TBS Bike Parts - Bas and Tom Van Steenbergen Teaser
It seems that with every product launch and the introduction of new components to install on your bike, it becomes more and more challenging to get into the sport and keep your bike running without breaking the bank. TBS Bike Parts was launched in early 2013 in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia with one goal in mind: to allow riders worldwide to purchase high-end parts at the best prices available.
This Canadian-owned and operated company prides itself on offering fast shipping and the latest products from brands such as Maxxis, Shimano, SRAM, Truvativ, Easton, RockShox and Fox suspension.
Over the course of the 2014 season, community involvement will ramp up with trail maintenance support and race organization involvement. TBS Bike Parts is also actively involved on social media where you’ll be able to find out about deals, new product introductions, special events, and exclusive content about the TBS team riders.
It’s not just about prices and products though; TBS Bike Parts is also proud to sponsor two local riders, Bas and Tom van Steenbergen, as well as a great videographer. A full-length edit of the van Steenbergen brothers will be released shortly and if the videos you’ve seen on Pinkbike this summer weren’t enough to convince you that these guys rip, here’s a teaser of what’s to come.
The support provided to these up-and-coming riders during the 2013 season has helped them reach some amazing results over the 2013 season so far:
Tom:
• 2nd Redbull Phenom
• 4th Crankworx Speed ‘n Style
• Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jamp best trick winner
Bas:
• 1st Chainless DH race at Silver Star Freeride Festival
• 3rd BC Cup - Silver Star
• 7th Canada Cup - Sun Peaks
“Local” shops aren’t limited to retail stores anymore. Online stores have proven that they have a place in the industry and they offer value to customers looking to save money (and willing to give up the hands-on support available through brick and mortar stores). By supporting TBS Bike Parts, you’ll be supporting a BC-based company that gives back and gets involved. Check them out and see for yourself.
www.tbsbikeparts.com
This Canadian-owned and operated company prides itself on offering fast shipping and the latest products from brands such as Maxxis, Shimano, SRAM, Truvativ, Easton, RockShox and Fox suspension.
Over the course of the 2014 season, community involvement will ramp up with trail maintenance support and race organization involvement. TBS Bike Parts is also actively involved on social media where you’ll be able to find out about deals, new product introductions, special events, and exclusive content about the TBS team riders.
It’s not just about prices and products though; TBS Bike Parts is also proud to sponsor two local riders, Bas and Tom van Steenbergen, as well as a great videographer. A full-length edit of the van Steenbergen brothers will be released shortly and if the videos you’ve seen on Pinkbike this summer weren’t enough to convince you that these guys rip, here’s a teaser of what’s to come.
The support provided to these up-and-coming riders during the 2013 season has helped them reach some amazing results over the 2013 season so far:
Tom:
• 2nd Redbull Phenom
• 4th Crankworx Speed ‘n Style
• Wam Bam Dirt Jump Jamp best trick winner
Bas:
• 1st Chainless DH race at Silver Star Freeride Festival
• 3rd BC Cup - Silver Star
• 7th Canada Cup - Sun Peaks
“Local” shops aren’t limited to retail stores anymore. Online stores have proven that they have a place in the industry and they offer value to customers looking to save money (and willing to give up the hands-on support available through brick and mortar stores). By supporting TBS Bike Parts, you’ll be supporting a BC-based company that gives back and gets involved. Check them out and see for yourself.
www.tbsbikeparts.com
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We also have the FOX Talas 180 RC2 FIT for an even better price! $850 CAD w/free shipping!
check it! bikepartdeals.com/product/fox-36-van-180mm-rc2-2011
pretty shitty site and selection of gears
How about $799 and free shipping?~!
compliments of BikePartDeals.com > bikepartdeals.com/product/fox-36-van-180mm-rc2-2011
Yes most of the parts vendors say not for retail sale but they also don't take back all of the un-used inventory of bike manufacturers either again, obviously because what are they going to do with it?
My XT brakes came in a bag, but who cares, I paid less than my staff price at work in a retail shop. As for no instructions they are a few clicks away on Shimano's web site as are instructions for everything else they sell. Some of the Canadian bike companies have access to their own supply of discount OEM parts and they do blow outs too. I bought a bundle of my favorite name brand tires at a local warehouse sale for 5.00 each, MSRP 60.00 so its not like the Canadian distributors aren't doing the same thing.
I hate to say it but local shops are basically screwed from a parts perspective...too many moving parts and exposure for them to compete. That being said, Dunbar seems to be doing a good job online and in their store so perhaps there is hope...I would prefer to source from my local shop trust me. But until there is a reliable way for a shop to provide such a service and not make the end user feel gouged many purchases have and will continue to be via online....harsh reality.
I do my best to support local for an extra 5, 10 MAYBE 15% in price over online...
but when the price gets higher AND it needs to be ordered AND it takes weeks (not days) to arrive I go to online. I understand "buy local" and I understand "service and customer experience", but I service my bike myself and am ok taking a risk on warranty for most parts (e.g. stem, bar, pedals etc.etc.etc).
And a final point about warranty... what good is a warranty if my replacement needs to be special ordered (again) and I lose 3 weeks of riding while it arrives to the store? If I buy it online (even from bonded US retailer) and I get it in 48 hours and don't lose out on a weekend of riding.
I am not trying to "kill local bike shops" but I think that pressure from online store could make good shops better and weed out the bad shops (yes they do exist). It may be a tough reality to stomach but in most parts of this country the DH and "enduro" crowd is not well serviced by local shops - roadies, trail and commuter, yes. That doesn't mean I don't support the store, they just have nothing I want to purchase.
my 0.02
Keep in mind that it is rather difficult to stuff your bike through your computer monitor to have an online retailer service your black market parts. The extra bucks you spend to support your local bike shop goes towards the knowledge and know-how you can get, face to face, at any time from a real live person.
When a deal appears to be too good to be true, it often turns out to be just that. Caveat Emptor and all that jazz. That's all I'm saying.
Just an advice