Stuff you Shimano
05-25-19, 12:58 PM
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"I'll still pay for imported parts, because stuffed if I'm going to wait 3 weeks for my LBS to get something in and for it to cost 100% more, just because the costs have risen overall, I won't be buying as many parts from Shimano."
One must wonder how many thousands of dollars this individual spends each year on Shimano parts.
One must wonder how many thousands of dollars this individual spends each year on Shimano parts.
05-26-19, 06:23 AM
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What i don't get, if this policy is supposed to be in support of the regional organizations, is why I'm finding it near difficult/impossible to find any US online retailers selling the Shimano groupset lineup?
05-26-19, 03:20 PM
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05-26-19, 05:03 PM
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You can still Buy Shimano at Merlin Cycles in the UK. They also happen to have the best prices on Shimano and Campy. I have three bikes with Dura Ace 9150 and one with Campy SR 12-spd, all purchased from them.
05-26-19, 07:07 PM
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05-27-19, 07:23 AM
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Anyway, I placed my order with bike24 and shipped this morning. Shimano can't stop it anymore :-)
I hate to make rush orders and much was planned to upgrade over next winter. But brakes are almost 50% more in the US.
I miss CRC since they have free shipping over $50.
