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Join us for a steady stream of savings as we trawl Amazon's Big Deal Days sale
Welcome to day two of the Amazon Big Deal Days sale, the second, slightly-altered iteration of Amazon's Prime Day sale of the year and perfectly timed to warm everyone up to the Black Friday sales that inevitably lie ahead. Here at Cyclingnews, we've been trawling through the sales to dig out the very best deals for our readers.
In this live report, we've pinned the best deals at the top of the page - a roundup which will be continually updated as we find more - and then beneath, we'll be sharing a steady stream of consciousness. memes. Savings! Savings.
Given Amazon's sheer enormity, there's likely to be something for everyone, but we're cyclists here. That's where our expertise lays so that's where we'll keep our focus. Hopefully it goes without saying that we'll only share deals on things we'd actually be happy to buy ourselves or recommend to a friend. We won't be telling you to buy any old thing just because it's on offer.
Without further ado, let's get stuck in!
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day: Quick Links
Quick deals USA
🚲 33% off Echelon EX5-S Smart bike: $1,499.99 $999.98 at Amazon
💻 18% off Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2: $279.99 $229.99 at Amazon
😎 32% off 100% S3 Sunglasses: $185.00 $125.30 at Amazon
👟 61% off Fizik Tempo R5 Powerstrap Shoes: $129.99 $50.91 at Amazon
⌚ 38% off Garmin Enduro Smartwatch: $799.99 $498.99 at Amazon
Quick deals UK
💻 27% off Garmin Edge Explore: £219.99 £159.00 at Amazon
⌚ 31% off Garmin Fenix 7X: £779.99 £539.99 at Amazon
💝 33% off Garmin HRM Pro Plus: £119.99 £79.99 at Amazon
🔦 41% off Cateye AMPP 500 Front Light: £39.99 £23.49 at Amazon
🍾 39% off Camelbak Podium Chill 600ml: £17.95 £10.99 at Amazon
AI deals finder
Because we're always looking at better ways to find you bargains on big sales events, the boffins at our HQ have developed an AI deals finder, so you can use the box below to search for anything, cycling or otherwise (yes, air fryers too), and it'll find you the best deals across not only Cyclingnews' content, but our entire network too.
In detail: The best deals overall
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2: $279.99 $229.99
18% off - The Elemnt Bolt is compact yet powerful. It integrates seamlessly with other Wahoo products, many of which are currently on sale too. In our bike computers grouptest, it was our top choice for racers who prioritize size over extensive navigation features. Plus, it includes an aero mount to help make you marginally faster.
Garmin Forerunner 945 Triathlon Bundle: $729.99 $374.99 at Amazon
Save 49% - This bundle includes the Forerunner 945 smartwatch, HRM Tri, and HRM Swim for precise heart rate tracking in various sports. The Forerunner 945 boasts onboard music, Garmin Pay, extensive training metrics, and incident detection. Don't miss this exceptional deal, the lowest price we've seen.
Fizik Tempo R5 Powerstrap: $129.99 $50.91 at Amazon
61% off - Fizik makes some of the best cycling shoes, and our review of this particular model yielded a four-star score and many plaudits. They also offer a stylish look, which is a nice bonus. The discount varies based on size and colour, with potential savings of over two-thirds in certain cases.
Garmin Fenix 7X Solar: £779.99 £539.99 at Amazon
Save 31% - The Fenix 7X Solar is an incredible device with solar panels for extended battery life, lasting weeks between charges. It's loaded with a comprehensive feature set, including numerous sports modes, extensive metrics, Garmin Pay, onboard music, Spotify integration, and the essential functions too. The only drawback is reduced screen brightness due to the solar panel. If you're okay with more frequent charging and a similar price, the standard version might be a better choice.
Garmin Edge 530: £259.99 £219.99 at Amazon
Save 15% - The Edge 530 provides comprehensive mapping and data tracking capabilities, supporting various sensor connections, from power and heart rate to additional options like glucose monitoring too. It can also interface with your smart trainer for indoor workouts, assess your off-road mountain biking skills, and even trigger an alarm if someone attempts to steal your bike.
