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Bike Shops vs Shops w/Bikes
In recent trippings around in the process of looking for various odds
and ends to maintain and build up my bikes, I've found the demarcation line that differentiates between a "bike shop" and a "shop with bikes". Actually it's really easy to differentiate between the two because it comes right down to two things. Bike knowledge is essential for a bike shop. If a layman walks into a bike shop and is depending on that shop's knowledge in getting them what they need, they are boned if the shop's employees don't know what they should. On the other hand, if an experienced cyclist walks into a shop and asks for a particular bike part, the employee should either know what it is, or be able to find out in an instant from reference material or a colleague. Service is also essential and it is directly related to the points of contention for knowledge. If the aforementioned layman needs advice, it should be based in good knowledge and good service in that realm begins with knowledge. Good service to the layman also requires NOT selling them something the shop is trying to get rid of just because it needs to go. As far as the experienced cyclist's aforementioned situation goes, good service means knowing whether or not the item is in stock, checking to see if it is something that can be ordered, offering to order the item, or sending them to a shop that may have the item. Attempting to blow smoke up an experienced cyclist's shorts is not good service. That all said and done, there are two shops in OC that I will never set foot in again and one that will get more of my business. Shop "a" tried to blow smoke up my shorts and tell me he had to see the previous part to know what he needed to order, which was BS. He lacked knowledge about that particular item and didn't want to admit it. Shop "b" had some slacker college wannabe who offered nothing more than a "no" when I asked if they had what I was looking for. I was obviously interrupting his conversation with another of his type in a rather cavernous and shiny bike shop that was devoid of any other customers. Shop "c" gets an "A". The employee knew exactly what I was talking about, grabbed the Quality catalog, looked up the part, quoted me a price and offered to order it for me. The best part? My kiddo was with me and witnessed the whole spectacle, recognizing what was inherently wrong with shops "a" and "b" and what was right with shop "c" before word one after all of the shop visits. I'll refrain from naming names at this point in time because I'm going to compile my own list of bike shops vs shops with bikes in SoCal. JD |
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JD preached to the choir: Nothing important... as usual.... Amen and thanks to our lord and savior, JD!! |
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freightgod wrote:
JD preached to the choir: Nothing important... as usual.... Amen and thanks to our lord and savior, JD!! his ego deflates if he doesn't stroke it constantly. |
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cc wrote: freightgod wrote: JD preached to the choir: Nothing important... as usual.... Amen and thanks to our lord and savior, JD!! his ego deflates if he doesn't stroke it constantly. Maybe he likes having two post-humping bitches that he can pimp-slap any time he posts to a.m-b.? Seek help. E.P. |
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Ed Pirrero wrote:
cc wrote: freightgod wrote: JD preached to the choir: Nothing important... as usual.... Amen and thanks to our lord and savior, JD!! his ego deflates if he doesn't stroke it constantly. Maybe he likes having two post-humping bitches that he can pimp-slap any time he posts to a.m-b.? Pay attention. If I posted every time JD said something retarded, I'd have to live at my computer. Seek help. What does that make you, jackass? Have a glass of STFU and sit down. |
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cc wrote:
Ed Pirrero wrote: cc wrote: freightgod wrote: JD preached to the choir: Nothing important... as usual.... Amen and thanks to our lord and savior, JD!! his ego deflates if he doesn't stroke it constantly. Maybe he likes having two post-humping bitches that he can pimp-slap any time he posts to a.m-b.? Pay attention. If I posted every time JD said something retarded, I'd have to live at my computer. I thought you did that anyway while rubbing one out to Dianne Feinstein. Seek help. What does that make you, jackass? Have a glass of STFU and sit down. Awwww. Mad because he's right. -- o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o www.schnauzers.ws |
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Ride-A-Lot wrote: cc wrote: Ed Pirrero wrote: cc wrote: freightgod wrote: JD preached to the choir: Nothing important... as usual.... Amen and thanks to our lord and savior, JD!! his ego deflates if he doesn't stroke it constantly. Maybe he likes having two post-humping bitches that he can pimp-slap any time he posts to a.m-b.? Pay attention. If I posted every time JD said something retarded, I'd have to live at my computer. I thought you did that anyway while rubbing one out to Dianne Feinstein. Ewww. Now I need a sharp stick for my mind's eye... Seek help. What does that make you, jackass? Have a glass of STFU and sit down. Awwww. Mad because he's right. Yeah - I can see that struck nerve from all the way over here. E.P. |
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cc wrote: Ed Pirrero wrote: cc wrote: freightgod wrote: JD preached to the choir: Nothing important... as usual.... Amen and thanks to our lord and savior, JD!! his ego deflates if he doesn't stroke it constantly. Maybe he likes having two post-humping bitches that he can pimp-slap any time he posts to a.m-b.? Pay attention. I have been... If I posted every time JD said something retarded, I'd have to live at my computer. Oooo, an attempt at wit. Bravo. Seek help. What does that make you, jackass? A non-anonymous, non-Usenet-tough-guy. Have a glass of STFU and sit down. Tough talk from an anonymous e-tard hiding behind a computer screen. E.P. |
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Ed Pirrero wrote: cc wrote: freightgod wrote: JD preached to the choir: Nothing important... as usual.... Amen and thanks to our lord and savior, JD!! his ego deflates if he doesn't stroke it constantly. Maybe he likes having two post-humping bitches that he can pimp-slap any time he posts to a.m-b.? NA, I think it's because he has an ego problem. And, between you and me. He usually gets slapped more often than not. Case in point. Why does he feel the need to pontificate about things that 99% of the people who frequnt this little commune more than likely already knows. I dunno, Ed. What's your take? BZZZT, AS IF ANYBODY GAVE A ****!! Seek help. E.P. **** off and die , follower.... |
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freightgod wrote: **** off and die , follower.... Another anonymous usenet tough guy. I bet that'd make your kids so proud. LOL E.P. |
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