How to grow this bike shop?
08-27-18, 10:44 PM
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In the mail tomorrow: Chain lube, grease, tire irons, water bottle cages, brake and shifter housing, 1.125" headset spacers, seatpost, and a note.
08-28-18, 11:10 AM
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@RobbieTunes - would he have use for a nice CAAD8 frame and fork? I haven't posted it for sale, but I would pack it up and ship it to him if he'd be able to use it. Have several drop handlebars, stems, and seatposts as well.
Maybe even a bike too. An older but rideable Dawes. Would be happy to pay it forward.
Maybe even a bike too. An older but rideable Dawes. Would be happy to pay it forward.
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08-28-18, 07:21 PM
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Well, he posted two hybrids for sale today, looks like about $45 apiece, kids' bikes. I'm sure he can find use for about anything.
Something tells me this will be a very interesting week for him.
Something tells me this will be a very interesting week for him.
08-28-18, 08:28 PM
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The bench vise should have arrived today. If not today, then tomorrow. I hope someone informed him that he would be receiving packages.
08-29-18, 12:11 AM
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What an amazing thread. The generosity and sheer love of "non-fiction" cycling here is inspirational. Hats off to you all.
08-29-18, 11:43 AM
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My package was delivered, and there's a post on his FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/SwiftBicycles/
https://www.facebook.com/SwiftBicycles/
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08-29-18, 01:31 PM
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Notified by Amazon his package should be there by 8pm tomorrow.
08-29-18, 08:27 PM
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08-29-18, 08:46 PM
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As an aside, Doug Fattic says he's going to look in on him.
08-30-18, 01:48 PM
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More packages arrived today. Awesome.
08-30-18, 01:56 PM
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A "thank you" he put up on his Facebook page.
So beyond words....
Thank you bike forums!!!!
We will be passing the good vibes on indefinitely.
It is an incredible feeling to be externally validated that what you are doing is creating the change you want to be in the world.
Give us a few minutes... Where's the kleenex?
So beyond words....
Thank you bike forums!!!!
We will be passing the good vibes on indefinitely.
It is an incredible feeling to be externally validated that what you are doing is creating the change you want to be in the world.
Give us a few minutes... Where's the kleenex?
08-30-18, 11:24 PM
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This is really one of the best threads I have read on any forum. 
09-01-18, 07:22 AM
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09-01-18, 09:53 PM
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Such great work on all sides. Just goes to show there is still lots of "good" in the world.
09-02-18, 10:23 AM
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I just read this post and am truly inspired. I have off the next few days and will be looking through my stash and putting together a shipment. Good on all of you!
09-02-18, 11:23 AM
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I have 10kg of spokes he could have but sending them would be a nightmare. 
09-02-18, 10:26 PM
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I put them on Le bon coin months ago but nobody wanted them, so just taking up space.
09-13-18, 06:17 PM
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