Wicked deal on wheels...
08-10-05, 03:16 PM
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Wicked deal on wheels...
Right on the homepage at bikeroom.com there's a deal right now on a set of lx hubs and rhynolite wheelset(non-disk) for $70 canadian. YES, a set for $70!!! That's crazy! I ordered them today. I believe they also have xt disc hubs w/rhyno lites for $160 canadian.
Don't order any though or it'll slow down my order.
Don't order any though or it'll slow down my order.
08-11-05, 12:44 AM
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What's even better is the fact that pricepoint will match that for the US folks. You just need to explain that $70 CAD is $57.88 USD
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08-11-05, 05:50 AM
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My lbs laughed at me when I asked if they could match it. The front wheel was $160 and back $180, which is about what I expected. They thought I was bs'ing and still don't believe me that I can get them for $70.
08-11-05, 08:03 AM
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Yeah, but then you have to deal with bikeroom, who now apparently sticks mysterious charges on ones credit card. I've asked them to remove it two weeks ago still there, now I can't get through to them.
08-11-05, 08:25 AM
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Just ordered - exactly what I was looking for! Hopefully they'll ship to Dublin 
Originally Posted by me on another cycling board
I'm looking for a new pair of wheels, or maybe I'm not. My current set are the stock wheels on an '04 Trek 4300 (Matrix 750 rims, Shimano RM40 R hub). I'm pretty heavy, ride aggressively and have done some loaded touring, resulting in going through about 15 spokes on the rear wheel at this point.
Cyclelogical recently rebuilt the rear wheel for ~40 EUR, apparently with stronger spokes, but after the rebuild I still have a nasty skip in the wheel. It's more noticeable at slower speed, where it almost jumps sideways. They said that to fix it would be costly, and that it wasn't dangerous or impairing the ride, so I could live with it.
I'm touring again in France at the start of September so I'm considering 2 options: 1) fly to France with the bike as-is, and purchase replacement wheels there, where it's cheaper, or 2) replace the rear now and the front later. I have a seriously limited budget at the moment due to moving house and upcoming tour, so that is a factor. City Cycyles in Fairview quoted ~160 for what he said were high-end rims, Deore hub and double-butted stainless steel spokes. As I'm getting to end-of-life on my Continental's sidewalls they need replacement too, so looking at ~200 (ouch). Think I'll see what "will do" that I can pick up in Decathlon in Paris.
Any comments?
Cyclelogical recently rebuilt the rear wheel for ~40 EUR, apparently with stronger spokes, but after the rebuild I still have a nasty skip in the wheel. It's more noticeable at slower speed, where it almost jumps sideways. They said that to fix it would be costly, and that it wasn't dangerous or impairing the ride, so I could live with it.
I'm touring again in France at the start of September so I'm considering 2 options: 1) fly to France with the bike as-is, and purchase replacement wheels there, where it's cheaper, or 2) replace the rear now and the front later. I have a seriously limited budget at the moment due to moving house and upcoming tour, so that is a factor. City Cycyles in Fairview quoted ~160 for what he said were high-end rims, Deore hub and double-butted stainless steel spokes. As I'm getting to end-of-life on my Continental's sidewalls they need replacement too, so looking at ~200 (ouch). Think I'll see what "will do" that I can pick up in Decathlon in Paris.
Any comments?
08-11-05, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by KrisA
Yeah, but then you have to deal with bikeroom, who now apparently sticks mysterious charges on ones credit card. I've asked them to remove it two weeks ago still there, now I can't get through to them.
Did you at least get your part? How long did it take? I've heard they can have lengthy shipping times. I was leary of ordering from them but $70 for that wheelset is too good to pass up.
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Question: somewhat newbie here with a bent wheel on my Marin. Would this set work well for me. If it matters, I weigh 215 and want to make sure this set is ok to use?
Sincerely, Jim
Sincerely, Jim
08-11-05, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Alrocket
Just ordered - exactly what I was looking for! Hopefully they'll ship to Dublin
08-11-05, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by jimx200
Question: somewhat newbie here with a bent wheel on my Marin. Would this set work well for me. If it matters, I weigh 215 and want to make sure this set is ok to use?
