angry LBS owner??
10-24-06 | 10:54 AM
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angry LBS owner??
So I went to a local bike shop the other day that I haven't been to in about 15 years. I didn't have very good thoughts of this particular shop to begin with, but all I wanted was a pair of new socks.
So in I go. And there he is. Just as I remember a sniveling whiny guy. Complaining that business isn't good, that roadbiking is "DEAD", and so on. What a jerk.
To top it off he didn't even have a single pair of socks in the entire store....he had a bunch of NOS 1996 Rock Shox, and some old school ControlStix bar ends. everything else SUCKED!!! He carries FUJI, RALEIGH and some stupid ass recumbents.
I will never step foot into that place again. Somebody needs to remind this guy that he OWNS A GOD DAMNED bike Shop!!! I think I would be the happiest dude on the planet owning a bike shop......
............maybe he wants to sell it to me.
So in I go. And there he is. Just as I remember a sniveling whiny guy. Complaining that business isn't good, that roadbiking is "DEAD", and so on. What a jerk.
To top it off he didn't even have a single pair of socks in the entire store....he had a bunch of NOS 1996 Rock Shox, and some old school ControlStix bar ends. everything else SUCKED!!! He carries FUJI, RALEIGH and some stupid ass recumbents.
I will never step foot into that place again. Somebody needs to remind this guy that he OWNS A GOD DAMNED bike Shop!!! I think I would be the happiest dude on the planet owning a bike shop......
............maybe he wants to sell it to me.
10-24-06 | 12:19 PM
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He must have been one of those hapless guys who did not realize that, in order to make a fortune in the bike biz, you need to begin with two.
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10-24-06 | 12:26 PM
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who is angry?
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10-24-06 | 12:36 PM
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He's been in business for more than 15 years. Tells me he's doing something right.
But you're right, he sucks!
But you're right, he sucks!
10-24-06 | 12:42 PM
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That LBS owner sure has a lot of nerve! To not stock the item that you wanted ....how is he supposed to stay in business if he doesn't have socks for a loyal customer that come in every few years for a minor purchase like you**********
10-24-06 | 12:50 PM
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10-24-06 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rushguy
To top it off he didn't even have a single pair of socks in the entire store....he had a bunch of NOS 1996 Rock Shox, and some old school ControlStix bar ends. everything else SUCKED!!! He carries FUJI, RALEIGH and some stupid ass recumbents.
sounds like you might be the sniveling whiny guy.
10-24-06 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by R. Danneskjöld
The answer to your question is "no," based upon the information presented.
Let me help a bit. Here are the socks you were looking for:
rushguy's socks
Let me help a bit. Here are the socks you were looking for:
rushguy's socks
definitely the pink ones with the word "hottie" on them.
10-24-06 | 01:39 PM
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Here is the same situation from the point of view of the LBS guy....
LBSguy: Oh crap here comes that dork who shops for a energy bar or a pair of socks every couple of years and then complains about how we don't have the right kind of energy bars or snacks.
"Yes sir...how can I help you today?
rushguy: (looking around the store)
Please don't tell me you don't have any socks...what kind of a bike shop doesn't have socks?
LBSguy: Oh crap here comes that dork who shops for a energy bar or a pair of socks every couple of years and then complains about how we don't have the right kind of energy bars or snacks.
"Yes sir...how can I help you today?
rushguy: (looking around the store)
Please don't tell me you don't have any socks...what kind of a bike shop doesn't have socks?
10-24-06 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by R. Danneskjöld
The answer to your question is "no," based upon the information presented.
Let me help a bit. Here are the socks you were looking for:
rushguy's socks
edit: bad word filter nuked the link.
Let me help a bit. Here are the socks you were looking for:
rushguy's socks
edit: bad word filter nuked the link.
10-24-06 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Denny Koll
That LBS owner sure has a lot of nerve! To not stock the item that you wanted ....how is he supposed to stay in business if he doesn't have socks for a loyal customer that come in every few years for a minor purchase like you**********
I don't even think the bike shop I go to sells socks. Who goes to a bike shop to buy socks? I was just in there the other day to get some headset spacers and my trek disc adapter, and I don't even go onto the clothing side. The bike side with the SC, and brand new Ellsworth bikes is what's got my eye
10-24-06 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rushguy
\ I think I would be the happiest dude on the planet owning a bike shop......
............maybe he wants to sell it to me.
............maybe he wants to sell it to me.
