Bargain Hunter | Deals for your next touring adventure
It’s easy to overthink things unnecessarily when planning a bike tour: “When was my oil last changed? Do I need a spare throttle cable? Maybe I need to pack a couple more jumpers!” But some things are worth spending some cash on before you set out on that round-the-world trip.
Thanks to this week’s bargains, upgrading to a new pair of capable tyres or an intercom-ready helmet doesn’t have to cost the earth. Have a look at this list of touring essentials we’ve put together; you might be surprised at just how little you need to spend to be touring-ready.
Just a quick update from Amazon Prime Day 2025, they’ve got some fantastic deals on touring tech, in particular, this Cardo Packtalk Pro with over £137 off!
Rrp: $499.95
Price: $443.59
Reviewed by our deputy head of digital, Ben Clarke, in 2024, he said that although the Cardo Packtalk Pro boasts impressive technology and is packed full of easy-to-use features, the £405 price tag was hard to justify. But with over £137 off this Prime Day, perhaps the price tag now reflects the value of this top-tier intercom.
Pros
- Easy to fit to your helmet
- Loud, clear sound
- Voice command controlled
- Really easy Mesh connection for group rides
- Crash detection system that messages for help
Cons
- Need to use specific voice commands
- Buttons hard to locate in gloves
- Have to pre-program phone number favourites
| Waterproofing | IP67 |
| Mounting | Magnetic |
| Speakers | 45mm JBL |
| Charge time | 2 hours |
| Talk time | 13 hours |
- Up to 15 riders
- Automatic crash detection
- Smartphone app interface
- Voice operation
- FM radio
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Best deals at a glance:
Save 33%
Price: £299.99 (was £449.99)
At £150 off the RRP this helmet is a steal. Boasting an anti-bacterial, funk-resistant liner, a lightweight hybrid carbon-aramid/natural fibre shell and wind-tunnel tested aerodynamics, this helmet should be a touring dream. Oh, and it looks pretty fly in this blue and orange colourway.
Save 42%
Price: £129.99 (was £224.95)
These gloves offer high end features for a reasonable price: goatskin leather palm, Gore-Tex, 3M Thinsulate lining, visor wipes, fleece lined, and they come with a five-year warranty for peace of mind. We even added our own feather to their cap with a five-star review back in 2021.
Save 47%
Price: £99.90 (was £189.90)
If you’re spending hours riding in the dark this winter, these spotlights output over a thousand lumens and have a thermal management system to stop any heat-related dimming, so are a fantastic option to help you see and be seen. They are also fully submersible, so they could be fitted to your submarine, too. How’s that for versatility?
Save 55%
Price: £62.32 (was £138.51)
Flip-front helmets offer incredible versatility but often command a premium. Perhaps heavy at 1630g, this lid meets the latest ECE 22.06 helmet regs has a removable liner, plenty of air vents, and an integrated sun visor – that’s a lot of kit for under £70.
Save 33%
Price: £464.99 (was £619.99)
Schuberth helmets offer classic German engineering, with a flip-front, Pinlock, winter and summer head pad, sun visor, multi-density EPS to improve shock absorption, pre-installed speakers and antenna for Schuberth’s coms, this helmet’s got it all and then some. Even the peak has a three-step adjustment system.
Save 46%
Price: £69.99 (was £129.99)
For about the price of a pair of Converse high tops, these boots look the business. PU coated for water and wind resistance, they have Oxford’s Dry2Dry waterproof membrane, padded shin protectors, and an anti-twist midsole. However, reviews are mixed on how much water they manage to keep out.
Save 30%
Price: From £130.06 (was from £185.71)
These 50/50 on-road/off-road tyres are designed to take you (almost) anywhere. Though not as stable as pure off-road tyres when things get sticky, for the average tour with a bit of green laning thrown in, they’ll ensure stability on the road and ample traction in dry dirt.
Save 35%
Price: From £115.00 (was from £175.72)
Pirelli Scorpions are known for their stability in varied conditions. The Trail II’s have a 0° steel belt and dual-compound rubber, providing extra strength and grip when carrying extra weight, like luggage or a pillion. The tread is specifically designed for wet surfaces, so these are perfect for touring around our soggy little island.
You can also check out the top motorcycle deals we’ve uncovered in our previous article – don’t miss out on the best bargains for top biking kit and must-have accessories.
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