Camelbak Podium Chill 600ml: £17.95 £10.99
Save 47% - Get the Podium Chill water bottle at a fantastic discount. In my experience, it's the best water bottle I've ever owned. Unlike many competitors, it performs flawlessly. The twist-lock top and screw-on lid are completely leakproof, and even after extensive use with sugary drinks and multiple trips through the dishwasher (over 200 times), the design remains intact, the water remains tasteless, and the insulation still does its job.
While it's not the absolute lowest price we've seen, it's only a touch more and absolutely worth the buy.
USA Deals
Wahoo Kickr Core: $899.99 $569.99
36% off - The Wahoo Kickr Core is, in our opinion, one of the top budget-friendly smart trainers available at the moment, earning a solid 4.5/5 stars in our review.
With winter just around the corner, it's an excellent entry point into indoor cycling. The Zwift Hub does offer slightly better value with 12 months of Zwift and with a free cassette, but this Core price is similar, so is still worth sharing.
Garmin Forerunner 945 Triathlon Bundle: $729.99 $374.99 at Amazon
Save 49% - This versatile smartwatch bundle is an ideal companion for multisport athletes. It includes both an HRM Tri and an HRM Swim to ensure highly accurate heart rate tracking across all your sporting activities. The Forerunner 945, at the heart of this bundle, is a fully loaded watch with onboard music, Garmin Pay, an extensive array of training metrics, and even incident detection for added safety during your cycling adventures. At nearly half its regular price, this offer represents the lowest price we've ever come across for this exceptional smartwatch bundle.
Garmin Edge 830 Bundle: $469.99 $379.99 at Amazon
Save $90 While the Edge 830 has now been replaced by the Edge 840, it remains a great bike computer with outstanding specifications, featuring a touchscreen, detailed maps, and a comprehensive set of training metrics.
This MTB bundle includes a mount, a speed sensor, and a bar-mounted control button that allows you to navigate through screens without taking your hands off the handlebars. It's currently available at the lowest price we've ever seen for this specific bundle, making it an excellent opportunity to purchase if it meets your needs.
Check out our Garmin Edge 830 review for further details.
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 Bundle: $379.99 $299.99
21% off - If you're looking for an all-inclusive Elemnt Bolt package, this deal is one of the best you'll come across. It offers a 21% discount on the original bundle price and saves you over $100 compared to buying each component separately, even at their individually discounted rates. You'll get a high-quality computer along with speed, cadence, and heart rate sensors, enabling you to thoroughly analyze your ride data after each ride.
Garmin Edge 1030 Plus: $399.99 $299.00 at Amazon
Save 25% - The Edge 1030 Plus used to be the undisputed leader until the Edge 1040 took its place. Nevertheless, it still ranks among the best if you're seeking maximum functionality and a large screen. With a battery life of approximately 12 hours during rides, you can extend it further with an additional power pack for on-the-go charging. For more in-depth information, you can refer to our Edge 1030 Plus review. If you prefer a more budget-friendly option, consider the Edge 830 Plus, which offers similar functions in a slightly smaller package.
Garmin Edge 530 Sensor Bundle: $399.99 $279.99 at Amazon
Save $120 - The Edge 530 computer utilizes button-press navigation rather than a touchscreen and is a couple of models outdated, behind the Edge 530 Plus and the Edge 540. However, it still boasts impressive capabilities, tracking a wide range of metrics and connecting to various sensors, including power and heart rate monitors. In my Edge 530 review, I noted the initial setup could be a bit fiddly, but Garmin has made significant improvements in this regard. Additionally, it's worth mentioning that it lacks a touchscreen, which may or may not be your preference.
You can purchase the computer on its own for a slightly lower price, but we recommend opting for the package that includes sensors, particularly the heart rate monitor, to make the most of its capabilities.
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2: $279.99 $229.99
18% off - The Elemnt Bolt is a standout bike computer in our books at Cyclingnews. Despite its compact size, it delivers impressive performance and integrates seamlessly with other products in the Wahoo ecosystem, many of which are currently available at discounted prices in the Prime Day sales.
In our opinion, it's the top choice for racers. If you're familiar with your routes and don't mind trading some navigational features for a smaller, more streamlined device, it's a clear winner. Plus, it includes an aero mount for added gains.
Garmin HRM Pro Plus: $129.99 $98.30 at Amazon
Save $31 - The HRM Pro Plus earned the Cyclingnews Award for the best overall heart rate monitor due to its impressive functionality, reliable connectivity, and user-friendly design. While it may seem like overkill if you're solely interested in tracking your heart rate while cycling, this device truly shines for multisport athletes and dedicated runners. Its onboard accelerometers elevate it beyond being just a heart rate monitor, adding a wealth of additional features to enhance your training and performance.
