John-Juanito E.

Like many cyclists, I strongly prefer the independence & freedoms bicycling, specifically biketouring, especially since my mechanical skills are adequate enough to make most repairs/adjustments whilst out cycling. Naturally, my abilities have improved significantly over the 40+ years I've been pedaling, but having the right tools/parts/shop personnel are likewise just as important.
One such source was BikeNashbar, which I regularly purchased from for over 30 years, but the company was purchased/dissolved & incorporated into another whilst I was overseas, continuing "My World Upon Wheels/reTIRED World (Bike)tour". So I was in desperate need for a new (to me) reliable source to complement my fantastic Crazy Cat-Airport shoppe/techs. With today's digital access, I found CHAIN REACTION CYCLES (CRC) after some internet searching.
WOW!
My first completely secure order of tubes, rotors, & kit went through very smoothly and arrived perfectly, as promised. Not only was this incredibly impressive, but I also knew that I had found what I hope will be a life-long bicycle kit source for me. Perhaps what has made the biggest difference are the product reviews posted along with most items.
In fact, whilst researching SCHWALBE MARATHON TYRES (which have proven the most reliable for me over the past many years) one reviewer ["WYRDVANS"] had commented that he didn't think the three mm difference between 700c-32 & 700c-35 was much until he tried it, then added it to his superlative review.
It was from his written words that I altered my own CRC order as the situation was nearly identical with my newest ride (and much needed upgrade for my "ageing out"/weakening knees/quads/hams), an eBikekit-assisted CruzBike. It came fully kitted with 700c wheels, but I have since replaced the rear with a 26 x 1.5, and the front remained 700c-32. After reading the review by "WYRDVANS", I immediately measured the space between the top of my current SCHWALBE MARATHON (700c-32) and knew the fit was too tight. I altered my order for a different same-size SCHWALBE MARATHON tyre.
This Highlights the main reason why the CRC reviews are so very importantand why I myself am a frequent reviewer (albeit suffering Verborrhea). Without a doubt, I am extremely pleased with CRC and the fine company has certainly earned my coveted "WHEEL OF APPROVAL!"