Sigma Sport
Cannondale SuperSix Evo Tiagra
£779.99 from £1,299 (40% off)
The Cannondale SuperSix is a world class frame, and this lower tier frame bears much of the DNA of the top tier high-modulus carbon SuperSix Evo. To see any complete carbon bike available at under £800 is a good opportunity, to be able to buy the SuperSix at this price point is stunning.
Buy the Cannondale SuperSix Evo Tiagra at Sigma Sport
Knight Composites 95 Carbon Clincher DT240 wheelset
£999 from £1,850 (46% off)
Deep section carbon wheels are coming down in price from a period when we might have expected to pay several thousand for them. Unlike cheaper alternatives, though, the Knight wheels have been tested and honed to aerodynamic perfection, and have claims of being the quickest on the market.
Buy the Knight Composites 95 Carbon Clincher DT240 wheelset at Sigma Sport
Giro Synthe MIPS 2016
£124.99 from £249.99 (49% off)
The Synthe has seemed to be the helmet of the last year, almost ubiquitous in high level racing for its mixture of good looks, aerodynamic prowess and strong ventilation. With the addition of expensive safety feature MIPS, we’re surprised to see this near the £100 mark.
Buy the Giro Synthe MIPS 2016 at Sigma Sport
Mavic Aksium thermal jacket
£70 from £100, 30% off
Although not the most heavily discounted, Mavic’s Aksium jacket is a nice piece of winter weather performance gear that punches above its weight at the normal RRP, and so it’s exciting to see it discounted to a near-entry level price that’s available across all sizes.
Buy the Mavic Aksium thermal jacket at Sigma Sport
Giro Factor ACC Road shoe
£124.99 from £249.99 (50% off)
Giro have a strong hand in shoes, and the Factor ACC is as fancy as they come. Boasting a carbon sole courtesy of Easton’s super stiff unidirectional carbon and a breathable microfibre which does away with the need for bulky vents. The HV equivalent (catering for wider feet) is reduced even further.
Buy the Giro Factor ACC shoes at Sigma Sport
Chain Reaction Cycles
Fizik Arione R7 Mag Saddle
£34.99 down from £89.99 (61% off)
A saddle that adorns many a pro’s bike, Fizik’s Arione saddle is one for the more flexible riders. The R7 Mag is the latest version, and is a steal with over 60% off here.
Buy the Fizik Arione R7 Mag saddle at Chain Reaction Cycles
Elite SuperCrono Mag Force (Volare) Bundle
£109.99 down from £224.99 (51% off)
It’s the time of year for turbo training, and with over 50% off this Elite kit, it’s a good option to reinvigorate the motivation. With a basic resistance trainer, sweat protector, wheel block and bidon, you’ll have everything you need for your homegrown pain cave for a little over £100.
Buy the Elite SuperCrono Mag Force (Volare) at Chain Reaction Cycles
Lezyne Macro Drive 600XL-Micro Pair Light Set
£54.99 down from £94.99 (42% off)
Lezyne’s Macro Drive lights are perfect for commuting or evening miles on the road bike, but probably lack the capacity to light up a trail enough to confidently ride down. A reliable option with USB recharge capabilities and a practical fitting mechanism.
Buy the Lezyne Macro Drive 600XL at Chain Reaction Cycles
DMT Vega Carbon Road Shoes 2015
£79.99 down from £199.99 (60% off)
Ok, these DMT Vegas are a couple of years old now, but if we remember correctly technology was still pretty advanced way back in 2015. They feature a carbon sole, a double Boa dial fastening system, replaceable heel widgets, and they look good too - in black or white.
Buy the DMT Vega Carbon shoes at Chain Reaction Cycles
Look Keo 2 Max Blade Road Pedals
£54.99 down from £109.99 (50% off)
Better engagement than the Keo 2 Max, but not quite as clean as the Keo Blade 2, the Keo 2 Max Blade - confusing as that might sound - is about middling in terms of performance in the Look pedal range. The pedal is made from a fibreglass composite, and the aero Blade design is neat, and the clip-in mechanism is a tried and tested failsafe for beginners and experienced riders alike.
Buy the Look Keo 2 Max Blade pedals at Chain Reaction Cycles
Wiggle
Craft Womens Active Extreme Concept baselayer
£15.75 from £45 (65% off)
A base layer is an essential item at this time of year, and Craft has a reputation for producing some of the best on the market. Developed in collaboration with Swedish pro Emma Johansson, the Active Extreme is lightweight but wicks brilliantly to help maintain core temperature in cold conditions.
Buy the Craft Womens Active Extreme Concept baselayer at Wiggle
CycleOps Jet Fluid Pro winter training kit
£299.99 from £500 (40% off)
A turbo trainer helps preserve your hard-earned fitness over the winter months when riding conditions outside are decidedly less than ideal. This kit from CycleOps comprises the trainer, riser block, training mat, sweat guard, skewer and VirtualTraining two week trial, ensuring your pain cave is fully kitted out.
