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Balfe’s Bikes’ best Black Friday deals on bikes and tech in 2024
Black Friday deals are ramping up and not many retailers have discounts as good across a range of cycling products as Balfe’s Bikes.
The company from the south of England has a wealth of bargains on bikes, clothing and components, making high-end and high-performance kit more accessible either as a Christmas present for your favourite cyclist or just for yourself. And on top of that, every purchase throughout the whole Black Friday period comes with double points as part of Balfe’s Customer Rewards scheme, which can be spent in-store or online – find the T&Cs here.
Here is a selection of Balfe’s Bikes’ best Black Friday cycling deals.
S-Works Evade 3 Helmet – save 40%
Was £250.00, now £149.99 | View offer
Specialized’s top tier aero helmet – as seen on some of the best cyclists in the world including Remco Evenepoel, Primož Roglič, Julian Alaphilippe and Demi Vollering – is claimed to be the world’s most aero road bike helmet, but also boasts excellent ventilation, high comfort and light weight. On top of that it’s rated five out of five for safety.
Trek Domane SL 7 Gen 4 Road Bike – save 34%
Was £6,025.00, now £3,995.00 | View offer
You’ll often hear it repeated these days that endurance road bikes are what most people should be riding. Trek’s endurance offering is the Domane and Balfe’s has this high-spec model on a big discount.
The bike’s already comfort-enhancing IsoSpeed system and laid back geometry is paired with big 32mm tyres to make it incredibly smooth on the road. On top of that it features a 12-speed Shimano Ultegra Di2 groupset and Bontrager’s aerodynamic carbon Aeolus Pro 37 wheels.
Specialized S-Works Recon Lace Gravel Shoes – save 50%
Was £300.00, now £149.99 | View offer
Another huge offer on premium Specialized kit, the Big S’s top-end gravel shoes are half price this Black Friday. The Recon Lace shoes mix racing properties such as an extra stiff carbon sole, lightweight titanium alloy nuts and the most aerodynamic closure system – laces – with a grippy outsole with studs to help you keep traction walking or running on soft ground. The upper is made from a blend of TPU and Dyneema, which makes it supple but supportive, durable and easy to clean.
They’re also designed with Specialized’s Body Geometry features for a comfortable fit that helps to reduce the risk of aches, pains and numbness.
Castelli Gabba RoS 2 Short Sleeve Jersey – save 46%
Was £200.00, now £109.00 | View offer
The Castelli Gabba is one of the most celebrated cycling products of all time. It’s windproof and water-resistant, with this second edition using Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper fabrics. It’s the perfect jersey for shoulder seasons, keeping riders warm and dry without overheating or getting too sweaty, and it allows those searching for speed to not make performance sacrifices.
Garmin Edge 840 GPS Cycling Computer – save 15%
Was £449.99, now £382.00 | View offer
On the subject of highly-celebrated products, Garmin is still the leader in the bike computer market, and this Edge 840 provides all you need for navigation and training on the bike.
It features super-accurate GPS technology, a touchscreen, and can provide adaptive coaching when used with a power meter and heart rate monitor. It has power guidance, Climb Pro and stamina insights to boost every ride, whether training or riding for fun (or both of course), and battery lasts up to 32 hours or 26 hours in the most intense usage scenarios.
Bontrager Circuit Road Cycling Helmet – save 50%
Was £149.99, now £75.00 | View offer
This deal brings elite helmet technology to a truly accessible price. Bontrager’s Circuit helmet features the brand’s exclusive WaveCel technology, which is designed to absorb both linear and rotational forces in a crash. On top of that it has a Boa Fit System to make adjusting the fit incredibly easy, has a mount system for lights or a GoPro, and comes with a Crash Replacement Guarantee.
Even better, it’s made of 50% post-consumer recycled polystyrene.
Specialized Tarmac SL8 Expert Road Bike – save 25%
Was £5,500.00, now £4,125.00 | View offer
Balfe’s Bikes is knocking big prices off premium bikes this Black Friday, including this newest Specialized Tarmac SL8 road bike. The bike of choice of Specialized’s sponsored professional teams, this more accessible model has a 12-speed SRAM Rival AXS groupset with wireless electronic shifting and a power meter included.
