Originally Posted by
23109VC
has anyone had a problem with getting imitation tires off Amazon instead of the real stuff?
If an item is listed as sold by Amazon or another reputable vendor, then I'd trust it.
When I say a reputable vendor... Niagara Cycle and Bikewagon are a few examples. They're real bike shops who also happen to sell through Amazon.
Originally Posted by
23109VC
I have seen a few threads where people have bought either bike tubes, shimano pedals, or other bike specific items from Ebay, the items were packaged as genuine, but what showed up was clearly substandard and made in china...
eBay's more like a shady flea market than Amazon is. You've got to be selective about who you buy from.
Originally Posted by
23109VC
is $69 a total rip off?
am I ok to just order these off Amazon and save a few bucks?
Go ahead and order online. I like to give my local bike shop business when I can, but a 100% percent price difference is more than I can justify.