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Old 09-06-09 | 10:19 PM
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Pon man, I am tryin here brotha!! I have to wait for some necessary funding to come my way and then it's time to set up shop! I'll be sure to keep y'all posted on my purchases.
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Old 09-06-09 | 10:31 PM
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Well it's good to brainstorm, get ideas to work toward, etc... I have gotten many around here.
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Old 09-06-09 | 11:49 PM
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For shizzle.
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Old 09-07-09 | 07:32 AM
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golfer007,

The one tool suggestion I'll make is to purchase the Park chain break tool that looks like a set of pliers. I forget the model number. It's not cheap - like $40. I know, $40 for a damn chain break tool. Believe me when I tell you - worth every single penny. I certainly don't have a full set of shop tools as I tend to purchase as I need things but I always buy quality and that chain breaker is the pride of my tool box. Absolutely flawless in its' function and takes all the brain work/skill needs out of the job. The tool does all that for you. The family hamster can take the link out of a chain and appropriately seat a pin with that thing.
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Old 09-07-09 | 11:09 AM
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Haha, well thanks for the suggestion, but I have used the same chain tool that I am going to get many times and it works just fine for me.
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Old 09-11-09 | 04:33 PM
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Just bit the bullet on the tools. Total came to $262 and change. Really excited for them. They should pay off within a couple bikes!! I will be sure to leave feedback on the stand. It was a killer deal at $85. Out for vacation now....tty
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