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What online bike shops would you recommend in the US? Looking for a good deal on discs, and would like to see what online prices are like. Thanks. -- Matt Fear of a flat planet |
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Matthew Paterson wrote:
Hey What online bike shops would you recommend in the US? Looking for a good deal on discs, and would like to see what online prices are like. Thanks. Depending on which brake you're wanting, here's are some good shops: www.supergo.com great deals on closeout brake sets www.cambriabike.com be sure to check out the "Hot Deals" section too www.jensonusa.com usually very good pricing www.adrenalinebikes.com I just picked up (in person) my brake set here, but after what I saw in that shop, I would never, ever order on-line from them. But maybe you could use their pricing for leverage at another shop?? www.wheelworld.com sometimes has good deals -- Slacker |
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Matthew Paterson wrote:
Hey What online bike shops would you recommend in the US? Looking for a good deal on discs, and would like to see what online prices are like. Thanks. www.pricepoint.com www.supergo.com www.performancebike.com www.cambriabike.com www.nashbar.com ....lots more... -- - Zilla Cary, NC (Remove XSPAM) |
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Matthew Paterson wrote:
Hey What online bike shops would you recommend in the US? Um, but aren't you based in the UK? |
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On Sun, 18 Jan 2004 22:53:11 +0100, bomba wrote:
Um, but aren't you based in the UK? Yes, well observed. Despite the shipping costs it looks like US prices are considerably cheaper than in the uk for smaller but more expensive parts (like discs). -- Matt Fear of a flat planet |
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On Mon, 19 Jan 2004 23:57:12 +0000, Matthew Paterson wrote:
Um, but aren't you based in the UK? Yes, well observed. Despite the shipping costs it looks like US prices are considerably cheaper than in the uk for smaller but more expensive parts (like discs). Ok, I think I may have to put something in the FAQ about this. It eventually works out as a false economy because it's not just shipping costs that have to be taken in to account. As your stuff is brought in to the country, the delivery note will be inspected by customs and excise who will levy the appropriate import duties, which for bike parts run at about 30%, I believe. Fail to pay it and they keep your stuff. Pay it and you make minimal savings, if not actually paying more, with all the added bonuses of problems with returning stuff and a lack of support from the UK / European distributors of said product. You're best off buying your stuff inside the EU, or if you want to go the dodgy route, taking a trip to the US and smuggling stuff back in. -- a.m-b FAQ: http://www.j-harris.net/bike/ambfaq.htm a.bmx FAQ: http://www.t-online.de/~jharris/bmx_faq.htm |
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On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 09:45:01 +0100, bomba wrote:
Ok, I think I may have to put something in the FAQ about this. snip You're best off buying your stuff inside the EU, or if you want to go the dodgy route, taking a trip to the US and smuggling stuff back in. Hmm, interesting. Thanks for the 411 -- Matt Fear of a flat planet |
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