What's up with Chainlove?

[smmokan]

Is it going through an identity crisis lately? It seems like for the last week, it's been nothing but roadie and racer stuff. How about some items that people actually buy?

[VTskibum]

They recently retired Bonktown, so it's now both Mtn and Road.

[nit wit]

they closed down bonktown a little while back, so now all the shit that was on that site clogs up chainlove instead.

[2turntables]

Yep. I don't even look at that site anymore.
I'm sure they are following a plan dictated by marketing, and I'm sure it's been better for them.
Nothing for me there anymore, though.
Same thing happened to Steep & Cheap.

[ACHTUNG]

Both those sites suck now. I miss the old days but my wallet doesn't.

[toast2266]

Both those sites suck now. I miss the old days but my wallet doesn't.

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[HankScorpio]

I had almost lost faith in Chainlove until I picked up a Shimano XT wheel set from them super cheap last week. I also saw complete Santa Cruz Highball carbons on there yesterday for short money.

[Nitro]

x3 I am sick of this roadie crap coming up on Chainlove. Lame.

[Anospa]

I finally got glasses with interchangeable lenses, that's all I've seen lately that I've had any interest in. I guess that's a good thing though.

[grskier]

x 45 on the wallet thing, but I'm do some new stuff... so hopefully it turns around soon.

[birdman829]

Yep. Definitely fallen off. Still the occasional steal but hardly like it was.

[Arty50]

They just had a Camelback pack on there that's meant for hiking. The description even listed it as having loops for an ice axe. You know, just the other day I was out on a ride and thought to myself, "Gee, an ice axe would come in handy right now."

[Big E]

You know, just the other day I was out on a ride and thought to myself, "Gee, an ice axe would come in handy right now."

Dude, where are you riding??!!??

[rideit]

I dunno, fighting off the hordes of smug 29er hard tail racer weenies would be a bit easier with an axe readily available...

[that dude who did that thing]

I also saw complete Santa Cruz Highball carbons on there yesterday for short money.

That's actually painful to read, I've been staring at that bike at my local shop for a while now. For purposes of self-abuse, how cheap was it?

[stuckathuntermtn]

It kinda makes sense that they'd have them together.

[toast2266]

That's actually painful to read, I've been staring at that bike at my local shop for a while now. For purposes of self-abuse, how cheap was it?

Not cheap. Assuming it was the one I saw, it was 20% off full blown MSRP, which pretty much means it was the same price you'd get at any given bike shop.

As a side note, self abuse = buying that weenie machine.

[that dude who did that thing]

Good. 20% would not have tempted me, especially in the carbon. I think aluminum version might be just about perfect for what I ride, and on a purely subjective note, there is some ineffable aesthetic to that bike that grabs me. Whatever. Agree with original poster, chainlove has not been delivering the love lately. Probably a good thign in that it means more of my money goes to my local shops.

[bagtagley]

$25 for some V1s was pretty sweet. Otherwise, junk factory. I probably wouldn't notice a good deal anyway. I've blocked the notifications out.

[rideit]

The L&M Stella 300 lumen light that's on there right now is actually a screaming deal for a pretty damn good light.

[Nitro]

The L&M Stella 300 lumen light that's on there right now is actually a screaming deal for a pretty damn good light.

Here is whats on there now. I really need a bunch of these:

Ibex Indie Mountain Jersey - Short-Sleeve - Women's

[birdman829]

^ And for 46 bucks? Why would I pay 46 dollars for a fancy T-shirt on a deal-at-a-time site?

[grskier]

It IS merino wool

[Touring_Sedan]

JFC. Seriously?



I just sold a bike goddammit. I've gotta build another one on the cheap, and all you've got is WOMAN'S RUNNING SHOES?!!!

[Name Redacted]

The Campagnolo hat on right now is a sign that the end is nigh.


I agree, I look at chainlove and SAC often and have not felt compelled to buy anything in at least a year. FAIL