10-24-06 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by rushguy
I think I would be the happiest dude on the planet owning a bike shop......
............maybe he wants to sell it to me.
............maybe he wants to sell it to me.
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10-24-06 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Been there, it sucks royally.
10-24-06 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rushguy
yeah.....haha. who would buy CLOTHES at a BIKE shop. How ******* stupid of me to even consider it.
******* Idiot.
******* Idiot.
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10-24-06 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rushguy
yeah.....haha. who would buy CLOTHES at a BIKE shop. How ******* stupid of me to even consider it.
******* Idiot.
******* Idiot.
10-24-06 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by KonaRider24
Been there, it sucks royally.
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10-24-06 | 08:55 PM
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You've got to see a bike shop or in fact any outdoor gear shop over here in Korea. Over here appearance is first, sport is second. Some bike shops and hiking shops are more fashion/bling shops than anything.
Sure they have the usual forks, frames, bits and pieces but usually very heavy on the Titanium or Carbon side of things. One shop I went to is over half clothing racks and shelves. That's a lot of spandex in one room. Not cheap stuff either. I had to search really hard to find a pair of shorts for less than $100.
Even my tiny LBS is stocking the New (Titus??) carbon/titanium frame for $7500 and believe me he will have no trouble selling it. The funny thing is, most riders over here don't even touch the dirt with their bikes. Maybe a fire road once in a while.
It is VERY common to see people on MOOTS or SEVEN frames with carbon wheelsets over here.
Point : If a bike shop doesn't have socks, it probably won't last long.
Sure they have the usual forks, frames, bits and pieces but usually very heavy on the Titanium or Carbon side of things. One shop I went to is over half clothing racks and shelves. That's a lot of spandex in one room. Not cheap stuff either. I had to search really hard to find a pair of shorts for less than $100.
Even my tiny LBS is stocking the New (Titus??) carbon/titanium frame for $7500 and believe me he will have no trouble selling it. The funny thing is, most riders over here don't even touch the dirt with their bikes. Maybe a fire road once in a while.
It is VERY common to see people on MOOTS or SEVEN frames with carbon wheelsets over here.
Point : If a bike shop doesn't have socks, it probably won't last long.
10-25-06 | 05:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Zeggelaar
You've got to see a bike shop or in fact any outdoor gear shop over here in Korea. Over here appearance is first, sport is second. Some bike shops and hiking shops are more fashion/bling shops than anything.
Sure they have the usual forks, frames, bits and pieces but usually very heavy on the Titanium or Carbon side of things. One shop I went to is over half clothing racks and shelves. That's a lot of spandex in one room. Not cheap stuff either. I had to search really hard to find a pair of shorts for less than $100.
Even my tiny LBS is stocking the New (Titus??) carbon/titanium frame for $7500 and believe me he will have no trouble selling it. The funny thing is, most riders over here don't even touch the dirt with their bikes. Maybe a fire road once in a while.
It is VERY common to see people on MOOTS or SEVEN frames with carbon wheelsets over here.
Point : If a bike shop doesn't have socks, it probably won't last long.
Sure they have the usual forks, frames, bits and pieces but usually very heavy on the Titanium or Carbon side of things. One shop I went to is over half clothing racks and shelves. That's a lot of spandex in one room. Not cheap stuff either. I had to search really hard to find a pair of shorts for less than $100.
Even my tiny LBS is stocking the New (Titus??) carbon/titanium frame for $7500 and believe me he will have no trouble selling it. The funny thing is, most riders over here don't even touch the dirt with their bikes. Maybe a fire road once in a while.
It is VERY common to see people on MOOTS or SEVEN frames with carbon wheelsets over here.
Point : If a bike shop doesn't have socks, it probably won't last long.
OP stop winging for cr*p sake, like 99% of us I didn't know bike shops stocked socks I mean what do you expect, for someone to wait for 15 years to sell a pair of socks!!!!
10-25-06 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Pheard
I don't even think the bike shop I go to sells socks. Who goes to a bike shop to buy socks?
Where do you buy your cycling sox?
10-25-06 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by BoSoxYacht
I'll be the 1st to say it , I buy my cycling sox at my LBS, or at REI when I pick up my powerbars etc.
Where do you buy your cycling sox?
Where do you buy your cycling sox?
IMBA. Pay for a membership level that is $40 or higher and get a pair of socks.
https://secure2.convio.net/imba/site...wc7nit32.app2b