-stove-system

No but reasonable as the price is I have an inbuilt wariness of anything claiming to be a "system".

Isn't it one of those things which is really just for superfast tea brews or making "adventure" instant meals with?

I'd rather use a Trangia paired with a small "pocket rocket" type stove.

Proper meals and as much espresso on tap as I can swallow.

 

[Tom B]

SRAM PC830. 8 speed chain.. £5.99

https://www.tweekscycles.com/uk/sra...xqen_j9xbN5WbRp9UoRoCsm0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

4% back at topcashback too

Cheapest 8 Speed quality brand chain I've seen for a while.

Days of sub £5 kmc z8s or sub £4 hg40 appear to be gone.

 

[Blue Hills]

Although I generally go for cheap mid-range stuff in things like chains it's my understanding that the 830 is an inferior chain - something to do with its construction, the details of which I can't remember. But meaning it wears quickly. Also my understanding that the 850, which I tend to use, is just fine, and that for models above that you are just paying more for the same chain with added surface bling, rather pointless coatings etc.

 

[Tom B]

Although I generally go for cheap mid-range stuff in things like chains it's my understanding that the 830 is an inferior chain - something to do with its construction, the details of which I can't remember. But meaning it wears quickly. Also my understanding that the 850, which I tend to use, is just fine, and that for models above that you are just paying more for the same chain with added surface bling, rather pointless coatings etc.

Interesting... I looked at some reviews where it scored 4.7 out of 5. Those that didn't like it complained of wear.

I've never knowingly used a SRAM chain.
My favourite to date has always been the Kmc z8s.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Interesting... I looked at some reviews where it scored 4.7 out of 5. Those that didn't like it complained of wear.

There seems to be a marketing ploy to badger people into leaving reviews as soon possible after receiving an item, often if bought online prior to obtaining the item, I often wonder if you asked customers to re-review 6 months down the line they would say the same.

 

[Blue Hills]

Interesting... I looked at some reviews where it scored 4.7 out of 5. Those that didn't like it complained of wear.

I've never knowingly used a SRAM chain.
My favourite to date has always been the Kmc z8s.

Thanks for taking my post in the spirit in which it was meant, ie as info. I am passing on the opinion of someone who knows lots about such things. No problem with sram chains of 850 and above. Tho as I said, I'd stay with the 850 rather than going higher, unless by some oddity the other ones are cheaper. No point imho paying more for a shiny finish. Sram are my default chains for both 8 and 9 speed.

 

[gaijintendo]

Free click and collect from ASDA if shopping on the decathlon site, until the 23rd.

 

[wonderloaf]

Just taken delivery of a new helmet from Planet X, only £10 in their latest flash sale:

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HECACROIX/carnac-croix-road-helmet

I must say I'm totally impressed, much lighter and more comfortable than my current Giro Foray. A couple of issues I have with the Giro is the way the straps lay against my cheeks (very irritating) and the very minimal padding inside the helmet. Glad to say the PX lid doesn't suffer from either of these and also has a padded chinstrap. Result!

Also managed snaffle a KMC X11-93 11 speed chain for £12.99, these are normally around the £20 - £25 mark from the other main retailers. It's also in a rather nice black & silver finish to add a nice bit of bling to the bike!

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CHKMX1193/kmc-x11-93-11-speed-chain

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

Just taken delivery of a new helmet from Planet X, only £10 in their latest flash sale:

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/HECACROIX/carnac-croix-road-helmet

I must say I'm totally impressed, much lighter and more comfortable than my current Giro Foray. A couple of issues I have with the Giro is the way the straps lay against my cheeks (very irritating) and the very minimal padding inside the helmet. Glad to say the PX lid doesn't suffer from either of these and also has a padded chinstrap. Result!

Also managed snaffle a KMC X11-93 11 speed chain for £12.99, these are normally around the £20 - £25 mark from the other main retailers. It's also in a rather nice black & silver finish to add a nice bit of bling to the bike!

https://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CHKMX1193/kmc-x11-93-11-speed-chain

I have two Planet X Carnac Croix helmets and find them very, very comfortable. Just bought one for my son too!

 

[wonderloaf]

I have two Planet X Carnac Croix helmets and find them very, very comfortable. Just bought one for my son too!

I'm very tempted to buy another one (or maybe two) but Mrs W said 'Why do you need another helmet, you've only got one head' to which I replied 'Why do you need so many shoes, you've only got one pair of feet'. I really should learn to think before I speak

 

[LeetleGreyCells]

I'm very tempted to buy another one (or maybe two) but Mrs W said 'Why do you need another helmet, you've only got one head' to which I replied 'Why do you need so many shoes, you've only got one pair of feet'. I really should learn to think before I speak

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