Black Friday road bike: discounts, gear and parts

What does the Black Friday road bike section contain?

The road selection brings together everything a road cyclist needs, from head to tyres. It is divided into seven sections: three for gear, helmets, shoes and clothing, and four for maintaining or upgrading the bike, wheels and tyres, drivetrain, braking and peripheral components. Clothing makes up the largest part, followed by tyres, helmets and drivetrain parts. Each section opens to its own listing, complete with filters.

Getting equipped: helmets, shoes and clothing

The Black Friday road helmets range from highly ventilated models to aero and time trial helmets; size is chosen based on head circumference. The road shoes are assessed by size, fit and sole, which must accommodate your cleats, typically with three holes for most road clipless pedals. The road clothing includes jerseys, shorts, jackets, gloves and textile accessories, suitable for summer rides as well as cold and wet days.

The bike: wheels, drivetrain, braking and components

The road wheels and tyres include wheel sets, tyres, inner tubes and pumps: check the diameter, the frame's accepted tyre width and the setup, which can be with a tube, tubeless or sewn. The road drivetrain comprises chainrings, cassettes and chains, chosen according to the number of gears in your group. The road braking covers calipers, disc brakes, pads, levers and cables, and the road components encompass handlebars, stems, saddles, seat posts and pedals.

Spot the discounts that matter to you

• Start with your bike: the number of gears, brake type, wheel diameter and frame standards determine what fits, thus the promotions that benefit you.
• Filter before comparing: brand, size, shoe size or colour quickly narrow down a category of several hundred products.
• Read the discount at equal reference: same model, same size, same version, then the crossed-out price against the displayed price and what is included, cleats, screws, discs or valves.
• Keep a reference: the entire road equipment remains accessible all year round, including sections that are not part of the operation.

The brands in the road selection

Shimano, a Japanese components group, is present in almost all sections: RC302 and RC703 shoes, drivetrain and braking parts, all the way to the handle grips of its levers.

Met, an Italian manufacturer specialised in helmets, is included in the selection with the Trenta 3K Carbon, featuring a reinforced carbon shell, and the Rivale MIPS, its aero model.

Giro, originating in California with an initial helmet before expanding its range to shoes, offers the Aerohead MIPS, whose name comes from Greg LeMond's chrono helmet, along with the Imperial and Regime shoes.

Isadore, founded in Slovakia by two brothers who were part of the professional peloton, Peter and Martin Velits, produces its Signature and Debut merino jerseys and its bib shorts.

Other practices and good deals

The Black Friday also covers mountain bikes, urban bikes and BMX bikes, as well as spare parts for all practices and bike equipment, locks, lighting or luggage. The entire event starts from the Black Friday page. Throughout the rest of the year, the clearance brings together end-of-line items and new arrivals of recently listed models.

Frequently asked questions

Are there road bikes in this selection?

The Black Friday road selection is organised around equipment and parts: none of its sections is dedicated to complete bicycles. For a bike, consult the entire road equipment.

How to assess a Black Friday offer on road equipment?

Compare at matching reference, same model, same size and same version, and check the included content. A model from a previous generation remains a good choice if it fits your needs: first look at its characteristics, then the offer.

What to choose as a gift without knowing the size?

Opt for items that depend neither on size nor compatibility, such as a pump or a one-size textile accessory. For clothing, note the size of a piece that the person already wears, keeping in mind that size charts vary from one brand to another.

Which parts wear out fastest on a road bike?

The chain, cassette, tyres and brake pads or discs. A chain that is too worn can damage the cassette and chainrings in turn: regularly check it with a wear indicator to avoid changing the entire drivetrain.

Where does the Black Friday come from?

The name originates from the United States, where it refers to the day after Thanksgiving. On Vélo-Store, this Friday is the highlight, but road discounts are spread throughout November and are gathered here, section by section.