Who is your go to mail order bike parts store?
09-27-22, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by wheelreason
Montgomery Ward when the local dry goods store doesn't have what I'm looking for. I see a nice whale oil lamp I might order...
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09-27-22, 07:59 AM
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Performance Bike/Nashbar, JensenUSA, Universal Cycles. LBSs and REI for tires and saddles. For the few bits of bicycle-specific clothing its Aerotech Designs (bike shorts and gloves); their stuff just fits me better and lasts longer.
09-27-22, 08:30 AM
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I try to use a local bike store first. After that it's usually Performancebike.com, Amazon, or e-bay.
09-27-22, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
Ehh technically 94 years...but they are an excellent shop, super friendly and helpful and their Milwaukee frames are made by Waterford. I haven't had a chance to visit them in person though : (
They have let me go wander through their "storage" looking for shifters for my '68 Sprite S5 hub which I thought was pretty amazing. Didn't find any though. I did buy a bunch of NOS double ended brake cables for it.
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09-27-22, 09:00 AM
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google.
I cant imagine going to a specific site to see what they have as it is limiting and the reality for over 2 years now is many sites have limited stock(size, color, etc).
Just google it and then click links based on that.
I cant imagine going to a specific site to see what they have as it is limiting and the reality for over 2 years now is many sites have limited stock(size, color, etc).
Just google it and then click links based on that.
09-27-22, 09:30 AM
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Since I have been in need of Sturmey Archer parts I have been using Modern Bike more often and like to do one stop shopping to get the other things I need. I had a question recently and called them. They picked up and person that I spoke to sounded like a bike mechanic rather than just a rep' and was able to answer the question completely.
I also use BikeTiresDirect, Bell's Bike Shop in Phila. and Jenson.USA . I sometimes check Walmart since they work like Amazon with third party sellers.
I also use BikeTiresDirect, Bell's Bike Shop in Phila. and Jenson.USA . I sometimes check Walmart since they work like Amazon with third party sellers.
09-27-22, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by dedhed
Ben's is a 100 year old 3rd? generation shop here in Milwaukee with a large internet presence. Bikesmith's as well has a brick & mortar shop here
09-27-22, 10:11 AM
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09-27-22, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Mule
I sometimes check Walmart since they work like Amazon with third party sellers.
09-27-22, 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sean.hwy
how are they with returns? Does walmart step in if you have a bad vendor?
09-27-22, 01:54 PM
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I get a lot through Amazon
I always seem to have some C&V project or another going on -- cheap cables, bar tape, inner tubes, etc etc
For high endy stuff i check The Pro's Closet as sometimes they get new close out stuff and blow it out for a good price --
I always seem to have some C&V project or another going on -- cheap cables, bar tape, inner tubes, etc etc
For high endy stuff i check The Pro's Closet as sometimes they get new close out stuff and blow it out for a good price --
09-27-22, 02:10 PM
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Mail order, Universal Cycles almost exclusively, for everything else, I’ll just drive to Ben’s, Yellow Jersey, or Bikesmiths.
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09-27-22, 04:38 PM
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Sears of course. Don't they sell everything and anything?
09-27-22, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by sean.hwy
how are they with returns? Does Walmart step in if you have a bad vendor?
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09-28-22, 05:28 AM
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A couple others have not mentioned (though I've used some of those, as well):
westernbikeworks.com
sierratradingpost.com (for clothing and some gear, not parts, though)
westernbikeworks.com
sierratradingpost.com (for clothing and some gear, not parts, though)
09-28-22, 05:34 AM
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With the current pound to dollar you may want to look at some of the UK outfits like Wiggle, Merlin, Chain Reaction etc
09-28-22, 05:54 AM
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If you are looking for bearings, small Campagnolo parts, chainrings or vintage derailleurs.......
Rustybicycleshop.com
BTW, they are 20% off right now no coupon required.
Rustybicycleshop.com
BTW, they are 20% off right now no coupon required.
09-28-22, 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by dedhed
I have confidence that Vince will still be around in 6 years.
They have let me go wander through their "storage" looking for shifters for my '68 Sprite S5 hub which I thought was pretty amazing. Didn't find any though. I did buy a bunch of NOS double ended brake cables for it.
They have let me go wander through their "storage" looking for shifters for my '68 Sprite S5 hub which I thought was pretty amazing. Didn't find any though. I did buy a bunch of NOS double ended brake cables for it.
Tim
09-28-22, 07:37 AM
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Ordered a specific 26x1.75 gravel tire from Carson City Bike Shop on 9/24. 9/28 and it hasn't shipped. Shudda done Biketiresdirect.
09-30-22, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by smd4
Mail order?? Is that even a thing anymore?