Buy the CycleOps Jet Fluid Pro winter training kit at Wiggle
Eddy Merckx Mourenx 69 Sram Red
£2,099.46 from £3,999 (47% off)
The Mourenx 69 is less racy than other offerings from the Cannibal’s eponymous bike brand, but the more relaxed geometry is ideal for long winter miles. Fulcrum 5 wheels are a reliable, solid performer but the true highlight of this deal is the groupset - Sram’s Red retails at close to the cost of this complete bike.
Buy the Eddy Merckx Mourenx 69 Sram Red at Wiggle
Shimano R171 shoes
£77.99 from £129.99 (40% off)
The R171’s share many features with Shimano’s former top-tier R321 road shoes, but a few technical tweaks in materials brought them in at half the cost. A further 40% reduction makes their value undeniable.
Buy the Shimano R171 shoes at Wiggle
Science in Sport Caffeine Variety Pack of 7 Gels
£3.99 from £12.50 (68% off)
For a lot of people in races, during sportives, or even out training, an emergency gel can be the difference between getting home or quivvering in a glucose-depleted ball in a hedge. But it must be said that their cost can sometimes be prohibitive. These caffeinated gels have a whopping 68% off at the moment, so get in quick and make sure your first events of the year are completed.
Buy the SiS Caffeine Variety Pack at Wiggle
Evans Cycles
Fuji SL 2.1
£1,949 from £2,599 (25% off)
Fuji’s SL 1.1 weighed in at just 5.11kg, and when we tested it we found it to be a superb, extremely accompliashed race machine. However, it also cost a healthy £8,500, so at over £6,5k less, the SL 2.1 is a bargain. It’s based around the same frame (albeit slightly heavier due to lower modulus fibres) and specced with Shimano’s excellent Ultega Di2 groupset. It is heavier at a claimed 7.52kg, but with the money you’ve saved a wheel upgrade could easily see that figure drop below 7kg, and the SL’s acceleration become even more rapid.
Buy the Fuji SL 2.1 at Evans Cycles
Lazer Z1 helmet
£119.99 from £199.99 (40% off)
Two hundred knicker for a helmet is a lot, but knocked down to £120 Lazer’s flagship lid suddenly becomes a veritable bargain. At around 230g it’s firmly in the lightweight category, and thanks to multiple vents it feels light and airy when on. The Rollsys fit adjustment (an integrated wheel on top controls the internal cradle size) is intuitive and offers flexible, comfortable fit. Supplied with a clip-on aero shell cover. Also available with MIPS for £132.
Buy the Lazer Z1 helmet at Evans Cycles
Castelli Gabba Women’s jersey
£89.99 from £179.99 (50% off)
The Gabba changed the game, creating an all-new niche for race-fitted, weather resistant thermal riding gear where other companies thought they had it sewn up. Today pretty much every kit brand has its own version, but nothing quite compares to the original, especially at this price. For men, the long-sleeved version is now called the Perfetto, and comes in at £140, representing a £40 saving.
Buy the Castelli Gabba Women's jersey at Evans Cycles
Elite Custom bottle cage
£10.99 down to £6.99 (36% off)
Unless you’re Italian you’ll need two bottles for your rides, and unless you want to entirely undermine every cycling aesthetic rule in the book, you’ll need matching cages to carry them. Elite’s Custom cages have been around longer than anyone can remember, and there’s a reason: they’re simple, effective and come in colours to match every bike under the sun (if in doubt, go black). And they’re cheap.
Buy the Elite Custom bottle cage at Evans Cycles
Shimano 105 groupset
£500 down to £349.99 (30% off)
Even at full price the 105 groupset is exceptional value. Its shifts are snappy, the brakes powerful, chainset stiff and mechs nicely styled. If there’s a penalty for the price its weight, as compared to Ultegra, and finessed class, as compared to Dura-Ace. But if unfussy, reliability is what you’re after, look no further. Top tip: swap the brake blocks out for a softer compound and upgrade the brake cables to Dura-Ace to get the very most out of the 105 groupset.
Buy the Shimano 105 groupset at Evans Cycles
Cateye Rapid XX rear light
£46.99 down £26.99 (42% off)
The Rapid has been an enduring model line for Cateye, and rightly so. This XX version - a 50 lumen, all shining, all flashing - is an absolute cinch to fit thanks to a simple silicone mount and bungee (it comes with two types of mount so it fits aero-posts), charges in two hours and will last for up to 16. The slim, vertical nature means it won’t spoil the lines of your bike, and allows for seatstay mounting too.
Buy the Cateye Rapid XX rear light at Evans Cycles
Schwalbe One tyres
£44.95 down to £26.99 each (39% off)
The Ones have been in the Schwalbe range for a number of years, but even today remain some of the lightest clincher tyres you can buy - 205g for a 23mm, 225g for a 25mm and 245g for a 28mm. We’ve had great all-round experiences on the Ones. The slick tread offers excellent adhesion, the carcass is supple for fast rolling and cornering grip, and longevity is decent for what is essentially a road tyre - we’ve ridden them easily into the few thousands of kilometres.