tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post2202708464783792319..comments2010-04-11T19:58:21.933-07:00Comments on Road Ryder: Does your bike shop know who you are?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post-72806385647905482512010-03-09T18:04:25.850-08:002010-03-09T18:04:25.850-08:00Hey no worries :) I've been to Brown's ple...Hey no worries :) I've been to Brown's plenty of times, but they're the one I used to live behind...just not enough passion from these guys sometimes.Redd-Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175588575460643704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post-68744770011517163662010-03-09T16:38:45.068-08:002010-03-09T16:38:45.068-08:00Hey Redd, AH! THAT kind of trendy and elite! I mig...Hey Redd, AH! THAT kind of trendy and elite! I might have them mixed up but I don't think so. In any even I was referring to the shop on Cabot St. right near the Theater. Ha-ha! A little Googling shows me that it's Browns that I was thinking of. I suck at The Real World.Noreasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267875702684892553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post-44783715455446134122010-03-09T11:33:31.232-08:002010-03-09T11:33:31.232-08:00And trendy as in single-speeds, expresso drinking,...And trendy as in single-speeds, expresso drinking, non-helmet-wearing...at least that's a lot of what I got around my school.<br /><br />I don't deny I buy expensive gear for riding...but at least I use and abuse it. Bill's shop has such a down-to-earth, hey we work here feel.Redd-Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175588575460643704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post-7153494769993724912010-03-09T11:28:57.951-08:002010-03-09T11:28:57.951-08:00Elitism as in...they walk their bikes around more ...Elitism as in...they walk their bikes around more than ride, and seriously who buys one of those beach cruisers to actually ride? They weigh a ton.<br /><br />I think you have the shop mixed up...Bill has only had Beverly Cycles there for a year or so.Redd-Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175588575460643704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post-83929226595927461122010-03-09T11:24:02.791-08:002010-03-09T11:24:02.791-08:00"They reek of elitism and trendy"
Funny ..."They reek of elitism and trendy"<br />Funny seeing as how many of your posts detail the expensive clothing and accessories that you have. However, I have to agree whole-heartedly with your recommendation of Beverly Cycles. They have been there forever and I have never heard a bad word about them. I have only been in once myself but they were very friendly and helpful.Noreasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267875702684892553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post-6240019016816454112010-03-08T18:53:04.730-08:002010-03-08T18:53:04.730-08:00I've only been into one LBS so far since I sta...I've only been into one LBS so far since I started riding on the open road, only because it's close to where I live. I haven't completely introduced myself, but they recognize me as a regular when I shop there.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992744104929295135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post-44800630012505523812010-03-08T17:44:01.849-08:002010-03-08T17:44:01.849-08:00Yeah I feel ok buying parts elsewhere because, wel...Yeah I feel ok buying parts elsewhere because, well, parts are expensive, and the same part can usually be found cheapest online. I don't skimp on the install though, having someone who know what they're doing is worth spending a bit extra per hour, but then again, my shop has the best prices.Redd-Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175588575460643704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5409804786210998365.post-59937049559883137182010-03-08T17:23:49.802-08:002010-03-08T17:23:49.802-08:00I bought my bike from what is probably the biggest...I bought my bike from what is probably the biggest bike shop in town. I still make frequent purchases there. But because of their size, they don't know me, and I can't name any of their clerks or mechanics, although the woman with all the tattoos is unforgettable. (To be fair, I'm in there less than once a month.) I've found another mechanic, who charges less and seems to do better work than I've gotten from these guys, so I guess whatever loyalty I once had for the shop is waning. Oh, and these guys are also big enough that I don't feel guilty if I buy something by mail order. I expect to get a complete fitting for my current bike at a different shop in town, where the owner is renowned for his fitting ability. We'll see if that leads to a more personal relationship.Dr. Ray Niekamphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999201337813710713noreply@blogger.com