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Not cheap but definitely worth it ime.
https://stoogecycles.co.uk/product/https-stoogecycles-co-uk-product-moto-bar/
Dave of Planetx/On One runs it now I believe (I could be wrong) the website is trading as banana industries but the company is Futa Co.
and the same bizarre selection of stuff. Bikekit, roof tents, various outdoor kit and a whole top level menu item of 'soap'
They have my saddle of choice SLR X Cross for a bargain £30 (and lots of other Selle Italia bargains) so I'm in. bought some soap too.
Decent sale on clothes at giro https://www.giro.co.uk/
Re: lezyne 1000XL light – Chain Reaction:
Great price but just beware, the strap is a very basic rubber type and it's short too, so you may struggle with over size bars.
You can fit an Exposure cleat to the Lezyne, and then use an Exposure clamp (stem or bar mounted).
I use this setup on my commuter.
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-xt-m8100-1x12-complete-disc-brake-groupset-313376.html
Just ordered one of these , pretty good price 👍All genuine Shimano with full guarantee. Merlin tell me they bought a few of these in at a good price, I'm guessing none of it will be boxed but I can live with that 😁
https://www.merlincycles.com/fox-34-float-rhythm-grip-boost-mtb-forks-2021-29-280570.html
Oh and a pair of these 👍
Winstanleys have a big chunk off Exposure lights, plus, if you sign up to their mailing list you can get another few quid off depending on spend (I got a further £25 off a six pack)
https://winstanleysbikes.co.uk/accessories/lights/front-lights?brand=Exposure
plus, if you sign up to their mailing list you can get another few quid off depending on spend
That's annoying, I bought a sixpack from them the other day but didn't know about that.
It's a hefty thing, still trying to work out the best way to mount it
I only found out by accident when I clicked on a promo email in my gmail account and it opened up in chrome instead of safari. Still, even without the extra £25 it’s a great price.
Oops!
It was actually Sigma sports where I got my light from with the extra £25 off
sorry! I have been drinking in the sun all day 🥴
Endura seem to have 50% off all of their helmets at the moment
If you're in the market for a new helmet, there's some nice ones around £50
I've copied and pasted this from my browser address bar, for your convenience, and for STW's comission.
https://www.endurasport.com/offers.list
Some good deals on phones on https://www.samsung.com/uk/
Been on the lookout for an S24 deal.
Minimum £150 trade in on any working android phone (even £100 for a broken one)
Plus £150 cash back
Plus a free pair of galaxy pro buds (which sell on eBay for about £70)
Plus 5% off for using the app
Brings cost down to <£500 assuming you claim/sell all the above.
Fjallraven have their Specialized gravel collab kit all half price - some nice stuff, some oddly leftfield stuff, and some frankly terrifying insulated boxer shorts
Oakley have knee pads half price, probably some other stuff on offer too.
These just arrived, they seem nice and light. I wanted some pads that were less burly than my current pads. Seem comfy when trying them on, hopefully feel as good after a few hours riding.
Pinnacle 1 Road Bike is £200 at Sports Direct (if you pay in 3 installments, £400 if you pay normally?)
https://www.sportsdirect.com/pinnacle-laterite-1-road-bike-934350
- 6061 heat treated aluminium frame
- Carbon blade fork with alloy steerer and mudguard mounts
- 14 speed Shimano Tourney A070 drivetrain
- Tektro R315 long drop dual pivot calipers
- Schwalbe Lugano 700x25C. Clearance for 28mm tyres with mudguards and 32mm tyres without.
Oakley have knee pads half price
Ordered cheers, look decent enough
Like the look of that FjallRaven handlebar rack. Looks far superior to fiddling around with annoying straps and contraptions to stop handlebar bags/rolls/etc sagging.
![s_f_handlebar_rack_23235-550_a_main_fjr[1]](https://stw-forum-images.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/13285938/awv6ksxkcs85786f8a46v09p46xyip9e.jpg)
I've got that handlebar rack and one of the fjallraven bags that goes on it, its very good.
On one have a sale on (Surprise!)
https://www.planetx.co.uk/collections/on-one
£500 for the titanium wrecker -the ti version of the hello Dave. I'm tempted as I have most of a bikes worth of spares and my hello Dave has become a heavy weight kids ride shotgun vehicle.
£200 for a scandal frame
£1000ish for a gx scandal
From that falaraven/ specialised link- a poncho blanket?
A blanket with holes to let the heat out? I don't get it, clearly I'm not target market as
a) I've never waxed my mustache
b) I was delighted to get rid of the a dial phone as it took ages to use.
https://www.fjallraven.com/eu/en-gb/women/fjallraven-specialized/sf-sleep-poncho-reg/ 
Yeah you lot need to up your game....
