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Inspired by our commuting checklist, this week’s Dealclincher includes must-have gear for riding to and from work, and all at bargain prices. Grab essentials like a bike bell for the silly price of £2.50, take 80% off Vel’s Pump Starter Kit II, or pick up a Sportful rain jacket for just £25. Other deals include full-length mudguards, gloves, lights, a quality backpack for less, and more.
Huge savings on the Vel Pump Starter Kit II, down to £11.90
Being ready for a puncture or mechanical is essential if you don’t want your commute derailed before that 9am meeting.
Right now, Vel’s Pump Starter Kit II, which includes a saddle bag, pump with frame bracket, three tyre levers, a multi-tool and a patch kit, is down to just £14 (from £53). You can take an extra 15% off with code TUBE15 at Sigma Sports.
There’s also a big saving on the CO2 Starter Kit, which includes a CO2 head and 16g threaded cartridge with anti-freeze sleeve for £13, plus that extra 15% off with the same code.
Grab the Vel Pump Start Kit II for under £12 – almost 80% off
SKS Raceblade Pro XL Bike Mudguard Set now £30.99 at Halfords
Nobody wants a wet backside on the commute into work, so a set of mudguards is an easy win to keep spray off you, and off anyone riding behind you.
The SKS Raceblade Pro XL Bike Mudguard Set offers quick-release fittings that make them easy to attach or remove, ideal if you swap between bikes or only want them on for wet days.
They are made from impact-resistant plastic with an extra-long spoiler and will fit tyres up to 32mm.
Get the SKS Raceblade Pro XL Bike Mudguard set for £30.99 at Halfords
Sportful’s Hot Pack Easylight Cycling Jacket is 72% off, down to £25
The Sportful Hot Pack Easylight Cycling Jacket is a stowable option for early starts, late finishes, descents, or unexpected weather changes. Made from water-repellent fabric, it helps keep windchill and light showers at bay.
A rear pocket provides storage for essentials and also doubles as a stuff sack, allowing the jacket to pack down small. Sportful claims it will “easily fit into a jersey pocket”. It’s now reduced from £90 to just £25, saving you 72%.
Get the Sportful Hot Pack Easylight Cycling Jacket for £25 from Merlin Cycles
Lifeline Bike Bell for only £2.50 at Evans Cycles, that’s 75% off
Adding a bell to your bike is a simple and effective way to let pedestrians and other cyclists know you’re there. This Lifeline model is just £2.50 reduced from £10 at Evans Cycles, making it a great value commuting essential.
It’s one size and comes in black, and while the description is limited, you can safely assume it makes a noise!
Buy now for just £2.99 from Evans Cycles
Altura Grid Travel 20L Bag is less than half price, now £29.49
If you’re after a bag that works on the bike and away from it, the Altura Grid Travel Bag is spacious and looks just as at home on your commute as it does in the office or, on the bus or plane.
This bag isn’t designed primarily for cycling use, it’s a bag that you can carry like a case, but thanks to some nifty hidden straps it quickly turns into a rucksack.
One great feature for riding is the reflectivity. The side panels and front panels have a reflective pattern that’s subtle during daylight but really stands out in the dark when a light source hits.
Buy now for £29.49 at Bike Inn
Save 43% on the Cateye Ampp 400S & Viz 100 Bike Light Set
For less than the price of a single light, you can kit yourself out front and rear with the Cateye Ampp 400S & Viz 100 Bike Light Set. With up to 400 lumens, the Amp 400S is bright enough to see and be seen on your ride.
For the rear, the Cateye Viz 100 packs four modes and an auto kick-down feature for unexpected stops. Its Opticube lens gives 300-degree visibility and works just as well mounted vertically or horizontally.
Buy for £29.99 at Winstanleys Bikes, saving 43%
Half price Assos Ultraz Winter Gloves at Sigma Sports
Nobody enjoys frozen fingers on a winter commute, and that’s what the Assos Ultraz Winter Gloves are built to prevent. They combine insulation and weather protection in a breathable package.
The double-layer construction pairs windproof, water-repellent Airblock fabric with ultrasoft brushed Lycra, keeping warmth in while letting moisture escape, according to the brand.
Originally £105, they’re now down to £63, and with an extra 15% off using the code TUBE15, you can pick them up for just £53.55 – nearly half price.
Grab the Assos Ultraz Winter Gloves for £53.55 at Sigma Sports
Save on the OnGuard Pitbull DT Shackle U-Lock Plus Cable, now £29.99
You can currently save on the OnGuard Pitbull DT Shackle U-Lock Plus Cable, now reduced to £29.99 at Tredz. It’s a great option for commuters and city cyclists built with a 14mm hardened steel TriRadius shackle, said to be “resists cutting, prying and jacking”.
With a Diamond Sold Secure Gold rating, the highest protection rating that a bike lock can achieve, it’s a solid choice for keeping your pride and joy safe when locked up around town.
Buy now for £29.99, down from £54.99 from Tredz
Have you come across any other great cycling deals lately? Let us know in the comments below.
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