I don't understand why the LBS isn't allowed to model it's overhead recovery on a combination of - the mark up on the merchandise - the workshop charge out It keeps labour rates and shop floor prices reasonable. If he has to charge labour as though that's his only income or mark up products as though that's the only income the prices won't be competitive. He has to offer both these services so he balances them out. - Why should the labour be free then if you buy the part? - I can understand that the business model is compromised if you expect the subsidised labour rate and don't buy the part.
If you're offering a service explain the service and give the cost. Justify the cost in relation to the service you offer, not the cost of the epic as done by team Specialized. This offer reads a bit like it will cost R3000 to inflate your Ferrari tyre but it's a bargain because otherwise your R4 000 000 car is worthless.
What if it was possible to send a photo of somebody overtaking like that to the traffic department and receive say R250. They can then fine the bastard R2000. I know there are problems I haven't thought off but it would be nice to have the power to combat this if you consider the school bus accident this weekend at Cradock as an example of something that can be avoided.
I just never see the yellow jersey bothered about sprinting for points which is why it seems unlikely to happen for me. If there was some incentive to do it then yes Froome has the form.
It is very strange. Next thing one rider will take the green and the yellow jersey. Sparticus TTs and then fades in the mountains like a proper cyclist which is why he is my favourite rider.
My public service announcement for the day: I normally remove the valve core and have a piece 8mm pneumatic pipe with a compressor quick connect on the other end which I slide over the valve. I then set the compressor regulator to 2 Bar and just plug the pipe in for maximum airflow. This works for the most loose fitting tyre you can find. Then one day not thinking I plugged the pipe in at my local BP garage not realising that the regulator was set at 8 Bar. Eina Bliksem. The tyre exploded off the rim destroying the rim and spokes and causing all the staff to dive for cover. My ears were singing for 2 days and my hand was swolen purple where the tyre hit it. DO NOT DO THIS
And I'm suppose to braai at our church stall at the biltong festival on Saturday. Going to be interesting. We were hoping to show off allot of new single track during the festival weekend but some other time then.
If you're spending that kind of money the Karoo was made for a 29er. Remember 2013 bike season started 1 July so shop around for discount on 2012 bikes.