Pearl Izumi Unisex AmFIB glove: $85 $68 at Amazon
20% off - The Pearl Izumi AmFib gloves feature in our best winter cycling gloves buyers' guide. We find them far warmer than anything else at this price range, and when Josh reviewed them he was particularly impressed with Pearl Izumi's sustainable approach to construction.
Fizik Tempo R5 Powerstrap: $129.99 $50.91 at Amazon
61% off - Enjoy a huge discount on these Fizik cycling shoes. Fizik is renowned for producing top-quality cycling footwear, and we were really impressed with these in our review. As an added bonus, these shoes boast a stylish appearance, which never hurts. Keep in mind that the discount may vary depending on the size and color you choose, but in some cases, you can save over two-thirds of the original price.
CamelBak Podium Chill insulated bottle: $16.00 $8.55 at Amazon
Save 47% - The Podium Chill is quite easily the best water bottle I, Josh, have owned. Unlike an infuriatlingly large number of competitors, it works exactly as it should.
The twist-lock top is totally leakproof, the screw-on lid too, and despite using it for extremely sugary drinks and having been through my dishwasher well in excess of 200 times, the design remains good, water remains tasteless and the insulation still works as it should.
This isn't quite as cheap as we've seen it before, but it's only $1 off that. The Camelbak Podium probably won't make you any faster, but if you've ever had a bottle leak in your bag, car, or all over your downtube, buying this will make you so. much. happier.
UK Deals
Garmin Fenix 7X Solar: £779.99 £539.99 at Amazon
Save 31% - The Fenix 7X Solar is a formidable device with solar panels that extend its battery life for weeks between charges. It's equipped with an extensive range of features, encompassing numerous sports modes, hundreds of metrics, Garmin Pay, onboard music, Spotify integration, and all the fundamental functions you'd expect. The only drawback to note is that the screen brightness may be affected by the presence of the solar panel. If you're comfortable with more frequent charging and can find a comparable price, you may consider opting for the standard version.
Garmin Edge 530: £259.99 £219.99 at Amazon
Save 15% - The Edge 530 provides comprehensive mapping and data tracking capabilities, enabling pairing with a wide range of sensors, from power to heart rate and beyond. It's capable of controlling your smart trainer for indoor workouts and offers in-depth analysis of your off-road mountain biking skills. Additionally, it includes a security feature that can sound an alarm if someone attempts to steal your bike.
Garmin Forerunner 55: £179.99 £119.99 at Amazon
Save 33% - Save a third on this Garmin sports watch, which offers excellent battery life and essential training features. While it lacks extras like Garmin Pay and onboard music, it remains user-friendly with its five-button navigation. You can still choose from a variety of sports, including cycling, and rely on its GPS and heart rate sensor to track your workouts. The Garmin Connect app seamlessly syncs your data to Strava, and it even provides marathon training plans and pacing guidance for race day.
Although it has been slightly cheaper in the past, it's worth considering that Black Friday is over six weeks away, and there's no guarantee of a lower price. If you're not in a hurry, you might want to wait, but this deal is still a solid option.
Shokz Openrun Mini bone conduction headphones: £129.95 £90.95 at Amazon
Save £39 - The Shokz OpenRun Mini headphones feature a shortened band that provides a better fit for smaller heads. And the good news is that they are currently available at a 30% discount!
Garmin HRM Pro Plus £119.99 £79.99 at Amazon
33% off - Garmin's top-tier heart rate monitor, the Pro Plus, stands as the flagship in their lineup. It provides all the standard cycling features and goes a step further by incorporating accelerometers to track running and swimming metrics such as pace and cadence. Notably, this upgraded version features an easier-to-remove battery cover, which, while not a frequent occurrence, simplifies the process when it's time to replace the battery.
Blink Outdoor security cameras: £154.99 £77.49 at Amazon
Save 50% - While it may not be a cycling-specific deal, Blink cameras are an excellent addition for anyone with bikes stored in sheds, garages, or indoors. They provide peace of mind by deterring potential thieves or capturing any suspicious activity. These cameras can be paired with indoor cameras and all connect via Wi-Fi to a dedicated app. With this app, you can monitor in real-time, record HD and infrared nighttime footage, and even communicate through the app to warn off potential intruders. It's a valuable investment for safeguarding your pride and joy.
