TALUS

Another Armstrong movie coming. Sunday night on MNet?

I am unclear about a few things: are you saying the customer walked into the cycling shop to chat or to buy a bike ( maybe he wanted to be somewhere else completely?). Do you think that new bikers are knowledgable enough to buy secondhand from the internet? Was he actually being given bad advice? I buy from my LBS and the internet. I also understand that selling is their job - can not hold that against them. Hardsell is bad, unethical selling is bad but selling per se is reality

...and 7. The OP's wife now also knows a bit more about bicycle prices. This damage cannot EVER be undone.

There are surely two sides to this story. I dont really like what your sister did either - that is really pushing it. PS. I am not a Spez. fanboy, but fair is fair.

andydude, is this an open invitation. I would love to get some pointers.

My dream /next bike C59 Disc

OK I tried to keep up and then to catch- up. I failed. Was there a Carte Blanche investigation?

I really like this question. I would like to know from Hubbers that actually have trainers; comparing identical races - how much did your times improve in the first and second years (vs. pre- trainer).

Good luck to all the warriors!!

Nope - first needs to organise, co-ordinate and donate lots to charities.

I see the Argus is not in there yet. AL but will most likely drop back. Work is screwing up my training. Did 3:15 last year. Any hubbers around that (or slightly quicker)?

After more than a 1000 posts. Have we now deciced where you get most bang for your bucks : A fake grey product or a grey fake product?

1. CS may be correct on one thing. Mostly it IS the Aussies that are to blame for anything scaly in sport - look at their rugby refs 2. Check the serial number on the Perfume!!

Did they request a specific colour money? Did they say the money is pretty and feels nice? If so, it doesnt matter that it is fake.

I doubt Nino has to buy anything cycling related. Us mortals is the target market - not the Pro's

I know the blood is in the water and the crowd is baying for blood. I am thinking: will it be the best outcome if a shop closes down and people lose their jobs? Surely a outcome where this doesnt happen is best. How can that be done?

Please post Pic and exact location of the shop. Maybe a website. We could of course bomb them with questions and make them aware of the damage being done to their brand.

I will be there for the next one. You have many guys in the area that can ride the route a day or two ahead and advise / mark the route. Just ask the Hubbers.

Slow down Big Guy! All of the above is in the thread already. Breathe slowly and read the WHOLE thread.

Great timing.

OK, I will bite. Why would the outcasts team up against KE or his team? Conspiracy theory?

The whole thing was badly managed by all the parties involved. Only one party actually transgressed though...

Partner was in front. The outcasts were good enough to get to the singletrack before him. What is the question again?

Please make this work well. We really need a regular "proper" MTB race over a set route. Great to compare one's state of fitness.

We all finish the stage - then hang around rehydrating, chatting having beer etc. That adds a few hours of wet chamois time. Remove and dry ASAP. Then all of the above.