Sincerely, Jim
Sincerely, Jim
Can use these if you have Disc brakes - https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/120...-Lite-Rims.htm
- or -
https://www.pricepoint.com/detail/120...-Lite-Rims.htm
If you have Rim brakes then they would.
08-11-05, 09:33 AM
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my last order from bikeroom took almost 3 weeks to get to me, when it only should have taken 1.5 at most. not only that, but they sent me the wrong tool. i got through on my first call and they set it right right away shipping me the correct tool - which got to me in only a couple days. so it makes me wonder sometimes...
bikeroom's been ok with me, only messing up the orders a couple times. no where close to some of the horror stories and complaints i've read about on other sites... the only crappy thing i've experienced is the long waits for my stuff to get to me.
bikeroom's been ok with me, only messing up the orders a couple times. no where close to some of the horror stories and complaints i've read about on other sites... the only crappy thing i've experienced is the long waits for my stuff to get to me.
08-11-05, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by nodnerb
Did you at least get your part? How long did it take? I've heard they can have lengthy shipping times. I was leary of ordering from them but $70 for that wheelset is too good to pass up.
08-11-05, 11:03 AM
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Going off-topic, I suspect 1.5"s are the smallest slicks I can put on there (or can these rims handle 1.25" Specalized Fatboys?)
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Called them (604 940 9799 sales option): "This mailbox is full, and cannot accept messages". Hmmm, well, we'll see how it goes. I may have to cancel the purchase with Amex.
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Originally Posted by Alrocket
Going off-topic, I suspect 1.5"s are the smallest slicks I can put on there (or can these rims handle 1.25" Specalized Fatboys?)
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Ok so if I want to get these through pricepoint how do I go about this? What do I have to tell them so they will match the price? And do they have the exact same thing?
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Originally Posted by nodnerb
My lbs laughed at me when I asked if they could match it. The front wheel was $160 and back $180, which is about what I expected. They thought I was bs'ing and still don't believe me that I can get them for $70.
The other shop I talked to wanted $100 for a DEORE wheel. You gotta watch those LBS guys. I expect to pay more at the LBS than online. But MAN ... those guys will **** you if you don't watch out.
08-12-05, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by RobbVII
Ok so if I want to get these through pricepoint how do I go about this? What do I have to tell them so they will match the price? And do they have the exact same thing?
Give PricePoint a call at 1-800-774-2376. Give them the item number of their LX/Rhino Lite wheelset and tell them that you are requesting a price match. Tell them that BikeRoom.com has the same wheelset for $58.63 (USD.) You may have to tell them the link to the ad on BikeRoom's site: https://www.bikeroom.com/Itemdesc.asp?CartId={E46FB076-08EF-412A-A56E-9447F7328B2B}&ic=BR%2DBKHOP1%2F2M4
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I haven't been able to anyone at bikeroom via phone or email for 15 days now. I'm dealing with pricepoint, who I've had good experiences with before.
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Bikeroom appears to be dead, I'm dealing with the credit card company now to reverse the mysterious bikeroom ripoff charge.
10-11-05, 07:53 AM
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For the record, I received my LX Wheelset/SunRhyno-Lite Rims today - so about 6 weeks from Canada to Dublin (Ireland) via air shipping. At least I got 'em
Here's a log of my communications with bikeroom, hopefully it will help people here make informed decisions about whether to go with them or not. They didn't rip me off, and they did send my wheels, and for a great price. They are completely lacking in the "make the customer feel good about giving us money" area.
My frustrated dealings. Note that it was simply impossible to get a human to answer the phone on the many occasions I tried, mostly getting "mail box full" recorded messages.
Here's a log of my communications with bikeroom, hopefully it will help people here make informed decisions about whether to go with them or not. They didn't rip me off, and they did send my wheels, and for a great price. They are completely lacking in the "make the customer feel good about giving us money" area.