JBL Tune 130NC TWS Wireless Earphones: £79.99 £49.99 at Amazon
38% off - These JBL wireless in-ear headphones are hard to overlook with their impressive features: 40 hours of battery life, Active Noise Cancelling technology, and a sweatproof design. They offer slightly better specifications compared to the Tune 125 headphones, albeit at a slightly higher price. If you value longer battery life and noise-canceling capabilities, these could be a worthwhile choice.
Cateye AMPP 800 front light: £64.99 £45.94 at Amazon
29% off - The AMPP 800 bike light boasts an impressive 800-lumen beam, providing just enough illumination for nighttime riding and more than enough to enhance your visibility in traffic. What sets it apart is its intentional design to emit light to the sides, making you visible to cars approaching from a broader range of angles. This feature enhances your overall safety while cycling in various conditions.
CatEye AMPP 500 / VIZ 150 light set: £59.99 £34.99 at Amazon
42% off - This light set pairs a moderately powered front light with a high-powered rear light, creating an ideal combination for enhancing your visibility. It's a valuable addition to your gear, especially if you frequently ride in traffic during overcast or dark conditions, ensuring you remain highly visible to others on the road.
Fizik Bondcush Soft Bar Tape: £24.99 £15.99 at Amazon
Save 36% - Bar tape is a consumable item, and like any other consumable, it's wise to stock up when you can find a good deal. If your bike is due for a refresh, opting for a black roll of Fizik Bondcush with its soft touch feeling is an excellent choice.
Camelbak Podium Chill 600ml: £17.95 £10.99 at Amazon
Save 39% - The Podium Chill water bottle, in my personal experience, is hands down the best I've ever owned. It stands out from a frustratingly large number of competitors by consistently performing as expected. The twist-lock top is completely leakproof, as is the screw-on lid. Even after extensive use with sugary drinks and more than 200 cycles in the dishwasher, the design remains intact, the water retains its original taste, and the insulation still functions perfectly.
LIVE: Latest Updates
Hello and welcome to Cyclingnews' live report focussing on the Amazon Prime 'Big Deals Day' two-day sale.
I'll start with an introduction
Throughout the next couple of days, you'll be joined by either Will Jones or myself, ably assisted by Tom Wieckowski in the background.
Will Jones
Will is a tech writer here at Cyclingnews. Great moustache, an excellent sense of humour, and writing and photography skills that I can only dream of. He's a long-time gravel rider, once-upon-a-time 'cross racer, and has even spent time building his own steel touring bike from little more than a handful of Reynolds tubes. He's the man behind a huge number of our buyer's guides and a very safe pair of hands to trust when it comes to buying and deals advice.
Find him on Instagram @ZetlandCycles.
Josh Croxton
As the Associate Editor here at good-ship Cyclingnews, it's my job to steer the editorial direction of our tech content. I've been part of the team here since 2019 and have covered every Prime Day and Black Friday since. Given there have been two per year for the past few, I think I'm close to double figures now. That, of course, is alongside helping to test and create our hundreds of helpful buying guides and reviewing countless bits of bike gear across road, gravel and indoors.
On the bike, I'm less inclined to getting wet and muddy. I like to race. I don't do it very much these days, but I did podium at the weekend in a local crit - 🥳🎉 - and I have two dogs with whom I bikejor.
Find me on Instagram @JoshCroxton.
Why are we doing this?
Throughout the year, we spend countless hours researching, testing and comparing bike tech to work out what's good, what's bad, and what's ugly. We then spend just as many hours writing those findings up in the form of reviews and buying guides.
See a handful of recent examples:
- Best smart trainers: Top-rated bike trainers for indoor cycling
- Best winter cycling shorts: Stay warm this winter with some thermal bib shorts
- Best road bike pedals: Road pedals that focus on power delivery and performance
- Best cycling glasses: Protection from the sun plus heaps of style
Among those guides, and any reviews, you'll find we also integrate links that enable you to head away to retailers to buy the product in question. That is a tool built by our employers which checks availability and then compares prices, as well as other metrics such as conversion rate. It will then share what it thinks is the best place to buy a product that we recommend.
