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Sincerely A Dick
- Nov 14, 2011
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So it is happening....because I just can "be happy" with stuff.....
Wifey says - "get the reeb" - so I research more and find another option that is cheaper and possibly more to my liking.
The downside - not hand built in the USA - the upside, similar geometry, ti, cheaper...
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3 different friends own three different businesses in the bikes world....
1 will be ordering me my frame. No discount vs buying direct, but huge shipping discount.
1 will be setting me up with my fork, dropper,drive train, & brakes.
1 will be setting me up with my Industry Nine wheels and my Chris King headset....
Yes - all three have given me a discount, but more importantly - I am giving all profits to small businesses vs the big mail order guys.
I am incredibly grateful for the tight knit nature of the MTB/SS community. All it takes is a phone call or a message and these guys take care of their own. I asked for nothing except the parts. All three have come back with incredible help.
Now that I think about it... all three rival me in sarcasm... maybe it has nothing to do with bikes, but making up for shitting on each other for years....