Black Friday is technically over, but the deals are still largely available, and experience tells us a few more will pop up over the weekend and into Cyber Monday. We'll be with you all weekend, and we're regularly unearthing new deals from retailers big and small. As soon as we find them, we'll drop them into the live feed at the bottom of this page.
As ever, the usual suspects are more or less all present, and we've found biggest- or first-ever discounts on AirPods, Apple Watches, Garmin smartwatches, Wahoo bike computers and many more.
Our main Black Friday Bike Deals hub has the best savings from each category compiled in one place, but this live blog is the place to be for the real cutting edge stuff, including the more boutique brands, and if you're here, you'll be the first to see our deeper dives where we spotlight particular products, deals, or retailers that we really rate.
If you're just waking up then get scrolling, we've been compiling all the latest finds for 24 hours now, and there's no sign of us stopping yet.
Wahoo KICKR Core:$600.00 $499.99 at Amazon
20% off - The Kickr Core keeps getting cheaper. We called the Kickr Core from Wahoo 'a winning combination of price and performance' in our review. It's a great smart trainer and you can enjoy a 20% discount currently.
Cervelo Aspero 5 Ekar: $6,000.00 $3,600.00 at Competitive Cyclist 40% off - Complete with Campagnolo's 13-speed Ekar groupset, the Aspero 5 is a racy gravel bike from Cervelo. There's actually a handful of different Aspero 5 models on offer, with different specs and pricepoints, but this particular model is our pick, at 40% off in sizes 51, 54 or 56.
Garmin Enduro:$899.99 $389.99 at Amazon 57% off - Near the top of the tree of Garmin's smartwatch range. The Enduro boasts an 80hr battery life, and this is as cheap as it's ever been. While it's not as popular as the Fenix or Epix, this probably won't hang around so if you're after it then now's the time.
Garmin Varia RTL515: $199.99 $149.99 at Amazon 24% off - The original rear radar from Garmin. Hook it up to your Garmin bike computer and it'll warn you of cars approaching from behind, along with an idea of their speed. Plus, the integrated rear light can adjust accordingly to make you as visible as possible.
USA: Apple Watch Ultra 1:$799.00 $649.00 at Best Buy Save 18% - While the Apple Watch Ulta 2 is also on offer, this is the better deal is our eyes. It's beautuifully well made, with a tonne of features that seamlessly integrate into modern life. The only downside that we can see is the battery life - at 3 days it's smaller than a Garmin, but still plenty enough.
There's also a renewed version available at a decent 32% off at Amazon.
GoPro Hero12 Black: $499.99 $349.99 at Amazon 30% off - This is the first time the top of the range GoPro has been discounted, and so if you want the absolute best then now's the time to pounce.For general use though we'd probably opt for the few-gens old Hero9 which is now under $200.
Giro Aether Spherical helmet: $299.95 $134.98 at Competitive Cyclist 55% off - A top of the line, well vented helmet with good aerodynamics, and a great safety rating thanks to the addition of a MIPS rotational impact liner, now with over half off.
Rapha Explore Gore-Tex Jacket: $530 $397.50 at Rapha
25% off - This is our Tech Writer Will's pick for the best waterproof on the market right now thanks to the healthy discount in the Rapha sale. Plus it doubles up for hiking too, so you can use it off the bike.
Just remember to slap the code SAVE25 or EXTRA25 on at checkout so you don't pay full price! The bonus is that as this isn't an archive item it's available in a full range of sizes.
Yeti Cycles SB150 Turq T2 X01 Eagle: $9,500.00 $5,700.00 at Competitive Cyclist
Save 40% - While MTB is a little outside our wheelhouse, this is clearly a cracking deal from a very trusted brand in the MTB world, capable of big mountain riding if you're up to the challenge.
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 700c Tire: $103.95 $69.98 at Jenson USA
Save 33% - The GP5000 S TR is about as close to a gold standard as we have in the world of road bike tyres. Grippy, durable, with low rolling resistance. Anytime a review bike comes specced with these it's a good day for us in the Tech Team.
Castelli Alpha ROS 2 Light Jacket: £280.00 £139.99 at Wiggle
Save 50% - With a Gore-Tex Infinium outer it's breathable, windproof, and capable of shrugging off moderate showers. Inside there is an integrated insulation layer to keep you cosy through the worst winter weather - an all round excellent winter jacket.
Garmin Edge 1040 GPS: £519.99 £398.00 at Wiggle 23% off - The Edge 1040 is Garmin's flagship computer, with the biggest-in-class screen and a list of features that's longer than your arm and your leg put together. Ironically, many would argue that it costs an arm and a leg too. Sure, it's still not 'cheap' at nearly £400, but for those out there looking for the richness of Garmin's hero model (minus the Solar charge feature) then this is the best price we've ever seen, and currently the best price you can get.
