What to buy when in the USA

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VJOCK

Veteran
Off to Boston in a few weeks to catch up with family and looking at bike stuff when over there.

Thus far castellie gabba, trike trainer( for harsh winter months), 2xu compression tights are possibles.
Will review shoes when I get there I think.

Anyone know of a wiggle or chain reaction i could review. Google I find is not your friend as it just turns up a few shops which I am sure there are many more. Amazon ok but again would rather bike specific place to view so I can see if other bargains about.

After a short and long sleeve jersey with front pocket.

Does anyone have exp of pearl Izumi outlet stores over there?

Thanks
Vjock
 

Cycleops

Legendary Member
Location
Accra, Ghana
I have bought a few things from Jenson who are a big online shop. Prices are good as is service. http://www.jensonusa.com/!2jGNth6ePkAUkb!oDgrWEw!/
 

vickster

Squire
I looked in bike shops when in NYC, they were really poor and no cheaper!

That said I did buy a couple of bits from PI at an outlet mall somewhere a few years ago and the Gilet is fantastic and was on the clearance rack so $25 IIRC. I don't recall the rest of it being much cheaper though than here (although £ now stronger)

You could try Sports Authority but again not great. Or a Trek concept store, ditto

@marzjennings and @Gravity Aided might be able to help being Stateside
 

ianrauk

Tattooed Beat Messiah
Location
Rides Ti2
I looked in bike shops when in NYC, they were really poor and no cheaper!

That said I did buy a couple of bits from PI at an outlet mall somewhere a few years ago and the Gilet is fantastic and was on the clearance rack so $25 IIRC. I don't recall the rest of it being much cheaper though than here (although £ now stronger)

You could try Sports Authority but again not great. Or a Trek concept store, ditto

@marzjennings and @Gravity Aided might be able to help being Stateside

I Actually found them far more expensive then similar gear in the UK.
 

marcusjb

Senior Member
Location
Twickenham
Remember the £ is strong currently, and getting stronger - so there will be bargains.

That said, rarely on bike stuff - other than generally, US made brands.
 

dodgy

Guest
The Internet has generally killed off bargains/ levelled playing field while travelling, with a few exceptions such as electronics equipment in Hong Kong.

I don't bother even looking now, just order what I want online instead.
 

MontyVeda

a short-tempered ill-controlled small-minded troll
Souvenir from 9/11 or I :smooch:New York T-shirt
or I love Boston... since that's where he's going. :smile:
 
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vickster

Squire
Remember the £ is strong currently, and getting stronger - so there will be bargains.

That said, rarely on bike stuff - other than generally, US made brands.
You might find under armour compression stuff is cheap, but only at an outlet mall. The advantage of MA over NY is no sales tax on clothing (or at least that was the case when I was there last, but 5+ years ago, so check)
 
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VJOCK

VJOCK

Veteran
Thanks for all help on this. Exchange rate is top banana at the mo.
Good deals found on castelli and a few on pi
Shimano seems more expensive
The trek shop seems to have a few good deals on.


Those pesky apple products are soooo much cheaper

Thanks again
Vjock
 

jay clock

Massive member
Location
Hampshire UK
I got a £500 folding bike for £300 a few years back. It was in NYC and they managed to waive the sales tax at the last minute when I showed my plane ticket
 

edindave

Über Member
Location
Auld Reeker
For a one-off personal bargain (that will get through customs without a huge box) something like a Stages power meter might be a good buy over there. I'm sure they sell for $700 dollars v £600 over here. I've never found clothing to be a better deal over there.
 
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