Good online source for bike parts?
 

I am trying to renew my love for my mid '80s Bianchi road bike and join the group from work who rides 20 miles every Wednesday. In this quest I am trying to outfit my bike with new tires and tubes and was shocked at the prices the bike shop wanted for the parts. I am looking for a good online supplier of bike parts similar to what Pelican is for Porsche.

Any recommendations?

Speedy:)

I think one of the best sources for information and parts

Harris Cyclery-West Newton, Massachusetts Bicycle Shop

Thanks for the link. I check and they didn't have the size tire I am looking for.

I am looking for a 700mm X 20mm tire.

Speedy:)

Cambria bikes is pretty good too - I've ordered from them a lot.

www.speedgoat.com - I've known the owners for a long time, and they are the real deal. They specialize in mtn bikes but do/know road as well.

Nashbar - Road tube, bike tires, cycling shorts, cycling gloves, cycling jerseys, handlebar tape

Price Point - Discounts on Mountain Bike and Road Bike Parts, Accessories and Cycling Clothing

Kozy's

Nashbar

Pricepoint

Performancebike

Probikekit

+1 on the Nashbar and Performance reccomendations. I've used them both successfully since the mid-1980's. They get you through for the majority of the run-of-mill tire, tube and component type stuff. I try to avoid their "house brand" parts, components, clothing and tires - as all are very appealing to the pocketbook, but can come in with less than desirable performance.

As for the higher-end stuff, Colorado Cyclist is a great source. Look to them for higher end clothing, but watch for sales during the off-season. Their retail prices are usually still better than bike shops (which typically suffer from poor selction, even at those prices). A similar place is excel sports, Boulder.

If you're looking for some odd, small, or out dated widget - there's a little-known place called loose screws bicycle parts. Seriously! These guys can fix you up if you're looking for an old derailluer part for a nuovo or super record.

Keep turning the cranks!

+1 for pricepoint.com, cambriabike.com, and jensonusa.com (more mtb stuff usually)

BUT OMG, I hate both nashbar and performance with a passion. Their stuff is utter garbage.

+1 on Colorado Cyclist and Excel Sport Boulder for the better stuff.

eBikeStop.com - life is short - enjoy the ride

and

JensonUSA.com - Your Mountain & Road Bike online parts supplier!

There are also a couple of sites in the UK that do free shipping to the USA

try these guy's. they alway seem to have what you need! bicyclebuys.com

Also, why would you want a 700c x 20 tire? 3 things you might want to keep in mind:

1. A 20mm tire is VERY narrow and tough to remove and install.
2. Continental actually conducted a test that proved that a 25mm tire is actually faster than a 23 and a 20.(23 is still more popular)
3. Because of #2, variety options for 20mm tires is slim!(no pun intented!)

something to consider.
Good luck with your bike, sounds nice!

ND

I have always ridden a 20mm and am just used to it. I am considering upping the size to a 23mm to save about $40 a tire.

A 20mm for the bike cost about as much as a tire for my P-car.

Listen to nikita76, he knows his stuff..

THIS!!!!!

and support your local bike dealer!

Why 20mm? You might have to buy new wheels, which could mean new hubs and a lot of other things, like a cassette. Plus, the ride on 20mm are bound to be less compliant than 23 or 25mm. It's not exactly how I would want to introduce myself back to cycling. I think you should just go with 23mm with what you have, and then later look at some lighter wheels with more narrow tires. Just a thought, but I wonder if 1980s components aren't always compatible with today's new wheels.

And BTW, yes, please support your LBS. The camaraderie alone between them and you as a cyclist is worth much more than cheaply-priced online goods.

I agree with both Jim and DD. Buy from you local shop. You may need them one day.