Black Friday city bike parts: good deals

What wheels and components have in common

Five pages share the offer. Tires make up the largest part, followed by saddles, pedals, seat posts, then brakes, discs, and pads. Transmission parts, chain, cassette or crankset, have their own section, the transmission in Black Friday. The permanent guide for each category is found in the urban wheels and components.

Riding and braking: wheels, tires and braking

The wheels and tires in Black Friday include puncture-resistant city tires or those with reflective sides, tires approved for electric bikes, and front or rear wheels, some with dynamo hubs or integrated gears. The braking in Black Friday covers cable brakes as well as hydraulic systems, replacement discs, and rim brake pads: a worn brake should be replaced immediately, as stopping distances increase on wet roads.

Comfort: saddles, seat posts and pedals

The saddles in Black Friday range from wide city saddles with gel or springs to trekking and leather saddles. The seat posts in Black Friday include rigid, suspended, and telescopic models. The pedals in Black Friday bring together flat, mixed, and automatic pedals: everything you need to adjust your position and grip without changing bikes.

Before comparing discounts: the measurements to note

• Tire: the ETRTO size moulded on the sidewall, for example, 37-622 for a 37 mm tire on a 700 wheel.
• Wheel: type of hub, brake, and attachment, nuts, quick release or through axle.
• Disc: six-bolt or Center Lock attachment, and diameter.
• Seat post: the diameter engraved on the current post, from 25.4 to 34.9 mm among the available models, and the length.
• Pedals: the thread, 9/16 inch on most adult bikes.

With these measurements in hand, a discount should be evaluated on the exact part: compare the crossed-out price and the displayed price of the same tire in the same size, or the same post in the same diameter, rather than two similar items.

What brands can we find on these pages?

Continental outfits the city bike with Contact Plus tires featuring reflective sides and offers the Top Contact Winter II for riding in cold weather.

Shimano appears on several pages: Center Lock discs, PD-T421 trekking pedals, dynamo hubs, and Nexus integrated gear hubs mounted on city wheels.

Schwalbe covers both the Marathon touring tire and the Cargo Pick-Up, designed for cargo bikes.

Kalloy Uno, a line from the Taiwanese manufacturer Kalloy, produces rigid aluminium seat posts, from 25.4 to 31.6 mm.

XLC offers its telescopic post SP-T20 in travel lengths from 100 to 200 mm and diameters from 27.2 to 34.9 mm.

For the rest of the equipment, check out the helmets and luggage of the operation, or the entire offer from the Black Friday urban. Outside the operation, the clearance and new products remain available.

Frequently asked questions

When does Black Friday fall each year?

It takes place just before the holidays, on the Friday following Thanksgiving, the American holiday. For tires, brakes, saddles and city bike pedals, Vélo-Store extends its Black Friday discounts throughout November.

Which parts wear out the most on a city bike?

The tires, brake pads or shoes, and then the chain and cassette, which wear out together. Regular checks of these parts can prevent urgent replacements.

How do I find a part compatible with my bike?

Note the reference or measurements of the original part, often engraved or moulded on it, and take a photo of its installation. The bike's manual or technical sheet also provides the standards used.

Are these parts suitable for an electric bike?

Many are, yes, as long as you check the manufacturer's specifications: tire approved for assistance up to 25 km/h, sufficiently sized disc, reinforced wheel for cargo or electric use.

Does a telescopic post have a place in the city?

It allows you to put your foot down at traffic lights without getting off the saddle. Just ensure that its diameter matches the seat tube and that the insertion length permits it. Plan for cable routing to the handlebar control, and choose a travel length compatible with your saddle height.