Yup.
$4.99 - that's the tire, tax and shipping... not on sale.
Universal Cycles is my go to place for online purchases, and by creating an account, I became a "VIP" member. If you review any products you've bought from them, you get $1 credit toward any future products you buy. Sooooo... I managed to build up $18 of credits, while the tire originally cost $20 (Ritchey Speedmax Cross 700X40).
With the tire only costing $2 at this point, Universal Cycles offered $2.99 shipping, with the grand total being $4.99.
Yes, I had to spend a lot of money to buy the products, review them, then get the credits - but in a time when work is a little slow, I am using any and every means necessary to get a much needed part at the lowest cost.
Universal also does 30 second price matching, so I search Amazon.com for a lower price and take advantage of a-dollar-here-a-dollar-there type savings.
Like I always say, I do not get paid for these types endorsements (shoot, I wish somebody would pay attention to my good words and KICK DOWN!), but if I can help another cyclist save money in this piss poor economy - why not?
Always support your local bike shop if you can, but if you're an online shopper - there's great deals to be had.
$4.99 - that's the tire, tax and shipping... not on sale.
Universal Cycles is my go to place for online purchases, and by creating an account, I became a "VIP" member. If you review any products you've bought from them, you get $1 credit toward any future products you buy. Sooooo... I managed to build up $18 of credits, while the tire originally cost $20 (Ritchey Speedmax Cross 700X40).
With the tire only costing $2 at this point, Universal Cycles offered $2.99 shipping, with the grand total being $4.99.
Yes, I had to spend a lot of money to buy the products, review them, then get the credits - but in a time when work is a little slow, I am using any and every means necessary to get a much needed part at the lowest cost.
Universal also does 30 second price matching, so I search Amazon.com for a lower price and take advantage of a-dollar-here-a-dollar-there type savings.
Like I always say, I do not get paid for these types endorsements (shoot, I wish somebody would pay attention to my good words and KICK DOWN!), but if I can help another cyclist save money in this piss poor economy - why not?
Always support your local bike shop if you can, but if you're an online shopper - there's great deals to be had.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/04/ordered-tire-for-499.html
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