Garmin Varia RTL515: £169.99 £129.99 at Amazon 25% off - This rear light and radar combo is one of our review expert's favourite bits of kit and he never leaves without it. The light itself is good, but the real trick is the inbuilt radar that detects cars coming up behind you and with the help of a phone or bike computer, highlights their position and how quickly they're approaching.
LifeLine TT-01 Turbo Trainer: £99.99 £13.49 at Wiggle 85% off - Remember when basic trainers like this were fetching £150 during the pandemic? It's safe to say that's over, and I think this is the cheapest I've ever seen a new turbo trainer be priced. It's not quite cheap enough to be worth it just for the free Haribo, but it is a decent basic trainer for those who want to spin indoors without the smart resistance of a more premium trainer. Use code OUTLET10 to get another 10% off the list price.
Pinnacle HC Smart trainer: £700.00 £210.00 at Evans 70% off - Budget direct drive smart trainers are getting cheaper, that's for sure, but this deal takes the prize of cheapest. We had some quality control issues when testing it, but after some back and forth, the replacement we received was decent and we'd be happy to recommend it, especially at this price.
Apple Watch Ultra: £699.00 £599.00 at Amazon
14% off - Despite being a modest saving, we rated this deal so highly that it prompted Josh to write an ode to his own Apple Watch. You can read that here, and if you're interested, you might like to know that this is the cheapest this model has ever been.
Oakley Encoder: £219.00 £109.49 at Wiggle 50% off - Having tested well over 40 pairs of cycling glasses or Tech Writer Will rathes these as the best overall, even at full price. Now you can find them half price. There are a few styles and lenses available, but the Prizm Road lens is the one you want to aim for.
Rapha Explore Gore-Tex Jacket: £395.00 £296.25 at Rapha
25% off - This is our Tech Writer Will's pick for the best waterproof on the market right now thanks to the healthy discount in the Rapha sale. Plus it doubles up for hiking too, so you can use it off the bike.
Just remember to slap the code SAVE25 or EXTRA25 on at checkout so you don't pay full price! The bonus is that as this isn't an archive item it's available in a full range of sizes.
Vitus Mach 1 One singlespeed: £399.99 £159.99 at Wiggle
Save 60% - If you need a dependable, simple commuter bike then it's hard to overlook this belt driven singlespeed from Vitus for under £160. You'll never need to lube the chain, and it can be cleaned with a bit of water.
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It's been a long time coming this year, but Black Friday proper is finally here. Here in the Cyclingnews Tech Team we're going to be spending the next four days trying to help you make the best use of the sales so you don't waste your money on any old nonsense.
For now, Will Jones is in charge of the Live feed. Sit back, relax, get a coffee, and keep checking in to get the best deals as and when we find them.
The best place to start is going to be our Black Friday Bike Deals hub, which houses everything we've found so far and links to all of our curated mini-hubs.
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It can be easy to get overwhelmed with all the Black Friday content. Endless lists from myriad sites claiming to be the oracle on all sorts of things. Just so you can be sure this isn't some AI bot churning out post after post to make Daddy Bezos™ some more money, here we are, hard at work. Me in the bandana, Tom in the middle, and our Associate Editor, Josh, at the end keeping us both in line and making sure I don't go too rogue with memes. Don't ask me who the random bloke in the background is, though; I have no Idea.
First and foremost we are all cyclists, and the stuff we recommend over Black Friday are all products that we rate, have tested, and know to be a good deal. I'm not sure we'll look this fresh by Monday evening, but the office has enough Red Bull to keep even the most sleepy of the seven dwarves absolutely wired for a week.
The first significant deal to drop today is from Wiggle. It's had a really trying month with financial difficulties and an extremely early sale event, but has also offered up some of the best deals.
Its outlet now has an extra 10% off everything with the code OUTLET10. This doesn't apply to products on the main site however. Luckily for you lovely people I've already hand picked 18 deals from the Wiggle sale that I really rate, including my favourite cycling glasses of all time, my daily helmet, our top rated pair of cycling shoes, and even the saddle I fit to all of my test bikes.
We spend a great deal of time in our day to day jobs working out what products are the best on the market in their respective spaces. This takes into account performance, but also price. Black Friday often upsets this apple cart with price changes all over the place, though.