That makes our lives much easier (imagine trying to manually keep track of prices of 1,000s of products every day!).
But price is a significant part of the purchase decision for everyone, so over deal events like Prime Day and Black Friday where discounts are abundant, we keep an extra close eye on the sales to see if any of our favourite pieces of kit are being offered up at better prices.
We also find that quite often, it's the products we wouldn't typically recommend at full retail price that get heavily discounted to the point that they become a worthwhile buy.
Our esteemed colleague Tom (pictured above) has been busy finding deals and has come across a pair of Endura bib shorts at 50% off.
They're not just any Endura bibs, though. They're the Pro SL EGM bibs (also pictured above) that we tested, loved, and then included in our buyer's guide to the best cycling shorts of summer 2023.
Endura Men's Pro Sl Egm Bibshort: $229.99 $114.99
50% off - Constructed from a mix of nylon and elastane, the Pro SL EGM bibs feature an 800 Series Conform EGM Pad, incorporating medical-grade Elastomer technology. They offer a cosseting fit around the hips and waist, making them really snug and comfortable. The deal is only available in a few select colours but given we recommend them at full price, you know we'd recommend snapping these up at this deal.
Another one from Tom here, and this time it's the Le Col Pro Mesh base layer. He really rated the long sleeve version when testing winter base layers, and the similarly-designed sleeveless option is currently available with 30% off in the USA.
Le Col Pro Mesh Sleeveless Base Layer: $70.00 $49.00
Save 30% - The three-part mix of polipropilene polyamide and elastane make for a high-wicking, breathable underlayer that's suitable for hot-weather or indoor rides. It also benefits from hydrophobic treatment meaning it will resist odours.
A roundup of the roundups
Let's take a minute to call out some of the separate roundups we've covered so far.
Will Jones found a huge number of big Big Deals Day deals on Wahoo Fitness tech in the USA. They include the Kickr Core, the Kickr Snap, and the Elemnt Bolt v2 in a few different bundle options.
Check out his Prime Day Wahoo Deals roundup for more.
I (Josh) also dug out this Garmin smartwatch deal, which currently sees the Fenix 7X discounted to its best-ever price by far.
I've been actively using the Fenix 7 (not the X, but the middle-sized one) for the past few months and can personally vouch for its impressive feature set, long battery life and comfort.
There is a quirk with the price that Amazon is showing, but it's still one I'd happily recommend.
Check out the full Prime Day Garmin deal writeup for more.
Another find from Tom, here, using knowledge gleaned from our US-based tech writer Josh Ross. (We're such an effective team 😊)
The deal is a pair of Pearl Izumi AmFib Lobster gloves for 20% off. A modest saving, but hear us out.
The gloves were given a near-perfect 4.5-star review when Josh reviewed them back in January of 2022, praising their water-resistance, sustainable construction and the warmth-to-price ratio. He subsequently awarded them the 'best budget deep winter' option in our buyers guide.
Pearl Izumi AmFIB Lobster Gel Glove: $85.00 $68.00
Save 20% - With three colours available and a mix of sizes, this modest discount brings an already great-value glove down to an even better price. We particularly like the fact that it's made from 35% recycled material.
🚨 MORE DEALS FOUND 🚨
Sorry, probably a bit overkill with the siren emojis there. They usually only come out when there are crosswinds in a Spring Classic.
But since I have your attention, Will has been busy beavering away on our main deals roundup, and he's updated it with a load more offers, including a handful that I've not gotten round to sharing here just yet!
For the very best Amazon Prime Day cycling deals, you know what to do! Do come back though... we'll be waiting.
Watch watch
If you liked our Garmin Fenix 7X deal from earlier, this might be up your street too. The Apple Watch Ultra 2, which launched just a month ago, is already being discounted by $50 over in the USA.
This is an iterative update over the original Watch Ultra, but with a few new tricks including the ability to tap your fingers together to control certain functions.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: $799.00 $749.00
Save $50 - The difference between Watch Ultra and Watch Ultra 2 is primarily driven by the S9 chip inside. Among those is 'double tap' which lets you tap your finger and thumb together to control answer calls, hang up, or even snooze an alarm (this could be dangerous).
It also sees Siri head 'on device' rather than relying on a connection to your home Wifi or your paired smartphone.
