Black Friday city bike: deals and equipment

What does the urban Black Friday offer?

This page serves as a starting point for six sections aimed at those who commute by bike daily: going to work, dropping off the kids, running errands. Four sections focus on the cyclist and what they transport, while two others are about the bike itself. During the event, each section brings together the items related to the Black Friday deals, with its own markers to help make the right choices. For the rest of the year, the complete offer can be found in the urban bike section, organised in the same categories.

Riding safely: helmets and rain gear

The urban helmets on Black Friday include adult models with visors or built-in lights, helmets certified for fast electric bikes, and children's helmets. The first criterion is size, measured around the head, followed by the standard and the exact version of the model.

The rain gear on Black Friday includes waterproof jackets, parkas, ponchos, and warm jackets. Make sure to distinguish a waterproof garment, with membrane and sealed seams, from a simple windbreaker, and check that the fit allows for cycling.

Transporting: luggage and child seats

The luggage on Black Friday covers rear bags, single or double, saddle bags, handlebar and frame bags, backpacks, and racks. The attachment system, whether hooks or brand-specific, dictates compatibility with your rack.

The child seats on Black Friday include baby carriers that attach to the frame or rack. The child's weight, appropriate attachment for the bike, and the mention of the EN 14344 standard are the three points to check.

Maintaining your bike: wheels, components, and transmission

The wheels and components on Black Friday include tyres, wheels, brakes, saddles, seat posts, and pedals: everything you need to ride more safely on wet roads and improve comfort. The transmission on Black Friday brings together chains, cassettes, chainrings, cranksets, derailleurs, and cables, including parts specific to electric bike motors.

Spotting a genuine discount during the event

A deal is only worthwhile if the item fits. Prepare a list before you start:

• For you: head circumference and clothing size.
• For the bike: ETRTO size of the tyres, type of brake, diameter of the seat post, pedal thread, number of gears, or motor model.
• For transport: existence and width of the rack, MIK or Racktime system if applicable, shape of the seat tube.

Then compare two offers with strictly identical references: same version, same size, same content. Many items come in different variations, with or without a visor, frame or rack attachment, sold individually or in pairs, and the difference between two offers may sometimes hinge on this detail. On the product sheet, finally compare the crossed-out price to the displayed price for this specific variation: it's this gap, and not the difference with a nearby item, that measures the discount.

What brands can be found in the urban Black Friday?

Kheax, a French accessories brand, names its rear bags after mountain passes, from the Izoard to the Ventoux.

Shimano appears in several sections: transmission from the Cues family, disc brakes and Center Lock discs, mixed-face trekking pedals.

Continental outfits urban bikes with Ride Tour and Contact Plus tyres, several versions of which have reflective sides.

Polisport, a Portuguese manufacturer of child seats, sells its Joy in two attachments: FF for the frame and CFS for the rack.

Lazer includes the Cityzen KinetiCore and the Anverz NTA in its urban helmets, the latter certified according to the Dutch standard for fast electric bikes.

Basil, a Dutch luggage company, equips some bags and backpacks with its Nordlicht light strip, which supplements the bike's lighting.

Road, MTB, BMX: the rest of the event

The Black Friday also covers racing bikes and their parts in the Black Friday road, off-road in the Black Friday MTB, and freestyle in the Black Friday BMX. Parts for all practices are compiled in the spare parts on Black Friday, and textile, electronics, and accessories in the equipment on Black Friday. The event's homepage, Black Friday, provides access to all these sections. Outside the event, clearance items join the clearance, and newly listed products can be found under new arrivals.

Frequently asked questions

What day is Black Friday?

The day after Thanksgiving, an American holiday celebrated on a Thursday: this Friday marks the start of the end-of-year shopping season. The Black Friday discounts at Vélo-Store, on equipment as well as on city bike parts, run throughout November.

How can you tell if an offer is really interesting?

First, make sure the item fits your needs and your bike, then compare with identical references. A discount on an incompatible part or a helmet in the wrong size remains an unnecessary expenditure.

How to prepare for shopping before the event?

Check over your bike and equipment: worn tyres, brake pads, skipping chain, leaking jacket. Note the measurements for each part that need to be respected, then consult the relevant sections.

What equipment is needed for riding in the city as the days get shorter?

A visible helmet, a waterproof jacket with reflective strips, puncture-resistant tyres, and controlled brakes. At night, the bike must have a front and rear light; outside urban areas, a high-visibility vest is also required.

What to choose as a gift for an urban cyclist?

The Black Friday comes ahead of the holidays. If you don't know the size or measurements of the bike, opt for an accessory that has no size, like a handlebar or saddle bag; for a helmet or jacket, discreetly find out the size.