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BrokenChain

Monkey
Oct 26, 2001
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NWCT
With my fiance. I stopped by the shop on my way home from work to pick up a rack for my truck. I walked out with the rack and this:



2008 Jake The Snake. For a grand, I just couldn't turn it down. I've been eying cross bikes for a while and we'll see if it's everything I'm hoping it is.

And while I was there,I found out that the manager of the shop used to run the same shop in NH I ran 6 years before I did.
 

ire

Turbo Monkey
Aug 6, 2007
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4
Nice buy! My cross bike is one of my favorite bikes, partly becuase of the versatility.
 

BrokenChain

Monkey
Oct 26, 2001
315
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NWCT
Nice Kona - what shop did you buy it from? Are you still in Torrington?
Yes, I still live in Torrington. I checked out Tommy's, but everyone was too busy BSing and drinking coffee to bother to help me. I ended up going to Benidorm Bikes on 44 in Canton. Cool little shop. Everyone was super friendly, and made sure I was taken care of immediately, even though I told them I was in no hurry.
 

yamaguy01

Chimp
Jun 2, 2008
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Fussa, Japan
I managed to live to see another day. She actually wasn't pissed at all, and she even said she was glad I got something that will help keep me in shape.

NICE! I wish my wife would be on that same train of thought. That is exactly what I try to tell her but I guess anything more than one bike to her is a waste. She still can not see why I need a road bike, a XC bike and a DH bike. I dare not tell her I want a commuter bike, and I'd like to try my hand at Trials...... :bonk:
 

BrokenChain

Monkey
Oct 26, 2001
315
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NWCT
Who helped you at Benidorm? Some guys are great there, others are a tad inexperienced at customer service.
I know it's a late response...Okay, a VERY late response, but I just saw that I never replied to your question. It was Josh B. who I later found out happens to be good friends with my fiance's older brother. I don't think he works there anymore. I believe he's in the process of becoming a pilot. Luckily I can say I've had nothing but pleasant experiences with this shop.
 

BrokenChain

Monkey
Oct 26, 2001
315
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NWCT
Very nice snag! Are you planning on racing this year?
Thanks. Racing really isn't my thing. I just plan on using it to help keep me less fat, as I'm getting married in September. It's awesome to tool around on around town, and I bring it with me when I go to NH, as there are a ton of fast fire roads and old railroad beds around where I used to live.
 

Heidi

Der hund ist laut und braun
Aug 22, 2001
10,184
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Bend, Oregon
Thanks. Racing really isn't my thing. I just plan on using it to help keep me less fat, as I'm getting married in September. It's awesome to tool around on around town, and I bring it with me when I go to NH, as there are a ton of fast fire roads and old railroad beds around where I used to live.

That's a fine plan too, cross bikes are really more versatile than people think. I ride mine A LOT. :cheers:

"less fat" ahahahahahaha:banana:
 
Dec 8, 2008
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That's a nice Heckler and Koch P2000 in her hand... I used to have that exact gun (if it is the 9mm version).

You think your in trouble. I sold 2 bikes and bought 1 used and justified it by saving money for my wedding in August. Then today I ordered a 2008 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert for 1900.

Just like you, it was too good of a deal. She won't be as happy when I come home with it in the box though :).