Lockrings in Manhattan?
09-22-04, 04:41 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: South Brooklyn
Posts: 62
Bikes: fix gear beater 42 X 15, '85 Cannondale ST 500 for touring
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Lockrings in Manhattan?
Does anybody know a decent place to pick up a lock ring in Manhattan other than that over-priced-scenester shop Trackstar?
If not, I'm gonna have to order from Harris.......and wait a week .
If not, I'm gonna have to order from Harris.......and wait a week .
09-22-04, 05:02 PM
#2
Me Likey Bikey
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Germany
Posts: 209
Bikes: Rivendell Atlantis, Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen, Surly Steamroller
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
shouldn't be that big of a deal unless you need a campagnolo lockring. Shouldn't cost you more than $15 absolute maximum. If you need to have it installed that could be a pain in the ass if the shop people suck, but I bought a park lockring/headset combo wrench for about the price of an install and I use that tool all the time. Good Luck.
09-22-04, 08:59 PM
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: NYC
Posts: 732
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Try Bikeworks, Bicycle Habitat, Chelsea, or any of those shops up in midtown whose names I can't remember... If you need a Campy and can't find one local, I suggest getting a Phil, either from them or Business Cycles in Florida.
09-23-04, 08:47 AM
#5
NFB
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: NYC
Posts: 44
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I bought a lockring from Trackstar (among many other parts) and while I don't remember what I paid, I know that their pricing is at least as compatible with other stores, if not cheaper. I think it's unfair and uninformed to accuse Trackstar as overpriced since they're not. Besides, oftentimes online purchases are not cheaper than buying at an LBS when you factor in postage and shipping time and (in my case) labor.
To dismiss them as "hipsters" is your own judgment that I think is unfortunate since they've been nothing but nice and helpful with me. I think BikeWorks is a fine store but Trackstar is a welcome addition to the city who also deserve support.
To dismiss them as "hipsters" is your own judgment that I think is unfortunate since they've been nothing but nice and helpful with me. I think BikeWorks is a fine store but Trackstar is a welcome addition to the city who also deserve support.
