Black Friday mountain bike components: reduced prices
The Black Friday mountain bike components from Vélo-Store offer reduced prices on parts that connect the rider to their bike: forks, handlebars, stems, grips and headset at the front, saddles, seat posts and pedals for support. These discounts are valid throughout November. Each category has its own sub-page; check the measurements of your mountain bike before comparing the offers.
What do VTT components from Black Friday include?
Aside from transmission, braking and wheels, a VTT is adjusted and personalised through three sets of components. The cockpit includes VTT handlebars, stems, grips and bar ends, and the headset. The front suspension has its page with VTT forks from Black Friday. Finally, the supports include saddles, seat posts, either dropper or fixed, and VTT pedals, flat or clipless.
Measurements to check before buying a component
- Handlebar and stem: the clamp diameter, 31.8 or 35 mm, must be the same on both parts.
- Fork and headset: wheel diameter, travel specified by the frame manufacturer, type of steerer, straight or tapered, and wheel axle standard.
- Seat post: the internal diameter of the seat tube, marked on the current post, and for a dropper, the available length within the frame.
- Pedals: the 9/16 inch thread is the most common on adult VTT cranks; for clipless, the cleat system of your shoes.
Discounted components: compare the same version
A fork, handlebar, or stem often has the same name for several variations: stem length, handlebar width and height, travel, wheel diameter, or fork finish. Read the full designation, and check that it's a complete product: some references on the forks page are spare parts, such as stanchions or dampers, which cannot be compared to a complete fork discount. For the same variation, finally, compare the crossed-out price against the displayed price: it's the most reliable indicator to assess a promotion on a component.
Other components on Black Friday
Road and BMX components have their own pages, the road components and BMX components, and the spare parts for components cover all bikes. For mechanics, check the transmission, braking, and VTT wheels and tyres. Throughout the year, the VTT components page showcases the complete offer, clearance sales and new arrivals of the latest parts.
VTT component brands on Black Friday
Favero manufactures Assioma PRO MX pedals in Italy, which measure power off-road and come with SPD cleats, in left sensor or dual versions.
Chromag, born in Whistler around a steel hardtail, perfects its parts on the trails of the resort: the HiFi stem is available in 31.8 and 35 mm clamp sizes, and in the BSX version with a blasted finish.
Shimano covers all VTT pedals, from the flat Explorer EF202 leisure pedals to clipless SPD XT, including the PD-ME700 with dual engagement and platform.
Deity, an American manufacturer based in Idaho, focuses on the cockpit and contact points: Skywire carbon handlebar, flat Deftrap and Black Kat pedals, Speedtrap saddles.
RockShox, a suspension brand of the SRAM group, presents its Judy, SID, Lyrik, and ZEB forks here, from cross-country to enduro.
Frequently asked questions
Where to find the clamp diameter of a VTT handlebar?
The marking is usually found near the clamping area. Without a marking, a caliper on the central bulge provides the answer: current VTTs mainly use 31.8 or 35 mm, while older ones use 25.4 mm.
Can a fork be fitted on any VTT?
No. It must match the wheel diameter, the steerer type of the frame, and the front wheel axle, and its travel must remain within the range specified for the frame. Excessively long travel changes the geometry and can put stress on the frame beyond its limits.
Does a new handlebar require a new stem?
Only if the clamp diameter changes, for example from 31.8 to 35 mm. Otherwise, keep your stem; changing its length involves position adjustment, not compatibility.
Which dropper post should I choose for my frame?
One that has the correct diameter, an insertion length that the frame accepts, and an appropriate cable routing, whether internal or external. Wireless controls avoid the cable issue, but not those of diameter and length.
Is gifting a VTT component during Black Friday a good idea?
The Friday of Black Friday, following Thanksgiving, kicks off the gift season, and Vélo-Store's discounts on components extend throughout November. Grips or flat pedals are easy to gift, as they fit most VTTs. For a fork, dropper post, or handlebar, it's better to know the bike precisely, or let the cyclist choose.