Given it launched just a month ago, the fact that it's discounted is notable. It's still a big fat chunk of cash though, so think hard before you commit.
Here's something we're actually going to buy!
Last Prime Day our Tech Writer, Tom, found his favourite lights were reduced. The same thing has happened this Prime Day, but this time the discount is even greater.
The Cateye Orb bar end lights replace your bar ends, making you seem wider from the back for incoming vehicles and are designed as an auxiliary set to a main rear beam. The best thing is that they are discounted, especially in the UK where there's a whopping 45% off, taking them down to under £11.
I (Will) don't spend any time riding indoors over winter, doing all my testing in the cold, wet, and dark, so once I get a coffee break from hunting for deals I'm going to buy myself a set if there are any left in stock!
If you want a little more on why these are so good, Tom has put together a spotlight page on them.
Josh has gone for a lie down, Meaning Will is taking over for a bit
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Right, anyone who knows me knows I have a bit of a fetish for sunglasses (on-bike and off-bike). Everyone has their kinks, and this is a safe space... Anyway, I've tested over 40 pairs of cycling glasses in the last year or two while compiling our guide to the best cycling glasses and have got quite good at sorting the optical wheat from the blurry-visioned chaff.
The big news is that two of my favourite pairs of cycling glasses, both from American brand 100%, are on offer currently. You'll get varying discounts depending on colour and lens choices, but I've found the best ones so you don't have to.
The S3 are my pick for winter use as you get whopping coverage and a clear lens included for riding in the dark, while the Hypercraft are a featerweight option that comes into its own on steamy climbs or on super cold days when you want to avoid any fogging.
Or just get them 'cos they look great, but even if you do this you'll be safe in the knowledge that they'll perform as well.
Here's a detailed write-up if you want to know even more about them.
100% S3 Sunglasses: $185.00 $125.30 at Amazon
32% off - Big coverage, comfortable, and easy lens swaps make these a real winner in my book, and the included clear lens makes them perfect for winter.
100% Hypercraft Sunglasses: $185.00 $134.33 at Amazon
27% off - Crazy light, great looks, and airy enough to stay on in the hottest conditions and avoid fogging in the coldest too. A clear lens is included here too!
Do you listen to music when you ride? I always do, and this is what I'd buy if I were you this Prime day:
What I'd buy: 31% off all Shokz headphones
USA: 31% off all Shokz headphones at Amazon
UK: Up to 31% off Shokz headphones at Amazon
The USA is getting a marginally better deal here with every model discounted. Many of the models have the same 31% off in the UK, but some have a smaller discount (but still constitute a good deal).
In short, you're getting a set of headphones that allow you to listen to music while keeping your ear holes unobstructed, meaning you can hear any traffic or hazards far more easily, and therefore have a safer ride. The sound quality isn't quite so good as standard headphones, but it's a small price to pay for increased awareness.
Head to the spotlight deal page for a deeper dive into the savings.
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Working on your bike is honestly a lot easier with decent, dedicated tools. For years I soldiered on with just a multi-tool and coarse language, before finally getting my hands on a complete dedicated toolbox.
You don't necessarily need a full toolbox to make your life easier, as for the most jobs you need one of a series of common Allen bolts. Park Tools are one of the biggest names in the bike tool business, are used in bike shops the world over, and have a reputation for quality. It also rarely discount its tools, so to find 34% off a set of T-handle hex wrenches is a real find!
My colleague Tom used to be a professional bike mechanic before he swapped the allen key for a pen (well, a keyboard...) and rates this as a mechanic approved deal.
Park Tool THH-1 Hex Keys - £109.99 £72.07 at Amazon
34% off -The Park Tool THH-1 Hex key set is currently the cheapest we think it's ever been on Amazon. This eight-piece 2-10mm Hex Set has one end specifically for removing the stripped bolts and the blue speed spinner will speed up jobs.
Bike lights 🔦
Hey team. Josh again. Sorry I left... I have a 10-month old puppy and it was time for walkies. I'm sure you care.
Anyway... bike lights. Unfortunately for everyone, except perhaps the puppy (she's part Husky), it's getting colder and darker outside. If you want to continue riding you have a few options:
1. Do as I just did, leave during working hours, and ride during the day. Sadly I didn't have time to ride but you get my point.
