Good online source for bike parts?

[speedracing944]

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

[MarKoBrow]

I think one of the best sources for information and parts

Harris Cyclery-West Newton, Massachusetts Bicycle Shop

[speedracing944]

Originally Posted by MarKoBrow

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

[Porsche-O-Phile]

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

[nostatic]

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.

[pookie]

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

[Talewinds]

Kozy's

Nashbar

Pricepoint

Performancebike

Probikekit

[NutmegCarrera]

+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!

[gtc]

+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.

[BGCarrera32]

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

[red-beard]

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

[nikita76]

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

[speedracing944]

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.

Originally Posted by nikita76

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

[Racerbvd]

Listen to nikita76, he knows his stuff..

[Jim Bremner]

Originally Posted by nikita76

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

THIS!!!!!

and support your local bike dealer!

[dd74]

Originally Posted by speedracing944

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

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.

[look 171]

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