Aahhh, Im going for both for different purposes
Flats for Bikepacking and SPD's for racing :D

I loved my 5 10 boots until the sole came away after a years use. I have heard this is quite common and yes, they get wet very easily.

For Bikepacking just get some walking boots/trainers.

They will dry out faster than 5.10's, you'll have more grip for a bit of hike-a-bike, and they'll be cheaper

A water resistant down winter jacket like the Rab Infinity for just £104 (for today only) £122.39 any other time.

http://www.golite.com/Mens-Bitterroot-W ... 47041.aspx

The only problem is that they don't ship to the uk.

You have to order it over the phone (not on line) and have it shipped to a friend or relative in the states who can then send it over to you.

I've ordered mine,

Ben98 wrote:How do the 5.10's come up size wise? Big, Small, Normal?

5-10's are normally quite big, for the normal Spitfires go for at least 1/2 size down to your normal footware (not cycling shoes).
The canvas Spitfires come up a bit smaller, so you shouldn't be far off with your normal size.

There's hardly any 5-10's that are really suitable for 'wet' riding. There are some with 'waterproof' uppers, but they're still gonna let water in round the ankle..

https://www.alpkit.com/products/kraku

Nice bit of kit from Alpkit

Wiggle code - a one-off after I ordered a small spare, may work for someones order

£5 OFF £60
3CBEF6E0C2B

H&M thin down jacket for £17. Orange and green (not just the awful green camo one in the link). Reasonable for the price. Small = 234g

http://www.hm.com/gb/product/16294?arti ... le=16294-A

That's gonna be in my stocking then :)

H&M jacket even cheaper on here

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic ... own-jacket

JohnClimber wrote:H&M jacket even cheaper on here

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic ... own-jacket

I just ordered one of these. Have my suspicions as to its quality and inevitably to the source of the down, but you never know, it could be the bargain of the year or end up at the top of the pile of other bargain stuff Ive collected over the years …

Evans have started there on line sale today. Just picked up an Exposure triple piggy back battery for £54.
(No further discounts on the Revo)

Blackhound wrote:Evans have started there on line sale today. Just picked up an Exposure triple piggy back battery for £54.
(No further discounts on the Revo)

The TREATS code increases discount from 10 to 15% and there is 3.5% Quidco cashback. Not earth shattering mind you. :)

Ramin One Rigid, geared 29er we all liked the sound of is reduced to £400 at Evans. Another tenner off with Quidco. :)

johnnystorm wrote:Ramin One Rigid, geared 29er we all liked the sound of is reduced to £400 at Evans. Another tenner off with Quidco. :)

Just bought one for £500 Still got £50 free stuff from the shop with that so only a £50 loss really...

Garmin etrex 20 in amazon for £85 at the moment as part of their Boxing Day deals! Just ordered myself one, no doubt ill still get lost!

On one / planet x are doing some deals over the next 2 weeks. Today is 20% off all frames. Changes daily. Sign up for mailings to get info.

This may have been posted already but if not Sports Direct doing a HUGE saving on Karrimor down hooded jackets. Reduced to £45 from £119.

http://www.sportsdirect.com/karrimor-ho ... 131226-6pm

http://www.decathlon.co.uk/neoair-xlite ... 48293.html 70quid neoair anyone?

Ben98 wrote:http://www.decathlon.co.uk/neoair-xlite ... 48293.html 70quid neoair anyone?

Tempted, thanks.. I got a 3/4 small version for £50 and it's been brilliant. Much tougher than I expected too.

Ta for the Neoair tip. Just ordered one.

Zoglug wrote:Garmin etrex 20 in amazon for £85 at the moment as part of their Boxing Day deals! Just ordered myself one, no doubt ill still get lost!

The Etrex 20 is popping up again around 2pm as a lightning deal on Amazon. Price wasnt mentioned last time I looked.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005 ... =458179667

Cheeky Monkey wrote:On one / planet x are doing some deals over the next 2 weeks. Today is 20% off all frames. Changes daily. Sign up for mailings to get info.

Ah great, thanks for that - the Mary bars are £15 right now, from £35... Shame there's no red ones!
http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/HBOOMA/on_o ... _handlebar

ETA - actually loads of the on-one bars are well cheap, including the Mungo's and Midges 8-)

5-10 Freerider- most sizes as long as you don't mind red & black!

http://www.needlesports.com/Catalogue/F ... /Freerider

50% off Sportful, Craft & Primal riding kit in Halfords, those three and everything else (Altura, etc) is on 3 for 2. If you've got BC vouchers then another 10% off that. I was in a hurry so didn't get a good look at what's there but got a Sportful Gilet for a tenner. :)