Normally I rate the Albion Zoa Rain Shell as the best waterproof cycling jacket (having tested an absolute tonne of them over several winters), but with the Rapha sale offering 25% off everything I now think its incredible Explore Gore-Tex Jacket is the best that money can buy, and if you're in the market for either a cycling waterproof or a hiking jacket it's an absolutely stellar buy.
I've outlined why I rate it so much, especially at its new discounted price, in a spotlight post:
We're here to help you avoid this situation! (Image credit: Future)
Black Friday often brings some pseudo-discounts. Brands and sites will sometimes sneakily increase their prices on some products only to reduce them back to what they were earlier in the year, but now with the appearance of a good deal.
We've got ways and means of checking the price history on certain sites, like CamelCamelCamel (no, really, that's what it's called!). This means you can be sure that when we showcase a deal it really is just that, and that it's actually a good time to buy.
With the above in mind, we've found that the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are now at a lowest-ever price, so it's as good a time as there has ever been to make the leap. We will let you make your own mind up about riding while listening to music, but whatever you feel on that subject these are undoubtedly a good deal.
If you're not an Apple fan, or don't want to splurge quite so much cash on a set of headphones then our roundup of all the best Black Friday headphone deals has a tonne of alternatives for all budgets.
Apple AirPods Pro 2:$249.00 $169.00 at Walmart US Save 32% - Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds come equipped with USB-C Charging, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, and Personalized Spatial Audio.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: Buy used at £187.06 at Amazon UK
If the Apple AirPods Pro 2 brand new options are out of your price point, consider purchasing a used pair for a much more affordable option.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds come equipped with USB-C Charging, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, and Personalized Spatial Audio.
Sure, you can pick up a bike, a new winter jacket, maybe some overshoes... but Annemiek Van Vleuten's bloodied Tour of Flanders Skinsuit might be a strong contender for the wildest Black Friday deal we've ever seen, thanks to a well timed charity auction.
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🚨 CHEAPEST EVER ZWIFT SETUP 🚨
Personally, I can't stand the thought of riding indoors. I'd honestly rather head out in the rain, get filthy, and feel the elements on my face and likely ingest some effluent from agricultural runoff.
If you are Zwift-curious though, and are starting from scratch, I think I've created the cheapest Zwift setup ever! It centres around an insane 85% off a dumb Lifeline TT-01 trainer, and some heavily reduced sensors.
The short story is you can get going on Zwift for under £60 in the UK, and $130 in the USA. It's not going to match the real-world feel of even a budget smart trainer, but it's a super affordable way to get going, and if you find out that like me you'd rather head outside you've not wasted so much cash.
I'm no spring chicken... I'm in my 30's, my knees are made of glass, my lower back is crumbling, and my diet is questionable at best. So I don't totally fall apart at the seams I have a pretty regimented post-ride routine, and by chance everything I use after every ride is on offer.
Everything, from my post-ride shower gel, through the stretching routine, to the protein shake and associated blending technology. If you too are fragile, some of these may be of some help, and they're all pretty cheap too.
In the lead up to the Black Friday weekend I noticed that Rapha had switched a load of products in its archive off. My suspicion that these would then be re-added as part of a weekend dump of new products.
I'm dead smug now because I've been proved right - Rapha has just switched a load of these products back on. You can get 25% off everything with code EXTRA25 or SAVE25, even in the archive.
The Rapha site does say you can now get 50% off products with code BF2023, but we've not found a way to make this work yet and it seems to be just another 25% off code.
Me, having been proved right on something extremely predictable (Image credit: Future)
What with strikes at Amazon in the news, it's entirely possible that you don't want to support giant corporations over the festival of capitalism. If that sounds like you then I've put together an antidote to Black Friday in the form of a list of 'buy it for life' cycling tech.
It's full of clothing, componentry, and accessories that will stand the test of time and may very well outlive you and I. There are some things within it that are also on sale for Black Friday, and it would be remiss not to point those deals out, but that's not the point of this article. I value durable products; things that are repairable and last a long time are a joy to live with and better for the planet too.
It's no secret here in the Tech Team that my favourite thing to test is sunglasses. I've got well over 40 pairs, and I've got a few that I truly love, but my absolute favourites ate the Oakley Encoder with Prizm Road lenses.
As with many products that I really love, they don't necessarily do one thing the best, but do most things really well. The standout is the lenses though; frameless, contrasty, and good enough to use in low light and blazing sunshine. Honestly, I think this might be my pick of all the deals, but I don't want to shoot my shot quite so soon in case something else comes on sale and I look a fool.
In any case, this is definitely not one to hang around on - the deal is part of Wiggle's expansive Black Friday sale and a handful of the Encoder variants are already sold out.
