Best place for Bulk Purchases
04-29-10, 06:46 PM
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Best place for Bulk Purchases
Where do you guys go to buy items like cables, ferrules, housing, bar tape, tires, etc in bulk? I found www.ebikestop.com and know of the other major ones, but what's your favorite?
04-29-10, 06:59 PM
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Well, I think most people would say niagaracycle.com is the best place based on price. But beware, shipping times are variable and long. For need-it-now purchases go elsewhere. For stock up purchases, Niagara is fine.
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Niagara Cycle Works
https://www.niagaracycle.com/
Nashbar (when they run their special coupon deals)
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/TopCate...10053_10052_-1
https://www.niagaracycle.com/
Nashbar (when they run their special coupon deals)
https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/TopCate...10053_10052_-1
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+1 Niagara. Just be prepared for slow, really slow shipping. And be sure to check their clearance area, they often have some real deals there. And those deals do not last long.
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Niagara does look pretty good, except for their shipping. Since I live in Alaska, and they do all their shipping rates by weight, I can count on at least 50% of my total being shipping costs!
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