Memory map app and os maps sale
The perpetual license allows you to use the map for as long as you like without ever having to worry about the licence expiring, but it does not include any map updates. Many of our customers are still using maps published many years ago, and that is fine when the hills don't change. However, footpaths and other man-made features do change, and it is important to know your rights of way and open access land areas. We find, in practice, most people update their maps at least every 5 years.
Click HERE for the 1:25,000 OS Explorer map (from £19.99)
Click HERE for the 1:50,000 OS Landranger map (from £15)
For more information see our website HERE.
Memory-Map for All app
https://memory-map.com/maps/uk-os-topo-maps/?adref=2402
https://memory-map.com/software/mmfa/
I've a Hello Dave, pretty much the steel version of the Wrecker (so even heavier), and it rides just like a bike. It is amazing at going down steep trails, it's also surprisingly good at climbing steep trails, and is fine going along the flat too. It won't win any races: xc, Enduro or any other cycling discipline. It is however a very comfy, confidence inspiring mountain bike that doesn't cost the earth to own. I've had mine 3 years now and can't see me getting rid of it anytime soon. Would I have one as my only mountain bike? No, it's too specialised. But it makes a fantastic second or third bike.
You should try one, they're a right old laugh.
I'm not sure I have any use for a sleeping bag poncho, but I really want one for some reason.
@didntburt I'm otherwise engaged at the moment 😉
Cotic have some good deals on Taiwan-made Jeht at the moment as long as you don't mind brown (I quite like it).
£2699 for 12spd Deore, Revelation RC, Shimano MT620 wheels, Guide RSC G2 brakes etc.
If someone could go buy all the mediums before I cave and end up living in a bike box that would be super.
Yeah, I saw their post about that - good job I've recently changed my trail bike frame, or I'd have been tempted too.
Could come round to the colour.
It basically rides like a bike. As dinthurt says up above it's not going to win a race, but I don't race. It is awesome for zooming about in the woods, the peaks and it was great the one time I've bikepacked on it.
I'm at that annoying point where I don't need a new bike, I'm not riding enough to justify it, but hopefully I will be in the next year or two and this is exactly what I'll want then.
And my old 26" Rocket is definitely getting a bit tired, bless it.
Tempted.
I don’t need a new bike, I’m not riding enough to justify it, but hopefully I will be in the next year or two and this is exactly what I’ll want then.
And my old 26″ Rocket is definitely getting a bit tired, bless it.
Do it!
If you already know that you like the way full-sus Cotics ride (me too), then it seems a pretty safe bet.
Nothing gets you riding more than a new bike 😉
Blummin' love how my Rocket rides, and I've tried a few full sus bikes.
Trouble is, we need a new shed. And some roofing work. And the car's due its MOT. And I can't get out much because kids.
Also I still love the Rocket. And I've just put new tyres on it.
Trouble is, we need a new shed. And some roofing work. And the car’s due its MOT. And I can’t get out much because kids.
We can't help you if you won't help yourself
😉
But seriously, don't worry. Used prices are on the floor and you can probably buy a higher spec used one for less than £1.5k when you're ready.
Complete slx groupset for £300 at merlin
Shimano xt m8120 4 pot brakes front and rear £199 at Merlin. Can get cheaper if you have loyalty points.
https://www.merlincycles.com/shimano-xt-m8120-front-and-rear-disc-brake-set-179622.html
Stans Sealant - Quart bottle £22.50 at Merlin
Decathlon have some tents which you can buy and return before mid september, for credit at the store-the same you pay for the tent
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/c/htc/no-tent-left-behind_b3be522a-a5f2-497e-a93f-f1a3682cdae1?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Hotukdeals+%28GSG%29_47868&utm_content=www.hotukdeals.com&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=47868&awc=26895_1718306841_e7e6a95f4f0e9f104d2473a2dc2b08a4
not the greatest tents but could work out well for some folk
That old chestnut Chain Reaction cycles (not sure if we’re still allowed to shop there in Stw-land!) have Brandx dropper 30.9 175mm drop for £85 (plus the jolly old postage of course these days)
Brandx lever kit (lever & cables) is only £13 too.
. https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/brand-x-ascend-xl-170mm-dropper-seatpost-843193
@towzer - nice one on the Memory Map discounts. Bought perpetual UK Landranger for great price. Might be able to retire my old Tracklogs at last! 🙂
With Rockshox updating their 2025 range — any deals on last years 27.5 Lyriks?