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EagleEye
07-08-03, 09:16 AM
Why is it that I always end up spending more when I buy bike stuff?

I did my research for an all-around set of wheels and from what I've read here and heard, almost everybody agreed that I couldn't go wrong with a Dura Ace/Open Pro combo. Well, did some more reading on here and ran across Chris King/Open Pro as a better combo. When I called Colorado Cyclist to place my order for the Dura Ace/Open Pro, I couldn't resist the temptation of asking the tech about the King/Open Pro combo and he said that he rides the King/Open Pro and loves them. Went on about the technology, blah, blah, blah (all the stuff that I love to hear).

Anyway, to make a story short, I'm broke down and orded the King/Open Pro combo (I'm so weak). It's more that what I budgeted for, but from what I hear, they're the best bang for the buck for their price.

Can't wait to get me hands on them!

LSR
07-08-03, 09:39 AM
Funny how that happens eh? The ball bearings in the Chorus ergos compared to the Centaur bushings was enough to make me upgrade my gruppo. You won't be disappointed with the King hubs, I've heard nothing but good things about them. Hopefully you picked a cool anodizing colour though :)
EagleEye
07-08-03, 10:01 AM
I went with black.

roadbuzz
07-08-03, 10:06 AM
Usually, but not always. I went into the bike shop yesterday to get a saddle (Fizik aliante). They had one with Ti rails, like new, that had been returned, so there's 30% off. And then I had a coupon that knocked 20% off that price. Got the thing for nearly 1/2 price! :thumbup:
Xavier
07-09-03, 01:25 PM
People tend to spend more simply because they tend to listen to salesmen.

CC got you to spend more money and they made more profit by talking you into the King wheelset.

Funny how the salesman says he owns that wheelset. I bet if you asked about the Ksyrium or others he would own those instead.

I hate salesman and that is why I have a shop. Many people that call me am sure are shocked to hear me in a sense speak the truth.

Besides, say he owns those wheels. Does he ride?

I meet many shop owners and nealry all do not even own a bike. Talked with a big online shop the other day and the owner was just so out of it. Really had no clue on anything. Just profits and what he can buy cheap and make profit.