Chain Reaction Cycles...
02-06-24 | 05:47 PM
#1
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From: Goose Creek, SC
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Chain Reaction Cycles...
...is no longer doing international business.
Looks like my tire source is gone...
Looks like my tire source is gone...
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
02-06-24 | 06:27 PM
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From: se MIch.
Bikes: 1938 claud butler,1983 Basso,teledyne titan,teocali super,nrs,1993 stumpjumper fsr,Paramountain,Paramount Buell(sold),4 banger,Zaskar LE,Colnago Master Ibex MTB,1987ish,.etc....
UK tire sales/
try Merlin- arrive in 2 biz days via DHL & very reasonable.https://www.merlincycles.com/en-us/r...e-tyres-75331/
02-06-24 | 07:23 PM
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I think I only ordered once from them....Tires....
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72 Line Seeker
83 Davidson Signature
84 Peugeot PSV
84 Peugeot PY10FC
84 Gitane Tour de France.
85 Vitus Plus Carbone 7
86 ALAN Record Carbonio
86 Medici Aerodynamic (Project)
88 Pinarello Montello
89 Bottecchia Professional Chorus SL
95 Trek 5500 OCLV (Project)
72 Line Seeker
83 Davidson Signature
84 Peugeot PSV
84 Peugeot PY10FC
84 Gitane Tour de France.
85 Vitus Plus Carbone 7
86 ALAN Record Carbonio
86 Medici Aerodynamic (Project)
88 Pinarello Montello
89 Bottecchia Professional Chorus SL
95 Trek 5500 OCLV (Project)
02-06-24 | 08:13 PM
#7
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From: Goose Creek, SC
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They had awesome prices and service. Shipping was super quick and usually free over $100.
It’s a good thing I overbought my last “visit.”
Even their captive brand Lifeline had good stuff.
It’s a good thing I overbought my last “visit.”
Even their captive brand Lifeline had good stuff.
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
02-07-24 | 02:14 AM
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From: New Zealand
Bikes: 1963? Anquetil , 1973 PX10,1979 PX10,1984 PX10, VITUS 979 PX10DU,1970S ALAN,1985 PSV10,1980s PY10FC,1978 bERTIN,ALAN carbon
02-07-24 | 05:15 AM
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From: Goose Creek, SC
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Here are some alternate sources for tires that you might consider, depending on your needs. I've either bought from these sources, or directly know someone who has:
USA: https://www.excelsports.com/ https://worldclasscycles.com/ https://bikecloset.com
Europe: https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en (Spain). https://www.lordgun.com/ (Italy)
BTW, I've found that tires which are heavily discounted are often 2+ years old.
I also recommend this website for tire reviews; a subscription isn't required but it's inexpensive and highly advantageous: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com
USA: https://www.excelsports.com/ https://worldclasscycles.com/ https://bikecloset.com
Europe: https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en (Spain). https://www.lordgun.com/ (Italy)
BTW, I've found that tires which are heavily discounted are often 2+ years old.
I also recommend this website for tire reviews; a subscription isn't required but it's inexpensive and highly advantageous: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
02-07-24 | 08:13 AM
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From: Across the street from Chicago
Bikes: Battaglin Cromor, Ciocc Designer 84, Schwinn Superior 1981
Here are some alternate sources for tires that you might consider, depending on your needs. I've either bought from these sources, or directly know someone who has:
USA: https://www.excelsports.com/ https://worldclasscycles.com/ https://bikecloset.com
Europe: https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en (Spain). https://www.lordgun.com/ (Italy)
BTW, I've found that tires which are heavily discounted are often 2+ years old.
I also recommend this website for tire reviews; a subscription isn't required but it's inexpensive and highly advantageous: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com
USA: https://www.excelsports.com/ https://worldclasscycles.com/ https://bikecloset.com
Europe: https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en (Spain). https://www.lordgun.com/ (Italy)
BTW, I've found that tires which are heavily discounted are often 2+ years old.
I also recommend this website for tire reviews; a subscription isn't required but it's inexpensive and highly advantageous: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com
02-07-24 | 08:32 AM
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Here are some alternate sources for tires that you might consider, depending on your needs. I've either bought from these sources, or directly know someone who has:
USA: https://www.excelsports.com/ https://worldclasscycles.com/ https://bikecloset.com
Europe: https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en (Spain). https://www.lordgun.com/ (Italy)
BTW, I've found that tires which are heavily discounted are often 2+ years old.
I also recommend this website for tire reviews; a subscription isn't required but it's inexpensive and highly advantageous: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com
USA: https://www.excelsports.com/ https://worldclasscycles.com/ https://bikecloset.com
Europe: https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en (Spain). https://www.lordgun.com/ (Italy)
BTW, I've found that tires which are heavily discounted are often 2+ years old.
I also recommend this website for tire reviews; a subscription isn't required but it's inexpensive and highly advantageous: https://www.bicyclerollingresistance.com
02-07-24 | 08:33 AM
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From: Ridgewood, Queens
Bikes: Zunow, 3Rensho, Look KG196
You can use Reship.com to buy stuff from UK vendors who won't ship to the USA. Reship gives you a UK address to plug into those websites. Yes, you pay a fee for the Reship service plus paying shipping costs from both the vendor and Reship... but depending on either the rarity of the item or the discount of the deal, you can still end up saving money. I recently got a new carbon 650B wheelset from a Wiggle sale for $200 recently and then paid another $200 in shipping & fees - still came out 50-60% less than what USA vendors charge for the same item.
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02-07-24 | 08:37 AM
#13
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Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 600
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From: In a boat
Bikes: 1990 Specialized Sirrus Triple, 1985 Trek 460, 2005 Lemond Tourmalet, 1984 Schwinn LeTour 'Luxe, 1988 Trek 400T, 1985 Trek 450, 1997 Lemond Zurich, 1993 Diamond Back Apex, 1988 Schwinn Circuit, 1988 Schwinn Prologue, 1978 Trek TX700, Sannino
That's been my most reliable source for silver TA chainrings. Too bad.
02-07-24 | 09:28 AM
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Joined: Aug 2016
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From: Finland
I had a negative experience with bikeinn. I ordered Continental 26'' tires and wanted them to be with Black chili compound. There was no mention of compound in description, but in the image was a tire with black chili. The tires I got was with other compound ( some kind of _grip?). So, I wanted to return them. They asked for images, the first set of images was not clear enough for them, they asked again. After that they said that they consulted their technical staff and the techical staff said I have received the right tires, so no return nor refund. After some not so polite responses and me questioning their competency I returned the tires and got a refund. A big waste of time. Also, shipping time is very long for a Europe to Europe shipment, about 2 weeks.
If one's picky, I recommend to clearly ask/verify before ordering, because customer service is not good (I'd say is not honest).
If one's picky, I recommend to clearly ask/verify before ordering, because customer service is not good (I'd say is not honest).
