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09-09-2011, 12:41 AM
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#51 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Why are pedal straps Sooo expensive?
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09-09-2011, 10:22 AM
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#52 | | Captain Happy Bubble is my Homeboy
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They are pretty solid straps. The guy at the store showed me a few kinds including those little leather ones. They had $30 straps but I wanted something that would last a long time. I also think he store i bought them from may be a little higher priced because it is a specialty shop. You also need to have bmx or bmx "style"
Pedals for them to work. Probably the best thing I have bought for my bike so far. Climbing and decending hills and stopping is so much easier. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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09-09-2011, 11:50 AM
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#53 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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It sucks without straps cause it's hard to stop =(
i might bring my bike into a shop
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09-16-2011, 06:39 PM
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#54 | | Returner of Lost Phones and Turtles
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Originally Posted by maxxxboost  That sucks! I was wondering why didn't they honor the warranty? Isn't it lifetime?
Time to find a new frame? | It is lifetime warranty, but i stupidly threw out the 8 year old receipt, not expecting this. Quote:
Originally Posted by Death2Theft Should get a specialized if u expect a company to warranty anything more than a couple of years. | Devinci was a hassle to deal with, but they gave me a great price on the new bike.
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09-16-2011, 06:42 PM
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#55 | | Returner of Lost Phones and Turtles
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09-21-2011, 11:18 PM
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#56 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Originally Posted by LP670-4 SV It is lifetime warranty, but i stupidly threw out the 8 year old receipt, not expecting this.
Devinci was a hassle to deal with, but they gave me a great price on the new bike. | you were supposed to bring in your whole bike to get the deal on the new ollie, not just the frame. Which explains why devinci was surprised rather.. Quote:
Originally Posted by LP670-4 SV
Devinci did NOT stand by their warranty 
Now all i got is a bunch of parts 
RIP Devinci Banzai 2003-2011 (Aug.11) | devinci did more than standing by their warranty. They went beyond. i believe from 02 or 03 it was still only 2 year warranty on frames and you were missing a receipt, if you had your receipt you probably would've got a better deal, or who knows, they might have given you something at free of charge. typically if you DON'T have a receipt, manufacturers won't even sell you a bike at cost Quote:
Originally Posted by LP670-4 SV It is lifetime warranty, but i stupidly threw out the 8 year old receipt, not expecting this. | not a life time, you can't look at current devinci warranty. they didn't have life time warranty until couple years ago
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09-23-2011, 07:40 PM
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#57 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Ooohhh...a bike thread! I have (too) many bikes. Some call it hoarding, I call it my collection.  
Rocky Mountain Soul (now sold) 
Ambush Samurai BMX (now sold) 
1982 Kuwahara BMX (still own, not for sale!)
will post more later!
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09-23-2011, 09:48 PM
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#58 | | Bieksa eats bears for breakfast...
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shit that Kuwahara looks nice....feel pretty bad that I sold mine decades ago...
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09-23-2011, 11:57 PM
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#59 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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The bike thread continues...a few more of my bikes. 
1993 GT Timberline 
1989 Rocky Mountain Turbo Limited. I rarely ride this one. 
Free Agent Ambush 24 
Redline Recon (sold) 
GT Arrowhead that I converted into a single speed
I have a few others, maybe post them later... Keep ridin'!
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09-24-2011, 12:12 AM
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#60 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by Iceman_2K shit that Kuwahara looks nice....feel pretty bad that I sold mine decades ago... | That's too bad! Well, I actually gave that one to a friend for his birthday, he loved it. I actually have another Factory Kuwahara, will post it later.
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09-24-2011, 01:05 AM
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#61 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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and a few more bikes that I own... 
2008 Devinci Melbourne hybrid bike. One of the few bikes that I bought brand new. Hardly have put any milage on it...well, cuz, I have other bikes to beat on. 
2007 Trek 7.5FX Disc hybrid bike. Ok, I ride this one quite often, for commuting, rain or shine. 
1987 Giant RD540. My black beater road bike, this one sees duty often too. 
Norco Monterey, converted into my single-speed/fixie. Only ride this to Main Street or Commercial Drive.  
2003 Trek Fuel90. My XC mountain bike, wish I had more time to ride it. 
2004 Brodie Rocket. Another XC Mtn. bike that I love, but rarely ride!
Okay, that's enough for now. I have a few more, and countless ones that I've use to own...
