Is Performance Bike back?
06-04-21 | 10:35 PM
#26
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From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
I think the company that bought Performance got Nashbar too. West coast company now so as a Carolina resident shipping time is longer. Performance & Nashbar seem to have become outlets for leftover product in odd sizes. I tried numerous times and either sizing was real big and/or small or the constant Backordered. I've totally given up on both. I hate we lost Price Point a while back. I have had good success with Universal Cycles. If in stock in Lancaster PA warehouse their stuff gets to NC pretty quick.
06-05-21 | 06:21 AM
#27
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From: Lutz, FL
Bikes: 2014 Fuji Traverse 1.3, 2020 Electra Cruiser 1, 1995 Giant CFM-4
When my wife and I got back into biking a few years ago, we went to the local PB in Tampa. They were very helpful and courteous. I bought my Fuji used and it was originally purchased there and they took care of me just like I was the original buyer. Nice people, I was sad to see them close.
06-06-21 | 05:10 AM
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From: New England
Bikes: Serotta Atlanta; 1994 Specialized Allez Pro; Giant OCR A1; SOMA Double Cross Disc; 2022 Allez Elite mit der SRAM
So the other thing that happened in the bankruptcy was the sale of the brands owned by ASE to a different group than bought the websites. So does anyone have any opinion on the "new" Fuji, etc.?
06-06-21 | 04:48 PM
#31
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From: Orange County, California
Bikes: Trek FX 2, Cannondale Synapse x2, Cannondale CAAD4, Santa Cruz Stigmata 3
Fond memories of Nashbar and the deals it used to have. I bought a pair of Ergon SR3 Pro saddles (made in Italy by Selle Italia) from Nashbar in early 2017, a black one for my road bike ($30) and a white one for my hybrid ($25); total steals.
06-06-21 | 06:00 PM
#32
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From: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 26L, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
06-07-21 | 09:45 AM
#33
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From: socal
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Nashbar's house brand cables and housing were rebranded (or not) Jagwire. Arguably the best for less when they weren't sold out of them which was frequently. Also, purchased a house brand aluminum MTB frame which has been beaten to death for ten years by friends/relatives who visit and exhibits no signs of expiring. Also, they always seemed to have good prices for WTB tires.
Last edited by 2old; 06-10-21 at 01:13 PM.
06-08-21 | 12:15 PM
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Aerotech Designs does. Big guys too.
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06-08-21 | 12:40 PM
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From: Arcata, California, U.S., North America, Earth, Saggitarius Arm, Milky Way
Bikes: 1984 Araya MB 26L, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper Sport, 1993 Hard Rock Ultra, 1994 Trek Multitrack 750, 1995 Trek Singletrack 930
Ah. I can see why LBSs don't carry big or tall clothing; they have limited room and $$$, and can't afford to carry everything, so just carry the broad middle. It sucks rocks, but it's understandable. At least you have a source that carries what you need.
06-10-21 | 09:12 AM
#36
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From: Columbus, Ohio
Bikes: Lynskey R230, Trek 5200, 1975 Raleigh Pro, 1973 Falcon ,Trek T50 Tandem and a 1968 Paramount in progress.
We used to have a huge store here and they had a great selection of shoes, helmets, jackets and stuff you had to try on. LBS just can't stock all that stuff. Now, their selection is very thin with only a few name brands.
So, LBS where I can, 'cause their prices are about the same and I like to support him. But I look for sales of tires, tubes and stuff like that at BiketiresDirect and Excel Sports.
So, LBS where I can, 'cause their prices are about the same and I like to support him. But I look for sales of tires, tubes and stuff like that at BiketiresDirect and Excel Sports.
06-10-21 | 10:36 AM
#37
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From: Southern California
Bikes: Historical: Schwinn Speedster; Schwinn Collegiate; 1981 Ross Gran Tour; 1981 Dawes Atlantis; 1991 Specialized Rockhopper. Current: 1987 Centurion Ironman Dave Scott Master; 1992 Specialized Stumpjumper FS; 2026 Salsa Confluence.
