DealCatcher takeover: Amazing cycling deals from Wheelies

It's the middle of summer, but you wouldn't know it. The rain's been close to relentless in places this week, and so the DealCatcher's gone to visit the guys at Wheelies who are based in a place where they know a lot about mid-summer rain: Swansea.

In response to the conditions, Wheelies sent the DealCatcher home with a satchel full of deals that will give you guys a boost going into the autumn months.

First up is Specialized Goretex Evo waterproof jacket, which will keep you dry no matter what the elements throw at you, and rounding off the round-up is a 32% discounted Avenir waterproof pannier.

In between there's a Giant Defy 2, a Shimano Ultegra Wheelset, a Garmin 500, a pair of Castelli Velocissimo Due Bib Shorts, and fluorescent Altura jersey.

Right, time to get shopping:

55% off Specialized Rain Goretex Evo Waterproof jacket
WAS £219.99 | NOW £100

So, you're already used to getting wet on what you were expecting to be beautiful summer rides. That's okay, at least you're not getting painfully cold, yet.

That point is likely just around the corner, so your best bet is to stay dry and the Specialized Rain Goretex Jacket, with its thin Gore-Tex membrane, and heat-welded seams will do just that.

Its lightweight nature and breathable 3-layer laminate construction will keep you cool, while reflective strips will keep you seen.

30% off Giant Defy 2 2015
WAS £749 | NOW £524.98

Serving you well on long rides, short rides, tough climbs, and through really tough, unseasonable weather conditions - a bit like those we've had this week - the Giant Defy 2 meets most cycling requirements in a fantastic road bike package.

Sporting Shimano Tiagra drivetrain and a Giant S-R2 wheelset is the ALUXX SL-Grade Aluminium frame, which you'd do better to beat for value and weight.

40% off Castelli Velocissimo Due Bib Shorts
WAS £100 | NOW £59.99

Castelli aren't leaving much to the imagination with the branding of their Velocissimo bib shorts. Italian for 'super fast' the shorts are designed for riders looking to go quickly - whether that's in order to beat an unseasonable shower, or a personal best.

The KISS Air seat pad and Firo3 leg grippers keep these shorts comfortable for long rides, and the mesh bib straps will keep you cool.

35% off Shimano WH-6800 Ultegra wheelset
WAS £399.99 | NOW £261.20

We reviewed this Shimano wheelset last year. 

Our main man Dave Atkinson had this to say about them:

"Shimano's Ultegra-level WH-6800s are good all-round wheels for training and racing. They're strong, and tubeless-ready.

"[They're] not flash, but perform very well."

That, coupled with a four star review, and a 35% discount make this quite the deal.

20% off Garmin Edge 500 GPS with Cadence & HRM sensors
WAS £169.99 | NOW £136.57

Mr Atkinson was also on hand when this Garmin computer needed reviewing. He gave it score of 8/10 and had this to say about it:

"Garmin's Edge 500 GPS computer is a little wonder for giving you all your ride information in an easy-to-use and downloadable package."

If that's what you're after, at an excellently discounted price - here's your chance.

40% off Altura Night Vision Long Sleeve Jersey
WAS £49.99 | NOW £29.99

Our penultimate item on the Wheelies DealCatcher takeover is a little more forward thinking than the other items that have featured.

As we mentioned earlier, the weather is likely to turn in the next couple of months, and so with that in mind it might be worth thinking about those cold morning rides, or chilly evening commutes.

This traditional long sleeve jersey from Altura fits the keeping-you-warm-and-comfortable bill - its high wicking thermal fabric makes sure of that. But, in order to work that much better in slightly darker conditions it's had the full Night Vision treatment: fluorescent colours and reflective trim. 

32% off Avenir Waterproof pannier
WAS £46.99 | NOW £31.98

Finally, if you're commuting to and from work in this weather and you've got to bring with you anything that struggles more in damp conditions than we do - like a computer or paperwork - you'll need something waterproof to get them to and from the office.

Enter the 100% waterproof Avenir pannier. Welded seams, spacious storage, reflective trim: this bag will see your valuables make that soaking wet autumnal commute with ease.