Not to spam the site with deals, but this time of the year they do become very common. This is, I think, better than the last deal I posted and the Felt Z85.
The frame is the same as the model above (used by professionals) but the parts are one category down. Questionable as to whether you need this but if you are spending this kind of money, why not. If you are a higher rate taxpayer and go through cycle to work scheme, this will cost you less than £350, making it an even better deal than this already is!
Rated 10/10 by Cycling Weekly (Group Test Winner April 2016): "Pound for pound the B'Twin Ultra 700 AF leaves the competition standing."
Sizes are XS, S or XL unfortunately (which fits my purpose) but may not fit everyone.
PS - previously posted at £600 pre-christmas.
Latest comments (27)
booboobeaker
12 Jan 17#27
Imo, it's a very decent jump yes
plasticniki
11 Jan 17#26
Was tempted at £599 so this price is excellent.
I own their Triban 3 which is still doing fine (upgraded wheels and other bits) but I think I could do with a completely new bike as I'm starting to notice the limitations or the Triban 3. My only concern is do I think this is enough of an upgrade? £550 just seems a ridiculous bargain and is perfect for my needs (mainly club runs / other road rides of 60-100km).
chrisssj88
10 Jan 17#25
Looks a fantastic bike for the price, can never fault decathlon.
MHarolambus
10 Jan 17#24
Bike
jhsmith87
10 Jan 17#23
I have bought 2 Btwin bikes on the cyclescheme (Triban 520 & Mach 720). Both great bikes. It's a great scheme & the savings are even better than advertised as it also lowers your NI & your student loan deductions due to it being done using salary sacrifice!
As for this deal, excellent value. I have all the same wheels/components on my Mach & they are great. I personally prefer the look of the RS500 chainset to the 105 I have on my Canyon (and you can find the RS500 chainset on some seriously expensive bikes like this one...)
skgwho
10 Jan 17#22
And the number of schemes - some retailers only offer certain schemes. And you need to get the voucher before you can start shopping but can't use it on deals here.
Gynx
10 Jan 17#21
Oh I agree.
The terms always seemed up front about costs, what would happen and when and a rough percentage, and no one should end up worse off in anyway really.
Only off putting thing use to be which retailers would be available to use.
skgwho
10 Jan 17#20
Plus it's an interest free loan from work...
skgwho
10 Jan 17#19
Haha i figured as much but it's a cracking idea (cycle to work scheme not cycling to work in general). You get a tax back so atleast 20% benefit. Yes there is a charge at the end of the term (of c.3%) and some retailers want an additional 10% to cost which means your benefit is lower, but it's still less than sticker price... so don't understand the downside?
Gynx
10 Jan 17#18
They mean the "cycle to work scheme"
Not that cycling to work all year will lead to people chasing you down the street demanding money (well it could, depending on your line of work)
And it may be because the employer can set the price they'll sell the bike to you for at the end of the term? I can't remember, ages since I looked into it.
Razzadaza
10 Jan 17#17
I bought the Btwin 540 a few months back for £500. Best bike I personally have ever owned. This model for £50 more is a no brainer.
whatyadoinsucka
10 Jan 17#16
Looks a great price was expecting 10 speed 105 (i.e. Old components) buts it's the 11 speed variant, looking at £330-350 alone for the groupset.
Johncheap
9 Jan 17#11
Don't use cycle to work, it's a con as you have to pay off more than expected at the end of the year!!!
Looks like a great bike for the money - down from the original £750, 105 groupset at this price makes it a real deal, shame they've only put a R500 crankset on, but that's still decent. Wheels look fine too. A much better option than some of the cheap carbon frames with low level groupsets and dodgy wheels we've seen lately, in my opinion.
hiscos
9 Jan 17#12
8.9kg for £550 , can't argue with that for value especially with 105. Like the look of the Frame too. Great winter bike or ideal for someone new to sport
cmncomp
9 Jan 171#5
first road bike
giant hybrid
budget not really an issue
fitness only
fire away...
chrisbass to cmncomp
9 Jan 172#10
if budget isnt an issue get the most expensive one you like the look of!
Popester
9 Jan 171#9
I would prefer a cyclo cross as I commute on tow paths. What do you reckon would be the widest wheels this could handle? Hot BTW
akexuk
9 Jan 171#8
A quality alu frame with carbon fork and 105 at just over 500 pounds is a steal. Voted hot. Now if they reduced the 540 flatbar...
jonesinamillion
9 Jan 17#7
I have a Decathlon / B'TWIN MTB (another HUKD buy!) and its great, far better sec than similar price point "brands", frame comes with lifetime guarantee which I assume is the same for their thinner tyred offerings also?
cmncomp
9 Jan 171#1
impatiently waited 2 hours 10 minutes for the comments telling me why I shouldn't buy this...come on.
chrisbass to cmncomp
9 Jan 17#2
is it your first road bike? if not, what do you currently have? what is your budget? what do you want from a bike? commuting? fitness? racing?
i'm sure i'll be able to put you off given the answers to those :stuck_out_tongue:
skgwho to cmncomp
9 Jan 17#6
Haha think people would struggle to find flews other than the price point when compared to a starter road bike for £300 ish.
miklos
9 Jan 17#3
bxxllox , just bought one of these online yesterday
tedjourney to miklos
9 Jan 171#4
Don't worry mate, You still have a cracking good bike for what you paid for it!
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Opening post
The frame is the same as the model above (used by professionals) but the parts are one category down. Questionable as to whether you need this but if you are spending this kind of money, why not. If you are a higher rate taxpayer and go through cycle to work scheme, this will cost you less than £350, making it an even better deal than this already is!
Rated 10/10 by Cycling Weekly (Group Test Winner April 2016): "Pound for pound the B'Twin Ultra 700 AF leaves the competition standing."
Sizes are XS, S or XL unfortunately (which fits my purpose) but may not fit everyone.
PS - previously posted at £600 pre-christmas.
Latest comments (27)
I own their Triban 3 which is still doing fine (upgraded wheels and other bits) but I think I could do with a completely new bike as I'm starting to notice the limitations or the Triban 3. My only concern is do I think this is enough of an upgrade? £550 just seems a ridiculous bargain and is perfect for my needs (mainly club runs / other road rides of 60-100km).
As for this deal, excellent value. I have all the same wheels/components on my Mach & they are great. I personally prefer the look of the RS500 chainset to the 105 I have on my Canyon (and you can find the RS500 chainset on some seriously expensive bikes like this one...)
Oh I agree.
The terms always seemed up front about costs, what would happen and when and a rough percentage, and no one should end up worse off in anyway really.
Only off putting thing use to be which retailers would be available to use.
Not that cycling to work all year will lead to people chasing you down the street demanding money (well it could, depending on your line of work)
And it may be because the employer can set the price they'll sell the bike to you for at the end of the term? I can't remember, ages since I looked into it.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/ribble-evo-pro-sora-carbon-road-bike-499-size-l-only-ribble-cycles-2596357
There is one from wiggle too 56cm only
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/raleigh-criterium-full-carbon-road-bike-with-sora-499-99-wiggle-2596498
giant hybrid
budget not really an issue
fitness only
fire away...
i'm sure i'll be able to put you off given the answers to those :stuck_out_tongue: