What brand name products must you always splurge for?
06-13-03, 12:38 AM
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Wow! Where do I start? I don't get attached to a particular brand for the most part but I do have some favourites based upon past experience which for bikes include RaceFace, FSA, and Easton among others. I'm sure if you look at the components on my bikes, you'll notice some trends. I will have to say that Pearl Izumi Ultrasensor shorts just fit me perfectly so I'll definately splurge on them.
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Giro helmets, currently a Pneumo after I crashed my Helios. Continental tires, the Top Touring 2000 and Grand Prix 3000. Cinelli tape. Pearl Izumi Ultrasensor. Oakley Pro M and Juliet. Adidas shoes off the bike. Canon cameras. Apple Macintosh.
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Originally posted by a2psyklnut
You're older now, buy some decent beers! It's now quality over quantity, not like those wasted youthful days, where BUD was the GOOD stuff! I remember drinking Keystone Light and thinking, this isn't bad! Then I got smart!
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You're older now, buy some decent beers! It's now quality over quantity, not like those wasted youthful days, where BUD was the GOOD stuff! I remember drinking Keystone Light and thinking, this isn't bad! Then I got smart!
L8R
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Heinz Ketchup.. There are no other kinds!
06-16-03, 05:39 AM
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HMM I am not brand specific, but if I think about it.......Race Face, FSA, Kore, Syncros, Nuke Proof, Sun, SRAM.
Then non bike stuff since it has been brought up: Remington and Leupold!!
Then non bike stuff since it has been brought up: Remington and Leupold!!
06-22-03, 10:28 PM
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Toyota. I loved my Corolla, then I loved my Camry, and now I love my Avalon.
I tried to think of anything else where I was brand loyal. Couldn't think of a damn thing. I am thinking of going back to SmartWool socks. They shrink if you throw them in the washer/dryer; but I haven't been able to find anything else
that works half as well.
I tried to think of anything else where I was brand loyal. Couldn't think of a damn thing. I am thinking of going back to SmartWool socks. They shrink if you throw them in the washer/dryer; but I haven't been able to find anything else
that works half as well.
06-22-03, 11:02 PM
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Oakley Shades.
06-22-03, 11:59 PM
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King Headsets
Camelbacks
Mavic Rims
Hydro Disc brakes <--- not really brand specific I just can't stop without them now
Camelbacks
Mavic Rims
Hydro Disc brakes <--- not really brand specific I just can't stop without them now
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I'm a very brand-loyal consumer - they treat me well, they get my business in the future.
For cycling (still new, but being swayed to the following):
Cannondale for bikes.
Specialized for tires, shoes, helmets.
Shimano components & accessories.
Everything else in life:
Ford - last three vehicles - a T-bird, then another T-bird, and now my F-150.
Fender guitars (American-made) & amplifiers.
Craftsman tools.
Canon SLR photography (old FD equipment).
What else does a guy need?
For cycling (still new, but being swayed to the following):
Cannondale for bikes.
Specialized for tires, shoes, helmets.
Shimano components & accessories.
Everything else in life:
Ford - last three vehicles - a T-bird, then another T-bird, and now my F-150.
Fender guitars (American-made) & amplifiers.
Craftsman tools.
Canon SLR photography (old FD equipment).
What else does a guy need?
06-23-03, 06:03 AM
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KD- the canadians out there will know what that is, there are no subs for this
Marmite- none of that Vegemite stuff here
Defeet socks and Ciussi cages for the bike stuff
Mike
Marmite- none of that Vegemite stuff here
Defeet socks and Ciussi cages for the bike stuff
Mike
06-23-03, 10:11 AM
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Got to go with Dell on laptops... another company that really takes action on warranties.... I knew a twink who poured a beer on his and had it replaced within 2 days, free of charge, no questions asked.
I had my last one for 3 years, just ordered my second.
I had my last one for 3 years, just ordered my second.
06-23-03, 10:42 AM
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I started out pretty die-hard Addidas, but I recently picked up a pair of Nike cleats as a replacement and they feel great! So I guess I'm multibranded in soccer.
No one brand in bike stuff...sorry, but there's too much variety to get hung up on one line. But...
Craftsmen hand tools (or Snap-On if you can)
Dewalt power tools
Dell computers (besides, if you're selective, you get almost the same price)
Ruger
Kitchen Aid (honestly, no other mixer comes close)
No one brand in bike stuff...sorry, but there's too much variety to get hung up on one line. But...
Craftsmen hand tools (or Snap-On if you can)
Dewalt power tools
Dell computers (besides, if you're selective, you get almost the same price)
Ruger
Kitchen Aid (honestly, no other mixer comes close)
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06-23-03, 11:52 AM
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IAM,
Gotta say I go with everything you said there (although I build my own computers but for my job I purchase only from dell) I have been a Nike fan for years...
Mikey,
KD...haha..yeah that has been a staple in my diet before when I was poor...but I have a feeling americans would know what it is too..I would think
Gotta say I go with everything you said there (although I build my own computers but for my job I purchase only from dell) I have been a Nike fan for years...
Mikey,
KD...haha..yeah that has been a staple in my diet before when I was poor...but I have a feeling americans would know what it is too..I would think
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KD???
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Originally posted by George
ZEUS!
ZEUS!
If you're looking for Zeus 2000 components
(or other stuff) contact Baron at
Renaissance Cycles He just found a LARGE stash of NOS zeus components
(and he really likes Zeus).
I just bought a NOS set of Mafac Racers (in box) from him
for $20. He is reasonable and Very trustworthy.
Marty
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Nutella! None of that 'Chocolate Hazelnut Spread'
06-25-03, 11:21 AM
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New Balance shoes (non-bike). Why won't anyone else make different widths available in sneakers?
Campy components which is ironic b/c when I was younger and could ride halfway decently I liked SunTour and thought the Campy people snobs. Oh well.
Campy components which is ironic b/c when I was younger and could ride halfway decently I liked SunTour and thought the Campy people snobs. Oh well.
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For bike stuff: I'm pretty loyal to Sidi, Michelin, Ritchey, and Cateye.
For life stuff:
Peets Coffee (Friends don't let friends go to Starbucks)
Pepsi One
Rockport dress shoes
Claiborne for Men dress clothes
OXO kitchen tools
Kitchen Aid mixer (someone said above that none other comes close)
Toro garden equipment
For life stuff:
Peets Coffee (Friends don't let friends go to Starbucks)
Pepsi One
Rockport dress shoes
Claiborne for Men dress clothes
OXO kitchen tools
Kitchen Aid mixer (someone said above that none other comes close)
Toro garden equipment
06-25-03, 09:44 PM
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I am very skeptical about BRAND... names...
The time will show. Right now, I have a rear deutailler that says "falcon" on it.
Exact same deuraillers have magna and roadmaster 24 inch kids bikes at Toy R
Time will show how durable falcon is
The time will show. Right now, I have a rear deutailler that says "falcon" on it.
Exact same deuraillers have magna and roadmaster 24 inch kids bikes at Toy R
Time will show how durable falcon is
06-25-03, 09:56 PM
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Originally posted by Inoplanetyanin
Time will show how durable falcon is
Time will show how durable falcon is
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06-26-03, 12:02 AM
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