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05-26-10, 02:02 PM
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I am looking to buy cycling gear online. I usually always buy from local shops but I havent been able to find my size in stuff or they just don't have what I want exactly. I know of a few good stores (performance bike, probikekit) but I was wondering what else BF users buy from that is reliable and preferrably US based. I don't trust eBay too much with clothing so that is crossed off my list.
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p.s. Apologies if this is against any advertising forum posting rules
although I don't think it is...
-jp
p.s. Apologies if this is against any advertising forum posting rules
although I don't think it is...
05-26-10, 02:15 PM
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wiggle, ribble, chainreactioncycles, bikeisland, highonbikes, bonktown, competitivecyclist, backcountry, realcyclist, coloradocyclist,
05-26-10, 02:30 PM
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Awesome, thank you for all the replies so far! Will check out each and every site! I found out about Hammer Nutrition yesterday through a buddy and I think I might buy a pair of the shorts for this summer. If anyone has these and would like to give some pros/cons just pm me 
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05-26-10, 02:37 PM
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I've used alot of online shops. Excel, Competitive Cyclist, Universal Cycles, BikeBling, Performance, Nashbar, PricePoint Ebay, and a couple others. Nashbar shipping just outright stinks. I could drive to Ohio, pick it up, and return home to Texas, faster than they can ship it to me. Ebay, nearly everything is coming by USPS which means a week or more with no tracking.
My top 2 are Jenson and Competitive Cyclist. I know if I order from Competitive Cyclist, they are gonna ship it the same day. If I order it on Monday, It will be at my door on Wednesday. Jenson if I order it on Monday it will show up on Thurs or Friday. Both those examples are with the cheapest ground shipping. Call me a shill for CC but those guys got their store running like a machine.
My top 2 are Jenson and Competitive Cyclist. I know if I order from Competitive Cyclist, they are gonna ship it the same day. If I order it on Monday, It will be at my door on Wednesday. Jenson if I order it on Monday it will show up on Thurs or Friday. Both those examples are with the cheapest ground shipping. Call me a shill for CC but those guys got their store running like a machine.
05-26-10, 02:39 PM
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top uk source overall for me: chainreactioncycles.com, top us, jensonusa.com
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wiggle, ribble, pbk, chainreaction, give you free shipping usually and ship faster than domestic stores, usually get ur stuff in a week or less and are usually the cheapest places to buy, especially with the euro down so low.
05-26-10, 05:53 PM
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these are all good suggestions. If you are considering purchasing shoes, find a shop like performance that will let you return them even after you've worn them if they don't fit. I just sent back a pair a Sidi's that were a size too large in exchange for a smaller size. I rode in them twice, but it took that, in different socks to be sure I could not keep them...... Performance and Competitive will do that. Others possibly as well.
05-26-10, 05:55 PM
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oh yeah, Hammer as well for your supplement and beverage needs. Their stuff uses little if any refined sugar, and stevia for sweeteners. I like that. they will also send you a ton of stuff along with your first order. Pretty cool, IMHO.
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thanks for all the help and replies!
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For parts and tools, I like Tree Fort Bikes (www.treefortbikes.com). They seem to have good prices for t hose items. For apparel and accessories their prices aren't as good as some other sites.
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I find Competitive Cyclist the definitive source for prices on high end gear, but CC is really expensive compared to many of the other stores. I would only recommend it for certain things, I usually only use it for research.
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Hit and miss.
I was able to get my brand new DA7800 levers with cables from them for $230 shipped which is better than eBay. I must have gotten the last set too because it wasn't on their site anymore the day after I ordered them
On the flipside, they hardly ever have closeout stuff in the right size(s). Cassettes? Nobody buys 12-21 ratio. Wheels? Campy only, 650c.
But customer service is top notch indeed. Do note that they are charging ~$2000 for a 7900 group. The same you can get for $1400 from ribble so if customer service is $600 important to you, then by all means...
I was able to get my brand new DA7800 levers with cables from them for $230 shipped which is better than eBay. I must have gotten the last set too because it wasn't on their site anymore the day after I ordered them
On the flipside, they hardly ever have closeout stuff in the right size(s). Cassettes? Nobody buys 12-21 ratio. Wheels? Campy only, 650c.
But customer service is top notch indeed. Do note that they are charging ~$2000 for a 7900 group. The same you can get for $1400 from ribble so if customer service is $600 important to you, then by all means...
