Small victory
09-14-01 | 06:49 PM
#1
Small victory
Today, I had a small (but large--is that possible?) victory.
A representative of the Louis Garneau company said he would send me a brand new helmet for free.
The crash that destroyed my helmet happened exactly 18 days plus one year after I bought my Louis Garneau helmet. I didn't even have a receipt--the bike shop I bought it from had only a record of the purchase at $54.99 for a miscellaneous item!
Louis Garneau has a one-year total replacement guarantee for helmets damaged in a crash.
A neat thing was that after calling the representative at a 800 number, I heard a baby crying in the background. My imagination?
:confused:
Wow, I am so happy!
Thanks, folks at L. Garneau! (I think it's a Canadian company...)
A representative of the Louis Garneau company said he would send me a brand new helmet for free.
The crash that destroyed my helmet happened exactly 18 days plus one year after I bought my Louis Garneau helmet. I didn't even have a receipt--the bike shop I bought it from had only a record of the purchase at $54.99 for a miscellaneous item!
Louis Garneau has a one-year total replacement guarantee for helmets damaged in a crash.
A neat thing was that after calling the representative at a 800 number, I heard a baby crying in the background. My imagination?
:confused:
Wow, I am so happy!
Thanks, folks at L. Garneau! (I think it's a Canadian company...)
09-14-01 | 07:49 PM
#2
Gee, I'm sorry!
The title, "Small victory," suggests something about the recent attack.
My error...I guess it's on my brain!
The title, "Small victory," suggests something about the recent attack.
My error...I guess it's on my brain!
09-15-01 | 07:30 PM
#3
Life is good
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 18,208
Likes: 14
From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
Congrats on the new helmet Pete. :thumbup:
Hope the doctor (or is it your wife that's stopping you) will allow you to ride again soon.
Hope the doctor (or is it your wife that's stopping you) will allow you to ride again soon.
__________________
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
09-16-01 | 12:01 PM
#4
Thanks, buddy Ron!
09-16-01 | 04:27 PM
#7
human
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 3,562
Likes: 2
From: living in the moment
Bikes: 2005 Litespeed Teramo, 2000 Marinoni Leggero, 2001 Kona Major Jake (with Campy Centaur), 1997 Specialized S-Works M2, 1992 Specialized Rockhopper
I recently bought a Garneau helmet to replace a Giro helmet that just died of old-age. It is, I have told myself, a simple stop-gap, because I couldn't find a really cool helmet that fit. So I spent C$35 [$22 US] on a Garneau Alien [ripped off the damned visor] to keep my head protected 'till I could find something better.
You know what? I like this headbucket. It's the best $35 helmet I've ever worn. It's not terribly well ventilated, but that's not a huge issue this time of year, and I prefer integrated-shell helmets, but it fits really well, and the "Spiderlock" thingie is really cool.
When I get my "really good helmet," it'll probably be a Garneau.
You know what? I like this headbucket. It's the best $35 helmet I've ever worn. It's not terribly well ventilated, but that's not a huge issue this time of year, and I prefer integrated-shell helmets, but it fits really well, and the "Spiderlock" thingie is really cool.
When I get my "really good helmet," it'll probably be a Garneau.
__________________
when walking, just walk. when sitting, just sit. when riding, just ride. above all, don't wobble.
The Irregular Cycling Club of Montreal
Cycling irregularly since 2002
when walking, just walk. when sitting, just sit. when riding, just ride. above all, don't wobble.
The Irregular Cycling Club of Montreal
Cycling irregularly since 2002
09-17-01 | 11:27 AM
#8
Member
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
From: San Joaquin Valley, CA, USA
I use a Garneau Globe; it's a great helmet at a really good price. I've used all manner of other helmets in the past--Giro, Bell, Specialized, Trek--and this one fits as well or better than any of the others. It's really well ventilated, too; I can really feel the breeze coming throught the vents.
As long as Garneau continues to make helmets, I'll be a loyal customer.
As long as Garneau continues to make helmets, I'll be a loyal customer.
