Once you go steel, you’ll never go back
I remember CW writer Matt Ischt-Barnard waxing lyrical about the Stainless Steel bottle from CamelBak. It’ll keep your drink cool, features a leak-free design, and the steel material contains no harmful chemicals. You can bet it will be robust, too! And yes, it will fit most cages.
So, which deals have been flying off the shelves?
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The Cycling Weekly team has been all over Amazon Prime Day cycling deals, but which products have been getting the most interest?
Well, Cycplus electric tyre inflators have been extremely popular, and so has Smoove Lube chain lubricant. However, those deals are sadly sold out (at time of writing).
The next most popular is the Garmin Varia Radar light.
CW writer Simon Fellows recently tested a host of radar lights, which alert a rider to vehicles approaching from behind. He originally dismissed them as “an expensive gimmick, a rich boy’s toy”, however, he became a convert. When Simon tested Garmin’s most recent version, he awarded it 5/5 in his review. The model reduced by 25% is slightly older, but tester Paul Grele tried the RCT715 and scored it a near-perfect 4.5/5.
It’s little wonder you’ve all been snapping these up. The deal is still available.
Roll slick with Panaracer
Panaracer tyres have had some solid reviews across Cycling Weekly. The Panaracer GravelKing Semi Slick Plus TLC model clocked 4 stars out of 5, whilst the full-fat Panaracer GravelKing X1 TLR scored 4.5.
This Slick iteration is more suited to tarmac with a little of the rough stuff. The deal is in the 40c version, which will give you tons of squish at a low pressure.
Ride in comfort with 37% off Muc-Off
It’s surprising how much we end up talking about chamois cream during our tech team daily stand ups! Who uses it, who doesn’t, if bike fit and saddle fit is really the key to comfortable riding… however, the truth is some riders like chamois cream, and others don’t.
If you’re pro the gloopy stuff, then Muc-Off is a cult favourite, and, it’s currently reduced by 37%. This formula features aloe vera, shea butter, witch hazel and sunflower oil to keep your skin feeling chafe free and hydrated.
An upgrade for the ultimate training space
“It’s the middle of summer, why are you showing us deals on indoor training kit?!” I hear you shout. Well, indoor training and e-racing is a year round activity, and by the time we get to winter, these items will be back in demand. And for those who are serious about it, a rocker plate is an ideal addition for your training space. AKA pain cave.
Attach your turbo and bike (or smart bike) and the rocker plate (essentially two bits of plywood with some tennis balls sitting inbetween) will move with you, allowing a more natural feel when you get out of the saddle or rock from side to side.
OMG I need to cool down!
In the UK right now, no one is going anywhere near their turbo trainers. We’re into our third day of record breaking heat and we don’t deal with the heat well at the best of times. I’ve had to resort to putting my laptop in the fridge to get it working again #truestory (This actually works. I didn’t believe it until I tried it.)
My point is, we’re all trying to stay cool and fans are selling like the proverbial hot cakes. Once the summer is over, this fan from Cycplus can be relocated to your training space and help with our indoor workouts. It’s even bluetooth enabled, so you can control it from your phone as you pedal / lie in bed tonight.
Strike a pose
Knee, neck and back pain are among the most common injuries reported by cyclists. The truth is, most of us love pedalling, but we don’t always do the strength and conditioning to support it.
How about some yoga? This book gets great reviews: 4.5/5 starts on Amazon. Plus, it’s 60% off this Amazon Prime Day.
Stock up on gels
With a whole summer of riding ahead, now’s a good time to fill the cupboards with discounted energy gels – it’ll save you paying full price last-minute.
Plus, with this pack of 30, you won’t have to keep going to the shop to buy more.
Is your chain clean?
If you answered no to the question above, then don’t worry, none of ours are either. After all, it’s much more fun riding your bike than cleaning it.
So why not leave the latter to a smart, little gadget? Park Tool’s chain cleaner tool has dipped under £30 on Amazon. They even throw in a bottle of degreaser and a scrubber.
Wahoo time
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Yesterday, we wrote about how Wahoo had all of their latest bike computers on offer on Amazon. Now, there are other bike computers to consider, from Hammerhead to Garmin, but my go to has been the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt for years now, and I’m currently rocking the third-generation version on my bike. You can too, with this fantastic deal.
Keep hydrated!
In the summer, we all need to probably be drinking more water than we currently do.
Usefully, Camelbak have money off their Podium bottles on Amazon for Prime Day.
Cycling in photos
My colleague Hannah spotted a deal earlier this week on a great book of cycling photography, The Art of Suffering by Kristof Ramon.
