Ortlieb replacement parts in NYC? Or somewhere with reasonable shipping?

[lukasz]

The official Ortlieb site wants $5 in shipping for a $3.50 buckle. I just can't.

[Bobonli]

REI sells some Ortlieb bike products. Don't recall seeing parts but you could call them. Also maybe tent and trails down by city hall.

[EricKeller]

dunno which buckle you want, but most outdoor stores have small parts like that, maybe in the climbing section. The store here in town would probably charge $10 for it though.

[rec head]

I have used buckles from REI on my ortleib. I also use super glue at the seems every 3 - 4 years as needed.

[lukasz]

I tried a buckle from Paragon (big sporting goods store, like an independent REI) but it was too tall. I didn't even think of that as a dimension as I was focusing on width and clasp shape. Considering what I put my panniers through maybe I should just get the OEM part.

[j44ke]

You might try stopping by REI down on Lafayette in Soho. Back in the day, they used to have a wall of buckles, slides, webbing, etc. for rebuilding backpacks that was second to none. I try Paragon first to keep it local too, but they have never had a terrific selection of those sorts of things. REI might not any longer either, but it would be worth the try.

[lukasz]

I went to REI first but they don't stock 1" buckles. 3/4" yes, 2" sure. Paragon did actually have more. They ain't bad! I've been using my other pannier and haven't had time to mess around with this more.

[chasea]

There's also an EMS on Broadway in Soho. Might be worth a try.

Don't get me started on the socioeconomic indicators the locations of these stores are for the Burning Man, Adventure Hippie crowd.

[j44ke]

Try here: Side Release Buckles, Hardware for Sewing

You could also check with Gary Smith at BaileyWorks. He's around here somewhere.