06-25-2004, 08:07 PM
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#13 (permalink)
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On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 23:47:50 -0400, Luigi de Guzman
<luigi12081@cox.net> wrote:
>On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 03:18:08 GMT, "Lorenzo L. Love"
><lllove@thegrid.net> wrote:
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>>Michael J. Klein wrote:
>>> I asked my LBS about putting a rear cargo rack on my new Yukon MTB.
>>> He said that nobody does that, and it would limit my use of the bike
>>> for off-roading. The reason that I have an MTB for street use is the
>>> nature of the roads here. Often they are un-improved and differing
>>> levels which I feel could be more easily negotiated by a mountain bike
>>> rather than a road/comfort bike. Given that I don't use it for actual
>>> hardcore off-roading, are there any other considerations about
>>> mounting a rear cargo rack on my MTB, other than it looking retarded?
>>>
>>> Michael J. Klein mklein@mousepotato.com
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>>You need to condider a new LBS.
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>Indeed. I remember the first time I walked into my local asking for
>real full-coverage fenders. A guy looked at me blankly as if to say
>"why would you want them?"
Normally, I don't resent such statements when asked by professional
people who know more than I do about a particular subject. However,
after I introduce myself and appraise them of my expertise in a
particular area (if appliciable), I then get miffed if they insist
upon not selling me what I want.
>They are my local though; other shops are inconveniently far away.
>The wrenches are better than the guys up front.
Probably not a good idea to piss them off, me thinks.
Michael J. Klein mklein@mousepotato.com
Dasi Jen, Taoyuan Hsien, Taiwan, ROC
Please replace mousepotato with asiancastings
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