Captured through the eyes of Belgium-born pro cycling photographer Kristof Ramon, the images share an insider’s view of what it takes to perform at the top of races such as the Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix, and Strade Bianche, weaving a thoughtful narrative into each photograph, taking us all on a storytelling journey through the professional peloton.
Hello, Adam Becket here again, ready to furnish you with a couple of deals…
Pedal, damn it!
Yes, that’s a quote I’ve stolen from Niner Bikes, but it’s a pretty apt description of Shimano’s fabled Dura-Ace PD-R9100 pedal system. Lauded by many for its lightweight, carbon construction and easy-to-clip-in/clip-out interface, it’s one of the most popular, if not the best, road bike pedals on the market. And now you can own a set for yourself with this mega 28% off Amazon Prime Day deal.
Garmin’s best-kept secret. The Edge 550 now on sale
I’m a huge fan of Garmin’s best bike computer range, and it’s the brand’s Edge 850 that impressed me most recently. The bright screen, metric tracking, and navigational properties are just a few attributes I praised it for – but it sure is pricey. Thankfully, I’ve managed to source an incredible Amazon Prime Day deal on the Garmin Edge 550. It’s the same size and has the same screen and battery life, but loses out to the Edge 850’s touchscreen, digital bell, and audible navigational prompts, which are merely nice-to-haves if anything.
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It’s hot but so are some of the cycling deals I’ve spotted for you
Hello all – Aaron here. I’m the Cycling Weekly tech writer with special interest in tech such as power meters, cycling computers, wheels, smart turbo trainers and, of course, bikes. You’ve got me for the next hour so I’ll try my darndest to point you in the right direction of any deals I think are as hot as the current temperature outside. Stay tuned for some killer deals.
Get Shorty! Decathlon are selling cycling apparel for dirt cheap prices at the moment
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It’s always worth looking beyond Amazon during Prime Day. Decathlon are also running a sale at the moment, offering some really good deals on bikes and cycling apparel, such as these FDX All Day Men’s Cycling Shorts.
These road-biking shorts come in four different colours and feature 3D padding and side pockets, and they are available online at the moment for just £14.99 (a saving of 61%).
This Kryptonite Keeper U-Lock is available for a steal!
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Bike theft is the great scourge of the modern era, so securing your steed with a decent bike lock is extremely important. This Kryptonite Keeper U-Lock is a heavy-duty anti-theft U-lock, which features 12mm Shackle and 10mm x4ft length braided-steel security cable, and it comes with a mounting bracket and (of course) keys.
And, it’s currently available with 51% off the usual asking price – an absolute steal!
It wouldn’t be a Prime Day without me mentioning the RockBros Bell 🛎️
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I know there is some controversy surrounding the RockBros classic-style bike bell, and while I do appreciate Spur’s efforts to keep manufacturing in the US and to an insanely high standard. It is just a bell, and for £15.99 it does a perfectly good job. It’s loud enough, it’s been more than durable, and now it’s just £12, with 20% off.
The rise of the chinese manufacturers..
The rise of Chinese manufacturers has been widely reported recently, so much so that our Video Manager, Jamie, took a trip to China for an exclusive look at the XDS bike factory. It’s not just bikes, frames and wheels, it’s tech as well. While we are still in the process of organising some test units, brands like IGPSport and Magene are trying to muscle in on the best-bike-computer market.
iGPSPORT BiNavi Bike Computer is 15% off in the Prime Day deals, which doesn’t sound like much, but when you see the features list and the fact it’s only £200 to start with, you’ve got to question what brands like Wahoo and Garmin are up to.
Something I am tempted by…
I am just penning my final thoughts on this Wahoo Kickr Core 2 deal, as I am very tempted.
For a while, I have been watching my weight only increase, and, with family life, I have been struggling to get out on the bike consistently. So, I’m thinking it might be time to come out with my tail between my legs and admit that I probably need to consider a bit of indoor cycling. Given how good our resident indoor cycling expert, Aaron, thinks the Kickr Core 2 is, combined with this Prime Day deal, it might have to be the one for me.
Lidl-trek Trainers anyone? I think it goes without saying I wasn’t tempted
Before we get into the deals, did anyone spot these in the Lidl middle aisle this week? I wonder how many Lidl-Trek branded trainers they have sold?
I think it goes without saying I wasn’t tempted.
(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)
(Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard)
Good Morning & welcome back!
Its Day 4 of the Amazon Prime Day cycling deals, and the final day. Which is good for me, as its been a long week, but it does mean the summer savings come to an end tonight at midnight June 26th.
Once again I’m Cycling Weekly’s resident deal-hunting expert, and ill be with you for next few hours bringing you the best Prime Day deal for cyclists.
