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12-15-10, 09:14 PM
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12-15-10, 10:46 PM
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Just Google "online bike parts". Go down the list.
I deal repeatedly with Price Point, JensonUSA, and Performance. Greenfish was good at one point, too. Oh, and the best ever, Chain Reaction Cycles out of the UK.
I deal repeatedly with Price Point, JensonUSA, and Performance. Greenfish was good at one point, too. Oh, and the best ever, Chain Reaction Cycles out of the UK.
12-15-10, 11:18 PM
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I just placed an order with Tree Fort Bikes: https://www.treefortbikes.com/ we shall see how it goes, they have an instant price match with most their items.
12-16-10, 09:31 AM
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I have ordered from Treefort many times - all good, but occassionally backordered items.
Have also used Jenson, Pricepoint, etc.
Have also used Jenson, Pricepoint, etc.
12-16-10, 09:56 AM
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Hi Alan, I placed an order for rebuilding my Fuji and just wanted to say that it was a one stop shopping experience ...nice to be able to do that!
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BikeIsland and Ben's Cycles have done me right thus far.
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Huge selection out there depending on what you are looking for. I have mainly vintage and IGH bikes so my shopping places are a bit different.
Harris Cyclery, Longleaf Bicycles, Wallingford Bikes, Yellow Jersey, and Velo-Orange as well as some of the ones listed above.
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Harris Cyclery, Longleaf Bicycles, Wallingford Bikes, Yellow Jersey, and Velo-Orange as well as some of the ones listed above.
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ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
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Depends what you want
I find that most online stores specialise in a particular field of Bike spares. Find the shop for the part you want at the time and you will be fine.
I find that most online stores specialise in a particular field of Bike spares. Find the shop for the part you want at the time and you will be fine.
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12-16-10, 02:11 PM
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I just ordered some tires from ProBikeKit. Like Chain Reaction, an excellent overseas source. Likewise with Total Cycling in Ireland.
12-16-10, 03:19 PM
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https://www.wiggle.co.uk/
ships to the USA, will come postpaid above a certain purchase level (50 GB Pounds)
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/euro_delivery_info
ships to the USA, will come postpaid above a certain purchase level (50 GB Pounds)
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/euro_delivery_info
12-16-10, 08:47 PM
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Depends on what you need. If you are looking for a period-correct component for your French frame from the 1970s, try eBay or your local bike co-op.
12-24-10, 11:39 AM
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Just wanted to update my post in regards to Tree Fort Bikes, ( https://www.treefortbikes.com ) first off after ordering my parts I received an email stating the brake pads I ordered went into to a back order status, which was fine with me, there just brake pads, however without ordering them it would bring my total under the $125 that's eligible for the free shipping.
I emailed asking about this and was assured that if there's something that goes back order then the shipping is still free...very cool! They also gave me the option to still pay for the pads, and they would ship them free when available, which was also cool.
I received the package yesterday VIA UPS, packaging was excellent, all parts/products were there and carefully packaged. After realizing everything was in the box I had ordered I saw something wrapped in brown paper...a lot of brown paper...so I carefully unwrapped this mystery object only to find an awesome, heavy glass 12 0z or so tumbler with the Tree Fort Bikes logo on it! sweet surprise and simply made my day...two thumbs up to this shop/online buying experience.
I emailed asking about this and was assured that if there's something that goes back order then the shipping is still free...very cool! They also gave me the option to still pay for the pads, and they would ship them free when available, which was also cool.
I received the package yesterday VIA UPS, packaging was excellent, all parts/products were there and carefully packaged. After realizing everything was in the box I had ordered I saw something wrapped in brown paper...a lot of brown paper...so I carefully unwrapped this mystery object only to find an awesome, heavy glass 12 0z or so tumbler with the Tree Fort Bikes logo on it! sweet surprise and simply made my day...two thumbs up to this shop/online buying experience.
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