Chain Reaction Cycles are offering free shipping on all orders except bikes
They also have an express delivery offer starting from $15.99 (delivery in 3-5 working days)
It is a UK bike shop. Bicycles sell locally for a very reasonable price, but we get totally screwed on parts and accessories.
they are happy to send frames. You could build a fully customized bike for a lot cheaper than you can buy from a local store. My last bike was fully purchased from CRC in parts. If you want to keep the money in oz to support locals then Pushys and tbsm might be another option.
Could you recommend me part to build a cheap fixie?
they are cheap anyway - just buy a full one from pushys http://www.pushys.com.au/bikes-and-bicycle-frames/push-bikes…
Beaware of the free shipping time. It can get loooooooooonnnngggg with no tracking.
My last order (about 8 weeks ago in their last free shipping period) arrived in 5 days with tracking by a courier company. It was just a few bits and pieces. Seems that it's the luck of the draw.
it's random - I've ordered from them nearly a dozen times over the last year and half - some orders arrive in a little over a week, every so often it takes nearly a month. Not sure why, same courier company usually(DHL) but always seems longer when I've purchased tires, probably just a coincidence but.
With their prices, still worth the wait.
I easily saved over 1k buying parts to build my own bike. This was only mid range shimano gear.
Yeah, but if you spent over 1k you get "free" shipping regardless of this offer. Also 1k opens up free shipping across a lot of other retailers such wiggle and probikekit.
Never had a problem with chaino's delivery. Their cheap prices are definitely worth the wait. The delicious High5 caramel sport bars are great for rides and I really like the High5 Gels too.
Don't forget the generous 4.8% cashback at Cashrewards. It adds up overtime :)
sonofabitch
didnt know cashrewards did CRC and wiggle
could've saved millions
+1 cashrewards, thanks!
My last two things took about 4 weeks each.
One of my BIG parcels incl wheels seats tyres cranks came in 8 days, and a really small parcel with spare parts took 5 weeks. Same selected shipping option within a week of each other.
My CRC orders used to arrive in 5-7 working days (until Aug I believe). But recently CRC changed their courier provider, and now most orders take 3-4 weeks. CRC rep confirmed that they have received complaints about the delays with the new provider. Not sure what they have done to rectify the problem.
The small orders were sent by Royal Mail, and for me it took about 2-3 weeks, which was fine.
However, they changed it TNT Post with my last order, and it took 6 weeks. There have been quite a few ppl on BNA with similar feedback.
So its a case of buyer beware. Its free but it can take a long long time.
There are also "tricks" to get the order's delivery method upgraded, but it involves in ordering things that you might not need. E.g wire bead tires to force them to use a proper courier. So I never tried it.
Somebody posted in one of their previous 'free shipping' offers that if you buy a wire bead (not folding) tyre as part of your order you get the expedited shipping for free, something about packaging/dimensions etc. I tried it last time, bought a $9 tyre (cheapest I could find, hanging on the garage wall as an emergency!) and seemed to work, order arrived in under a week. Time to stock up on Hi 5 tablets for summer I guess.
didnt work
Thx
Thanks! Ive been waiting for this
Great news I have a $28 refund voucher to use. Last time I purchased something with free shipping it arrived in a very reasonable 8 days
Anyone who wants a 5GBP off if you are spending more than 50GBP, here is an extra coupon code:
CRCRoneN2V6VXD
(replace one with 1)
ordered some cheap sunnies + 3 bottles of the tablets - dispatched in 24hrs but like others said it appears to be a new courier setup. hopefully it will arrive fairly soon
Yep, I am one of the complainers about the new shipping set up. I happily pay the additional money for priority plus tracking if I need something quick and usually get it within 3 working days. The new provider trakpak took 2 weeks on my latest delivery. I got a refund back at least.
2 weeks is good. CRC normally 3 weeks, sometimes longer.
wiggle is the only one that is fast and free.
A bike shop offering free shipping on everything but bikes…