favorite source for shimano components in USA

[one60]

Apologies if this has been covered but my search came up short.

With Shimano no longer available for EU sources, what are forum members preferred sources for shimano components in the US?

[unterhausen]

I am faithful to my LBS, but I look online to decide what I want. What I found recently was my LBS was cheaper than online for Shimano. Granted, they give me a discount. OTOH, anyone that has ever bought a bike from them gets a discount that would make Shimano stuff cheaper than online.

[45K10]

I go to jensonUSA or to Worldwide cyclery. Jenson tends to be the cheaper of the two. Occasionally, I'll check Amazon as well.

[zmalwo]

Merlincycle. The cheapest for everything pretty much. They are not exactly in the US but you can buy Shimano stuff from them.

[rePhil]

Eurobikeparts. Don't let the name fool you, Domenick is in Illinois. He had the best price / service on Ultegra

[Cbh]

+1 for Eurobikeparts. Got a great deal on dura ace group. Very fast fulfillment/shipping.

[bobdenver1961]

Paceline Forum...I've gotten many great Shimano deals on here.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by one60

Apologies if this has been covered but my search came up short.

With Shimano no longer available for EU sources, what are forum members preferred sources for shimano components in the US?

I'll mention this again, Caveat Emptor..'some' stuff, regardless of manufacturer or type of 'gear' 'may' have come through an alternative distribution path..A nice way of saying it may be seconds or blems or back door stuff...and may not be supported(warrantied) by the manufacturer..

[madsciencenow]

CC, JensonUSA, and BT Direct. BTD has a nice sale going right now on many Shim parts. I also get a ton of stuff off of PL.

[floppyb]

Originally Posted by zmalwo

merlincycle. The cheapest for everything pretty much. They are not exactly in the us but you can buy shimano stuff from them.

+1

[45K10]

Originally Posted by madsciencenow

CC, JensonUSA, and BT Direct. BTD has a nice sale going right now on many Shim parts. I also get a ton of stuff off of PL.

Yeah I forgot about BTD. I just bought a GRX crankset for my wife's bike there. They were one of the only retailers who had one in stock and it was a good price.

[tony_mm]

Originally Posted by madsciencenow

CC, JensonUSA, and BT Direct. BTD has a nice sale going right now on many Shim parts. I also get a ton of stuff off of PL.

What are CC, BT Direct, BTD and PL?

[CMiller]

For online sources I still like Jenson. Nice easy to use website, you can chat with a human if needed, super fast shipping, easy returns. LBS for certain things, used on eBay/paceline for others.

[45K10]

Originally Posted by tony_mm

What are CC, BT Direct, BTD and PL?

CC = Competitive Cyclist
BT Direct = Bike tires direct
BTD = Bike tires direct
PL = Paceline

[madsciencenow]

Originally Posted by 45K10

CC = Competitive Cyclist

BT Direct = Bike tires direct

BTD = Bike tires direct

PL = Paceline

Thanks for deciphering my shorthand and apologies for being cryptic. Not my intention.


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