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Where do you all buy parts? (self.bikewrench)

submitted 7 months ago by Leviathan to c/bikewrench

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Hi all, I'm new to this community and this is me attempting to participate.

I've been repairing and building bikes for a good long while now. Mostly I bought parts off of Amazon or my local bike stores but I've run into a bit of an issue finding a bullhorn bar-end brake-lever/shifter combo for a 1x8 road bike. I can't find anything being made currently anywhere. I'm even starting to consider contacting some local machinists I know.

I guess this is the danger of endlessly customizing bikes to the point where you want to do stuff no one else has any interest in doing.

So let me know where you guys get parts and what your favorite procurement methods are for rare stuff.

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[–] calamitycastle 5 points 7 months ago

I'm having trouble even imagining what you want! Like a bullhorn brifter?

I'm currently struggling to find an all black 26.2mm seatpost. I don't use Amazon at all though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Have you tried asking a local bike shop? The owner of my favourite spot will gladly assist me in ordering whatever weird thing I'm looking for!

[–] Leviathan 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I have, actually, in a few different shops. Apparently Shimano stopped producing that particular part so it's hard to find. I'll have to go ask in some more fancy spots.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Shops with a focus on vintage bikes may have better luck finding rare parts than your LBS.

[–] Leviathan 2 points 7 months ago

Great idea!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

EBay all the way for me.