Bargain Alerts Megathread 2 - too cheap to pay for a witty title

They've also relisted the ad for the Shamal Mille Blacks. They're still out of stock but it looks like they have more coming in

I'd say that's a typo as my Spa Elan frame is under 2.5kg

Was fabulous. For whoever secured one. But nothing available now.

Seeing a lot of serious reductions lately.

https://www.trustedshops.de/bewertung/info_X0E0BA5D6A85450D8898D819B11527E11.html

The whole apres covid shortage made me re-think what I actually need instead of what I want. For me it boiled down to smiles per miles. There are certain bikes that I deeply regret selling and the common denominator with those bikes was simplicity. I've just gone back to a steel frame rim brake bike and couldn't be happier.

fair point, saw the Aircode DRS 9.0 Road that fat bloke mentioned - so maybe it's what these bikes should have been selling for? also agree on shifting second hand bikes, I'll take mine down from adverts soon - like no interest at all haha.

Hunt have 20% off their carbon wide aero 36mm and 50mm wheelsets. Does anyone have any experience of these?

Would the 50mm be a bit too deep for windy days?

I've been watching them at that price for about 6 weeks, I believe they sold off old stock and have none left.

Any chance of getting extra discounts from cyclesuperstore, b2r or the likes? Or are they unlikely to drop the price more from whatever is already offered. Decided to pull a trigger on a touring/gravel bike. Bit reluctant of buying online as I feel I need the bike that is propperly fitted so my back wont kill me on day1. Went in to couple of LBS but most of the bike they got are in such an boring/ugly colors that I couldn’t consider any of them.

Any views on the big brands that sell direct to consumers? Or even rose ? Watched some reviews lately and people (or bike shops/ bike fitters) point out a lot of problems with buying bike online without trying them out first and ending up spending more after purchase for fitting and parts replacement/upgrade. I suppose going for used would be an option but kinda feel bit risky to me.

Bought a Canyon a couple of years back and sent it back immediately as it was shockingly badly assembled. Bought a Rose and I'm very happy with it - it arrived in perfect condition and I couldn't find anything at all wrong with it. After-sales tech support was very good too. Bear in mind that Rose will send the bike with the front brake on the right rather than the left - you could try asking if they'll switch it. They couldn't do it for me so I paid someone local to do it. It's not a big job but I didn't have time to do it. I changed the saddle and tyres but that's probably a given on any bike.

What problems do you have in mind exactly? The component specifications should be given so you'll know what you're getting. If it's the fit, then all you can do is compare the geometry to your existing bike - if you're not happy doing that, then you're probably better off paying the extra to buy locally (particularly if you're between sizes).

Do they offer more bikes in Germany ?