PSAs that may or may not be amazing enough to warrant their own thread

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/vitus-rapide-fs-crx-mountain-bike

only XL left.

with EXTRA10 takes it to £1800.

I’m really really struggling not to buy one. I think my wfe would kill me.

You could sell all the bits for more than that bike is costing. Mine was 2.4k, 1800 is just nuts

My bank balance is thankful it’s only in XL 😳

Vitus Mythique £765 (with EXTRA10). Not sure about the X-fusion suspension, any real world opinions on it out there?

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/vitus-mythique-29-vr-mountain-bike

I’ve been watching those Rapide FS for a while and was hoping size L was going to drop again after the weekend.  Sunday morning though and a couple sold overnight so only 1 left…. so I bought the last one at £2025 plus delivery after code.

Absolute bargain – a heck of a lot of bike for the money.  Just compare against what NS sell the synonym at let alone what other manufacturers are selling carbon frame/rims, SID Ultimate, decent kit and brakes, SRAM AXS… wow.

I pulled forward a longer term bike purchase as I can’t see anything touching that in value for a long time.

You were right to bag it cp, for sure. Even if plans change you’d be quids in.

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/nukeproof-giga-290-elite-bike-gx-eagle-trans

£2500 after EXTRA10

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/brand-x-ascend-xl-internal-dropper-seatpost

170mm Brand X dropper 30.9 (I’ll be shimming mine up to 31.6), £58.49 with EXTRA10 code

I think those gigas are a bit snappy…so I’d exercise caution.

Don’t take my word for it by any means – Google it.

So are the rapides,  but for these prices…

@lovewookie I’m also in the same position, my wife would kill me if I bought another bike! I only bought 3 MTBs last year….

I know there are some fantastic deals out there but id be reluctant to drop good money on a Nukeproof  when they have called it a day  ..no back up  ..Buying for parts to swap over is one thing but Ive known a few friend having to return and pray for replacement frames due to  snappage ..

Was having this discussion about nukeproof and vitus bikes earlier  , would it be possible to charge back on a section 75 if it breaks assuming you’ve bought on a credit card

Agreed @stevedoc. I bought a vitus before Xmas but it was with the full knowledge that I may be left with a support problem. The parts were worth way more than what I paid for the whole bike though.

I am kind of considering buying another full bike to sell all the parts and get a spare frame almost for free. A lot of faff and risk though.

If someone could buy all the XXL megas left then I’d really appreciate it so I can stop thinking about it!

@whatyadoinsucka

Interesting about the section 75…. good shout

Pretty sure that there’s a time limit on a section 75 charge back – 3 or 6 months? Something like that. You’d also need the agreement by your card supplier that the item was faulty at the point of purchase iirc.

Brand X 12 speed HG cassettes

£20 for an 11-52 and a £25 for an 11-50

Less 10% discount

Plus the extra crap you don’t need but makes its way into your basket anyway

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/brand-x-12-speed-mtb-cassette?color=neutral&cassetteTeeth=11-50t

You always see people discuss section 75 but I’ve never seen anyone discuss using it and wether it was successful or not. I’d assume it isn’t as clear cut as some people think.

Bugger, the OH just told me that if i can condense to having 2 bikes from my 3, Its up to me.

So, my large carbonda 936 i found a little bobby and a little short, despite the vitus size guide saying up to 190cm height. And im 188 ish.

So maybe the xl and a stubby stem.

Damn long seat post though, however id not be using anythjng more than a 100mm dropper.

Still, bobby. Maybe.

Plus selling on a couple of bikes in this climate..:-/

hmm.

just an idea, pros/cons, its certainly not foolproof

section 75, must put in  a claim within 120 days. consumer rights act 2015.

the claim is you bought the bike believing it came with warranty, [trouble is i cant find warranty info for vitus or nukeproof bikes], Section 75 card protection: 5 things you need to watch out for – Which? News

you’d have to proof the fault was known/ present at time of purchase

“You have the same rights from your finance provider as you have against the retailer under this legislation.”             Faulty product? How to get a refund, repair or replacement – Which?

If anyone is looking for an outdoors coat, some of the Fohn Down jackets were reduced again yesterday, most of them seem to be 70% off now and the extra10 code still works, so you can get a synthetic down jacket for £32, or a bonded down jacket for about £63.

