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I've never even considered Rapha clothes because they're so expensive. But seeing these pants on sale for $60 made me think about it. Unfortunately, they're too short for my giant body. If you're normal sized, though, here's a chance to get some fancy bike clothes for a palatable price. Rapha Sale Clothes

I just put this suspiciously cheap stem on my enduro bike. It seems to be made pretty well, but was only $15 on Amazon and is on the lighter side. Do stems break? Hopefully I won't find out that the answer is yes. Updates to come... CXWXC 31.8 Bike Stem

The-House.com is mostly a ski/snowboard retailer, but they also sell some bike stuff. Maybe because it's not known as a bike shop, a lot of this stuff ends up being deeply discounted. They also give a significant amount of cash back through Active Junky , so make sure to sign up for that if you haven't already. Prices below are taking that cash back into acount. RIDE CONCEPTS TRANSITION BIKE SHOES - $33.56 DAKINE SYNCLINE 16L BIKE BAG - $46.40 SMITH RUCKUS SUNGLASSES W/ BONUS LENS (I have these. They're great riding glasses!) - $52.41

This is an extremely sick bike that I've enjoyed perfecting over the 1.5 years I've owned it. Wish it was a little longer for my 6'4" body, though. It's for sale, so hit me up if you're interested.

Geartrade is a used gear and consignment website owned by Backcountry/Competitive Cyclist. Lots of the stuff on there are just items that were returned to one of those sites and not quite good enough to resell as new. Here are a few screaming deals I just dug up: Crank Brothers shoes around 50% off Thule Pro XT bike rack at 50% off Some Specialized pants around 50%

If you buy stuff online, you should join Active Junky . It's a site that gives you cash back for purchases at many online retailers, with a focus on outdoor stores. Sometimes the rate is as high as 15%. It adds up! And it's a straight-forward deal that is good for any purchase (any brand or discount level) at whichever place you're purchasing from. Join here

Some of the most copied and coveted shades in the cycling world are over half off at Sierra.com right now. This is as cheap as they get, unless you're ok with knock-offs. BUY HERE