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Old 05-15-11, 01:42 PM
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Cheap source for tires

Petra cycles appears to have the cheapest prices on Schwalbe tires by a significant margin (wire bead Kojaks for $16!). Has anyone ordered tires from them? Are their shipping charges extreme from the U.K.? Is there a 6 week waiting period for items to arrive?

What are other cheap alternatives?
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Look for deals on Amazon.
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Originally Posted by sqynt
Petra cycles appears to have the cheapest prices on Schwalbe tires by a significant margin (wire bead Kojaks for $16!). Has anyone ordered tires from them? Are their shipping charges extreme from the U.K.? Is there a 6 week waiting period for items to arrive?

What are other cheap alternatives?

$38.60 shipping to the US.
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Old 05-16-11, 08:53 AM
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$38.60 shipping to the US.
wow with that shipping price I might as well buy it at the local store for a cheaper price!
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Don't screw around with Petra. I've generally found Calhoun Cycle to be excellent. Strongly recommended.
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wow with that shipping price I might as well buy it at the local store for a cheaper price!
Yup, thats the way of the world..retail margin includes shipping to the store ,
then the product is handed to you .
buy where they have to ship, from a retail seller , that goes on top of the retail margin
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I just use Nashbar coupon codes and watch for special deals, no brainer.

Also, every now and then have had some luck with the bike shop outdoor trash can.
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