Is Performance Bike back?
06-04-21, 10:35 PM
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I think the company that bought Performance got Nashbar too. West coast company now so as a Carolina resident shipping time is longer. Performance & Nashbar seem to have become outlets for leftover product in odd sizes. I tried numerous times and either sizing was real big and/or small or the constant Backordered. I've totally given up on both. I hate we lost Price Point a while back. I have had good success with Universal Cycles. If in stock in Lancaster PA warehouse their stuff gets to NC pretty quick.
06-05-21, 06:21 AM
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When my wife and I got back into biking a few years ago, we went to the local PB in Tampa. They were very helpful and courteous. I bought my Fuji used and it was originally purchased there and they took care of me just like I was the original buyer. Nice people, I was sad to see them close.
06-05-21, 02:04 PM
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The two PB's in my area each had an expert mechanic, and although there are other good shops in Orange County, none was better than PB.
06-06-21, 05:10 AM
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So the other thing that happened in the bankruptcy was the sale of the brands owned by ASE to a different group than bought the websites. So does anyone have any opinion on the "new" Fuji, etc.?
06-06-21, 04:20 PM
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Around here (socal) PB was the only store(s) that sold those brands (Kestrel, GT, Fuji etc) AFAIK. Haven't seen anything from since PB's demise.
06-06-21, 04:48 PM
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Fond memories of Nashbar and the deals it used to have. I bought a pair of Ergon SR3 Pro saddles (made in Italy by Selle Italia) from Nashbar in early 2017, a black one for my road bike ($30) and a white one for my hybrid ($25); total steals.
06-06-21, 06:00 PM
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06-07-21, 09:45 AM
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Nashbar's house brand cables and housing were rebranded (or not) Jagwire. Arguably the best for less when they weren't sold out of them which was frequently. Also, purchased a house brand aluminum MTB frame which has been beaten to death for ten years by friends/relatives who visit and exhibits no signs of expiring. Also, they always seemed to have good prices for WTB tires.
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06-08-21, 12:15 PM
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Aerotech Designs does. Big guys too.
06-08-21, 12:40 PM
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Ah. I can see why LBSs don't carry big or tall clothing; they have limited room and $$$, and can't afford to carry everything, so just carry the broad middle. It sucks rocks, but it's understandable. At least you have a source that carries what you need.
06-10-21, 09:12 AM
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We used to have a huge store here and they had a great selection of shoes, helmets, jackets and stuff you had to try on. LBS just can't stock all that stuff. Now, their selection is very thin with only a few name brands.
So, LBS where I can, 'cause their prices are about the same and I like to support him. But I look for sales of tires, tubes and stuff like that at BiketiresDirect and Excel Sports.
So, LBS where I can, 'cause their prices are about the same and I like to support him. But I look for sales of tires, tubes and stuff like that at BiketiresDirect and Excel Sports.
06-10-21, 10:36 AM
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