2. Ride indoors, as I may get chance to do later this evening 🤞
3. Buy some lights!
If the latter is you, then you're in luck as the Magicshine RN3000 is on offer with a neverbeforeseen 25% off in the USA.
Magicshine RN3000: $159.98 $119.99
Save 25% - Awarded the best high-powered budget light in our grouptest, the RN3000 has a massive 3000 lumens of brightness, and a huge battery that means it can last 13 hours at the still-bright 750-lumen output.
Read our full Magicshine RN3000 review for details.
The Magicshine features in our guide to the best bike lights, and our resident bike light expert, Josh Ross, said it 'stands alone' from a price to performance point of view. Given that price is now even better, this is the one we'd buy.
While we're on the subject, there are a couple of other bike lights on offer from our buyer's guide too...
- UK: Garmin Varia (Light with radar):
£169.99£129.99 - UK: Redshift Arclight (light-up flat pedals):
£139.99£111.99
There are a few deals on Cateye lights highlighted in our Prime Day hub too, so to complete the picture, you can find them here:
- Cateye AMPP 800 front light:
£64.99£45.94 - CatEye AMPP 500 / VIZ 150 light set:
£59.99£34.99 - Cateye Viz rear light:
£39.99£24.49 - Cateye AMPP 500 front light:
£39.99£23.49
Bike locks
There's nothing out there that will keep your bike 100% safe from determined thieves, but the best bike locks will put up a serious fight, either deterring them, or delaying them long enough for you to intervene (do be careful).
Among the millions of items for sale during this latest Prime Big Deal Days sale, bike locks seem fairly abundant, so we've done some digging, as well as cross-referencing our buyers guide to the best bike locks to see what might be worth a portion of your hard-earned paycheck. Here's what we've found:
UK Deals
- 26% off Kryptonite New York FAHGETTABOUDIT:
£119.99£88.99 - 7% off Ottolock Sidekick Compact:
£46.04£42.37 - 21% off ABUS Bordo 6500A Edge Smart:
£249.99£198.42 - 14% off Abus Ivera Chain:
£54.99£47.34
USA Deals
- 32% off Kryptonite New York Fahgettaboutit Mini:
$153.95$105.39 - 10% off Ottolock Sidekick Compact:
$39.00$34.99 - 25% off On-Guard Mastiff:
$55.79$41.90 - 55% off ABUS Bordo Granit X Plus 6500/110:
$209.99$93.99 - 11% off Hiplok Z LOK Combo:
$27.99$24.99 - 12% off Hiplok DXF:
$99.99$87.79
More valueable than any of those deals, though, is knowing how to lock a bike correctly!
Good morning
It's morning here in at Cyclingnews HQ in the UK, and we're ready to rick-roll once again.
The weather is currently cloudy, and the sun hasn't quite broken the horizon yet. Official sunrise was just 15 minutes ago so we're in that dim early-morning phase where you can see, but absolutely still need lights on your bike.
Despite being October the 11th, the temperature is already 16C/61F and it's rising to a balmy 19C/66F and blazing sunshine later today. Obviously that's lovely, but also incredibly concerning given there are still people that think global warming is a myth.
It's Josh with you to begin with.
I'm actually kicking this off earlier than planned this morning. My dogs decided they couldn't be bothered to go out for their morning walk just yet, so I thought I'd jump into this for an hour or so.
Do you care? Probably not.
Shall we get into some deals?
Month-old Apple tech getting discounted already
Yesterday afternoon, we found that the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which was launched literally a month ago, was already being reduced by $50 in the USA.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023): $799.00 $749.00
6% off - It's a modest discount, but if you're tempted by the latest and greatest wearable from Apple, then you can already get a small saving thanks to Amazon and the Prime Big Deal Days sale. It's available in a range of strap sizes and colours too.
At first, there wasn't a similar deal available for readers in the UK, but then while browsing social media last night, a targeted advert confirmed that Amazon UK had followed suit, bringing the Watch Ultra 2 down from £699.00 to £669.00.
It's modest, but it's the best deal available on the highly-sought-after Watch Ultra 2 at the moment.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 (2023): $699.00 £669.00
4% off - It's another modest discount, but it's currently the best deal around on a product that's only been in existence for four weeks.
