Good on-line source for tubulars?

Triathlon Forum
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I live in a place where very few people ride 650c wheels. I recently blew out my rear race wheel tubular and am left with no spares. I’d like to find a discount source for Continental Sprinter or better tubulars in 650c/22mm size for US$50 or less/tire, preferably less as I have to pay for overseas shipping as well. I’ll also consider TUFO tires.

All the tri-related sites I’ve found quote only really steep list prices, but it would be nice to find a tri shop that handles on-line sales so I could combine with assorted other tri goodies.

Thanks.

-David in Taipei

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I think you should really support your local shop. Good luck finding Spinters for under $50.00.

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I heard team ONCE is have a clearance on tubulars . . . (sorry, couldn’t resist)

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David

Long shot but if you are desparate have you tried contacting the bike shops in HK and Singapore they may be able to ship stuff to Taiwan cheaper than US based sites -which seem to charge a fortune to ship stuff to Asia.

These shops do not have on line ordering - but have been around for years and are the best ones I have found whilst living in both HK and Singapore

Hong Kong - FlyingBall +852 2381 3661 / 2831 5919

Singapore - Bikehaus - +65 64683908 ask for Colin

             Cycle Works (65) 6459-9166 (http://www.cycleworx.com/)

By the way are you the David of DiVad.Net ?

Rgds

Pete

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Hi Pete,

Thanks for the suggestions. I have friends traveling to HK soon and will ask them to check on Flying Ball for me.

Yeah, I’m the David behind www.divad.net. Have been too busy to update lately, but if you have any race information feel free to email me.

Best,

David

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Not sure if they have Sprinter in 650, but there 700c ar $33 US. nd the Podium in 650 or 700 are around $45 US. My team bought a bulk deal and got an even better price. LBS is always good to support however. Aloha G WWW.labicicletta.com

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David They have a website - I just found through Google http://www.flyingball.com/ I have extracted address and directions below. It is on Kowloon side - quicker to take MTR than Taxi - it is about 10-15 mins from Central and a five minute walk from stattion. Rgds Flying Ball Bicycle Company

201 Tung Choi Street

Mong Kok

Hong Kong Opening Hours Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun and public holidays 11am-7pm

Directions

The best way to come to our shop is to come by MTR (Underground Metro), you get off at Prince Edward Station and you get out at the B2 exit, then you turn your first left after coming out of the station. You will see the Mobil gas station and then you turn your first right and you will be in Tung Choi Street, just keep walking and you cannot miss our shop.
If you encounter problem finding, please give us a call on 2381 5919 or ask for help on the street.

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Is that web-site correct? I can’t get it to come up!

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the address is picking up some of the other text. Try:

www.biketiresdirect.com

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http://www.worldclasscycles.com/

I have had good luck with this retailer. DavidK

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I second the worldclasscycles.com. Order clinchers and tubulars from them 3-4 times. Great prices and great service!!!

RJC

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I just bought a 700c Conti Sprinter from them for $39.50, it was shipped promptly, no complaints. That was the best price I could find.