I have actually LIKED Performance for a long time, and they have some great deals. I'd like to do all my business at LBS, but when items cost 30% more I go online.
My only beef is that lately it seems that a lot of the stitching and zippers on Performance brand items seem to be a lot flimsier than they used to be.
Anyway, I wanted to note that the online order system at PerformanceBike.com seems to have taken a turn for the worse in handling orders that have one or more items out of stock. First, the web catalog OFTEN shows items "in stock" that aern't. Then if you do order, everything looks fine and you get your order "summary" via email, however you might not notice that you dont get an order confirmation..... So there you sit thinking your order is on the way, and its not.
Turns out that if there is a problem with the order, it just drops into the bit bucket. You never get notified, or asked if you want to cancel or backorder.
My only beef is that lately it seems that a lot of the stitching and zippers on Performance brand items seem to be a lot flimsier than they used to be.
I've also noticed this also. I have a couple of their shorts where the stiching has pulled apart before I wear out the material.
Some of my other complaints have been where 'size' has not consistent across the Performance line (not mixed with other vendors such as Pearl Isumi (SP?)) and their idea of 700x25 is more like my idea of 700x18. I have 700x23's that are wider than some of the performance brand tires.
Some of my other complaints have been where 'size' has not consistent across the Performance line (not mixed with other vendors such as Pearl Isumi (SP?)) and their idea of 700x25 is more like my idea of 700x18. I have 700x23's that are wider than some of the performance brand tires.
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My only beef is that lately it seems that a lot of the stitching and zippers on Performance brand items seem to be a lot flimsier than they used to be.
I've also noticed this also. I have a couple of their shorts where the stiching has pulled apart before I wear out the material.
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Some of my other complaints have been where 'size' has not consistent across the Performance line (not mixed with other vendors such as Pearl Isumi (SP?))
I can't speak for the quality, but their sizing is weird -- the tops run large, the bottoms small. But what really keeps me from buying their clothes is that they're tacky looking -- just a little off in design, color, and tailoring -- yet not any cheaper than brand name stuff on sale. REI used to have the same problem, but their own clothes are much better now.
After the holidays I drove home through Chapel Hill just to shop at Performance. I was ready to spend at least a couple hundred bucks on clothing. But all of it looked really crappy so I didn't buy a single thing. I have since bought a bunch of brand name clothing on sale through the Performance catalog.
: I can't speak for the quality, but their sizing is weird -- the tops run large, : the bottoms small. But what really keeps me from buying their clothes is that : they're tacky looking -- just a little off in design, color, and tailoring -- : yet not any cheaper than brand name stuff on sale. REI used to have the same : problem, but their own clothes are much better now. : : After the holidays I drove home through Chapel Hill just to shop at Performance. : I was ready to spend at least a couple hundred bucks on clothing. But all of it : looked really crappy so I didn't buy a single thing. I have since bought a : bunch of brand name clothing on sale through the Performance catalog. : : Matt O.
I bought a sleeveless jersey from them, and by the second time I wore it, the fabric was all picked and rough looking. I then got one from Pearl Izumi and their fabric is so smooth and tight that I don't have the problem of little picks all over it. I think maybe the Hydropak straps caused the rough spots on the Performance jersey, but if so, the Pearl Izumi one was not affected. Now, being cheap, I try to get the brand name stuff on sale....
Pat in TX where I can't figure out why there are sleeves on bicycle jerseys anyways. : : :
I can't speak for the quality, but their sizing is weird -- the tops run large, the bottoms small. But what really keeps me from buying their clothes is that Matt O.
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I bought a sleeveless jersey from them, and by the second time I wore it, the fabric was all picked and rough looking.
Performance uses several different manufacturers to make their stuff. Some of their higher end house-brand stuff is made by Voler and is pretty good quality. Much of their lower end stuff is pretty bad. The Performance-Voler stuff costs about the same as buying directly from Voler.
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I bought a sleeveless jersey from them, and by the second time I wore it, the fabric was all picked and rough looking.
Performance uses several different manufacturers to make their stuff. Some of their higher end house-brand stuff is made by Voler and is pretty good quality. Much of their lower end stuff is pretty bad. The Performance-Voler stuff costs about the same as buying directly from Voler.
I wasn't aware of that. Which lines are made by Voler? Are they really the same thing?
I've been very happy with Voler's stuff -- it's as good or better than fancier brands' costing 2-3 times as much. However, because of this I'd rather just give all my money to Voler, rather than Performance.
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I have actually LIKED Performance for a long time, and they have some great deals. I'd like to do all my business at LBS, but when items cost 30% more I go online. My only beef is that lately it seems that a lot of the stitching and zippers on Performance brand items seem to be a lot flimsier than they used to be. Anyway, I wanted to note that the online order system at PerformanceBike.com seems to have taken a turn for the worse in handling orders that have one or more items out of stock. First, the web catalog OFTEN shows items "in stock" that aern't. Then if you do order, everything looks fine and you get your order "summary" via email, however you might not notice that you dont get an order confirmation..... So there you sit thinking your order is on the way, and its not. Turns out that if there is a problem with the order, it just drops into the bit bucket. You never get notified, or asked if you want to cancel or backorder. so... beware. d
All the stuff I bought from them so far works fine. I haven't had any problems with anything. Delivery is slow, running 2-3 weeks, but everything shows up. The bibs I bought have been washed 50-60 times so far and are still working just fine. The jerseys have been used and washed almost as much too. Of course I am not wearing a backpack, so I don't know if the jerseys would wear differently or not. Maybe later when it gets warmer, and I start wearing a backpack over the jerseys, I might notice wear then.
