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    	NASHBAR ==> 1-800-345-BIKE

    Nashbar has moved to Canfield Ohio.
    Make sure to get the new address when you call.

    1-8700-pbs-bike for performance.
    
    ed

Branford Bike
  orders:  1-800-272-6367
  info:      203-488-0482
  fax:       203-483-0703

Colorado Cyclist
  orders:  1-800-688-8600
  info:      719-576-3474
  fax:       719-576-3598

  2455 Executive Circle
  Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Cyclo-Pedia
  (800) 678-1021

  P.O. Box 884
  Adrian MI  49221
    Catalog $1 as of 4/91.

Excel Sports International
  orders:  1-800-627-6664
  info:      303-444-6737
  fax:       303-444-7043

  3275 Prairie Ave. #1
  Boulder, CO  80301

Nashbar
  orders:  1-800-627-4227  (1-800-NASHBAR)
             216-782-2244  Local and APO/FPO orders
  info:      216-788-6464  Tech. Support
  fax:       800-456-1223

  4111 Simon Road
  Youngstown, OH 44512-1343

Performance Bike Shop
  orders:  1-800-727-2453  (1-800-PBS-BIKE)
             919-933-9113  Foreign orders
  info:      800-727-2433  Customer Support
  fax:

  One Performance Way
  P.O. Box 2741
  Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Schwab Cycles
  orders:  1-800-343-5347
  info:      303-238-0243
  fax:       303-233-5273

  1565 Pierce St.
  Lakewood, CO  80214

    I've been out of active biking for a few years, but am now getting back
    into it. One thing I've noticed is that Cannondale products don't seem 
    to be around any more - at least not where I've looked.
    
    Are they gone?
    
    Thanks,
    
    Ed
    

     They're available, you just need to go to a store now.
    
          Chip

    A friend lent me a *really* great catalog for bike tools.  Each tool
    is described in pretty good detail, with drawing, and often similiar
    tools are compared as to their durability, fit, etc.  Prices for most
    tools tend to be less than in Nashbar, Performance, Co. Cyclist.  In
    addition, lots of tips and hints are scattered throughout:

	The Third Hand
	Box 212
	Mt. Shasta, CA 96067

	Order Phone: (916) 926-2600
	FAX Phone:   (916) 926-2663

    Sue

    The people  at the Third Hand are very helpful. They all know what
    they're doing,

    They also  practice what they preach about environmentalism. While
    Nashbar   keeps   talking   about  it  while  sending  me  a  new,
    non-recyclable catalog every month, The Third Hand has cut down to
    two catalogs a year, and both on recyleable paper.

--David

    I just got another great catalog: Womyn's Wheel.  It's a catalog of
    women's cycling products.  They have lots of stuff designed
    specifically for women: shorts, tights, jerseys, sport bras, shoes,
    helmets, saddles, sunglasses, etc.  There's even a cycling outfit for
    pregnant women! (not that I have a need for THAT!)  Included in the
    catalog is info on various women's cycling groups and rides.

	Womyn's Wheel
	540 Lafayette Rd, Suite 7
	Hampton, NH 03842-3629
	(603) 926-4939
	FAX: (603) 926-5218

    They also have an outlet at Aries Sports and Bikery, Route 1,
    Newbury, MA 01951 (508) 465-8099.

    My wife just got the cycling outfit for pregnant women yesterday.  She 
    loves it.  Seven months along and still cycling!  It does seem alot
    harder to go up hills on the tandem.
    
    Peter

    
    My son purchased a new Cannondale Mtn. Bike recently from a local
    (Acton, Mass) is is driving me crazy with list of accessories he'd like
    for Christmas.
    
    I looked through this notes conference and called for a couple of
    catalogs (Colorado Cyclist and Nashbar) that seemed to be referenced
    more frequently.
    
    We got both catalogs and their prices are similiar to the local shop. 
    Some items are a little less, but many are the same price with a few
    higher.
    
    Is that normal?  I was expecting more savings from Mail Order places. 
    Or did I just pick the wrong two catalogs?
    
    Are there some less expensive mail order houses?
    
    Regards,
    Denny
    

    It's normally not normal with higher end stuff. You must have a pretty
    decent local shop.
    
    On lower priced stuff you'll find that the shipping charges will wash
    any savings (unless you're buying a truckload). 
    
    One advantage to the catalogs (mostt attractive for me) is that the
    selections are generally much broader than a dealer and you can lay 
    your hands on the stuff quickly.
    
    Other than that, you're doing the right thing checking this stuff out.
    But, if you're gonna get into something pricey, consult the mail order
    houses first. And even then, talk to the local to see if he can cut 
    a break for you (telling him the mail order price of course). They
    always appreciate a first shot and are likely to be more flexible
    with you upon your return.
    
    Chip

    The catalogs generally carry stuff that's selling in high volume and,
    as Chip says, the savings are often cancelled out by the shipping
    charges.  Some of the catalogs carry better deals than others or
    a better line of stuff.  Having spent more bucks than I care to admit
    through several catalogs and bike shops, I'd rather buy through a shop
    that's likely to want to fix something that he sold me.  However, I'd
    still take the "fix it yourself" gamble through the cats.  My #1 rule
    is "no wheels from Nashbar" :-)
    
    ed
    ------------------------------
    You know your habit has gotten out of hand when 5 bike shop owners
    know your first name and 3 catalogs know your credit card numbers and
    mailing address.  :-)

I think bike shops are becoming more competitive with catalogues and thats
great.   Catalogues do vary in overall quality.   I dont think Nashbar
labled products are as good as Performance for example.   Nashbar has more
lower to middle end stuff but they are starting to carry more exotic stuff
these days.  BTW,  Nashbar now carries Wheelsmith wheels so the quality
should be way up there.
Personally my favorites are Performance and Colorado. 
Colorado has the edge on quality but tends to carry mid-high end stuff
whereas Performance is more in the middle.

In any case where catalogues really win is convenience.  
Also keep an eye on the closeouts.  Lots of times they practically
give away last years models cleats, helmets, gloves ....

Happy shopping!
-Larry

    
    Did anyone else receive the Goodale's Catalog in the mail recently. 
    They covered a lot of items and had 2 15%-discount coupons.  One that's
    good for the month of May and a second that is for June.
    
    Jim

Not yet... But I'll use your 15% coupons if you're not going to.  I need some
new shorts.