that could be said about alot of the mechanics around here...Originally posted by sguhrofst8
The mechanics [...] usually have some pretty good high end stuff.
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You like buying last years model from suoergo or jenson?Originally posted by Shortbus
My favorite bike shop in VA/MD/DC is online mail order.
Originally posted by DßR
eeeehhh, that whole "last years' model" thing doesn't mean much at all. A 105 rear der. is a 105, regardless. I bought a bunch from Jenson for $31 (+$7 shipping), as opposed to $55 plus tax at my "favorite LBS" which is what happened to me when I had a race in 4 days. In retrospect, it woulda been cheaper for me to have Jenson overnight FedEx one to me.
Actually with some brands like marzocchi, the older your fork's model is the better it is, i.e. the less input its design has gotten for those marketing folks (i'm trying to stay polite but it's hard) who are struggling to get to the top and get a piece of that pie....Originally posted by KPicha
"Last year's models" are great deals and generally speaking, there isn't such a big difference to warrant the price difference between the new and "old". Yes, there are exceptions to that but if you know what you're looking for and what's important to you, you can usually get away with the same thing for much less.
yes, but would the online store install them for you?Originally posted by KPicha
Surrre, let's seee
LBS = $450 for brakes,
Online = $310 for brakes, shipping included.
No brainer there, unless you've got money burning holes in your pockets.
Originally posted by Shortbus
eeeh, like go kiss ass to your LBS and give them money for their overpriced stuff and buy em food and if you're lucky they might help you out someday.
NO THANKS.
Oh, you work at a bike store. OK that figures. Tell me the name of one bike store where an "educated and aware" consumer is not the enemy. ONE. You people prey on those who don't know much about bikes.Originally posted by Msisle Dad
like philllyvanilly said, for regulars we usually throw some installs and tuneups for free, if you went and bought every part off mail order then f yea were gonna charge you every cent to install it, if you are a good customer, and you buy a set of disc brakes, then of course we'll install them, thats how business relationships work.
Morgan
YES YESOriginally posted by PhillyVanilli
Yeah, wouldnt want to have to be friendly or anything like that. At least at the shop I worked at, the "usuals" got alot of free service, parts at the best deal we could honestly afford to give them, and signicant price breaks on bikes. Most of them actually seem to enjoy hanging out at the shop, but if youre not into human contact or anything like that you might wanna go mail order.
Originally posted by KPicha
Yeah, I did it but it took a bit longer than 15 mins Getting my Hayes bracket off the rear was practically an all day affair and I ended up having to wait until the evening when my husband could muscle off the bolts; after some dremelling. Strength issues are where I lose out and I haven't bled any brakes before so I might let someone else do that. All in all though, setting up disc brakes is pretty easy. You just have to have the patience to get the little details just right.
As far as warranty issues go, like Dan said, as long as you have the receipt, there shouldn't be a problem.
Shifty, ask em about special ordering it, you place order on monday it gets in on Wed and it'll only cost you 23.95 for the roll. Or 8.95 with 2 cases of beer.Originally posted by shifty S
my LBS doesnt sell my most important part anyways....duct tape!
ehh, when i need it i just take it off of other locations on my bikeOriginally posted by Shortbus
Shifty, ask em about special ordering it, you place order on monday it gets in on Wed and it'll only cost you 23.95 for the roll. Or 8.95 with 2 cases of beer.
Originally posted by Shortbus
Oh, you work at a bike store. OK that figures. Tell me the name of one bike store where an "educated and aware" consumer is not the enemy. ONE. You people prey on those who don't know much about bikes.
Listen , I can tell you of a number of LBS's that educate, match riders with needs ,and provide good service. But You wouldnt listen. You know to much.
One of the people you attacked with your "prey" comment is my son Morgan, a mechanic at a bike shop 3 days a week (he began as an apprentice 3 years ago),a HS sophomore.He races the Norba National series ,Sea Otter, & is State Champ in DH & 4X Etc....He can repair, rebuild or tune anything on a timely basis because he was well trained by good people who know the business and respect their clientel.
Based on your comments you must be a know it all that is uniformed and has never asked to be refered to a good shop.
CR