Nashbar Review: Bicycle Part Stores

Nashbar has been around the block - literally and figuratively - for decades. What began in 1974 as a modest mail-order business has grown into a go-to online destination for bike riders of all stripes. Nashbar is known for carrying thousands of products across major brands like Shimano, Bell, Mavic, Garmin, Yakima, and more. Their reputation has been built on making gear accessible at fair prices, and that philosophy is still alive today.

Part of the AMain family

Nashbar's credibility today also ties back to its 2019 acquisition by AMain Sports & Hobbies. After a bumpy period under Advanced Sports Enterprises (ASE), AMain stepped in to rescue the brand in February 2019, picking up Nashbar's web presence, Performance Bicycle's e-commerce platform (who you'll see reviewed separately), and the associated trademarks of both. (So, if you see some similarities between Nashbar and Performance while you're browsing for bike parts, now you know why). AMain shares its "A+" rating and accreditation from the Better Business Bureau with both sub-brands.

Online shopping is easy-breezy

So, let's take a closer look at the Nashbar experience when shopping for bike parts. It's refreshingly straightforward: you can search by keyword or even by part number if you already know exactly what you're looking for. Or you can browse through clear categories like Accessories, Bikes & Frames, Apparel, Accessories, Tools, and Tires & Tubes. If you're hunting for something more specific, filters let you drill down by brake type, speed, brand, price, product status, and even gender-specific gear. That makes it easy to go from "I need something for my bike" to "here's exactly what I want" in just a few clicks. And, you'll get free shipping as long as your order is at least $99 (which, let's be honest, that's all too easy to do when you're buying bike parts...).

Excellent selection of bike parts across many brands

It won't be a surprise that Nashbar's selection is fantastic across the three product categories we surveyed across all of the bike parts stores on our list - there's a reason why its sister site is almost at the top of our list, after all. However, it's worth mentioning that the selection here is a bit smaller than Performance Bicycle (but not by much). Here's what you'll find at Nashbar for those comparison items:

• Tubes: Nashbar stocks close to 300 inner tube options, making it one of the deeper selections you'll find online. Prices start around a dollar for basics like the Forte 12.5" Inner Tube and climb up to just over $50 for premium models such as the Pirelli Angel SmarTUBEX Extra Durable Inner Tube. You'll even run across bulk packs priced in the $350 range - though, curiously, the site doesn't make it clear how many tubes come in the case.
• Saddles: Under the Saddles & Seats category, you'll discover over 500 listings. Not every item is a traditional saddle (some are mounts or accessories), but the range is still impressive. Bargain hunters might snag something like the Selle Italia GT-1 Comfort Saddle for $25, while riders chasing ultralight performance could consider the Selle Italia SLR C59 at $579.99 - with hundreds of other options spread between those extremes.
• Derailleurs: If it's drivetrain parts you're after, Nashbar doesn't disappoint. Between complete derailleur systems and small replacement pieces like pulleys and hangers, the catalog stretches to roughly 900 products. Prices cover the full spectrum, but one standout we noticed was the SRAM RED XPLR AXS Upgrade Kit ringing in at $1,540 - and flagged as "limited quantities available," which made us smile given the steep tag.

Decent return policy, easy-to-reach customer service

Getting help is pretty simple at Nashbar. You can connect via phone, live chat, or an online form if you've got questions about your order. Returns are also fairly straightforward. If your item is new, unused, and in its original packaging, you can send it back for a refund or store credit without much hassle. If it's been more than 30 days since your purchase, you'll need to talk with customer service first - and in some cases, you may be hit with a 15% restocking fee. Not ideal, but not the worst, either.

Customers love shopping here

Beyond the shared "A+" from the BBB, Nashbar itself gets loads of praise from happy customers, both new and long-term. Across nearly 300 ratings on Google reviews alone, the bike parts shop has earned a close-to-perfect average of 4.8 stars. "Have used them for decades", "Delivered overnight and saved my vacation", and "Love my Nashbar bike that has thousands of miles on it" are just part of the glowing praise we spotted.

Where Nashbar could improve: rider resources

One area where Nashbar lags a bit is in rider education and resources. Aside from a basic "Bicycle Assembly" page with a couple of YouTube videos (one of which was unavailable at the time of our last check), there isn't much in the way of how-to guides, articles, or videos to help cyclists pick the right parts or learn to do their own maintenance. For a brand that's been around this long, it feels like a missed opportunity. Adding a blog, gear guides, or even quick explainer videos could take the shopping experience to the next level. (It was also surprising not to find anything like that here, since Nashbar's sister site has ample resources in that vein... but maybe AMain decided not to reinvent the wheel here... pun intended).

A dependable, budget-friendly option for bike parts

Nashbar may not be the flashiest name in bike parts, but it has staying power - and that counts for something. Between the easy-to-use site, wide product range, fair pricing, and positive reputation, it's a smart option for riders who want dependable gear without spending top dollar. We'd love to see them step up their educational resources for cyclists, but even without that, Nashbar remains a reliable stop for your next bike part purchase.

On the Nashbar website