Bargain Hunter | Great deals on gloves for all seasons and why you should always have a spare pair to hand

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If you’re riding at this time of year, then you’ll be fully aware of how filthy the roads are. It only takes a smidgen of moisture for that corrosive compound of road salt, dirt, grit and grime to turn into a nasty goo that gets just about everywhere it can, eating into alloy, damaging chrome and breeding rust on any untreated surface. To help combat this annual assault on your pride and joy, we’ve pulled together a bundle of digital deals on cleaning and preservation products, some so good it’s worth stocking up for summer and beyond.

Best deals at a glance:

• Save 40% off Muc-Off Nano-Tech Bike Cleaner, 5 Litre – was £33.29, now £20
• Save 25% off Motul Helmet and Visor Cleaner – was £899, now £6.55
• Save 24% off Oxford Mint Bike Wash Twin Pack – was £39.98, now £29.99
• Save 17% off Motul Chain Cleaning Bundle Wheel Roller and Gloves – was £48.71, now £39.99
• Save 33% off Rhino Goo Fast Action Cleaner 10 litres – was £33.33, now £22.49
• Save 15% off S100 Moto Wash Total Cleaner+ 5 Litre – was £74.99, now £62.98
• Save 67% off Biketek Bike Conditioner 5 Litre – was £18.99, now £6.12
• Save 30% off ACF-50 Anti Corrosion Lubricant – was £36.99, now £25
• Save 20% off Oxford Brush & Scrub Set – was £16.99, now £12.87

Muc-Off Nano-Tech Bike Cleaner - 5 Litre

Tickled pink

Save 40%

Rrp: $59.99

Price: $54.52

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Rrp: $59.99

Price: $54.52

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Alternative Retailers

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$12.74

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Outdoor Gear Exchange

$16.99

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DICK'S Sporting Goods

$16.99

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Jenson USA

$16.99

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This ever-popular biodegradable cleaner almost needs no introduction. It’s economical, effective and safe on all components, leaving behind a streak free finish. Stock up now so you can stay squeaky clean all year round.

Motul Chain Cleaning Bundle, Wheel Roller and Gloves

Back on the chain gang

Save 17%

Price: £39.99 (was £48.71)

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Price: £39.99 (was £48.71)

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This kit from Motul contains everything you need to keep your drive chain in tip top condition. Includes a roller for spinning the rear wheel, spray-on cleaner and lube, a scrubbing brush and they even throw in a pair of gloves.

Rhino Goo Fast Action Cleaner 10 litres

Mellow yellow

Save 33%

Price: £22.49 (was £33.33)

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Price: £22.49 (was £33.33)

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This bright coloured fluid allows you to easily see where it’s been applied - and where it hasn’t. Supplied in two 5 litre bottles, it’s designed to shift stubborn grime without affecting delicate finishes. Spray on, rinse off.

S100 Moto Wash Total Cleaner+ 5 Litre

High class cleaner

Save 15%

Price: £62.98 (was £74.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Price: £62.98 (was £74.99)

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A favourite among MCN’s testers, this gel type cleaner clings to filth, then after a gentle agitation from a brush, literally drags it off when you rinse. It’s not cheap, but performance matches the price tag. Good for matt finishes too.

Biketek Bike Conditioner 5 Litre

Keep it shiny

Save 67%

Price: £6.12 (was £18.99)

www.mandp.co.uk

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Price: £6.12 (was £18.99)

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This post-wash formula adds a protective layer to paintwork and other surfaces to stop dirt sticking and help your bike stay cleaner for longer. It’s fully biodegradable and solvent free, and safe to use everywhere except on brakes.

ACF-50 Anti Corrosion Lubricant

To lube and protect

Save 30%

Price: £25 (was £36.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Price: £25 (was £36.99)

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This all-in-one fluid is essential gear for any shed or garage. Developed for the aviation industry, it kills road salt, protects against corrosion and clings where applied to carry on working. Great for freeing up seized threads too.

Oxford Mint Bike Wash Twin Pack

Moreishly Menthol

Save 24%

Price: £29.99 (was £39.98)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Price: £29.99 (was £39.98)

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10 litres of Oxford’s minty smelling bike wash should be plenty to see you right through ‘til spring. Another MCN favourite, this biodegradable all-purpose cleaner is fast acting, quick drying and leaves a streak free finish to boot.

Oxford Brush & Scrub Set

Get Scrubbing

Save 20%

Price: £12.87 (was £16.99)

www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk

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Price: £12.87 (was £16.99)

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When stubborn dirt requires extra agitation, this four pack of brushes comes right into play. With heavy duty, palm-friendly handles, rubberised edges and hard-wearing bristles, they’ll clean your nooks and crannies in a jiffy.

Last week’s bargains

Although ‘shrink it and pink it’, the lazy process of creating a ladies’ spin off from a range of gents’ gear, still exists in some quarters, there are more manufacturers than ever that cater for the variations in fit required for the women’s sector of the market. This week, the focus is on kit specifically designed for the female biker, and our deep dive into deals on the web has revealed a haul of top class jackets. Working together with MCN Products Writer Charlotte King, we’ve bundled up the cream of the crop, with something to cover just about every kind of riding – and included a hard to ignore offer on jeans too.

Best deals at a glance:

• 30% off Knox Ladies Urbane Pro MK3 Utility Armoured Shirt — was £249.99, now £174.99
• 14% off Valerie Red Leather Jacket — was £289.00, now £249.00
• 33% off RST Ladies Pro Series Adventure-X CE Textile Jacket — was £299.99, now £199.99
• 46% off Oxford Ladies Beckley Leather Jacket — was £279.99, now £149.99
• 55% off Dainese Rapida Ladies Leather Jacket — was £479.95, now £218.17
• 38% off Rukka StretchAir Pro Ladies Jacket — was £399.99, now £249.99
• 34% off Held Ladies Sabira Leather Jacket — was £318.95, now £209.99
• 60% off Bull-it Covec SR6 17 Ladies Ebony Slim Fit Jeans — was £149.99, now £59.99
• 67% off Bull-it Covec SR6 17 Ladies Ocean Straight Fit Jeans — was £149.99, now £49.99
• 67% off Bull-it Covec SR6 17 Ladies Vintage Straight Fit Jeans — was £149.99, now £49.99
• 60% off Bull-it Covec SR6 17 Ladies Oil Skin Slim Fit Jeans — was £149.99, now £59.99

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