My bike's better than me!
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,214
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From: Northern Colorado
Bikes: Moots Vamoots, 'Dale T2000, DB Response Comp, 1998 G. Fisher HKEK, 1989 Panasonic DX-6000, 1988 Fisher Montare XT, 1983 Nishiki Int'l, 1972 MB Grand Record, 1975 MB Grand Jubile, 1985 Centurion Ironman, 1982 Miyata 710
I see both sides of this one (and usually I'm an opinionated MoFo). Find the manager, explain your situation calmly, see what they'll do to make you happy.
Hold off on trying to shove the R500 down their throats.
Report back to us.
Did I say "calmly?"