Hey everyone, sorry for the late post today. There’s still a great article by element22 about AM stuff from Easton coming later this evening but in the meantime thought I’d share just a couple items that I’ve been collecting:

Ellsworth is offering buyers $500 off a new rig! All you have to do is bring in a bike to donate to Trips for Kids to your Ellsworth dealer and they’ll hook it up. Remember what I was saying about doing good this season? Now you can do good AND get a reward (as if you needed one anyway).

JensonUSA is holding their “12 Days of Christmas” sale again this year and somehow we’re already on Day 2 (is Christmas really coming that soon?). Today’s deal is 44% off the Camelbak Octane 8+ which got a 5-star rating here on singletracks. Can’t wait to see what the deal is tomorrow!

We’re also collecting funds to help out one of our members, Bombardier, get some of his stuff out of storage. If you read the forum thread and want to help out, hit me (Jeff) up on the contact page and I’ll let you know what to do.

I’m not really much of a shopper but when I hear “bike gear deals” my ears tend to perk up. Here’s a quick run down on deals to be had on Black Friday, November 27, 2009.

REI is giving away gift cards and reusable shopping bags to the first 300 customers through the door Friday morning. The gift cards will range in value from $5 to $100 and doors open at a leisurely 8 am. Sweet.

JensonUSA has put together some online Black Friday deals that will be available starting at 12:01 am Pacific time (that’s 3:01 am for us east coasters). Not sure exactly what the deals will be but be sure to check the JensonuUSA homepage early to see what’s on sale!

Performance Bike is offering 20% off to customers who shop between 9am and 12 noon on Black Friday (and also on Saturday and Sunday). The discount seems to cover EVERYTHING including bikes so if you’re thinking of getting a new rig, now may be the time. In addition Performance is giving customers 20% off online purchases over $75 today and Thanksgiving day. Nashbar.com is offering the same online discount.

HuckNRoll doesn’t seem to have a Black Friday deal per se but they have put together a slick looking holiday gift guide. Also be sure to check out their Spring & Summer gear sale where stuff is up to 50% off.

Pricepoint.com is holding their “Biggest Sale of the Year” through December 31 but then again, they always seem to be having a sale.

Know of other bike gear Black Friday deals? Post ‘em up in the comments!