My favourite cycling glasses, sadly only discounted in the UK for now. They hit the perfect sweet spot of coverage, security, contrast, and sun transmission. The Prizm Road lenses are the best on the market, and these are what I reach for when I'm not actively testing other pairs. Bigger discounts are available on other lens options, but this is the one you really want to go for!
Taking an actual camera out with you while riding is a bit more effective than even the most capable phone (Image credit: Will Jones)
Here's something a little out of the ordinary for those of you with a photographic streak...
The camera that I take with me while riding (see above), and comes with me on every work assignment, is on offer for Black Friday. I'd been after a new camera for a while, and was turned onto the Sony RX100 series by Instagram pal and cargo bike extraordinaire Eric Binggeser, aka truemarmalade.
Why do I love this camera so much? Here's why:
- It's smaller than my phone
- It fits into a jersey pocket
- It shoots Raw, so I can edit the images properly
- The autofocus is fast
- The screen flips over for self-shooting
- It has a viewfinder
To be honest though, it's easier to just show you what it can shoot:
Sony RX100 V: £900.00 £599.00 at Amazon 33% off - You may be wondering why we're recommending a camera as a cycling website, which is fair. In this case, this is the camera that Tech Writer Will Jones uses on his assignments, and it's the perfect camera for improving your on-bike shooting. Small enough to slip into a jersey pocket, but with a brilliant sensor, excellent lens, fast autofocus, and a viewfinder built in too.
Don't believe us? Our sister site Digital Camera World has reviewed it well too!
Much as Black Friday is dominated by big brands, this doesn't mean that smaller brands aren't also worth shouting about.
Wizard Works are a brand I've been a big fan of for years, not just because its bags are great, but also because Harry and Ve, the brands co-owners, are both just lovely people.
I've been using a Lil' Presto bar bag and a Teeny Houdini saddle bag for years now and they're both great, and both are on sale along with some great boutique accessories - I particularly recommend the Safety Pizza if you want to inject a bit of fun into your ride. It comes as a plain slice and you can apply the toppings yourself!
If you're in search of every scrap of an advantage against the clock then Wattshop has 20% off everything with code BLACKFRIDAY20. It's niche stuff, but given the majority of it is crazy expensive then a 20% discount actually represents a sizeable wedge of cash if you're in the market.
I'm off for lunch for a sec, friends. Got to keep my strength up x
I'm back, and digesting a large burger...
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Gosh I'm full...Maybe a giant burger and chips at 3pm on a Friday wasn't the best idea. Carb coma incoming...
Anyway, here's another deal worth shouting about from our man in the States, Josh Ross. He never rides without a Garmin Varia rear radar, and it's on offer at the moment.
Basically, instead of a rear light, you clip this on your seatpost or beneath your saddle and it syncs up with a compatible Garmin bike computer or your phone to warn of incoming vehicles from behind, and adjusts the integrated rear light accordingly.
Garmin Varia RTL515: $199.99 $149.99 / £169.99 £129.00 at Amazon 25% off - The Garmin Varia RCT515 is the original radar light. A couple of other brands have followed suit, and Garmin has upgraded it, but this is a great option that offers a bright light and pairs it with radar, which I'll get into below.
Garmin Varia RCT715:$399.99 $349.99 at Amazon 13% off - The Garmin Varia RCT715 is in some ways the second generation of the RTL515. The newer light includes a camera that activates in the event of an accident but it's also got an updated mounting system and USB-C charging. It does cost a bit more though and the battery doesn't last as long.
#BlackFriday | Our Live Blog is in full swing and you can get involved!Let us know what you've bought, what you're looking for, or what you've spotted that's worth sharing and we'll do just that. And if you have any questions, just ask... we're here to help!November 24, 2023
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My colleague Tom, before embarking on a glittering career is bicycle journalism, was a professional bike mechanic for years and years. This means you can trust his judgement when it comes to deals on tools. If you want to stock your home toolbox up he's rounded up his best tool deals this Black Friday.
If you talk to anyone who knows bike tools, like I just have with Tom, ex bike mechanic and now professional person sitting next to me, you'll quickly find out that Abbey Tools are revered, and are rarely ever on sale.
They're some of the best premium tools on the market, and are only ever on sale once a year for Black Friday.
Absolutely nothing fishy about someone with the username "100climbs" suggesting that you buy something from 100climbs.com?
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Another smaller brand making bomber gear is Mission Workshop. It's offering 20% off everything with the code BF23 - My top pick would be the Signal Pant; incredibly sturdy, well made and perfect for everyday use when you get everywhere by bike.
My colleague Josh also rates its Rhake backpack as the best he'd ever used, and I'm inclined to agree with him, having one of my own.
