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> I posted most of my experiences, but here goes with a some anecdotal stuff:
>
> Here's who I've ordered alot of stuff from (5+ items): www.jensonusa.com My personal
> favourite; keep you updated of order status, usually have the best prices, never had problems.
> I've found them to be quick, efficient, reliable and the best value. I've ordered at least 20
> items from them.
>
> www.nashbar.com Haven't ordered from them for about 8 months now, but they are very good to deal
> with. Returns are accepted no problems, web site is reliable. Not always the cheapest for name
> brand items, but sometimes you can get really good Nashbar branded stuff (be wary though, not all
> Nashbar brand stuff is that good).
>
> www.performancebike.com
I just bought front and rear panniers from Nashbar. These are uerthane coated tarp like material
very similiar to the Vaude waterproof roll-top panniers I was about to buy. The Nashbar panniers
were about a third of the cost and have greatly exceeded my expectations.
I ride an EZ-1 and will be on the Bike Florida trip in a couple of weeks. The smaller front panniers
mount on the factory racks under the seat. I modified a factory rear rack to take the larger rear
panniers. I sure do love my bent.
> Haven't ordered from them for about a year or two now. They seem to be very good to deal with
> -reputable, but a little on the expensive side for name brand items, and Performance brand items
> don't seem to be too value packed either.
>
> Here are more the occasional purchases (<2 items):
>
> www.universalcycles.com Ordered a suspension fork from them a couple of years ago that went into
> the black hole of orders. Got the impression they were honest but did not have the systems in
> place to keep a consumer updated of an order. I always tell people to follow up with a phone call
> when ordering from them, though of course things might have changed by now.
>
> www.pricepoint.com and www.supergo.com Very good prices. Ordered a couple of items from both of
> these stores in the last couple of years with no problems. But Jensonusa with the prices and order
> status mean I'm not tempted to use them often unless there's something that can't be passed by.
> Can't recall if I had an order status or not, but the web sites are relatively slick.
>
> www.cambriabike.com Ordered one item a year ago, no problems. I thought the web site was klunky
> though, and I couldn't see the status of my order.
>
> All in all, my nod is for JensonUSA -I always seem to end up ordering there.
>
> cheers
>
> Nige
>
> "John Clarke" <
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> > After reading the thread on cambriabikes, it made me wonder why we don't ever post when we have
> > really good, positive experiences from suppliers. Let me start the ball rolling. For instance
> > i've had positive experiences from both of the below listings.
> >
> >
http://www.poweroncycling.com http://www.performancebike.com
> >
> >
> > My bent fleet now consists of a EZ-1, but in the future, I may be looking to buy something else
> > from someone within driving distance of Phila, PA. I rely a lot on what I read on this NG, and
> > elsewhere on bent sites, so any good positive referrals would be helpful in helping me make
> > those future decisions.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > John Clarke