As well as that it’s built with Roval C38 carbon wheels, Specialized S-Works Turbo tyres, a carbon seatpost, the Specialized Power Expert saddle and comfy Supacaz bar tape.
Castelli Diluvio C Gloves – save 38%
Was £47.00, now £29.00 | View offer
Winter is fast approaching and the cold temperatures are already here, so make the most of discounted gloves. Castelli’s Diluvios are made for wet and cold conditions, with a wetsuit-like neoprene material keeping the rain out and the heat in. The neoprene is 3mm thick and is extended down the cuff, plus the palm has a grip print to prevent any slipperiness from the wet weather.
Giro Cielo MIPS Helmet – save 43%
Was £189.99, now £109.00 | View offer
Another premium helmet at a more friendly price, the Giro Cielo is inspired by the brand’s top-level Aries and features a Mips Evolve Core protection system, a whopping 22 vents for cooling and the high-end Roc Loc 5 Air fit system.
It also has anti-microbial padding, reflective details and grippers for stowing sunglasses.
Bontrager XXX Carbon SPD-R Road Cycling Shoe – save 50%
Was £349.99, now £175.00 | View offer
Bontrager’s high-end XXX Carbon road shoes are brimming with pro features, and Balfe’s Bikes has knocked a massive 50% off their price, creating a unique opportunity to get this kind of technology for this kind of price.
They have an ergonomic fit and are built with an incredibly lightweight and stiff carbon sole, a lightweight and luxurious TPU upper with perforations for breathability, a pair of Boa dials with an asymmetrical closure system to prevent pressure on the foot. As well as that there are more ergonomic features inside as well as neoprene pads on the tongue to reduce pressure on the tendon.
Garmin Rally RS200 Dual-Sensing Power Meter Pedals – save 10%
Was £769.99, now £693.00 | View offer
These Garmin Rally power meter pedals are built for Shimano’s SPD-SL cleat system and can be easily installed or transferred between bikes with a quick calibration process.
The measurement tech in the pedal spindles track power, cadence, left and right balance, plus standing vs seated power, all to +/-1% accuracy, and they can also measure where power is being applied on the pedal to help correct cleat position.
The battery lasts around 120 hours and if you want to switch to other cleat system the spindles can be interchanged easily with other bodies.
Shimano Ultegra R8170 Di2 12-speed Groupset – save 44%
Was £2,279.89, now £1,280.00 | View offer
Shimano’s 12-speed Ultegra Di2 groupset is almost as good as it gets, only sitting below Dura-Ace in the components giant’s range, it’s packed with details from the top-of-the-range system but for a slightly more palatable price, and with another 44% saved in Balfe’s Bikes’ Black Friday sale it’s hard to pass up.
Roval Alpinist CL II 700c Carbon Wheelset – save 37%
Was £1,500.00, now £949.00 | View offer
Wheels are arguably the most impactful upgrade you could make for your bike, and these Roval Alpinist CL II wheels are the brand’s lightest and best-handling ever.
They weigh a combined 1,375g and have DT Swiss 350 hubs, which are reliable and easy to service.
Garmin Varia Radar RTL515 Rear Light – save 24%
Was £169.99, now £129.00 | View offer
If the Garmin Varia wasn’t on your radar before, it will be now. It’s a rear light that is also a radar that pairs with your computer or phone to warn you of vehicles coming from up to 140m behind you. The light itself is also visible up to one mile away on a clear day.
Battery lasts up to 16 hours in flash mode and up to six hours in solid mode.
Castelli Perfetto RoS 2 Convertible Jacket – save 49%
Was £275.00, now £139.00 | View offer
The value here is unmatched. Remember the Gabba? Castelli’s Perfetto is the long sleeve Gabba with the same wind and rain protection via Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper fabrics, but not only that, this particular model has removable sleeves, so with a quick unzipping it is a Gabba.
Mind blown.
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