Honestly, the number of emails I've had today with details of yet another Black Friday deal... I hope y'all appreciate me sorting the wheat from the chaff for you x
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It's not just us steering the good ship HMS Black Friday Deals. Our colleagues over at Cycling Weekly have their own live blog, but I guarantee you that it's not as fun as this one.
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Want to descend like Tom Pidcock? Well, his tyres are on sale for the Black Friday weekend! I mean, it's not going to give you any more skill, but having decent tyres is absolutely the best upgrade you can make to a bike in terms of bang for your buck, and the Continental GP5000 S TR is one of, if not the absolute best road tyre on the market today.
Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR 700c Tire: $103.95 $69.98 at Jenson USA
Save 33% - The GP5000 S TR is a tubeless-ready tyre with Continental's multitude of tech advancements that balance speed, suppleness and puncture protection. They're a genuinely excellent race tyre - among the best out there at the moment, and you can get the popular 28c size at under $70 at the moment.
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🚨 🚨 STOP THE PRESSES - THESE ARE THE BEST BIKE DEALS OF THE YEAR 🚨 🚨
Having tested the Vitus Venon Evo in both the gravel spec and the all-road spec this year I think, now that they're on sale, they may be the best bike deal of the year. Wiggly has slashed the prices of a load of Vitus bikes and I've picked out the best of the bunch.
These really aren't going to hang around, with many others already out of stock, so strike while the iron is hot.
There's plenty of apparel on offer across road, gravel and MTB, with many things up to 50% off
Right folks, I'm going to sign off for the day and hand over to Josh who is currently feeding his two lovely dogs. I'm going to go home, get my feet up, have a bang average oven pizza and a beer, and come back tomorrow to help y'all find even more deals.
Ciao xxx
HELLO
Josh here.
The dogs are fed, as am I, and it's time... to face... the music! (said in the voice of Peter Dickson on the X Factor)
Literally though, I'm currently wrapping up a guide from Tom to the best headphones deals and it's full of seriously decent deals. Here are a couple:
Apple AirPods Pro 2: USA: $249.00 $169.00 at Walmart US
UK: £229.00 £199.00 at Amazon UK Save up to 32% - Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds come equipped with USB-C Charging, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, and Personalized Spatial Audio.
Amazon Echo Buds (2023) USA: $49.99 $35.99 at Amazon
UK: £129.99 £44.99 at Amazon The new 2023 Amazon Echo buds are discounted this weekend and allow you to connect and manage your music using the Amazon Alexa eco-system. You can also seamlessly switch between audio on two devices and use the Alexa app to set up custom tap controls for each earbud! In the UK, the second-gen buds are heavily discounted and can do a lot of the same things.
We tend to prefer to shout out brand roundups (like this Garmin Black Friday hub) or categories of deals (such as the headphones hub we just posted, or this Black Friday bike helmets roundup) when we're collating deals, because we find that's most useful to our audience. But sometimes, when we find ourselves time and time again returning to the same retailer because it always has a great price, it's worth giving credit where it's due and shouting about a retailer.
In this case, it's Competitive Cyclist, whose Black Friday sale is offering huge discounts across the board, with key brands such as Specialized, Cervelo, Assos and Shimano getting huge savings.
Pinarello Grevil F Gravel Bike: $6,500.00 $3,999.00 at Competitive Cyclist 38% off - This gravel bike, complete with Campagnolo's Ekar groupset and Fulcrum wheels, is a superbike in the gravel scene. It's currently on offer at $3,999 at Competitive Cyclist, making it a fair bit more affordable for anyone looking for a gravel race bike upgrade.
Cervelo Aspero 5 Ekar: $6,000.00 $3,600.00 at Competitive Cyclist 40% off - Complete with Campagnolo's 13-speed Ekar groupset, the Aspero 5 is a racy gravel bike from Cervelo. There's actually a handful of different Aspero 5 models on offer, with different specs and pricepoints, but this particular model is our pick, at 40% off in sizes 51, 54 or 56.
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Which bike computer should you buy?
With all the deals going on, it can be tough to navigate the various brands, their model ranges, their specs, and then compare that against the rapidly changing price landscape.
Our bike computer expert Josh (not me, the other Josh) has written a three-way head versus, pitting Garmin against Wahoo against Hammerhead to see which he thinks is the best buy right now, based on their current deal prices.
It's 11pm here at CN HQ, and as I've learned in my five years covering Black Friday, it's a marathon, not a sprint.
Therefore, I'm going to get myself home for a well earned bowl of nighttime cereal and some beauty sleep. It'll be me again in the morning for even more of the fun stuff!
