Travelling to the US - Cycle related bargains?

Stevo C

I'm working in the US for the next two weeks - does anyone have any suggestions as to any cycling related bargains to be had?

I'm planning on getting the mk2 Pacenti SL23 rims whilst I'm there and on past trips I've bought from Swrve and Walz caps.

cheers

Steve

imatfaal

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19662838#p19662838]Stevo C[/url] wrote:

I'm working in the US for the next two weeks - does anyone have any suggestions as to any cycling related bargains to be had?

I'm planning on getting the mk2 Pacenti SL23 rims whilst I'm there and on past trips I've bought from Swrve and Walz caps.

cheers

Steve

If you have somewhere that can accept deliveries then Giro kit can be pretty cheap. Technically you might have trouble with tourist allowances for bringing stuff back - check first. Full custom charges will negate any gains

markhewitt1978

Considering a lot of people in the US order cycling stuff from the UK as it's cheaper, then perhaps not?

meanredspider

I've never found US particularly good for cycling stuff cost-wise

turbotommy

Spesh gear is noticeably cheaper but as others have said, there may be other loops you have to jump through.

itboffin

Sadly fella nothing I've found is cheaper than in the EU I'm here at the moment and have to say apart from a few civvy clothing items prices over here are more expensive than anytime I've seen in the last 17 years.

imatfaal

I have got some nice clothing bargains from these guys - but only because I can avoid the shipping and tax costs (ssssh) cos I have a NYC office

http://stores.ebay.com/Bermans-Bicycle/Blowout-Sale-Castelli-Clothing-/_i.html?_fsub=9380968013&_sid=44028743&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322

pblakeney

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19662838#p19662838]Stevo C[/url] wrote:

I'm working in the US for the next two weeks - does anyone have any suggestions as to any cycling related bargains to be had?

I'm planning on getting the mk2 Pacenti SL23 rims whilst I'm there and on past trips I've bought from Swrve and Walz caps.

cheers

Steve

I had the same thought when I was going over to NY for a week.
I visited quite a few shops and came home with nothing. Don't waste your time.
Try some shops online for comparison if you want to put your mind at rest.

itboffin

Although I did just fill up the Chevrolet for $25 mental when you think about the world fossil fuel prices.

daniel_b

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19663575#p19663575]itboffin[/url] wrote:

Sadly fella nothing I've found is cheaper than in the EU I'm here at the moment and have to say apart from a few civvy clothing items prices over here are more expensive than anytime I've seen in the last 17 years.

Weren't you going to pick up one of the Lezyne computers?

itboffin

I bought a garmn 810 and a mount for my S5 mobile so no need.