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Bike parts sites, who's best including postage to Ireland?

  • 06-05-2020 07:15PM
    #1
    woody33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭


    I'm looking for tyres, probably semi slick 26in x 2.00 (or so) with some puncture protection. Like a Schwalbe Land Cruiser, say. Prices online are good, until the dreaded P n' P kicks in. So, who abroad is good to order from? (I'm happy to order some smaller stuff from China) Of course, I may wait until Irish Halfords reopens and see what they have. Any notions?


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  • #2
    fatbhoy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,145 ✭✭✭fatbhoy


    I usually shop around at bike-components.de (e10 p&p), bike-discount.de (e10 p&p), and also I Google the part I want, look at the Shopping tab of the results to see the cheapest. If I'm using the two German sites I mentioned, I wait till I need a few things and get everything I need in the one order for e10 p&p.

    Edit: I sometimes use ChainReaction if they're cheap and if what I'm getting qualifies for free p&p.


  • #3
    woody33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭woody33


    Good suggestions, I often check out prices on Amazon.de for various things.


  • #4
    Le shovelle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86 ✭✭Le shovelle


    Mantel.com are free delivery to ireland if you spend 75 euro or more


  • #5
    prunudo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,931 ✭✭✭prunudo


    Bike 24 is good too although I find its menu and layout not as easy to navigate as bike discount.
    I've seen all tricks mentioned before too but never used personally.

    On a side note, I've noticed p&p being applied to other online purchases since the covid crisis where before they were free. I guess the lack of air travel is effecting rates.


  • #6
    tabby aspreme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,181 ✭✭✭tabby aspreme


    Try wiggle, I ordered tyres and tubes a few days ago, with free shipping


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  • #7
    MBSnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭MBSnr


    ^^^
    Wiggle own Chain Reaction (pricing is virtually identical I find). Wiggle also own Bike 24 but it seems to run independently from them.

    I've used www.merlincycles.com a few times.


  • #8
    Mythago
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 401 ✭✭Mythago


    Www.alltricks.com is also a good competitive site. Free delivery above a certain spend. Pay through PayPal for easier returns.


  • #9
    covey123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 448 ✭✭covey123


    Probikeshop.fr have a good selection too


  • #10
    woody33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭woody33


    Thanks guys.


  • #11
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,212 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    On a side note, time to support local...

    All bike shops are fully back open from the 18th, so pop in, buy a tyre, a tube, get your bike serviced and shop local instead of supporting the large warehouse retailers abroad..


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  • #12
    MBSnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭MBSnr


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    On a side note, time to support local...

    All bike shops are fully back open from the 18th, so pop in, buy a tyre, a tube, get your bike serviced and shop local instead of supporting the large warehouse retailers abroad..

    Wouldn't trust my local bike shop to service my kids tricycle, let alone a 2 grand MTB...

    Round trip of 80Km to get someone to do a decent job.


  • #13
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,212 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    MBSnr wrote: »
    Wouldn't trust my local bike shop to service my kids tricycle, let alone a 2 grand MTB...

    Change your bike shop so, I don't have a decent LBS myself, so I cycle about 40 mins to a good bike shop, all their work has been perfect, if I buy a part they will fit it FOC then and there in most cases..

    Would rather my money go to small business...


  • #14
    MBSnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭MBSnr


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Change your bike shop so, I don't have a decent LBS myself, so I cycle about 40 mins to a good bike shop, all their work has been perfect, if I buy a part they will fit it FOC then and there in most cases..

    Would rather my money go to small business...

    Not so local then.


  • #15
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,212 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    MBSnr wrote: »
    Not so local then.

    More local than the suggestions above here to go buy a couple of tyres from Germany....


  • #16
    MBSnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭MBSnr


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    More local than the suggestions above here to go buy a couple of tyres from Germany....

    True. The issue I have is that where I live, the 'local' guys don't have the experience, range or stock. They sell bikes and lawn mowers. I could drive 40Km to see if someone has what I want, or I buy it online. Online is just easier and cheaper.

    If local works for you great - doesn't for everyone, so why instruct everyone to buy local instead of the large retailers?

    As for servicing, yes I'd go to a guy I know who's about 40Km away.


  • #17
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,212 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    MBSnr wrote: »
    If local works for you great - doesn't for everyone, so why instruct everyone to buy local instead of the large retailers?

    Wasn't instructing anyone, was suggesting that people buy local, support small business, esp. in the current crisis, Amazon.de and other large multinationals will survive, the small bike shop may not...


  • #18
    MBSnr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,232 ✭✭✭MBSnr


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Wasn't instructing anyone, was suggesting that people buy local, support small business, esp. in the current crisis, Amazon.de and other large multinationals will survive, the small bike shop may not...

    Fair enough. I'd do it if the option existed.


  • #19
    woody33
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 491 ✭✭woody33


    Good to know that bike shops are open on the 18th. My LBS got me out of trouble a couple of days ago with a broken spoke, and a wheel tune up. By special appointment, met at the door, etc. Fair dues. But if an item online is hugely cheaper, I have to keep that in mind too.


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