The OH went for one of the long down jackets, and the also have longer waterproof parka’s for the ladies as well – Will hopefully arrive in time for Mothers day…….

If anyone is looking for an outdoors coat, some of the Fohn Down jackets were reduced again yesterday, most of them seem to be 70% off now and the extra10 code still works, so you can get a synthetic down jacket for £32, or a bonded down jacket for about £63

Do you know what the sizing is like? True to size or not?

Also, there’s a Föhn Polartec waterproof outdoor jacket going now for £70 – minus the extra10 I guess, so £63 – which is made from Polartec NeoShell, which is almost certainly still the most breathable waterproof fabric out there and a very good call if you run on the hot side of the physiological scale and find most waterproof stuff way too sweaty.

I have no idea on fit and features, but the spec looks pretty reasonable on paper. It’s a really good fabric, arguably more angled towards breathability than outright waterproofing. For perspective, I have a bike jacket made from the stuff which I’d say is as breathable as most windproofs I’ve used.

If you want to help us with our new server fund then make sure you include a link to any deals you spot :-)

Jackets here:

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/fohn-mens-macro-synthetic-down-jacket

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/fohn-mens-mountain-polartec-waterproof-jacket-2-0?color=pomegranate

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/fohn-mens-bonded-down-jacket

Some other styles also.

P.S. thanks for the tip!

I’ve been looking at that Fohn jacket – I’ve already got a cheaper waterproof Fohn shell and the fit is brilliant for me, so I”m very tempted: https://www.wiggle.com/p/fohn-mens-mountain-polartec-waterproof-jacket-2-0?color=mood-indigo

I just took delivery of a Fohn merino hoodie. Very pleased with it for £32. I’m usually a XL, but I went XXL for the hoodie so I can layer up and it’s a comfortable, baggy fit over my chunky (183cm / 110kg), frame.

Cheap Giro helmets, shoes & gloves at Sports Pursuit.

https://www.sportpursuit.com/products?bid=118&src_search=Giro

Giro also have 50% off on their website.

https://www.giro.co.uk/

Most the stuff I’ve got half an eye on has gone up not down!

Brand X 12 speed HG cassettes

IME cheap 12 speed are a false economy.  I’ve bent sprockets on a brand X and a SX on a flat commute.  Gone back to 10spd now.

Some of the Women’s say they come up large, not seen any feedback about the mens.  Will post here when/if they arrive – Still waiting for them to be shipped

Ladies Jackets here

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/fohn-womens-insulated-parka

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/fohn-womens-longline-bonded-down-jacket

There is also this mens waterproof jacket under £33 with the Extra10 Code, it has a 20,000mm HydroStatic head so more waterproof than the one listed above, and shows as breathable as well.  https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/fohn-mens-packable-2-5l-hooded-jacket.   I have one of these coming as well – Going to need a bigger coat cupboard soon.

If anyone gets the polartec jacket in time I’d be interested to know how the hood fits with a helmet, it almost looks cut for mountianeering, so might be ok.

Still waiting for dispatch notes on my purchases from late last week, I assume others are too?

Just received the tyres I ordered last Thursday.

nukeproof merino hoodie now £18 for S and XS sizes

https://www.chainreactioncycles.com/p/nukeproof-blackline-mens-merino-hoodie

The Mega 290 RS is now £2600 with the code. For god’s sake someone please buy it (or them)! I don’t even want an analogue…..

davosaurusrexFull Member
The Mega 290 RS is now £2600 with the code. For god’s sake someone please buy it (or them)! I don’t even want an analogue…..

Nah… I did just buy one of the remaining Elite versions though. Wasn’t expecting to be doing that this week!

Glad that Fohn waterproof is cut too high for me, otherwise I might have been tempted.

nukeproof merino hoodie now £18 for S and XS sizes

Got my medium sized one yesterday. It’s a high quality item, bit more snug than I’d like with longer arms than I need – but it’ll do fine for WFH and knocking about in.

I’m currently resisting a Mega Elite because I quite like being married. I also haven’t ridden a mountain bike properly since, ooh, probably May last year. And there’s nothing wrong with my Rocket. Apart from being 26″. And a bit old.

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flyingmonkeycorpsFull Member
I’m currently resisting a Mega Elite because I quite like being married

If you need a medium there’s only 1 left…