Bikes, clothing, tools: The best road and gravel bike offers in the winter sale

The winter sales offer an excellent opportunity for road and gravel bike fans to equip themselves with useful accessories at favourable prices. While temperatures remain low, manufacturers and online shops increase their offers. This is a good time to prepare for the coming season. Whether racing bikes and gravel bikes, functional clothing or practical accessories and components - we have put together a selection.

Winter sale: The best road and gravel bike deals

A new road bike for the start of the season? A dream that doesn't have to stay a dream. The Rose Xlite Unltd got the TOUR test was awarded a grade of 1.7, attesting to a good price-performance ratio. The Rose Xlite Unltd Dura Ace Di2 costs currently 7999 Euro instead of 8999 Euro.

For gravel fans, an all-rounder is the right choice if you want to use the bike universally. The Bergamont Grandurance (>> available here at a reduced price) was evident in the TOUR test extremely stable, fully equipped to a high standard and even offers the option of transporting additional items using a luggage rack.

A suspension version of a gravel bike is the Trek Checkpoint SL 5, which we tested in the Test of 6 suspension gravel bikes had. A bike like this is more in the direction of a mountain bike and is ideal if you want something a little rougher.

Even more top bike deals at a glance

• Rose Xlite 06 Ultegra Di2: currently for 5099 Euro instead of 5499 Euro >> available here
• Specialised Diverge STR Comp: currently for 4599 euros instead of 5000 euros >> available here
• Ridley Grifn: currently for 2299 Euro instead of 3874 Euro >> available here
• Specialised Diverge Sport Carbon: currently for 2999 euros instead of 3500 euros >> available here
• Specialised S-Works Crux: currently for 9775 euros instead of 11500 euros >> available here

Clothing

Functional clothing is crucial for comfort and performance on the bike, especially in changing weather conditions. From breathable jerseys and windproof jackets to padded cycling shorts - the choice is huge. Included in our overview is the Van Rysel wind jacket Rennrad Racer ultralight, which we have already reviewed in the TOUR test had - our price-performance tip. Accessories such as gloves and overshoes are also frequently on offer and contribute significantly to riding comfort in cooler temperatures.

• Windbreaker: Van Rysel wind jacket racing bike Racer Ultralight >> available here at a reduced price
• Winter jacket: Rogelli cycling winter jacket ladies >> available here at a reduced price
• Shoes: Specialised S-Works Recon Gravel Shoes >> available here at a reduced price
• Cycling trousers: Gore Wear C3 Thermo Bib Tights+ >> available here at a reduced price
• Overshoes: GripGrab Ride Winter >> available here at a reduced price
• Helmet: POC Ventral Air MIPS >> available here at a reduced price
• Cape: Van Rysel cycling cap RR 520 LTD >> available here at a reduced price
• Cycling glasses: 100% S2 >> available here at a reduced price
• Gloves: Gore Wear Infinium Thermo Split >> available here at a reduced price

Care, repair and storage

Your road or gravel bike needs to be well looked after and maintained. Various care products and repair tools are available for this purpose. The SKS Multitool Tom 18, for example, which TOUR test victory brought. For safe storage, we recommend a bike stand or wall bracket and a lock for security. A selection of important care and repair products and for storing your road or gravel bike:

• Lock: Kryptonite Evolution 790 folding lock >> available here at a reduced price
• Wall bracket Stasdock bike wall mount >> available here at a reduced price
• Multitool: SKS Multitool Tom 18 >> available here at a reduced price
• Bicycle cleaner: Muc-Off Bike Cleaner >> available here at a reduced price
• Microfibre cloth: Muc-Off Microfibre wash mitt >> available here at a reduced price
• Mudguard: SKS Germany Speedrocker mudguard set Road Gravel >> available here at a reduced price
• Toolbox: 3min19sec BTK-2 >> available here at a reduced price

Accessories

Other accessories in the check: How about a new sports watch at the start of spring or a saddle bag for the next long tour when the sunlight comes through more often and the temperatures rise?

• Light (front): B + M Lumotec IQ-XM LED >> available here at a reduced price
• Light (rear): Garmin Varia Radar RTL 515 >> available here at a reduced price
• Bike computer: Garmin Edge 1040 >> available here at a reduced price
• Sports watch: Garmin Fenix 7X Solar >> available here at a reduced price
• Roller trainer: Garmin Tacx Neo 2T Smart T2875 >> available here at a reduced price
• Saddlebag: Evoc Seat Pack Boa >> available here at a reduced price