Garmin Epix
In a similar vein, we spotted a Fenix 7X deal yesterday that was limited to just UK audiences. USA readers were forced to wait a little longer, but we eventually found this Epix Gen 2 deal. A very similar watch, with much the same functionality, but with a crisp AMOLED screen replacing the solar charging on the Fenix.
This too was at its best-ever price, so definitely one to consider if you're in the market for a top-end sports watch.
Garmin Epix Gen 2: $799.99 $549.99 at Amazon
Save 31% This is around $40 cheaper than it's ever been before, making it a great buy if you're in the market for a top-tier multi-sport smartwatch. It's limited to just the 'Slate Steel' colourway though, and in the middle 47mm size.
Also, for those who think the Fenix 7X is a little too bulky, Will also found the smaller 7 and 7S with a similarly-impressive 30% off.
Garmin Fenix 7: £599.99 £419.99 at Amazon
Save 30% - Much the same functionality as the 7X,in a slightly smaller package. This isn't the solar model though, so it relies solely on its internal battery.
Garmin Fenix 7S: £599.99 £419.99 at Amazon
Save 30% - S for small, or sleek, or..slim? Basically the same as the & and the 7X, but in an even smaller package, and fortunately with the same discount and overall price so nobody is getting short changed for having different sized wrists.
Josh has gone to take the dogs for a walk - Will is now taking over
Those of you with good memories will remember this cateye lights deal from yesterday. Well, true to my word I bought myself not one set, but two, to pop on my road and gravel long-term test bikes.
If that's not an endorsement of a good deal for Prime Day I don't know what is.
ALL HAIL DEALBOT, ALL HAIL DEALBOT, A L L H A I L D E A L B O T
We've created an AI Bot that hunts for prime day deals so you don't have to. In all honesty it's pretty cool, and will undoubtedly save you a lot of time if you're searching for something specific and don't want to get distracted by frivolous purchases. It's not just cycling deals either; it trawls all of our associated sites (Tom's Guide, TechRadar, Marie Claire, Digital Camera World etc.) so you can just as easily search for iPads as you can bike computers and it'll bring you all the best handpicked deals.
The best part is that it's not just reliant on a random feed of products or an outdated machine learning program, it's literally built using the variety of hand-picked deal 'blocks' that we writers create on our websites. The dozens of deals you scrolled past to get here, or those you'll see below, are pulled into its engine. As are the deals from the roundups on our sister sites, and then the AI searches for relevant content when you ask it to.
With that, you know you're getting deals that are legitimately recommended by real people who are experts in their field.
Just so you can be absolutely sure you're getting the best deals, my wonderful colleague Tom has just gone through our entire Prime Day Deals Hub. He's added fresh deals, and updated all the prices if they've changed, so they're as accurate as can be.
JOSH IS BACK!
Did you miss me?
Don't worry, I wouldn't have either.
I've only been gone for little more than an hour and it looks like AI has taken over. I'm surprised I didn't return to an email announcing my redundancy. Maybe I shouldn't joke.
The dogs have been walked though, and fed, and now they're asleep.
The puppy, Zero, is 11 months old and she's currently nursing a sore shoulder after she ran into a tree. Well, that's what I think happened, she was out of sight.
This means she's on pain killers and lead walks only (every dog-owner's least favourite phrase) for 10 days. Naturally, she's driving my fiancee and I slightly crazy because as a eurohound/greyster, she's literally bred to run.
What are YOU buying?
Anyway, enough about me and my dogs... I'm keen to know what you, our readers are buying in this Prime Day sale. If you've made a purchase - or you're looking for something specific - let us know in the form below.
I've used a basic Google form because they're easy and most people are familiar with how they work. All responses will be totally anonymous, and if I spot any trends I'll share them (also anonymously) in updates here later.
If you're looking for something specific, I'll even do my best to find you a deal and share it here.
Christmas?!
It'd be remiss of me to spend two whole days talking through deals content without sharing one of our own offers... so here goes. Luckily it's also related to Amazon, so it's contextually relevant. Win win!
If you're in the UK and you take out a magazine subscription to any of our sister-brands (*minus a few selected exclusions) before October 19th, you'll receive a £10 amazon.co.uk gift card.
Outside the UK, you can get six issues of your chosen magazine for a flat rate of $25/€25.
Unfortunately this offer doesn't apply to Cyclingnews paywall subscriptions.
Head to Magazines Direct for more.
