Thanks to Tony Impey.

[thehermanator]

Just want to give a shout out to Tony Impey in Bedford Centre. Helped me fine tune my setup and because of that I could feel a definite difference in my race yesterday. He was very helpful. So Thanks. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

[KlapperKnop]

TI is a good guy ...

[IdeJongh]

Herman how was the race yesterday? Was a bit late and hurried into the shute.

 

KK hows the bike treating you?

[scotty]

Friendly knowledageble and prices are good.

[thehermanator]

Hello. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

Sorry I missed you ? how was your race?

 

Yea it was a great race, ended up 13^th and shaved off 6 min off my best time. The setup was great, there were fundamental problems with my setup and Tony sorted it out quick-quick. My back still gives problems so I think the next stop is a chiropractor. I really want to start doing the 70km?s. I am getting used to Babba?s which is great, I know where to hold back and where to give it a good go. I am doing the race on the 9^th but still the 35km till my back?s sorted out.  

[KlapperKnop]

Herman how was the race yesterday? Was a bit late and hurried into the shute.

 

KK hows the bike treating you?

IdJ ... puppy is fine and demands alot of respect ... did not much riding, but enjoy it alot ...

[IdeJongh]

Race was flipn awesome!!  Finished 35th on the 70km.  What Im proud of is that by best time on the 35km is 1:28, and yesterday I was able to finish in 2:57, which equates to two sub 1:30 laps.  We also had a great group of about 5 riders (one smoking hot lady) that worked well together.  We rode basically both laps sharing the lead and in the last bit of a climb I made a move and pulled away cuz I knew I wouldnt be able to hold them off on the flat bit to the end.  Really enjoyed it.

 

Glad you did so well! Congrats!

[thehermanator]

No no, congrats to you ? respect dude. Well done. Wish I was riding with you just for the sake of the hot lady??<?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

[Trubie]

Hello. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

Sorry I missed you ? how was your race?

 

Yea it was a great race' date=' ended up 13^th and shaved off 6 min off my best time. The setup was great, there were fundamental problems with my setup and Tony sorted it out quick-quick. My back still gives problems so I think the next stop is a chiropractor. I really want to start doing the 70km?s. I am getting used to Babba?s which is great, I know where to hold back and where to give it a good go. I am doing the race on the 9^th but still the 35km till my back?s sorted out.  

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smoking guns, you are hot at the mo.

better start getting some training done before 24th

congrats

[Mavro]

There aint many cycling shops left that offer you that personal touch.  Shops like Tony Impey, Johnsons Cycles, Finish Line, CWC, etc, have being in the business to many years and know the sport backwards.  To these guys it is all about building a relationship and NOT about turning numbers.

 

I seriously dislike cycling stores like Cajees.  They have no clue in setting up a bike, and will say any BS just to make the sale.  Another thing about these stores is that they inflate the prices and then you must work them down. 

 

There workshop is another story.   Unfortunately it was the 94.7 coming up and I wanted to get my bike serviced.  All the big boys (TI, Johnsons, Finish Line, etc) were booked up.  So I took my bike to Cajees for a service, until I took my bike to the back of the store and saw the filth that they work in.  I ran away with my bike.  Rode the race and then serviced my bike appropriately. 

 

I support the TI, Johnsons, Finish Line and CWC simply because of the knowledge, friendly service, prices and there work echics. 

[thehermanator]

Hello. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

Sorry I missed you ? how was your race?

 

Yea it was a great race' date=' ended up 13^th and shaved off 6 min off my best time. The setup was great, there were fundamental problems with my setup and Tony sorted it out quick-quick. My back still gives problems so I think the next stop is a chiropractor. I really want to start doing the 70km?s. I am getting used to Babba?s which is great, I know where to hold back and where to give it a good go. I am doing the race on the 9^th but still the 35km till my back?s sorted out.  

[/quote']

 

smoking guns, you are hot at the mo.

better start getting some training done before 24th

congrats

 

Thank you Trubie, I am now aiming for the top 10. SO why don?t you join my on the 9^th of August it?s a great training venue?

[Trubie]

Hello. <?: prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

 

Sorry I missed you ? how was your race?

 

Yea it was a great race' date=' ended up 13^th and shaved off 6 min off my best time. The setup was great, there were fundamental problems with my setup and Tony sorted it out quick-quick. My back still gives problems so I think the next stop is a chiropractor. I really want to start doing the 70km?s. I am getting used to Babba?s which is great, I know where to hold back and where to give it a good go. I am doing the race on the 9^th but still the 35km till my back?s sorted out.  

[/quote']

 

smoking guns, you are hot at the mo.

better start getting some training done before 24th

congrats

 

 

 

Thank you Trubie, I am now aiming for the top 10. SO why don?t you join my on the 9^th of August it?s a great training venue?

 

nah

racing Carousel 110k's on 10th 

[thehermanator]

There aint many cycling shops left that offer you that personal touch.  Shops like Tony Impey' date=' Johnsons Cycles, Finish Line, CWC, etc, have being in the business to many years and know the sport backwards.  To these guys it is all about building a relationship and NOT about turning numbers.

 

I seriously dislike cycling stores like Cajees.  They have no clue in setting up a bike, and will say any BS just to make the sale.  Another thing about these stores is that they inflate the prices and then you must work them down. 

 

There workshop is another story.   Unfortunately it was the 94.7 coming up and I wanted to get my bike serviced.  All the big boys (TI, Johnsons, Finish Line, etc) were booked up.  So I took my bike to Cajees for a service, until I took my bike to the back of the store and saw the filth that they work in.  I ran away with my bike.  Rode the race and then serviced my bike appropriately. 

 

I support the TI, Johnsons, Finish Line and CWC simply because of the knowledge, friendly service, prices and there work echics. 

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I?ve had a big rant ?n rave about the above mentioned shop before ? I know exactly what you mean. I can not support someone who has no passion for the sport. I do understand there is a place in the market for huge retailers such as Cajees, but if you want speciality work done, or special attention to detail then the smaller ?expert? dealers are the bests. A great test is if you start talking about venues like Northern Farms and you get a blank expression as if you?re talking about a foreign country then you know, you?re talking to the wrong crowd.

[HappyMartin]

Tony is a great guy and adds lots of value with advice and enthusiasm. Would not dream of going anywhere else and have going to his shop for 15 years.