Amazon Prime Day Live for cyclists: Top bike-related savings from day two
The Amazon Big Deal Days sale is in full swing, with deals on Garmin, Wahoo, Magicshine and more. Follow our live blog for all the latest deals as they arrive
Welcome to day two of Cyclingnews' live ticker for the Amazon Prime Day (Big Deal Days) sale, a page in which we'll be sharing all the best deals we find during our hunt for the best Amazon Prime Day Bike deals.
We have already run this blog throughout yesterday - the first day of the event - and today we're back for another day of deals.
In this blog, expect cycling deals, the odd joke, cycling facts and stats - we are the world centre of cycling after all, and this is meant to be fun!
And if you don't find what you need, don't fret. The big sale comes next month with Black Friday. Good deals can still be found now though, so stick with us and see what we find.
It’s not the biggest money-saver, but this is genuinely a game-changing bit of kit for anyone riding through winter. Slip these into your shoes (or gloves) after a ride, and they’ll be dry, fresh, and ready to go next time, lasting longer and smelling far better in the process.
The SEEMEE 300 is our best rear light overall and boasts a market-leading battery life of up to 200 hours. It's superbly bright with a maximum 300-lumen output powering two LEDs that combine with a bonus downward-facing LED – which projects a beam directly onto the ground below you and massively increases your overall visibility.
<p><strong>Read our full <a href="https://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/magicshine-seemee300-bike-light-review/"><strong>Magicshine SEEMEE 300 Review<strong>.
This is an exclusive deal we've struck with Zwift, reserved for Cyclingnews readers only.
<p>It brings the already-good-value price of £499.99 down by 15% - or £75 - to just £424.99. This includes the Zwift Cog, which replaces a traditional cassette to enable universal compatibility across Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo, no matter how many gears your bike has. It also includes Zwift Click, which converts your bike to virtual shifting when riding in Zwift. <p>There's no code, just hit the 'view deal' link and you should be served the correct price. Just to note, in our experience, the 'discount' price takes around 5-10 seconds to show up once you land on the Zwift website, so don't panic if it immediately shows at full price.
Pop it into your bike bag when travelling, or fix it to your bike to act as a Bike GPS Tracker, the AirTag is a low cost accessory that can save your bacon in the event of a theft or a lost bag.
The Hiplok D Lock tackles several issues at once. To start with the basics, it’s a Sold Secure Silver-rated lock featuring a 13mm hardened steel shackle and supplied with three keys. More impressively, it includes the clever ‘Clip and Ride’ system, allowing you to attach it to your belt for effortless carrying when it’s not in use.
The Edge 540 was recently superseded by the 550, so it's unsurprising to see it discounted. We'd expect bigger deals by the time Black Friday rolls around, but if you can't wait that long, this is still an excellent price for an excellent bike computer, rated 4.5 stars by our experts.
<p>Read our <a href="https://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/garmin-edge-540-review-can-anyone-compete/">Garmin Edge 540 review, or check out our guide to the <a href="https://www.cyclingnews.com/features/best-cycling-computers/">best bike computers to see its competition.
This is an incredible deal on Amazon’s latest Echo Buds true wireless earphones. They feature active noise cancellation, built-in Alexa, easy device switching, and IPX4 sweat resistance, making them ideal for indoor training. Bonus tip: pair them with a smart plug for your fan, and you can boost the airflow with a simple voice command.
The price you pay, and thus, the quality of the deal you receive, depends on what size feet you have, but if you win this edition of shoe-size lottery, you'll get a pair of Adidas' revered 'The Gravel Shoe' off-road kicks for a massive 80% off.
This isn't an Amazon deal, but it is an exclusive deal we've struck with Zwift, reserved for Cyclingnews readers only.
<p>It brings the price of the recently-launched Kickr Core 2, complete with universally compatible Zwift Cog and virtual-shifter Click, down to $467.49. <p>There's no code, just hit the 'view deal' link and you should be served the correct price. Just to note, in our experience, the 'discount' price takes around 5-10 seconds to show up once you land on the Zwift website, so don't panic if it immediately shows at full price.
If you're unsure about whether a HoverAir drone could elevate your content creation when riding, check out our recent video highlighting its top features. It shows some incredible footage and super smart features, such as the ability to follow you down descents, avoid crashing into trees, and fly backwards.
Garmin's flagship bike computer for a time, the Edge 1040 Solar has now been usurped by the Edge 1050, but that doesn't make it any less of a feature-rich, map-friendly, big-battery-powerhouse, and although it's still a significant chunk of cash to throw at bike tech, it's the best price we've seen.
When it comes to rear lights, this is our experts' choise as the best bike light on the market. It has a massive 300-lumen brightness, a downward-facing dome that illuminates your legs, and has a 'monumental battery life'.
<p>Check out our <a href="https://www.cyclingnews.com/reviews/magicshine-seemee300-bike-light-review/">Magicshine Seemee review for the lowdown.
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OK deal hunters, Will Jones here. I'm Cyclingnews' Senior Tech Writer and, when there's a sale event on like Amazon's Big Deal Days, the driver of our live deals blog. As soon as we find some MAD BARGAINS I'll drop them in here so you can find them before your friends and feel all smug.
I've built up a cache of goodies this morning over a delicious cup of instant coffee (don't judge me), so I'll feed these in now without delay...
If you're of a nervous disposition like me then even leaving your bike leant up at a café while you sip an espresso and get a small slice of cake/chow down on a massive sandwich and a whole pot of tea can be a stressful undertaking.
Café locks – small, ultra-portable locks that secure your steed while it remains in sight – can be a real saviour for the café ride, or even for bikepackers who need to just dash into a shop for a resupply.
There are a couple of options on sale now in the UK. I use the Hiplok Z Lok Combo myself, but the Abus cable option is a little more flexible and versatile if you want to secure multiple bikes.
The biggest discount is on the pale blue option here. Simply set the code to whatever you like, pocket the lock or attach it to your bike, and you're covered for quick coffee stops.
I've seen this pocket lock used to great effect on group rides to secure multiple machines before being stowed away in a jersey pocket. A sure fire way to earn yourself a slice of cake from your less security-conscious friends!
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Nobody likes wet feet
While our guide to the best cycling overshoes is great for road riding, it's harder to cope off road as walking can often shred overshoes to bits. I prefer to go for a decent set of waterproof socks instead, and just dry my shoes out when I get home (more on this shortly...).
If you're of a gravelly persuasion even in the winter then Endura's venerable Humvee waterproof socks are 20% off in the UK. While they aren't the absolute best, they're really good for the price and my pair get rolled out every winter and just keep on putting up with abuse.
While I haven't tested this jacket specifically, I have tested several others from Endura that use the same waterproof tech so I'm confident it'd hold up to the rigours of daily commuting if you're staring down the barrel of a long winter of riding to work.
For £25 or so, or around $30 you can pick up a set of boot dryers, and your life will never be the same. No more slipping on slightly damp footwear the day after a soaking ride, no more wet shoe smell permeating your house. Just plug in and dry.
These are so good that I bought mine full price, and then immediately bought my mother a set too, and she loves them just as much as I do.
There are many versions, but get the ones with the circle in the heel. They'll dry your shoes a hell of a lot faster than leaving them by a radiator, and they cost much less than most winter cycling upgrades.
I've tested more or less every pair of the best winter cycling socks on the market, and the best of the bunch are made of Alpaca wool. While merino wool has a great warmth to weight ratio, it is surpassed by Alpaca thanks to the hollow nature of the wool fibres.
What that means in practice is you can get a really warm sock without adding too much additional bulk, which can result in compression of the foot and reduction of circulation, which ultimately makes things worse.
I have two sets of Hollow crew socks and they are among my most treasured winter riding accessories, and they've come out with me on rides deep into sub-zero territory. What's more, the wool is noticeably softer than merino, so no wool-itch. Just be careful with how you wash them; if you shrink 'em you'll be very upset!
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If you want to up your video game and don't want the annoyance of additional mounts or an enormous selfie stick then I've found a deal for you...
Hoverair, makers of self-flying drones that'll follow you as you ride along, has 35% off its X1 drone at present, which is a steal.
Below is a little hint at what these drones are capable of...
Simply pop out your current bar ends, and replace them with these and you'll have 2x unobtrusive extra rear lights. Not only do they look very low profile, they also make you look loads wider from behind, which is key for night riding safety.
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I've tested a tonne of bike computers* and the Wahoo Roam is my pick of all of them. It's not perfect, but the navigation is superb and the user interface is far more intuitive than the Garmin system. If you're doing serious training then Garmin is probably a better shout, but if you're just riding then I'd go with Wahoo, and the Roam V3 is 15% off in the USA.
*Wahoo Bolt V2, Roam V2, Bolt v3, Roam v3, Wahoo Ace, Garmin Edge 500, 520, and 850, Hammerhead Karoo 2 off the top of my head.
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While we're talking computers and lights then if you want the very best setup then you're going to want a K-Edge mount. They're expensive – though they are 15% off currently – but they're what I trust to hold big computers and even bigger lights over rough ground without a care in the world.
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If you are in the market for a smartwatch for recording your rides, this Suunto deal is an unmissable Amazon Prime Day deal.
While it may not have some of the specific cycling features that you would get with the best bike computers, it covers all the must-haves like mapping, adaptive training features and Strava segments. If you like to dabble in other sports, it has over 100 dedicated sport modes, alongside daily health tracking, monitors your sleep and recovery, including HRV (heart rate variability).
It's on sale in both the UK and the US. Check out the deals below:
The Suunto 9 Peak Pro is a feature-packed sports smartwatch that's an absolute steal. It's primarily a running watch but has loads of cycling features too.
If you're looking for a device that can record your rides, help you train and give you health metrics, this Suunto is unmatched for under £200.
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Whether you are riding to work, meeting friends or stopping for a mid-ride coffee, making sure your bike is still there when you are finished is top priority. Nothing is foolproof, but having a really good lock is certainly going to help.
Not all locks are equal and while we could recommend a lock that will keep all but the most industrious thieves at bay, you probably don't want to carry it on your local club ride.
Hiplok is one of our favourite lock brands, featuring heavily in our best bike lock guide, with a wide range of locks catering to all needs. There are some great Amazon Prime Day discounts on Hiplok locks, below are our top picks for keeping your bike secure.
If you are looking for security in town, then the Hiplok DX is a great option. It's currently discounted by 23% on Amazon. Alternatively, the HipLok Gold chain lock isn't quite as secure but gives more flexibility when locking your bike, it's also wearable around the waist.
For something lightweight, I use Hiplok Z LOK Combo. While I wouldn't trust this for more than a few minutes, sometimes that's all I need when nipping into a shop midride. It's super light and portable too, so you can easily pop it in a jersey pocket or tuck it in a framebag.
Finally, if you're after something more permanent for your garage, there is the Hiplok Ground Anchor's ANKR Ground & Wall. It forms a solid anchor for locking bikes at home.
It's dinner time here at Cyclingnews HQ, so we're going to wrap up live for the day.
Will and Graham have gone to ride bikes (not together, they live 500 miles apart). Tom's on parent duty, and I'm going to take my dogs to the woods. They think we're there to find squirrels, so I guess my job will be chief squirrel protection officer.
Enjoy the rest of your day, wherever that may be, and however long may be left. We'll be back on the deal hunt bright and early!
Good morning sports fans - and welcome back to The Blog!
We're into day TWO
And unlike the Prime Day we had back in July, which was a ☠️ FOUR DAY ☠️ event, this one's just a double header, meaning the countdown clock has begun ticking already on the deals.
If you're hoping for a deal on a specific item, you'll either see it today, or you'll probably be waiting for Black Friday.
The first find of the day... perhaps aptly so, given I sit here writing this with a cup of coffee to my right, is this find by Will.
Not in any way related to cycling, aside from the fact cyclists and coffee have an unusually tight bond, but this small two-cup pourover filter coffee machine from Melitta, is 40% off.
It might look like it belongs in an American gas station, and the model name 'Aroma Boy' sounds more like a mediocre child superhero with an odour issue, but I'm assured the machine is functionally excellent. A space-saving design makes two cups at a time, and the whole lot is dishwasher safe.
Will calls it his favourite coffee machine.
I'm unsure how many coffee machines Will has, so it could be a favourite among a study of one, but still, the man enjoys a cup of coffee and he's a big fan of this.
In our brief Slack exchange about it, he also described it as "dead cute."
"If you like pourover coffee then yeah, it's ace. Basically a wee 1-2 cup filter machine."
At £23.99, consider me sold.
A few more that we've found during our morning swizz, coming right up...
According to Will, this is "the second best cycling photobook ever published"...
A book full of photos from the archives of 'The Rough Stuff Felloweship', the oldest off-road cycling club in the world.
<p>Picture images of people hike-a-biking fully-laden steel-tubed mountain bikes up fells, across snowy passes and across rickety old railway bridges (see below)
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When asked what beats it to claim the top prize, Will's response was a simple: "The first edition."
We've long been fans of Altura's budget-friendly, commuter-focussed clothing, and this item is no different,. With its reflective details, stowaway hood, and high-vis fluo-yellow colourway, it'll set you up for a winter of pedalling to work.
This backpack is completely waterproof, and with roll-top closure which not only doubles down on waterproofing, but also means the total capacity is adjustable. Roll it down tighter when carrying less, or stuff it to the max.
It does make it somewhat of a bucket, in that access is 'top down' only, meaning stuff you put at the bottom is hard to reach without emptying it (unlike zippered backpacks that peel away the front), but the benefit is cavernous storage, perfect for commuting and travelling alike.
There's front and rear lights on offer, with everything from budget-friendly city lights, to high-powered nighttime adventurers.
As a guide to the brightness you need:
For front lights, if you want to see where you're going at speeds of 18-25mph (essentially, most descents) on an unlit road, you'll need around 1000 lumens.
Less than this, you'll be okay at slower speeds (proportionate to the brightness, of course).
If you're riding in the city, where streetlights handle a lot of the illumination, your focus will be on being visible to other road users, and for this, we'd recommend at least 250 lumens up front.
If riding off-road, we'd suggest 1000 lumens at slower speeds, and more if you'll be descending anything technical at speed.
For rear lights, we'd recommend at least 150 lumens in a flashing pattern.
We'd also recommend doubling up with a backup front and rear light, just to keep you safe in the case of your main light switching itself off. This is especially pertinent at the rear, as you won't realise it's happened right away.
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As our American readers begin to wake, here's our first USA deal of the day, and it's another item that's likely useful in winter... the Kärcher OC 3 Plus Mobile Outdoor Cleaner.
A few of us in the CN team have these in our homes. For me, it's perfect for taking with me when I take the mountain bike to the woods with the dogs; letting me clean everything off before we all get back in the car (and saving me a job when I get home!)
For Will, whose home lacks an outdoor water supply, it lets him clean bikes outdoors with more power than a bucket and sponge
In his Karcher OC3 review, he concluded he can no longer live without it... pretty glowing a verdict if you ask me!
Back to the UK for a moment, and this is a deal worth shouting about...
Just seven days after Specialized unveiled the Aethos 2, the original Specialized Aethos is subject to some incredible pricing at Sigma Sports.
The best, in our opinion, is the model with Shimano 105 and a spare pair of Scope wheels, which is down by 38% to just £2,800.
Nobody likes a mechanical, but having a tool that makes fixing said mechanical a chore is even worse.
One of my favourite tools for getting the job done is Topeak Ratchet Rocket. The ratchet tool is fast and easy to use, especially when dealing with hard-to-reach bolts. On top of that, it packs away small so it's easy to tuck away in a pocket or handlebar bag.
Topeak does a range of different versions from bare bones tools to a pocket workshop. I would recommend any of them, but a couple have some tasty Amazon Prime Day discounts to sweeten the deal right now.
For US riders, the Ratchet Rocket Essential HD packs down super small, so there is no excuse not to have a tool with you. It covers the essentials, with a 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 mm hex, T10, T15, T25 Torx and a Phillips head.
For UK riders, this Rocket Lite DX+ covers all the basic necessities when heading out on the bike for two or three hours. It's got 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 mm hex, T10, T15, T25 Torx and a Phillips head. There is also a chain breaker if things go really wrong.
On the hunt for more tool deals? Before working on the Cyclingnews Tech team, my colleague Tom used to be a full-time bike mechanic and knows a thing or two about tools. He has put together an Amazon Prime Day tool deal round-up of tools he uses to work on his own bikes.
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Nobody can deny that Mathieu van der Poel looks great in a set of Oakley Sutro Lite sunglasses. While they definitely won't make you as fast as the Dutchman, you can at least share a little bit of his style.
Not only do they look good, but they are some of the best cycling sunglasses and have been a firm fixture in our guide for years.
They are amazing and I genuinely don't think I could survive day to day without them. That said, they are still pretty expensive even with the discount, so if you aren't among the top 1% Spotify listeners like me, then it's probably a bit harder to justify.
The good news is you can get much of the performance from Apple's AirPods 4, which are currently discounted to $118.99. I recommend getting the active noise cancellation version as it makes a huge difference when listening to music or podcasts in noisy environments like a cafe, public transport or when riding a turbo trainer indoors.
They may not be the Pro AirPods, but they still have great sound quality, Active Noise Cancellation with Adaptive Audio and access to Siri.
<p>They are also IP54 rated, making them sweatproof, and when combined with the charging case, can offer up to 30 hours of music playback.
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We have already covered this excellent Wahoo Kickr Core deal, which hit its lowest price of the year. This Amazon Prime Day deal is still available, but if you are shopping around for more Wahoo discounts, here is a quick roundup of some of the best deals right now.
The big standout deal for me is the 15% discount on the Wahoo Roam V3. This is the latest edition of the Wahoo Roam and was only released in April this year. It has all the features that we love about Wahoo, along with a bigger screen and longer battery, making this our favourite GPS computer in the Wahoo range.
To quote Looney Tunes: That's all, folks!
We've wrung the deal cloth dry; anything that's worth seeing has been shared, either below, in our various spotlight stories, or both.
To wrap it up, here's a quick roundup of our coverage over the past 48 hours:
