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Old 10-22-2024, 11:07 AM
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There is so much counterfeit out there these days. I wouldn't buy anything from Amazon or eBay.

When I was recently selling a set of wheels I kept getting price shopped to a set on eBay that were very clearly counterfeit... Shipped from China. Had Mavic stickers but no mention of Mavic in the ad copy. Buyer beware!
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Old 10-22-2024, 11:17 AM
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Lordgun or Gambacicli for tires and some other things.
I have not bought a tube in ages because I rarely get a flat and usually patch it when I do. I have bought Vittoria latex off Amazon.
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Old 10-22-2024, 11:53 AM
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Which website is the cheapest now?
Google. Google is where to start of basically any specific component you want because you can quickly see what it costs on countless sites. Then go to the cheapest few sites, see what the total is with shipping added in(it takes like 2 min to do), and be done.

As for the things you asked about?...well yeah Amazon or Ebay, unless you have specific bottle cages in mind, specific spacers in mind, specific tire levers in mind, etc.
If you dont have a specific brand of those in mind, Amazon or Ebay will have countless versions of inexpensive stuff.
If you do have a specific brand in mind, then refer back to the first comment and just google it.
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Old 10-22-2024, 12:05 PM
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Buying from my LBS goes like this...


Me: Do you have any "x" item.

LBS: No. We can order it when we get a large enough order to not pay for shipping.

Me: how long does that take?

LBS: won't be more than a few weeks.

Me: I'll order it myself (and pay much less to have it quicker.) Thanks.

LBS: That's what we recommend.

I buy from Merlin mostly, bike24 and lord gun. Quick and easy and I keep some $$ in my wallet.
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Old 10-22-2024, 12:49 PM
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Ebay.
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Old 10-22-2024, 12:54 PM
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Been looking at tires at Lordgun for a bit but have not pulled the trigger yet. Seems reputable and a number of confirmations here, going to place the order.
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Old 10-22-2024, 01:05 PM
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not everyone has access to a good local bike shop..My local REI has been good for some things, I wait for their 20% off sale and nab ultegra chains but they don't carry light weight tubes or road tires beyond gator skins...their shop people are helpful and friendly tho.
+1 on REI for misc items. Its a co-op, and I am a member. There are benefits. Plus, its better than the corporate oppression, right?? Also, they will ship to the local store for free.

And regarding counterfeit chains- I heard, probably from a Josh Poertner video on waxing, that these proliferate on Amazon. Who knew?
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Old 10-22-2024, 03:13 PM
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+1 for Lordgun, plus it's also worth a shot checking Aliexpress if you're looking for knock-off versions of tools, i.e. knockoff proprietary adapters and tools that DT Swiss or Cannonade would sell for $50 but costs $5 on Aliexpress.
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Old 10-22-2024, 05:30 PM
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Here I thought you were looking to host your website cheaply...
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Old 10-23-2024, 07:57 AM
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Which website is the cheapest now for small stuff like tire levers, tubes, bottle cages, and etc.
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Amazon! Amazon! Amazon!

Because that's the first place all the American zombie shoppers go as they eat retail alive.
Nice shot at the OP but for whatever reason, the OP is looking for a website to order small bits from. Amazon is a good choice..

It's fine(I guess) to shout, 'Go To A LBS', but that's not what he's asking..
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