My frustrated dealings. Note that it was simply impossible to get a human to answer the phone on the many occasions I tried, mostly getting "mail box full" recorded messages.
27th August 2005
> sales AT bikeroom.com wrote:
> Hi Al
>
> Thanks for your order for the wheels, they are about to ship when we noticed your address.
> Do you have a shipping account that can be used? If not the rate for air shipping (ground
> is 2-3 months) is very high, certainly more than the price of the wheels. Let me know
> what you wish to do
>
> Regards
> (salesguy-name-removed)
Note: apparently air shipping is also 2-3 months - I should have saved and gone for ground!
29th August 2005
Alrocket wrote (paraphrased):
> ok, so what's the price on that air shipping?
31st August 2005
sales AT bikeroom.com wrote:
> $90 CDN funds
31st August 2005
Alrocket wrote (paraphrased):
> Sure, go ahead - I'm still saving on Irish prices (and there's a possible business opportunity for you).
1st September 2005
sales AT bikeroom.com wrote:
> Hi Al
>
> Here they come, we will just charge the extra shipping
>
> Regards
> (salesguy-name-removed)
26th September 2005
Alrocket wrote:
> Hi [salesguy],
>
> Do you have a shipping confirmation number? If you sent these by air
> I should have received them at this point (25 days).
>
> Thanks,
> Al.
28th September 2005
Subject:Give me my shipping information!
Alrocket wrote:
> You've charged me about a month ago at this point.
>
> Come on guys, it shouldn't be like pulling nails to get a simple bit of
> information. Your prices are great, but I'm hard pressed to recall a
> vendor I've used with worse communication, and I can't imagine ever
> recommending you to anyone in future, quite the opposite.
>
> Regards,
> Al - an exasperated customer.
29th September 2005
sales AT bikeroom.com wrote:
> HI A
>
> The package was shipped Canada post mail service, there is no tracking number for this
> order, but we did purchase insurance. Sorry for the delay in returning your email - we are a
> small operation and have had staffing issues
>
> Regards
> (salesguy-name-removed)
10th October 2005 - wheels arrived
> sales AT bikeroom.com wrote:
> Hi Al
>
> Thanks for your order for the wheels, they are about to ship when we noticed your address.
> Do you have a shipping account that can be used? If not the rate for air shipping (ground
> is 2-3 months) is very high, certainly more than the price of the wheels. Let me know
> what you wish to do
>
> Regards
> (salesguy-name-removed)
Note: apparently air shipping is also 2-3 months - I should have saved and gone for ground!
29th August 2005
Alrocket wrote (paraphrased):
> ok, so what's the price on that air shipping?
31st August 2005
sales AT bikeroom.com wrote:
> $90 CDN funds
31st August 2005
Alrocket wrote (paraphrased):
> Sure, go ahead - I'm still saving on Irish prices (and there's a possible business opportunity for you).
1st September 2005
sales AT bikeroom.com wrote:
> Hi Al
>
> Here they come, we will just charge the extra shipping
>
> Regards
> (salesguy-name-removed)
26th September 2005
Alrocket wrote:
> Hi [salesguy],
>
> Do you have a shipping confirmation number? If you sent these by air
> I should have received them at this point (25 days).
>
> Thanks,
> Al.
28th September 2005
Subject:Give me my shipping information!
Alrocket wrote:
> You've charged me about a month ago at this point.
>
> Come on guys, it shouldn't be like pulling nails to get a simple bit of
> information. Your prices are great, but I'm hard pressed to recall a
> vendor I've used with worse communication, and I can't imagine ever
> recommending you to anyone in future, quite the opposite.
>
> Regards,
> Al - an exasperated customer.
29th September 2005
sales AT bikeroom.com wrote:
> HI A
>
> The package was shipped Canada post mail service, there is no tracking number for this
> order, but we did purchase insurance. Sorry for the delay in returning your email - we are a
> small operation and have had staffing issues
>
> Regards
> (salesguy-name-removed)
10th October 2005 - wheels arrived
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