Can anyone recommend any good sites for buying parts and clothes online? I live on the West Coast of the US, and I'm trying to find good prices, even for used things.
Thanks!
baloneydude
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retsbew
A good one in Australia is torpedo7 (here - dont know if the'll ship to USA though. Their specials are very cheap.
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stacky
Hey Retsbew, how much do they charge for postage (I live in Darwin) & how safe is paying on line with this mob & can u buy panniers etc?
Stacky
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retsbew
Look up their website - $9 standard for postage (I think) anywhere in Australia. Not much in panniers. Totally reliable so far for me, and they have some great bargains.
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overlander
We built our touring bikes from 1980's thrift store mountain bikes and a variety of used parts and pieces from eBay.
A good way to ensure a good price on eBay is to use one of the snipe programs (I like www.justsnipe.com because it is free). A snipe program -if you don't already know - allows you to bid at the last second. You enter your maximum price and forget about it. The program does the rest. I like it because it keeps me from getting caught in the frenzy and spending more than I had wanted.
Good luck
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stacky
Thanx Retsbew, they certainly are cheap.
I'm looking for a new computer & there brands Echowell & Sigma are unknown to me, what's the quality like?
Same for panniers, I'm up for 2 new rear panniers before next Jan & their brands are also unknown.
Do u currently run with their stuff?
Appreciate u putting me onto this mob because the bike shops up here are pretty expensive but I'd rather pay extra for better quality (ie Ortlieb panniers & Cateye computers) if indeed they are better quality.
Cheers,
Stacky.
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billweir
Also check out www.ebay.com</a> for new and used gear. It's great for getting hard-to-find items as well.
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