Who is your go to mail order bike parts store?
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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.
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I try to use a local bike store first. After that it's usually Performancebike.com, Amazon, or e-bay.
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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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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.
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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.
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This is where I have a problem. I recently was defrauded through my Amazon account. I had a Canadian account and some F***** hacked in and opened a US account and ordered 3 expensive Garmin smartwatches to be sent to me. Then this a$$hole reported that they had not received the watches and demanded replacements to be sent to an address in Toronto almost 500 km from where I live. I will never again give a third market vender my credit card information. I got my money back and Amazon cancelled my account. Good riddance I say
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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 --
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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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Sears of course. Don't they sell everything and anything?
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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)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mail order?? Is that even a thing anymore?
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Colorado Cyclist was super quick getting the cassette shipped out and free with a discount as well.