{"id":17243,"date":"2016-05-01T08:00:02","date_gmt":"2016-05-01T07:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=17243"},"modified":"2016-05-04T11:44:48","modified_gmt":"2016-05-04T10:44:48","slug":"its-may-the-force-be-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/its-may-the-force-be-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s May, the Force be with you!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You won&#8217;t have heard of Force. They&#8217;re a bargain brand from central Europe. We&#8217;ve just got some of their stuff. Here&#8217;s some absolute steals of deals.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17263 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2175-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"force workshop floor pump\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2175-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2175-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2175.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\">Force workshop floor pump<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-workshop-floor-pump-91161.html\">Merlin price \u00a334.99<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What do you want out of a track pump? Stability, easy to read gauge, positive valve head, generous hose length, big stroke length, comfy handle, high pressures easily achieved.<\/p>\n<p>Well, this pump does all that.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17264 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2177-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"force torque wrench\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2177-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2177-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2177.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\">Force torque wrench<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-torque-wrench-91219.html\">Merlin price \u00a340.00<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We all want a torque wrench. It&#8217;s the sort of thing we&#8217;re forever picking up and putting back down again in B&amp;Q. \u00a340 isn&#8217;t exactly pocket change but it&#8217;s a very, very good price for a torque wrench of this calibre.<\/p>\n<p>22cm long ratchet designed to be used with \u00bc\u201d socket.\u00a0Torque settings from 0 -14nm.\u00a0Supplied with Torx T20, T25, Hex 4, 5, 6, 8 and 8, 9, 10mm sockets. Good quality storage case too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17265 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2179-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"force puncture repair kit\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2179-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2179-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2179.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\">Force puncture repair kit<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-puncture-repair-kit-91132.html\">Merlin price \u00a31.50<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Some patch kits are rubbish. You know the ones. Thick, stuff patches without feather-edges. Dinky amount of glue. This kit has 7 high quality feather-edged patches, a generous amount of glue and a usefully sized piece of sandpaper. For a quid fifty.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17266 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2180-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"force z68 tights without pad\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2180-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2180-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2180.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\">Force Z68 tights without pad<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-z68-cycling-tights-without-pad-91210.html\">Merlin price \u00a316.99<\/a><\/p>\n<p>These tights have a lot of uses. As well as being useful as a cycling layer, they&#8217;ll end up being used for all sorts of things. Running, hiking, camping thermals and so on and so on.<\/p>\n<p>Flat seams for comfort. Double layer knees for durability and warmth. A bit of reflective stuff on them too.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17267 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2183-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"force chain lock 100cm\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2183-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2183-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2183.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"product-title\">Force chain lock 100cm<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-chain-lock-100cm-91189.html\">Merlin price \u00a324.95<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This is perhaps the best bargain in the whole Force range. A real heavy duty canvas-coated link-chain with a bad-ass padlock on it. Ideal for garage\/shed security or for the commuter who doesn&#8217;t mind carrying 2kg around!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17268 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2184-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"force aron pro plus hydration pack\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2184-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2184-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2184.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\">\n<h2 class=\"product-title\">Force Aron Pro Plus hydration pack<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-aron-pro-plus-hydration-pack-91178.html\">Merlin price \u00a336.95<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Big brand hydration packs cost a lot don&#8217;t they? If you&#8217;re not that interested is having the very latest fabrics, features and &#8211; dare we say &#8211; gimmicks, then have a look at this pack from Force.<\/p>\n<p>10 litre storage. 2 litre reservoir (made by Hydrapak).\u00a0Inside pockets for keys, mobile phones and snacks.\u00a0Side mesh pocket for easy storage.\u00a0Adjustable chest and waist straps.\u00a0Ventilated rear padding.<\/p>\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17270 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2188-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Force bleed kit\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2188-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2188-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2188.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Force bleed kit<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-bleed-kit-91142.html\">Merlin price \u00a312.95<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If there&#8217;s one thing that we recommend you learn how to do it&#8217;s bleed your disc brakes. All disc brakes need bleeding every now and then (some are worse than others). It genuinely is a straightforward thing to learn.<\/p>\n<p>Relying on bike shops to bleed your brakes costs you loads of money, prevents you from riding your bike while it&#8217;s at the shop and causes you to put up with less-the-ideal braking performance for far too long.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17269 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2187-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Force cable ends multi pack\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2187-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2187-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2187.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Force cable ends multi pack<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-cable-ends-multi-pack-91146.html\">Merlin price from \u00a39.95<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Ends for outers. Ends for inners. A few colours available. Get yourself a few and you never have to put up with shonky cable endings ever again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17271 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2192-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Force logo lock-on grips\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2192-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2192-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2192.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Force logo lock-on grips<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-logo-lock-on-grips-91151.html\">Merlin price \u00a37.99<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yet another ODI Ruffian clone? Yep, pretty much. Slim, knurled file-tread complete with bar plug ends. Can&#8217;t go wrong really.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17272 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2194-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Force PU bar tape\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2194-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2194-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2194.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Force PU bar tape<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-pu-bar-tape-91157.html\">Merlin price \u00a37.49<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Much like the lock-on grips above this bar tape is never going to win any prizes for originality. But it&#8217;s still good stuff. Certainly well worth stocking up on to keep your regular workaday bike(s) feeling and looking fresh throughout the seasons ahead.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-17274 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2197-768x512.jpg\" alt=\"Force carbon bottle cage\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2197-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2197-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/BENJI-2197.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Force carbon bottle cage<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/force-carbon-bottle-cage-91173.html\">Merlin price \u00a324.95<\/a><\/p>\n<p>While it may not be as stunning or amazing as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/kuota-kold-carbon-bottle-cage-89433.html\">Merlin carbon bottle cage<\/a> this offering from Force is an impressive unit for the carbon lusters out there.\u00a0Weight approx 18g.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/search?af=br:force&amp;w=Force&amp;cnt=100\">Check out the full range of stuff from Force<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You won&#8217;t have heard of Force. 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