Non-Ebay Deals/Bargains

OT from the headphones thread but seems a good deal on something you might actually want:

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7368305

We’re all suckers for a perceived deal and they know it, they’ve nearly certainly designed the rewards scheme around people setting up multiple accounts. £45 RRP for a litre of degreaser is so insane that it makes one (☝️) jump at the chance to get it for £25, which is still a ripoff. £90 for a hammer is nonsensical, but at £40 it looks appetising enough to make people forget it’s still just a hammer (weight advantages for mobile mechanics aside).

Yeh my excitement was substantially curtailed when I realised it’s not possible to use more than €25 worth of points on a single order. I had a dream of getting a frame pump for ludicrously cheap but you’re right they’re wise to it. However, it is still possible to use a voucher (from points) equal to the entire value of the order. For example, order a sadddle bag for €21 and you
will only pay the postage.

What is the best deal around for 12 speed Shimano casette? So far, the best I found is 105 at Merlin for £56

Ribble have a 11-36 for £37... https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/105-r7100-cassette-12-speed-11-36/

Thank you! Not sure how I missed that. This is already pretty low, but I will wait to see if there will be anything even lower over Black Friday.

Given the choice of a titanium chaipwhip from Silca, or a Park tools one for more money, I know which I'm going to choose

There’s definitely kit that’s worth getting, not being judgemental of anyone else, rather reminding myself that £40 on a hammer isn’t a deal if I’m already set for hammers.

Yeah, Silca clearly have huge margins selling direct, as most companies do I suppose.
Cut out the wholesaler who are taking 40% or whatever, and pass those discounts direct to consumers in 'rewards' and 'points'. Spend a bit more on online adverts to get the traffic and it probably works.
I imagine it pisses off the wholesalers though.

I'd be tempted by a £40 titanium hammer, then I'd feel guilty for days and hide it in a drawer.

€76 for an Impero Ultimate frame pump is an impulse buy I'm really struggling with.

I. Don't. Need. It.

Posting here means you've lost the battle. Get your card out.

Sending you strength. 🙏

I know which I'm going to choose

pedros vise whip?

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Combine sale prices with code NEW20
or take a quiz for 25%
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Ideal gift boxes or just eat them yourself, no judgment here..

Specialized Diverge at Sigma - not sure it's the biggest bargain but seems a good deal:
https://www.sigmasports.com/item/Specialized/Diverge-Sport-Carbon-Gravel-Bike/VZWM

Still loads of pairs of Adidas road shoes in TK Maxx Lewisham. Some are £17.

Diverges seem to have been on perma discount for soooo long now.

If they took proper mudguards I'd probably have got one.

Ah that's too bad - I was dreaming of some sort of lux-tourer/commuter build and slowly making up the justification

They do don't they? There's a plastic seat stay bridge that bolts on with fender mount in the middle

Is that so? When I went to look at one, the shop person said they can't take full fenders, and tbh I never investigated further.

Interesting to see though, as the forks not drilled at crown either side is it?

+RonnieOatmilk yep, search Specialized Diverge Fender Bridge.

The fork appears drilled at the back yeah. Going off pictures online, I don't have one

A colleague has one with PDWs on, I’ve never looked to see how they are fitted though. He won’t be riding in again until spring, so I can’t take a look.

Try that:

https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F27sqe2h4htn91.jpg

Looks like @Josē has to build one up now