| Re: Performance bike opened a new store
On Thu, 01 Feb 2007 09:10:39 -0800, Ben Pfaff typed:
> skiffrun <skiffrun.2lc5um@no-mx.forums.yourdomain.com.au> writes:
>
>> Re: REI. Other than the mechanic at charity events, I have yet to see
>> any REI associate in the cycle area, let alone knowledgeable. On the
>> other hand, for hiking / camping, has been great.
>
> I like REI because on Ride Your Bike to Work Day they send a
> mechanic to the local train station, who is willing to give
> advice, answer questions, and make minor adjustments on your bike
> while you wait for the train.
They seem to be involved in a lot of cycling events around here as well.
The folks they send are always wonderful ambassadors for the company.
Conversely, the local shops usually send a group riders from whatever team
they sponsor to "escort" us on charity rides. They invariably behave like
weenies.
Hmmm, my decision to go to REI in lieu of a locally owned shop is making
me feel less and less guilty. Looks like they're a pretty cool company,
despite their bigness.
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