I've only had good experiences with Bill and all the guys at Reed. The lack of "mechanic 'tude" (downtown George's, with the exception of Jason) and/or shop owner weirdness (Shawn Grossman, anyone?) is refreshing. The downside, for a NE Boise guy like me, is the location. At least a 30 minute drive from my Meridian office, and close to a 40 minute drive from my house.mtnbkrdr98 said:
How was your evening ride last night? That SS is soooo light!Earthpig said:
It's the only place I take my bike anymore, there and to Brian.mtnbkrdr98 said:
.If you fit on a medium 575, you are more than welcome to take mine out for a spin instead of just riding around the city streets of Eagle. I haven't dropped in a stiffer spring yet into the Vanilla and I've got 230 psi in the RP3.mtnbkrdr98 said:
They're definitely nice guys but my few experiences ordering stuff through them we're extremely frustrating. Stuff like not bothering to contact me when they were unable locate something even though I put down a deposit. I have very little patience for such things so that was kind of it for me but, to be fair, my experience is limited enough that I just may have been unlucky.mtnbkrdr98 said:
WOW!! Worthless? C'mon we're not that bad. Having spent many more years as a consumer than an employee of the bike industry I understand where your coming from. Shops simply can't stock everything you need RIGHT now. And if they do, George's, they should charge full retail for it. Law of supply and demand. You want it right now, so you should pay the right now price for it. They have to pay to keep it in inventory so your going to pay at the register. Also, not everyone has the time or desire to work on their bikes and want to have it taken care of properly. Give your GOOD mechanics in town the benefit of having worked on several bikes per day of many different varieties and makes. They are better at it than you are just from repetition. Just like your probably very proficient at your chosed occupation. There is never an excuse for TUDE. All of us a Reed Cycle keep this in mind everytime we walk through the door, that's why you don't get any from us.garnetspur said:do all of you guys actually depend on a shop this much?
the only thing i need a shop is for a fork maintenance....maybe to press a headset...
guess if you don't have any of the tools you'd need a shope for cassettes, bb, etc...
but, buy a cheap tool set and do it yourself...
between the tudes, lack of in stock stuff, etc...shops are worthless...
this reed's sounds ok, because they have more custom stuff it sounds...but the big bike shop store never gets my business.
but, i don't have a techy bike, so maybe that's why i don't need a mechanic...but, if i did have a problem that i couldn't figure out...i'd just use zebdi
Damn - Great Post!Ivan the Terrible said:
ian, your points are well taken. it sounds like reeds is a cool shop. i don't think shops are worthless...just not necessary for me...but, i'm glad they are there for the handful of times i go in...if for nothing else..just to bs and look around...i buy things from shops...but i don't depend on them in the least bit...i'm a northender so i'm afraid of places like eagle..Ivan the Terrible said:
I wouldn't call myself a beginner. Except going down Hulls last night on my Kona dirtjumper - just dont think that bike is designed for trail riding. But maybe was just me and didn't have my Mojo. Zebdi???garnetspur said:
Riding your Kona will take a little getting used to because of the small size, but once you've got it..... I road my 15" Kona Stuff for almost a year because I sold my FS bike and hadn't got my Heckler yet. It was a bit cramped riding uphill. I even got laughed at for it. Screw them. Riding downhill on the other hand was quite fun. Especially on a twisty singletrack. Go for a couple more rides and you'll start to get the feel for it. It'll make you a better rider. Riding a FS bike all the time will make you sloppy. Just be careful on the steep technical stuff. You don't have to move your weight very far toward the front before you are stepping over the bars.mtnbkrdr98 said:
basic barrel adj on the ders, tube changes, adjust/tighten headset, break/fix chaingarnetspur said:
fair enough...to each his own opinion...and preferences...mtnbkrdr98 said:
I buy a lot of stuff off the internet, but I use shops, too. Especially Dirt Dart Mobile Bike Shop. But I loved Jake at Moo's, Pete later at IMT, Ken (is there a nicer guy?) and the guys at Ken's, Brian when I need a wheel, or at least a long drive into the country, etc, etc.Ivan the Terrible said:
