I'd really like to get back to some regular bicycling this year, but in addition to tuning up my Cannondale, I need to get some gear/accessories. Can anyone recommend online sources to purchase gear and/or sites that give reviews on gear/equipment?

Thanks in advance,
John

Raoul: Maybe you can cut me a deal on a sheepskin seat cover?

Edited for spelling

 

You're from Elverson??

 

I used to do some moutain biking, but I havent gotten to go out in a few years (weather, minor injuries, vacations, etc). My GT just sits in the corner of my room :\

In any case, if you are looking for an online vendor, check these out:
http://www.pricepoint.com (good deals here)
http://www.speedgoat.com/
http://www.nashbar.com/ (just a link I picked up)
http://www.supergo.com/ (also some good deals)
http://www.jensonusa.com/

 

FL,

Yeah, I live in the Elverson area. Why the "eek" smiley?

John

 

Johngs,

Thanks for those links. I am familiar with Nashbar.com, but haven't seen the others. I'll check them out. It's been more than a couple of years since I've ridden. I'm finally back in good enough shape to get on a bike again. I'm hoping to participate in an MS150 bike tour this year.

John

 

I'm mostly a "roadie", but here are some sites I like:

https://www20.secure-website.net/~la...ciclettaStore/

http://www.coloradocyclist.com/

http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi

http://roadbikereview.com/defaultcrx.aspx

http://performancebike.com

There are some cycling news and racing sites I can point you to also if you have an interest in that sort of thing.

Ride safely,

john

 

Thanks much, Serotta. I didn't specify before, but I'm a road cyclist, too (or at least trying to get back to being one). I'd welcome some cycling news/racing sites, too.

John

 

Here's a couple I use to cover the major Tours with live online coverage:

http://www.cyclingnews.com/

http://www.velonews.com/


You will have to navigate awhile to get to the live race coverage. Mostly the major Tours are the only ones getting live coverage.
Cycling News is slightly faster than Velonews, and the coverage is better IMO.

 

Just curious, where's Elverton, can't find it on the map. I have an old high school buddy that lives in Ephrata..

 

Elverson is in southeast PA, about halfway between Philadelphia and Lancaster. You can probably find Morgantown on the map. Elverson is just a few miles east of there.

I'm not that far from Ephrata (probably about 30 mins). I used to live in Denver, PA, which is just north of Ephrata. It's a nice area.

Thanks for the additional links.

John

 

I used to be...

Back in college, my bicycle was worth more than my car... LOL!

 

I ride too.
I have been on four of these http://www.bikevirginia.org/ but not in the last two years. This is an extremely well organized event. They are fantastic at getting civic support.

2,000 riders from 48 states.

I usually go with a couple of friends but, we are skipping this year and will be doing Gettysburg in the Fall.

 

Raoul,

The Bike Virginia Ride looks like a good time.
You'll enjoy Gettysburg.

John

 

I used to race mt bikes for 6 years.

Havent been able to the last couple due to college, work, and now some health issues. I dont know how it is anymore but try checking out www.mtbr.com it use to be really good for reviews and had some pretty good message boards. I hope to be able to get out some in the next year or so....I still have 2 race bikes, 3 play/jump bikes, and a road bike.

 

I have family there and grew up around there.