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09-25-2011, 10:53 AM
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#62 | | Returner of Lost Phones and Turtles
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Originally Posted by mekaw you were supposed to bring in your whole bike to get the deal on the new ollie, not just the frame. Which explains why devinci was surprised rather.. | Really? Because i called up devinci before they shipped it, and asked if i needed to give them anything before they would let me purchase the bike, and the rep told me that i needed to give them the frame. Quote:
Originally Posted by mekaw devinci did more than standing by their warranty. They went beyond. i believe from 02 or 03 it was still only 2 year warranty on frames and you were missing a receipt, if you had your receipt you probably would've got a better deal, or who knows, they might have given you something at free of charge. typically if you DON'T have a receipt, manufacturers won't even sell you a bike at cost | Fair enough, im not too sure about these things.But Devinci basically told me they werent gonna do anything about that when i first called them. It was the 2nd time around when they said they had some 2009's left in stock and could give me a price on one. Quote:
Originally Posted by mekaw not a life time, you can't look at current devinci warranty. they didn't have life time warranty until couple years ago | Thing is, that somebody i know had the exact same scenario, they called up devinci, got it to a shop, and got a 2010 frame for no cost. He also had no reciept, things turned out much better for him. Thats why i was also expecting a new frame, turns out he had some good luck or something.
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09-25-2011, 10:59 AM
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#63 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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I sold my only remaining road bike, a Bianchi, last year. I bought it in Seattle and had it for a good 3-4 years.
Now I'm looking for a fairly cheap, but reliable road bike for close commutes. Anyone able to recommend a shop? or a Craigslist page?
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09-25-2011, 11:13 AM
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#64 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Originally Posted by LP670-4 SV Really? Because i called up devinci before they shipped it, and asked if i needed to give them anything before they would let me purchase the bike, and the rep told me that i needed to give them the frame.
Fair enough, im not too sure about these things.But Devinci basically told me they werent gonna do anything about that when i first called them. It was the 2nd time around when they said they had some 2009's left in stock and could give me a price on one.
Thing is, that somebody i know had the exact same scenario, they called up devinci, got it to a shop, and got a 2010 frame for no cost. He also had no reciept, things turned out much better for him. Thats why i was also expecting a new frame, turns out he had some good luck or something. | yep, you were supposed to send your whole bike. I suppose whoever talked to you from devinci fucked up or there was miscommunication, in the end it turned out better for you, considering you got to keep the all the old parts. Aside from cracking the seat tube on your new bike already after a week of having it. No warranty on that though.
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09-25-2011, 11:18 AM
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#65 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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09-25-2011, 12:05 PM
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#66 | | Returner of Lost Phones and Turtles
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Originally Posted by mekaw yep, you were supposed to send your whole bike. I suppose whoever talked to you from devinci fucked up or there was miscommunication, in the end it turned out better for you, considering you got to keep the all the old parts. Aside from cracking the seat tube on your new bike already after a week of having it. No warranty on that though. | Thats okay, the seat tube is still intact, no crack. Took it to MT.Fromme yesterday and still rides as new.
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09-25-2011, 02:11 PM
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#67 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Originally Posted by LP670-4 SV Thats okay, the seat tube is still intact, no crack. Took it to MT.Fromme yesterday and still rides as new. | just make sure you don't jack it up as high as it is in the picture.
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09-25-2011, 05:14 PM
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#68 | | Returner of Lost Phones and Turtles
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I really didnt know, there isnt any "Maximum" indicated. But yea, ive learned.
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09-25-2011, 10:38 PM
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#69 | | I Will not Admit my Addiction to RS
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Originally Posted by LP670-4 SV I really didnt know, there isnt any "Maximum" indicated. But yea, ive learned. | if you take the post out, there's minimum insertion line marked, if not, make sure seat is at least 3 inches in
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09-26-2011, 06:55 PM
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#70 | | Returner of Lost Phones and Turtles
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Checked again and theres no indication at all. Weird cause on my 2 other bikes its engraved right into the seat post. I generally keep my post at least halfway in now.
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09-27-2011, 02:56 PM
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10-01-2011, 03:22 PM
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#72 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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My dad's bike yesterday. Happened toward the end of our ride :  | |
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10-01-2011, 11:47 PM
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#73 | | Returner of Lost Phones and Turtles
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That's not too bad looks like just a new derailleur hangar and it's good to go..... Unless I'm missing something here lol..
On my commuter I've broken like 3 hangars already, don't know how it happens but 15 bucks and a bit of tuning and it's on to riding again,. Posted via RS Mobile | |
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10-03-2011, 11:13 AM
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#74 | | Rs has made me the man i am today!
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It's just a bitch to have happen to you. A couple of spokes are bent as well. He will need to replace those, and true the wheel.
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10-03-2011, 04:58 PM
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