Commuting - PSA: 25 % off panniers, lights, and cyclocomputers @ REI

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Seattle Forrest
10-09-10, 11:32 AM
I feel like such a shill. :( My girlfriend knows I need a set of panniers, and told me REI is having their fall sale, and that these are marked down. Turns out other bike stuff is, too. So this is a public service announcement: if you need panniers, lights, or a speedometer, the getting is good right now.

rex_kramer
10-09-10, 01:03 PM
Yeah, ski season is on the way and my local REI has now rotated all of the cycling apparel to the back. This will be my first fall/winter commute and I can't wait to ride in it.
no1mad
10-09-10, 02:02 PM
Yeah, well I don't even have an REI in my state. I'd gladly trade one of the two Bass Pro's for an REI...

CliftonGK1
10-09-10, 02:16 PM
Yeah, well I don't even have an REI in my state. I'd gladly trade one of the two Bass Pro's for an REI...

I'll trade you an REI for a Bass Pro Shop. We've got 4 REI's all within cycling distance from me, and the nearest big box outdoor outfitters is the Cabella's superstore, 100 miles away. :(
MVclyde
10-09-10, 02:58 PM
I took advantage of this yesterday. I got 25% off a mini-pump and used the 20% coupon on a Showers Pass jacket.
Cota
10-09-10, 04:45 PM
I picked up a pair of Ortlieb Front Rollers. They are smaller than the Axiom Lasalles I've been using for touring. I couldn't fit all my food in one of the front rollers. Nuts! I was thinking of using the 20% off coupon for a Shower's Pass jacket too.

-Cota
Seattle Forrest
10-09-10, 08:00 PM
I used my 20 % off coupon on a set of DelTour (?) panniers. I like the pockets, and the way they work, plus they mount out of the way of the disc brakes. It's pouring out, and I need to go for a ride shortly, so they should prove themselves useful in a moment...
earthworm94
10-10-10, 08:20 PM
I got this yesterday (Saturday), didn't use my 20% off coupon as this item was on sale "on its own".

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It is $65+tax vs. $100 MSRP on Timbuk2.com. For some reason, the same bag, except it's all black was not on sale @$100. However, the 25% discount applies to it so it's $75, but still, more expensive than the style I got.

This bag is exactly what I have been looking for: An affordable (after the discount), quality, waterproof, easily detachable bag that is styled for on/off bike use.

Rode it today for my 2.3 mi. x2 commute and I'm happy with it thus far. I can fit my Macbook, 2x 1in. binder, a jacket, my 13 year old Ti-83 calculator and few pieces of academic supplies. It's not noisy at all, and offer quite a stable ride.

A more detail review coming up after I spend some more time with it.
amckimmey
10-11-10, 01:13 AM
last time I got my Ortlieb
ezdoesit
10-11-10, 06:53 AM
ordered the front roller classic Ortileb in yellow to match the back roller classic in yellow and a real good sale.
Going to go to the store later this week and get something for 20% off probably the Showers Pass jacket. :) :) :)